You’re Good Enough, You’re Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You! That comment didn't end up serving Al Franken very well. Of course, he said "people like me".
It's Tuesday here now, but this thing happened yesterday, my time zone:
My student debt, what's left of it (220 000:-/$22 000) was waived.
As I'm retired on health reasons, I get the lowest tier pension which is about $1100/month, so you can easily see why this is positive.
And a negative that was still majorly positive considering alternatives:
Friday, my wife called me at 0700 telling me she was at the ER. Reason was, while driving to work at 06-- a deer had jumped up from the ditch and in front of the car while she was doing 55mph (speed limit on most major roads) so she had had to swerve and steer into the swerve and when she finally stopped she noticed a pain in the back so she drove to the ER immediately.
Turned out, all that had happened was she'd strained the rights side of her back (Latissimus dorsi).
(And the car's fine too, a coin-sized dent in the cow-catcher was all. The deer too was fine, by the way.)
I am Charlie Brown waiting for Lucy to pull the football out from my kick... RFK jr removing ACIP members made me feel woozy with hope that the football would be positioned properly as i plant my foot and draw back to strike... Urgently, perenially, and permanently anxious for health of pregnant women and babies.
Loved the Libertarian's side eye. Loved the adoption. Loved the tap dancing baby flamingo: Gene Kelly's got Singing in the Rain but Pinkie's got Puddle Love.
In my real good news, after 27 hrs (that's a long time waiting!!) my homemade sourdough loaf has risen properly to bake. Too bad it's 11p and i am too tired to preheat and bake it tonight.
Thanks, SC. This was so nice, especially at the end of the day. My golden (as the last dog) is older (he was a gift and cost more in medical bills that it would have cost to purchase him... an acl surgery, cryosurgery on his eyelids AND a tooth removal because he is so alpha and broke it...)and mahogany but so precious as he thinks that I can still pick him up in one hand (well, he was 3 pounds and had just opened his eyes)... I visited 2x and left my signature perfume on a washcloth. 6 years later and within 10 pounds of me, he is just a snuggle-bug. The adopted one is still afraid at anything sudden and she is 5. wow, some ptsd. The kitty conversations were so clever and I would love to put bubbles over their little round heads but nombusiness. Blessings! More joy in my life today because of you.
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today took a bold step in restoring public trust by totally reconstituting the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP)."
I'll believe it when I see it in action. So far, it's been hugely underwhelming. All Covid vaxxes (at very least) should have been recommended stopped, but they're still trying to make sure and kill off old folks as well as others.
And those are realistically the only people even slightly interested in continuing to take the shots, because they're "free" through government programs.
Love the bottom posting with the bowls. It is so funny how they will get certain ideas in their minds. Mine will scream for food when the dry food dish is still half full. I have to add another scoop and mix it up to get them eating it again.
It's not horrible until they start freaking out at 3 AM over it....
Swapping the bowls! LOLOLOL
I couldn't believe it worked!
Normally it might not. But with cats? It’s the only thing that makes sense, if you’re a cat, that is!
The kitty lucha libre was hilarious. And I'm so happy for Farah!
You’re Good Enough, You’re Smart Enough, and Doggone It, People Like You! That comment didn't end up serving Al Franken very well. Of course, he said "people like me".
He ended up saying it both ways because they altered the original wording a little bit for the "self-help" book :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9xnX4dCCN0
SC - Thanks for chuckles with the Bonnie/Gangster switch-a-roo, they aren't missing any meals.
They are not! I'm getting a little worried about Bonnie, but she always has energy to dart around playing, so maybe she's just a growing girl.
Why flamingos splash: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/16/nx-s1-5396865/flamingo-weird-eater-tiny-tornado-fluid-dynamics
That's amazing!!
It's Tuesday here now, but this thing happened yesterday, my time zone:
My student debt, what's left of it (220 000:-/$22 000) was waived.
As I'm retired on health reasons, I get the lowest tier pension which is about $1100/month, so you can easily see why this is positive.
And a negative that was still majorly positive considering alternatives:
Friday, my wife called me at 0700 telling me she was at the ER. Reason was, while driving to work at 06-- a deer had jumped up from the ditch and in front of the car while she was doing 55mph (speed limit on most major roads) so she had had to swerve and steer into the swerve and when she finally stopped she noticed a pain in the back so she drove to the ER immediately.
Turned out, all that had happened was she'd strained the rights side of her back (Latissimus dorsi).
(And the car's fine too, a coin-sized dent in the cow-catcher was all. The deer too was fine, by the way.)
The cats with the boxing commentary for the win! Thanks SC!
Thanks again for a solid installment of much needed levity 🥰
Thx SC. Happy Monday!
I am Charlie Brown waiting for Lucy to pull the football out from my kick... RFK jr removing ACIP members made me feel woozy with hope that the football would be positioned properly as i plant my foot and draw back to strike... Urgently, perenially, and permanently anxious for health of pregnant women and babies.
Loved the Libertarian's side eye. Loved the adoption. Loved the tap dancing baby flamingo: Gene Kelly's got Singing in the Rain but Pinkie's got Puddle Love.
In my real good news, after 27 hrs (that's a long time waiting!!) my homemade sourdough loaf has risen properly to bake. Too bad it's 11p and i am too tired to preheat and bake it tonight.
Timing is everything. Ask Witt.
Bobby Witt can make a play!
Thanks SC, another great Monday post. Especially appreciated your avoiding the news cycle of the last few days. 😁👍
Wasn't by choice! You'll just get the delayed version ;)
Thanks, SC. This was so nice, especially at the end of the day. My golden (as the last dog) is older (he was a gift and cost more in medical bills that it would have cost to purchase him... an acl surgery, cryosurgery on his eyelids AND a tooth removal because he is so alpha and broke it...)and mahogany but so precious as he thinks that I can still pick him up in one hand (well, he was 3 pounds and had just opened his eyes)... I visited 2x and left my signature perfume on a washcloth. 6 years later and within 10 pounds of me, he is just a snuggle-bug. The adopted one is still afraid at anything sudden and she is 5. wow, some ptsd. The kitty conversations were so clever and I would love to put bubbles over their little round heads but nombusiness. Blessings! More joy in my life today because of you.
Very glad you enjoyed it! (Once again kudos to the support team!)
I have a ton to say but do not have one of those so I am toast.
Lucky should have said his name was Freida Gomam: https://youtu.be/u-zQ7Js6xE0?si=7v4i8mEu-UFl9xFD
Also, I'm not sure he's a Libertarian, as he did not demand to know if he was being detained.
I think it's written on his collar......
Most of you will like this:
"The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today took a bold step in restoring public trust by totally reconstituting the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP)."
https://www.hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-restore-public-trust-vaccines-acip.html
I'll believe it when I see it in action. So far, it's been hugely underwhelming. All Covid vaxxes (at very least) should have been recommended stopped, but they're still trying to make sure and kill off old folks as well as others.
And those are realistically the only people even slightly interested in continuing to take the shots, because they're "free" through government programs.
https://simulationcommander.substack.com/p/a-quick-word-from-our-sponsors-at
Yeah, that's true, for the most part. A few of my friends and I aren't into them, but our parents all bought us IQs above room temp. 😉
Yes! I saw that but haven't really looked into it yet.....sounds promising, though.
Love the bottom posting with the bowls. It is so funny how they will get certain ideas in their minds. Mine will scream for food when the dry food dish is still half full. I have to add another scoop and mix it up to get them eating it again.
It's not horrible until they start freaking out at 3 AM over it....
I love when you post these! The wrestling cat commentary is priceless.
Glad you liked it!