Saturday, May 23, 2026

THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 23, 2026

 😎FUN FACT
US MEMORIAL DAY MAY 25

The USS Arizona Memorial was dedicated in 1962 to remember the fallen from December 7, 1941, NOT to be a snorkeling site!

THE LETTER SHUFFLE
How many new words can you spell out of the letters in MEMORIAL?

REBUS
Something familiar is represented in the image below. Do you know what it is?











We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the May 16, 2026 Puzzle Corner.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {A 1985-1992 sitcom, the 2024 US Olympics Women’s Gymnastics team} = Both were known as The Golden Girls.
02. {Oven, Treat, Uncle} = Dutch. Dutch Oven, Dutch Treat and Dutch Uncle.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What is Dextrophobia?
The fear of objects on the right side of your body.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CATTY CELEBRITY CITINGS: GROUCHO MARX

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here with another installment of Catty Celebrity Citings!
As usual, a real quote from an actual celebrity will be followed by something hopefully witty by meow, but this time everything will be from the legendary, the one, the only GROUCHO MARX!

Named Julius by his parents at birth, Groucho was the middle child of the famous comedy troupe consisting of Chico (Leonard), Harpo (Arthur), Gummo (Milton) and Zeppo (Herbert) Marx.
Groucho had a wonderful comedic career between the stage, movie screens and television, so if everybody is ready...

GROUCHO, THIRD FROM TOP
A black cat crossing your path just means that the animal is going somewhere.
And if it's something bigger, it's free to go wherever it wants to.

I must confess I don't remember much of my childhood. I was born at a very early age.
Meow too. I'm sure I had a good kittenhood. I just don't remember most of it.

The first thing I can recall concerning myself is that I was born. These are wonderful words. This life, to which neither time nor eternity can bring diminution, this ever lasting soul began. My mind loses itself in these depths.
The miracle of life. We should all get to enjoy it more.

Before I speak, I have something important to say.
It'd be wise if more people engaged their brains before their mouths.

No one goes before their time. Unless the boss leaves early.
Considering how overworked and underpaid a lot of them are, do you have to ask why employees are more stressed out than they should be nowadays?

A hospital bed is a parked taxi with the meter running.
Which makes one wonder why medical expenses are so high and insurance doesn't cover everything it should.

Thirteen at a table is unlucky if there are only twelve dinners available.
I guess someone needed to plan that event better.

Why, a four year old child could understand this report. Run out and get me a four year old child. I can't make heads or tails of it. (From Duck Soup.)
Which makes one wonder why any business or government has to be mired down in confusing, nonsensical jargon and red tape.

All people are born alike. Except Republicans and Democrats.
If we could just all get along, maybe this world would be a much better place than it is.

I refuse to join any club that would have me as a member.
Maybe, but the whole world welcomed your wit and humor and to say you are sorely missed is a serious understatement.

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: MAY 10-16, 2026: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

MAY IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 🎗MONTH AND
ASIAN AMERICAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH.
MAY 16 IS ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY.
MAY 16 IS ALSO THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE BEACH BOYS' PET SOUNDS.
MAY 17 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY AGAINST HATRED
OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY.
MAY 17 IS ALSO WORLD HYPERTENSION AWARENESS DAY.
MAY 18 IS INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM DAY, FLAG DAY IN HAITI
AND ASTRONOMY DAY.🌠
MAY 19 IS WORLD BAKING DAY.
MAY 20 IS WORLD 🐝BEE DAY
AND NATIONAL REMEMBRANCE DAY IN CAMBODIA.
MAY 20 IS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF WHAT’S GOING ON BY MARVIN GAYE.
MAY 21 IS WORLD CULTURAL DIVERSITY DAY
AND INTERNATIONAL TEA🫖 DAY.
MAY 22 IS INTERNATIONAL BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY DAY.
INFINITE DIVERSITY IN INFINITE COMBINATIONS.
MAY 22 IS ALSO SHERLOCK HOLMES DAY AND MARITIME DAY.
MAY 23 IS WORLD TURTLE🐢 DAY.
MAY 25 IS AFRICA DAY AND JORDAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
MAY 26 IS EUROPEAN GEORGIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
AND NATIONAL “SORRY” DAY IN AUSTRALIA.
MAY 28 IS ARMENIA’S REPUBLIC DAY, AZERBAIJAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
AND HAMBURGER🍔 DAY.
MAY 29 IS WORLD OTTER🦦 DAY.
MAY 30 IS STATEHOOD DAY FOR CROATIA & INTERNATIONAL POTATO🥔 DAY.
MAY 31 IS WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY & WORLD PARROT🦜 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*So far, the Hantavirus has been confined to those aboard the MV Hondius. Yet it still a very serious matter as quarantines and monitoring continue. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The World Health Organization is trying to track down the source of the latest Hantavirus outbreak, and has declared an emergency over Ebola in the Congo and Uganda. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of May 16, 2026. But why has there been no data from the United States since January 21, 2025???

*Sri Lanka is now charging energy tariffs for high users because of the US-Iran War. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Despite the impact of world events, there was a winner to this year's Eurovision contest.


IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*An Israeli airstrike has allegedly killed a Hamas leader, along with the man's wife and daughter!


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, preferably through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*May 16 is Endangered Species Day.
*May 20 is World Bee🐝 Day.
*May 23 is World Turtle🐢 Day.
*May 29 is World Otter🦦 Day.
*May 30 is International Potato🥔 Day.
*May 31 is World Parrot🦜 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...
*May 18 is Astronomy Day.🌠

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Former professional golfer🏌 Jim Colbert is no longer with us.
*Record producer Jack Douglas, who worked with many acts between 1971-2026, has passed away.
*Hall of Fame former professional football🏈 player Charlie Young is no longer with us.
*Actor Jack Taylor (born George Brown Randall) (many roles from 1960-2023) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.
*Noted film critic Rex Reed is no longer with us.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Jason Collins has passed away.
*Screenwriter Barry W. Blaustein (a lot of Eddie Murphy productions and other works) is no longer with us.
*Singer-songwriter Clarence Carter (♫Slip Away♫, ♫Patches♫, more) has passed away.
*Former professional football🏈 player Gary Cutsinger is no longer with us.
*Actress Jill Curzon (active in the 1960s and between 1995-2023) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Alan Rothwell (Coronation Street, Hickory House, more) has taken his last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…


MAY 25 IS MEMORIAL DAY IN AMERICA.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES...
*Meanwhile, after speculation concerning Canada, Greenland and Cuba, Venezuela isn't happy about the possibility of becoming the 51st American state.
*Speculation: Some of the FIFA World Cup⚽ games may be held in the US, but will the spectators come???
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*Analysis: Prices are still rising because of the war and getting worse. Especially in rural areas. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Analysis of the job market: Jobs available, but wages questionable. Yet if you're black... (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Analysis: The Trump/Republican regime on who stays and who gets deported. But doctors can apply now. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FACT BASED OPINION

*Claiming fraud, the Trump/Republican regime has (temporarily???) cut Medicaid/Medicare funding to California, but some folks suspect a different reason for the action.
*Citizen Donald Trump may drop his lawsuit against the IRS, IF Congress establishes a fund to compensate allies "wronged" by the Biden-Harris administration.
*Speculation: Is the For Profit President guilty of Insider Trading??? What has Trump disclosed, so far??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED ANALYSIS
THE 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS…
*Trump's latest opinions on the upcoming mid-terms: Military Action???
*Speculation: Has Jim Crow returned???
NOTE: With the 2026 mid-term elections drawing near, the Trump/Republican regime is trying to make sure the Republican Party maintains control of the House of Representatives and the Senate to continue their agenda.
FACT BASED OPINION
THE BALLROOM BLITZ...
ALSO…
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
FACT BASED OPINION
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
*The Department of Health and Human Services on the Hantavirus. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Meanwhile, Trump is demanding loyalty from "his" Justices. "I'm your Constitution now." (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
DEFENDING FREE SPEECH…
PART OF THE FIRST AMENDMENT
*Opinion: Trump suspects any reporter not favorably coving the war of treason. One reporter responds. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Claiming fraud, the Trump/Republican regime has (temporarily???) cut Medicaid/Medicare funds to California, but some folks suspect a different reason for the action.
*Opinion: Not every Democrat is good, but despite their issues, there aren't as many bad ones compared to the Republicans. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
✅IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Congress plans to interview social media chief executives about child safety as they consider regulating chatbots. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner testified before the Senate subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development May 14.
ELSEWHERE…

*In the second leg of the American Triple Crown, Napoleon Solo won the Preakness horse race🏇 May 16. His U.N.C.L.E. must be proud. 😉
*A tale of 2/TWO different Commencement Addresses. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.
OTHER IMAGES VIA PUBLIC DOMAIN SOURCES.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 16, 2026

 😎FUN FACT
Superman originally couldn’t fly when he first started in Action Comics, but only leapt an eighth of a mile.

COMMON BONDS
The items in each subset below have something in common. Do you know what it is?
01. {A 1985-1992 sitcom, the 2024 US Olympics Women’s Gymnastics team}
02. {Oven, Treat, Uncle}

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What is Dextrophobia?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the May 9, 2026 Puzzle Corner.

MOTHER’S DAY QUIZ
Can you name the mother of the children listed below?
01. Alexander and Cookie. = Blondie Bumstead of comic strip fame.
02. Brad, Randy and Mark. = Jill Taylor of the Home Improvement television series.
03. Robert, Edward, William and Thomas. = Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of the 16th President of the United States.
04. Sean and Ty. = Pam Dawber Harmon.
05. William and Harry. = Princess Diana Spencer

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇
What was the very first planetarium in the Western Hemisphere?
The Max Alder Planetarium of Chicago, Illinois USA, established in 1930.

Sunday, May 10, 2026

SUNDAY FUNNIES: MOTHERS' DAY 2026

 
Meow Mommy!
Hello Everybody!
Woof! Mom!

Once again you are lucky enough to have both Piper D. Katt AND Koda Canine here as we celebrate MOTHER'S DAY!

That's right Piper! Mothers come in all shapes, sizes, and varieties. Whether biological, matrimonial, step, or adopted; any woman who cares about children is motherly.

We salute all mothers, whatever their qualifications and situation with the following humorous break from your otherwise busy schedules...

What did the mother bee🐝 ask the cranky baby bee to do?
Beehave.

What did the baby porcupine ask the cactus?🌵
Are you my mother?

Why is a computer💻 so smart?
Because it listens to its motherboard.

What did the mother broom🧹 say to the baby broom?
It’s time to go to sweep!

What did the momma horse🐎 say to her foal at night?
Its pasture your bedtime.

What kind of candy do moms love for Mother’s Day?
Her-she’s Kisses.

Who do flowers🎕 honor on Mother’s Day?
Their chrysanthemoms.💮💮

A mother is trying to get her son to eat carrots.🥕🥕🥕
“Carrots are good for your eyes,” she says.
“How do you know?” the son asks.
The mother replies, “Have you ever seen a rabbit🐰 wearing glasses?”

Daughter: "Mum, what’s it like to have the greatest daughter in the world?"
Mum: "I don’t know dear. You’d have to ask Grandma."😉

When a kid says, "Daddy, I want Mommy," that is the kid version of "I'd like to speak to your supervisor."

Two children ordered their mother to stay in bed one Mother’s Day morning.
As she lay there looking forward to breakfast in bed, the smell of bacon floated up from the kitchen. But after a good long wait with no food she finally went downstairs to investigate.
She found them both sitting at the table eating bacon and eggs.
“As a surprise for Mother’s Day,” one explained, “we decided to cook our own breakfast.”

I guess they haven't quite grasped the concept yet. Huh Koda?
Doesn't look like it Piper, but we have time/space for one more joke.

Why don’t they have Mother’s Day sales?
Because Mothers are priceless.

And on that note♫ have a great week.
Take care.
STAY SAFE! 😷
And one of us will be back next weekend with more Sunday Funnies!—PDK and KC.