Comments on various things…

I know I’ve been quiet on the Boston Marathon bombing, but that is for a reason… I said a prayer last night for all those injured and those who died, and especially for those who selflessly helped. BUT, I’d like … Continue reading

Snerk…

Talk about intolerance…  But then it IS a muslim country… Three Emirati men were ejected from a festival in Saudi Arabia as they were deemed “too handsome”, leading authorities to fear women could become attracted to them, it has been reported. … Continue reading

Finally found it…

Yes, they really DID land a C-130 on the Forrestal back in the 60s’… Took me a while, but I finally found this video that shows the actual landings! NOT something I’d want to be riding in the back of … Continue reading

From Who’s On First To Who’s In Charge…

Another Abbot and Costello that hits the nail on the head… dammit… COSTELLO: I want to talk about the unemployment  rate in America . ABBOTT: Good Subject. Terrible Times. It’s  7.8%. COSTELLO: That many people are out of  work? ABBOTT: … Continue reading

Mini-meet…

For you DC/NOVA/MD area bloggers, Borepatch is in town tonight, get together is at Herndon at 1830.  If you’re interested, drop Borepatch a line HERE. I know it’s short notice, but any excuse to get out of the house… 🙂 … Continue reading

Johnathan Winters…

I know I’m late, but I was looking for a good clip of him at his best… JP sent this one, and I remember this as a kid.  Improv at it’s best!!! And many comedians today owe their styles to … Continue reading

Benghazi, still again…

We still don’t have answers… The families, AND America deserve answers, not continued stonewalling… Please support these folks in their attempt to actually get a special committee to look into this disaster and get the real answers. We know that … Continue reading

Gentle Thoughts… Kinda, sorta…

Birds of a feather flock together and then crap on your car. A penny saved is a government oversight. The real art of conversation is not only to say the right thing at the right time, but also to leave … Continue reading

It’s that time of year!!!

Fairfax, Va. – The National Rifle Association (NRA) is pleased to announce this year’s Annual Meetings and Exhibits, to be held at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas from May 3-5, 2013. For further updates and announcements, be … Continue reading

Budgets…

BO’s FINALLY submitted a budget, which is basically a rehash of what he’s been trying to get through since 2008… But one interesting note is the $.94/pack ‘new’ tax on tobacco products!  It’s for the children… AGAIN!!! The investments in … Continue reading