So, we're getting a late start today and if that bodes ill for the new year, well, I'm not altogether bothered by it. I spent the day reading, writing, and napping, and it's only the lack of a bit of the good smoke that keeps that from being tip-top. We all have our trials. But, … Continue reading Friday, January 1, 2021
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
This is it, friends and neighbors, the last offering of The News for 2020. The next time you see me it'll be a whole new year, fresh and alive with possibilities. As for what we just went through, I feel confident in speaking for nearly everyone when I say good riddance to bad rubbish. There's … Continue reading Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Monday, December 28, 2020
We're starting the last week of 2020. I think I can speak for all of us when I say seeing the back end of this year will be a blessing. Let's all pray to the Baby Jesus that next year lets up on us. Now. As we noted yesterday, authorities in Nashville have positively identified Anthony Q. … Continue reading Monday, December 28, 2020
The Weekend: December 26-27, 2020
It's been a nutty week and I've been putting this off all day because, frankly, I don't want to have to think about it again. But here we are so let's get it done. As always, we'll knock out the Gibberish before we get too deep in the big muddy. The brain sludge is still … Continue reading The Weekend: December 26-27, 2020
Friday, December 25, 2020
Hey, it's Christmas. So if that's your bag, Merry Christmas to you and yours. If not, I hope it's been a pleasant Friday. Okay, so, for those of y'all who can unhook yourself from the news - yet for some reason, read this nonsense - let's talk about what happened in Nashville this morning. Something heavy … Continue reading Friday, December 25, 2020
Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Well, for whatever reason, Otis decided 5:30 a.m. was time to get up and go out for our constitutional. Of course, it was 5:30 in the morning and flat dark, but try to convince him of that. Naturally, he's back to sleep after I've completely woken up. So, since I'm up and pissed off, let's … Continue reading Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Monday, December 21, 2020
It's the Winter Solstice today, which means it'll be the shortest day of the year and the first day of Winter. Also, it means from here on out, the days will start getting longer. Finally, it's the first conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn in over 800 years, which you can watch here. Apparently, this means certain people … Continue reading Monday, December 21, 2020
The Weekend: December 19-20, 2020
Man, I have been out of it this week and barely conscious this weekend. I don't know what it is. I'd call it Seasonal Depressive Disorder, but I'm lazy, not depressed. Well, lazier than usual. Perhaps I should start trying to make that CPAP machine work again. In any event, we're awake and semi-alert now. … Continue reading The Weekend: December 19-20, 2020
Friday, December 18, 2020
It's the end of the week and, comparatively speaking, it hasn't been quite as bad. Possibly the electors casting their votes for Joe Biden with no deviations released some of the pressure. There's still hope in the heart of the True Believers that Mike Pence will pull some shenanigans, but that's a can of worms … Continue reading Friday, December 18, 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
I've been out of pocket all day and it's miserable outside. I am not particularly in the mood for this, so we'll just pop open the news feeds and see what's cookin'. Nothing is written in stone or even coming close yet, but it looks like Congress is coming close to pounding out something to help folks … Continue reading Wednesday, December 16, 2020
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