Democrats, Republicans, Gooses & Ganders
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President Bush and Nancy Pelosi had lunch on Thursday. Apparently, it was a successful meeting. Nobody got shot.
- The President had Cheney nearby for protection.
What a week. Democrats win everything. Nancy Pelosi marches into the White House. Yet amazingly, no talk radio guy has had a heart attack.
- Yet!
Millions of bottles of the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments. Apparently, the main danger is to people who walk by their refrigerator and get attacked by flying magnets.
November 10 Now & Then
This is Youth Appreciation Week. Me, I appreciate youth so much I've decided to remain immature until my second childhood.
TV's "Sesame Street" premiered on this date in 1969. My favorite Sesame Street character was Oscar the Grouch. I always thought it would be cool to have your own room with a lid on it.
- You wouldn't have to clean your room; you'd just open the lid and let the ceiling fan blow everything out.
The world's first obscene musical opened on Broadway on this day in 1900. Floradora featured six beautiful young dancers with naked ankles and elbows. and they winked at the audience!
- And to arouse even more prurient interests, the six girls were promoted as a sextet. Well, it was just awful!- And a smash hit.
In 1909 Edward Weston walked across the U.S. from New York to California in 104 days, averaging 37 miles a day. Then, to prove he was crazy, he walked back. In only 77 days, averaging 50 miles a day. Weston completed the round trip on this date in 1909, his 73rd birthday, which he celebrated by soaking his feet.
Love & Learn
Eureka! - Discoveries for the scientifically bent. But fun for everyone. New science, super brain teasers, great trivia, and fun facts every week.
Sports Unlimited - Latest Tiger Woods video game reflects all of Aviara's details.
Travel and Adventure - A visit to Colorado can turn into a lifetime.
DVD Select - Newest, best and worst available on DVD, this week animation in abundance, including Cars, Monster House, Over the Hedge, Ice Age: The Meltdown, The Wild, The Ant Bully, and more.
Today's intriguing autumn question:
Have you noticed how geese always fly south in a V-formation? How do you suppose they pick the lead goose?
- And is her gander proud of her?
Shallow Thoughts
Did you ever wonder, on Veteran's Day do draft dodgers get to together and tell peace stories.
Back home we didn't have many veterans. The bank even had to foreclose on the American Legion hall.
President Bush and Nancy Pelosi had lunch on Thursday. Apparently, it was a successful meeting. Nobody got shot.
- The President had Cheney nearby for protection.
What a week. Democrats win everything. Nancy Pelosi marches into the White House. Yet amazingly, no talk radio guy has had a heart attack.
- Yet!
Millions of bottles of the widely used pain reliever acetaminophen are being recalled because they may contain metal fragments. Apparently, the main danger is to people who walk by their refrigerator and get attacked by flying magnets.
November 10 Now & Then
This is Youth Appreciation Week. Me, I appreciate youth so much I've decided to remain immature until my second childhood.
TV's "Sesame Street" premiered on this date in 1969. My favorite Sesame Street character was Oscar the Grouch. I always thought it would be cool to have your own room with a lid on it.
- You wouldn't have to clean your room; you'd just open the lid and let the ceiling fan blow everything out.
The world's first obscene musical opened on Broadway on this day in 1900. Floradora featured six beautiful young dancers with naked ankles and elbows. and they winked at the audience!
- And to arouse even more prurient interests, the six girls were promoted as a sextet. Well, it was just awful!- And a smash hit.
In 1909 Edward Weston walked across the U.S. from New York to California in 104 days, averaging 37 miles a day. Then, to prove he was crazy, he walked back. In only 77 days, averaging 50 miles a day. Weston completed the round trip on this date in 1909, his 73rd birthday, which he celebrated by soaking his feet.
Love & Learn
Eureka! - Discoveries for the scientifically bent. But fun for everyone. New science, super brain teasers, great trivia, and fun facts every week.
Sports Unlimited - Latest Tiger Woods video game reflects all of Aviara's details.
Travel and Adventure - A visit to Colorado can turn into a lifetime.
DVD Select - Newest, best and worst available on DVD, this week animation in abundance, including Cars, Monster House, Over the Hedge, Ice Age: The Meltdown, The Wild, The Ant Bully, and more.
Today's intriguing autumn question:
Have you noticed how geese always fly south in a V-formation? How do you suppose they pick the lead goose?
- And is her gander proud of her?
Shallow Thoughts
Did you ever wonder, on Veteran's Day do draft dodgers get to together and tell peace stories.
Back home we didn't have many veterans. The bank even had to foreclose on the American Legion hall.
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