Sunday, October 29, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: HAPPY HALLOWEEN 2023

 HELLO EVERYBODY!

Today you have BOTH Piper D. Katt AND Koda Canine here as we present our annual Halloween Holiday Hijinks!🎃

Is that right Piper? I thought we were just going to tell Halloween themed jokes together. Nobody told me anything about hijinks.

It's just a figure of speech Koda, but let's get started.

What kind of a witch always feeds you?
A sand-witch.

How do you make a milkshake on Halloween?
Give it a good scare!

Are Jack O'Lanterns 🎃🎃Irish?
I wonder if they're related to Patti O'Furniture?

Where do ghosts👻👻 go on vacation?
Mali-boo.

Did you know mummies are afraid to go on vacation?
They dread unwinding.
Maybe, but I know their favorite music is wrap.

Is being kissed by a vampire🧛 a pain in the neck?

What flowers do monster's grow?
Mara-ghouls.

Did you know that witches refuse to ride their brooms🧹🧹 when angry?
They're afraid of flying off the handle.

Spiders🕷🕷 are great computer💻 users because they love surfing the web!🕸🕸

What are pirates afraid of on Halloween?
The Ghost Guard!

If vampires believe in having pets, then they probably own bloodhounds.
Really? I always thought Owls🦉🦉 would be better for them considering they only work nights.
Moving on...

Everyone always wonders about the chickens🐔🐥, but why did the skeleton💀 NOT cross the road?
Because he didn't have the guts to do so.

What plants like Halloween the most?
Bam-Boo!

Why did the police officer👮 ticket the ghost on Halloween?
It didn't have a haunting license!
So on that note𝅘𝅥𝅯, we hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween🎃 Tuesday night.
Take care.
Have a great week and one of us will be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!PDK and KC.

Saturday, October 28, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 22-28,2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED
MORE GUN
RESPONSIBILITY
NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS AND BURNINGS! 
WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🎗 MONTH.
OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.
OCTOBER 28 IS BOTH WORLD LEMUR DAY & MOTHER IN LAW DAY.
OCTOBER 28 IS ALSO INTERNATIONAL ANIMATION DAY.
OCTOBER 29 IS REPUBLIC DAY IN TURKEY.
OCTOBER 30 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE (IN)FAMOUS WAR OF THE WORLDS EPISODE OF THE MERCURY THEATRE ON THE AIR.
OCTOBER 30 IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRU CALLING.
OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN.🎃
NOVEMBER 4 IS NATIONAL UNITY DAY AND ITALY’S ARMED FORCES DAY.

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*Elections were held in Argentina and Switzerland this past week. (There are 2/TWO separate links sin this item.)
*The COVID state of the world, as of October 28, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of October 28, 2023.

*There are 4/FOUR separate links in the header.
*As Israel versus the Hamas continues, Hamas will release more hostages IF— (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*When the United Nations is an apparent target. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost during the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
*Actor Richard Roundtree (the Shaft franchise, Se7en, much more over a long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Former Major League Baseball⚾ pitcher Tom Walker is no longer with us.
*Musician, song writer, singer Gregg Sutton (a decades long career) has passed away.
*Actor Richard Moll (Bull on the original Night Court and the original voice of DC Comics’ animated Two Face; other TV, movie and voice over roles during a decades long career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Comic book artist Steve Erwin (co-created Checkmate for DC Comics; also drew for Marvel, First, and Malibu Comics) is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS NEXT WEEKEND!
POLITICALLY…
*TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 IS ELECTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES!
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…
😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Opinion: Wrong ship.
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Former Trump attorney Jenna Ellis has also pleaded guilty in Georgia. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*Did Trump trade secrets for money??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Stellantis and Ford have made tentative deals with the United Autoworkers Union. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*It’s the National League’s Arizona Diamondbacks versus the American League’s Texas Rangers in the 2023 World Series of Major League Baseball.⚾
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 28, 2023

 😎FUN FACT

TRIVIA TIME
What is petrichor?

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
Considering October 31 is almost upon us, how many new words can you make out of the letters in HALLOWEEN?🎃

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the October 21, 2023 Puzzle Corner that celebrated the 50th anniversary of Schoolhouse Rock!


01. When Schoolhouse Rock! first debuted on January 20, 1973; they began with Multiplication Rock!, covering the table from their first presentation: ♫My Hero, Zero♫ to ♫Little Twelve Toes♫. But what two numbers were skipped?
A: Although the principles were explained in other songs, Multiplication Rock! never produced songs honoring the numbers 1 and 10.
02. Multiplication Rock! lessons were quickly joined in the weekly rotation with Grammar Rock! What was the first lesson in that subject?
A: ♫Conjunction Junction♫.
03. What group of lessons was added in 1975 in time for the bicentennial of the United States?
A: America Rock!, teaching United States history and government.
04. What subject started debuting lessons in 1979 amongst the existing topics?
A: Science Rock!
05. Although the shortest subject because of the ever changing technology field, Computer Rock! debuted in 1983 with what two recurring characters?
A: Scooter Computer and Mister Chips.
06. Sadly, the series went off the air for a while starting in 1985, but when it returned in the early 1990s, it gained a mascot to introduce the segments. Who was this character?
A: Schoolhouse Rocky, who was dressed in a modified version of the costume from ♫My Hero, Zero♫.
07. With the series revival, what new subject was introduced amongst the original episodes and new lessons in Grammar Rock!?
A: Money Rock! about financial matters.
08. Sadly, the series went off the air again in 1999 and has only been on DVD (and YouTube) since then. What new subject was covered in a straight to DVD release in 2009?
A: Earth Rock! about earth sciences.

Sunday, October 22, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: LIVING WITH CATS

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
As many cat people have already discovered, one does not "own" a cat. You have the exclusive privilege of sharing your life with a furry feline. My people share their lovely home with Meow.
Of course, sometimes that leads to some lively... "discussions" of what belongs to who and who has what rights within the household.
I mean, if they ever needed it in an emergency, I'd be more than happy to share my cat litter with my people, provided they clean the litter pan afterwards.
But why they should get upset that I decide to crawl into what just happens to be their bed to take a catnap is beyond me.
The last time they complained about this was 3 in the morning because the human male had his head on MY pillow!🙀
Of course I was tired, so I didn't realize this until I sat down and tried to get comfortable on top of his head but anyway...
Cohabitating isn't always easy, but with the right cat it can be fun! 😼

Sometimes I want to watch television too.
So what if the best place for me to watch it is from the top of the set's screen frame?
Do you think I'd be willing to miss Claw and Order or one of my other shows just for the news or some silly sports program you want to watch?
Who cares about grown men running up and down a grassy field or a wooden court with some kind of a ball?
Granted, whatever a "pigskin" is sounds interesting but otherwise, so what if it's "sudden death overtime"? Afraid all of that is over my furry head and doesn't mean a thing to Meow.

At any meal they tell me to get off the table.
Where else am I supposed to sit?
And your food smells a lot better than mine.
Can't I at least have some fresh fish instead of whatever this canned stuff you serve me is supposed to be?

Sometimes they don't seem to want me around when they're doing their housework.
Why? I just want to lend a paw.
Okay, so the vacuum cleaner scares me no end, but what's with all this clothing that needs to be washed?
I only have the one fur coat and have been wearing it since the day I was born.

Yet the way I see it, you do your best to take care of Meow and I'll do my best to take care of you.
It's a mutual aid, care, and loving relationship between human and feline.
But be warned. Us cats always get our way because we're very Purr-suasive.
And remember, you can't spell hoME OWner without MEOW.😼
So on that note♪ take care.
STAY SAFE! 😷
Have a great week and please be back next weekend as I team up with Koda Canine for our annual Halloween Salute🎃 on the Sunday Funnies!PDK.

Saturday, October 21, 2023

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: OCTOBER 15-21, 2023: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WE NEED
MORE GUN
RESPONSIBILITY
NOW! 

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

WEAR YOUR MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 🎗 MONTH.
OCTOBER IS FILIPINO AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH.
OCTOBER 28 IS BOTH WORLD LEMUR DAY & MOTHER IN LAW DAY.
OCTOBER 29 IS REPUBLIC DAY IN TURKEY.
OCTOBER 30 IS THE 85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE (IN)FAMOUS WAR OF THE WORLDS EPISODE OF THE MERCURY THEATRE ON THE AIR.
OCTOBER 30 IS THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF TRU CALLING.
OCTOBER 31 IS HALLOWEEN.🎃
2023 MARKS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK!

AM😷NGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The COVID state of the world, as of October 21, 2023.
*The global M(onkey) Pox status, as of October 21, 2023.

*There are 4/FOUR separate links in the header.
*Fleeing on the brink of the next hostilities. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and United States President Joseph Biden have both visited Israel this past week. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*US missiles and tanks finally arrived for the Ukraine to use. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former Finnish President and past Nobel Peace Prize winner Marti Ahtisaari is no longer with us.
*Actress Joanna Merlin (the original production of Fiddler On The Roof, The 10 Commandments, much more stage, TV and movie work over a 60 year career) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress turned business woman Suzanne Somers (Three’s Company, Step By Step, She’s The Sheriff, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Jazz composer/musician Carla Bley is no longer with us after a decades long career.
*Art Director Osvaldo Desideri (The Last Emperor, Once Upon A Time In America, more) has passed away.
*Music producer/DJ “The 45 King" (aka Mark Howard James) is no longer with us.
*TV and film actor Burt Young (the Rocky franchise, China Town, much more over a six decades career) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Singer/song writer Dwight Twilley (♫I’m On Fire♫, ♫Girls♫, more) has passed away.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…
THE BORDER WALL-KIDS-IMMIGRATION ISSUES…
*Former President Trump declared a “national emergency” to build his border wall, separating families upon apprehension. President Joseph Biden nullified the emergency, but other matters pertaining to these issues still have to be dealt with.
*The Biden Administration has reached an agreement with the ACLU over Trump’s immigration actions towards migrant families.
NOTE: While we are doing our best to provide coverage, the above is a serious ongoing issue. Especially since no one has yet to fully discuss the health and safety of all the detainees as well as the various costs under Donald Trump of separating families and who is truly responsible for the deaths of FIVE detainees (known to date), let alone if anyone might actually be making a profit from this situation.
CAPITAL CHAOS: JANUARY 6, 2021>AFTERMATH
*Trump faces a “limited gag order” in his impending DC trial, which he is trying to appeal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Civil Suit against Trump, as well as the Federal trial, will continue.
POLITICALLY…
*TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7 IS ELECTION DAY IN THE UNITED STATES!
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*The Court's current position on Social Media and Censorship. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
😷THE US VERSUS COVID-19…
😷THE US VERSUS M(ONKEY) POX…
*The state of your state, M(onkey) Pox wise.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Opinions: Republicans 2024 election chances. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
TRUMP’S TRIAL(S)…
*Trump faces a “limited gag order” in his impending DC trial, which he is trying to appeal. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*The Civil Suit against Trump regarding January 6, 2021; as well as the Federal trial, will continue.
*Is spending campaign donations on legal fees legal??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ELSEWHERE…
*The Las Vegas Aces have won the 2023 WNBA Championship.🏀
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

THE PUZZLE CORNER: OCTOBER 21, 2023

 😎FUN FACT
2023 marks the 50th anniversary of that animated classic Schoolhouse Rock! So let’s celebrate with a special quiz!

01. When Schoolhouse Rock! first debuted on January 20, 1973; they began with Multiplication Rock!,
covering the table from their first presentation: ♫My Hero, Zero♫ to ♫Little Twelve Toes♫. But what two numbers were skipped?
02. Multiplication Rock! lessons were quickly joined in the weekly rotation with Grammar Rock! What was the first lesson in that subject?
03. What group of lessons was added in 1975 in time for the bicentennial of the United States?
04. What subject started debuting lessons in 1979 amongst the existing topics?
05. Although the shortest subject because of the ever changing technology field, Computer Rock! debuted in 1983 with what two recurring characters?
06. Sadly, the series went off the air for a while starting in 1985, but when it returned in the early 1990s, it gained a mascot to introduce the segments. Who was this character?
07. With the series revival, what new subject was introduced amongst the original episodes and new lessons in Grammar Rock!?
08. Sadly, the series went off the air again in 1999 and has only been on DVD (and YouTube) since then. What new subject was covered in a straight to DVD release in 2009?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the October 14, 2023 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
While the National Park extends between Wyoming, Montana and Idaho; where is the Yellowstone TV series set?
The Dutton Ranch, named after the park, is in Montana.

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
With what final digit does any calendar decade officially begin?
Zero! 1960s, 1980s, 2000s, 2020s, etc.

Sunday, October 15, 2023

SUNDAY FUNNIES: DIGGING UP COMEDY

 Hello Everybody! Koda Canine here!
Not much to report on my end. Weather hasn't been all that great. More late Fall, early Winter the last few days than the early Autumn the calendar claims it's supposed to be right now, so I've been going through my people's house collecting all the jokes I've been hiding here, there, and everywhere to tell a few to entertain and brighten the moment on this otherwise gloomy day. Ready?

My people's kids love their LEGOS.
Personally, I hate getting those small pieces stuck between my paws but the kids certainly make a fuss when something happens to a kit and they have to start all over rebuilding.
Then again, the toy isn't broken.
It just went back to the original factory setting.

The other night my people had ham for dinner and were talking about how great it was cured.
If the ham was sick to begin with, why did they eat it?

Is a lawyer's favorite pasta Tort-ellini?

Tip for raising boys.
If you keep them busy, you’ll be fine.
If you let them get bored, they will dismantle your house bored by bored.

To make a long story short, become an editor. 😉

I can't express an opinion on camouflage because I just don't see it.

The man trying to steal merchandise from the clock⏰ factory was caught when someone raised an alarm.

For those who like escargot, snails🐌🐌 are not fast food.

I just want to make myself perfectly clear. 
If I could choose a super power, it would be invisibility.

Do you get confused trying to figure out the differences between Elves🧝, Fairies🧚, Sprites and Pixies?
Don't worry. I do too. I just don’t understand the gnomenculture.

Did you hear about the rancher🤠 who didn't like round hay bales?
His cattle🐄🐮 weren't getting a square meal out of them.

What do you and I have in common?
They're both vowels. 😉

So on that note♪, have a great week!
Take care.
STAY SAFE! 😷
And please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!KC.