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Hokey Hockey

2012-01-25T12:47:00.000-05:00

John Kerry Breaks Nose Playing Hockey

Yeah, I know loads of 68 year olds who play hockey...

My money is on plastic surgery or Tuh-RAY-Zuh ;-)

Cat Blog Friday

2012-01-20T12:47:00.001-05:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a Cat Blog Friday specially for Sue Hanes because she asked so nicely.

I can't believe my last post was last Friday. Between year-end tax paperwork, family and that my in-laws are visiting in one week, time for blogging is scarce lately. I may have to hire an assistant ;-)

Have a Happy Friday everybody! Hope yours is less hectic than mine.

Cat Blog Friday

2012-01-13T12:47:00.001-05:00

For this Friday, the 13th, Cat Blog Friday...

...an angry black cat. I think it dovetails nicely with the spate of articles about Michelle Obama denying that she's an angry black woman.

Here are a couple, but there are plenty more...

Portrait Of The First Lady As An Angry Young Woman

Michelle Obama: People Paint False Image That I'm Some Angry Black Woman

Best quote from the articles I read was from William Sullivan of The American Thinker:

"Mrs. Obama, your image as an "angry black woman" is not an image we've painted of you. This is an image you've masterfully painted for us all."

I have always been proud of my country.

TeBowie

2012-01-13T11:47:00.006-05:00

Don't start hating on me... I'm very proud of Tebow, but I also thought this Jimmy Fallon parody was humorous and clever:

You can bet nothing short of a dire emergency will drag me out of the house on Saturday night when the Broncos play the Patriots.

Florida Boy

2012-01-09T03:47:00.000-05:00

Finally something good out of Florida...

Broncos, Tim Tebow Stun Steelers In OT, Win 29-23 In NFL Playoffs

And he throws 316 yards in the game...

Cubular Birthday

2012-01-03T12:47:00.000-05:00

Rubik's Cube Cake

Today is my birthday and, for me, the day has always marked the official end of the holiday season.

My birthday toast...

Here's to a joyful and blessed new year to us one and all.

*clink*

Un-Leaders

2011-12-22T07:47:00.001-05:00

Jimmuh still doesn't get it...

Ex-President Carter Sends Condolences To Kim Jong-un

... and he never will.

Frankly Freaky

2011-12-20T14:47:00.001-05:00

Barney Frank Wears Revealing Shirt On House Floor

Yikes! What's worse the man boobs or the finger?

Another Timely Flub

2011-12-14T15:47:00.001-05:00

Time manages to not disappoint yet again... the Wall Street occupiers?

Really?

Time's Person Of The Year

How are they still in business?

Sneaky Sharia

2011-12-09T10:47:00.001-05:00

Did you know that Butterball has a company practice of "covertly slaughtering all turkeys in accordance with Islamic halal standards."

I didn't know about this insanity until I read this article from American Thinker:

Creeping Halal

I'm ticked off that we had a huge Butterball turkey for Thanksgiving this year.

Arrgh!

Help Wanted

2011-12-06T14:47:00.000-05:00

Seeking Work? Alligator Hunters Wanted

Did you know that Florida received more than 14,000 nuisance gator complaints in 2010?

Yikes.

Consequences

2011-12-02T12:47:00.000-05:00

Angel Yulee Adams is 37 years old and has 15 children from 3 fathers. This case, an ongoing drama here in Tampa, has now gone national...

Someone's Got To Take Responsibility

The writer, Thomas Lifson, writes that no civilization can survive if an attitude like this becomes widespread.

I think it already has.

Dog Shoots Man

2011-12-01T10:47:00.001-05:00

Now that's a headline...

Dog Shoots Man

I hope he learned not to leave a loaded shotgun lying around.

A Tale Of Two Harvards

2011-11-29T09:47:00.000-05:00

If it weren't for the internet we wouldn't see this...

A Tale Of Two Harvards

We have to remember that any Republican candidate would be better for this country than Obama for a second term.

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-24T09:47:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving to you all. May your day be replete with family and fun.

Tuna Takers

2011-11-22T12:47:00.001-05:00

One more example of government regulations gone wild...

New Bedford Fisherman Forced To Give Up 800-pound Tuna

How far can it go in a democratic republic?

Cement Butt Tranny Doc

2011-11-21T17:47:00.001-05:00

Would you let someone that looked like this give you any butt-enhancing procedures?

'Fake Doctor Boosted Woman's Bottom With Home-made Implant Containing Cement And Super Glue' (And This Is A Picture Of HIM)

I can only shake my head at a story such as this one.

PETA Pesters Parents

2011-11-19T10:47:00.000-05:00

The folks at PETA have a new campaign aimed at kids just in time for Thanksgiving....

Parents Upset Over PETA Turkey Ads

Does it pester you?

Wooda Coulda Shoulda

2011-11-18T09:47:00.000-05:00

LA Sheriff's Department Reopens Natalie Wood Case

Too little, too late.

Reluctant Reverance

2011-11-14T11:47:00.002-05:00

From Moonbattery.com

More Bitter Half Day Reverence

Moochelle couldn't find it, despite the emblazoned "heart" on her shirt, to put her hand to her heart during the National Anthem at the Veterans Memorial at the USS Carl Vinson at the first time ever NCAA basketball game played on an aircraft carrier.

I guess she wasn't happy that some advisor got to her... Look at her face below... (click for a larger image).

I guess I'm as proud of them as they are of our country.

Veterans Elevens

2011-11-11T11:11:00.002-05:00

This post is set to publish at 11:11:11 on 11/11/11... isn't that cool?

On this rare day, I want to thank all the veterans out there for their service to our country.

Gob bless you all.

Penn Plot Thickens?

2011-11-10T13:47:00.001-05:00

District Attorney Who Never Charged Sandusky Has Been Missing Since 2005

I remember watching some forensic show which featured this missing DA's case. Authorities never found Ray Gricar's body, but his car was found in a Lewisburg parking lot and his laptop, minus the hard drive, was found in the Susquehanna River.

Now we hear DA Gricar had Sandusky and the mother of one of his victims speak in front of police in 1998, the report was referred to as "unfounded" by the DA's office.

Curiouser and curiouser...

Coincidence or is this going to get uglier?

Joe Frazier 1944-2011

2011-11-08T10:47:00.002-05:00

Boxing Great Joe Frazier Dies After Cancer Fight

My dad was a big boxing fan over the years and it rubbed off on me. The Ali vs Frazier fights were a big deal at our house and I watched them all. I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Frazier's passing.

RIP Mr. Frazier.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-11-04T10:47:00.000-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a cat shredding paper at the ACORN office.

ACORN Officials Scramble, Firing Workers And Shredding Documents, After Exposed As Players Behind Occupy Wall Street Protests

Happy Friday, everybody!

If Wishes Were Fishes

2011-11-03T12:47:00.000-04:00

Obama: God Backs Jobs Plan

What's next? God doesn't want the GOP to subpoena any documents from the White House, too?

House GOP Votes To Subpoena White House For Solyndra Documents

Sheesh.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-10-28T15:47:00.001-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... what better than a Lego orange tabby cat. At least it didn't wash up on shore.

Happy Friday, everybody!

Giant Lego Man

2011-10-27T14:47:00.000-04:00

8-foot-tall Lego Man Washes Up On Florida Beach, Held In Custody

Held in custody?

What's he going to do... connect with another giant Lego?

Only in Florida.

Trek Parody

2011-10-26T16:47:00.000-04:00

Even if you don't like Star Trek, this is still funny. Carol Burnett nails the Captain Kirk impression.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-10-21T09:47:00.001-04:00

In keeping with the Halloween spirit, for this Cat Blog Friday...

... a catopus.

Poor kitty.

For everyone else not forced to wear an octopus costume,

Happy Friday!

The Lady In White

2011-10-18T16:47:00.003-04:00

As if we needed one more reason to hate communists...

The Legacy Of Laura Pollan - Cuba's Lady In White

I can't stomach the left's love affair with that butcher Castro.

Descansa en paz, Senora Pollan.

Elephants Never Forget

2011-10-17T13:47:00.001-04:00

All elephants get a bad reputation when one of them goes on a rampage, but here's a video that will make you misty in a good way:

Elephants Reunite After 20 Years

*sniff*
*sniff*

Eyebrow Toupees?

2011-10-13T08:47:00.001-04:00

Apparently Ron Paul had an eyebrow malfunction at the latest GOP debate...

Raising Eyebrows

I had never even heard of this before. Does anyone else think this is crazy loony!

A Long Tale Of Trek

2011-10-11T13:47:00.002-04:00

45 Years Of 'Star Trek.' 45 reasons Why It's Still Amazing.

I couldn't let this anniversary go unnoticed...

Moochie Food

2011-10-11T09:47:00.004-04:00

Paula Dean: Michelle Obama Likes Fried Food Too

Dean: "She probably ate more than any guest I've ever had-- she kept eating during commercials."

Hey Moochelle, we all like fried food too. The rest of us Americans pay for our own food and we don't go around telling others how to eat.

I'm just saying...

Monday Humor

2011-10-10T14:47:00.001-04:00

I'll bet Mondays suck in an infinite many parallel universes.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-10-07T15:47:00.001-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... the picture speaks for itself.

RIP Steve Jobs.

Charles Napier 1936 - 2011

2011-10-06T12:47:00.002-04:00

Actor Charles Napier Dies At Age 75

You many not know his name, but I'm sure you recognize his face from countless TV and movie appearances over the years.

For the Trekkies, he played Adam in TOS:The Way To Eden.

Hey, there, brother.

RIP, Mr Napier.

Belated Blogiversary

2011-10-05T14:47:00.003-04:00

I've been so busy that I didn't even notice that that my 7th Blogiversary was yesterday
:-(

That said, little did I know on October 4, 2004 that I'd still be doing this 7 years later.

Cheers.

Klaatu barada nictu.

Big Deal

2011-10-03T17:47:00.001-04:00

Days After Michelle Obama's Target Visit, First Lady Favorite, Jason Wu, Announces Collaboration With Retail Giant

Now we know the real reason for the Target run and the White House leaked photo-op.

[The BLOG note: Hat tip to Lucianne.com for photo.]

Cat Blog Friday

2011-09-23T10:47:00.000-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a bejeweled cat. What economic downturn? What recession?

Michelle Obama's $42,000 Diamond Cuffs

Happy Friday... in spite of it all.

Narcissism

2011-09-21T20:47:00.001-04:00

Barack Obama Joins Open Government Partnership For Group Photo At UN

Just when you think THE EGO will find its limit...

Trekkie vs. Trekker?

2011-09-21T09:47:00.001-04:00

The debate continues...

Trekkie Or Trekker Vote T-Shirt

I became a Trekkie on September 8, 1966, however, I don't get offended by being called a Trekker either. For me, it's all Trek... it's all good.

I do think the shirt is over priced and I won't buy it.

Nothing New To Us

2011-09-20T13:47:00.001-04:00

You didn't have to know how to read a crystal ball to see this one coming...

Obama Hits Bottom

Now how do we get out of this quagmire?

2012

Did You See This?

2011-09-15T12:47:00.001-04:00

US Physics Professor: 'Global Warming Is The Greatest
And Most Successful Pseudoscientific Fraud I Have Seen In My Long Life'

The MSM isn't exactly promoting it.

Here Kitty, Kitty...

2011-09-13T23:47:00.001-04:00

This went through the blogosphere at warp speed:

University Of Indiana Stops Using Live Cats For Study

My old Embryology professor used to say when discussing dissection in class that there was nothing better than a fresh cat.

She was tough on us and we complained about her fast pace, but, years later, I can still recall many of her lectures.

9/11 Remembrance

2011-09-13T10:47:00.002-04:00

A study in contrasts and similarities from the American Thinker:

The Player And The President

Slow Blogging

2011-09-09T12:47:00.001-04:00

Slow blog week. Very busy, but not in a good way. My cousin's 19 year old son was killed in a car accident on Monday and the family is still reeling over his senseless death.

Tonight is the memorial service and tomorrow is the burial (which by the way is also our 29th wedding anniversary).

Blogging will resume in time providing we all survive the 10th anniversary of 9/11.

*sigh*

It's been one heck of a week. I hope things quiet down soon.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-09-02T16:47:00.001-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... an early wish for relaxation from a restful kitty.

Happy Friday and a safe weekend and beyond for our friends out there in the way of the weather.

CERN Burn

2011-08-30T11:47:00.002-04:00

Sun Causes Climate Change Shock

Those who profited from promoting Anthropogenic Climate Change/Global Warming hysteria will get their comeuppance one day.

Literary Lapses

2011-08-29T17:47:00.000-04:00

Short piece from the American Thinker that proves what many of us already knew about Obama:

Early Obama Letter Confirms Inability To Write

Let's hope we vote this charlatan out of office in November of 2012.

Work More

2011-08-26T14:47:00.001-04:00

I never even heard of golfer Paul Azinger, but I loved his recent Tweet about Obama:

"Facts: Potus has played more golf this month than I have: I have created more jobs this month than he has."

Golfer Azinger Zings Obama Over Jobs

I'd be curious to read Mr. Azinger's Tweets, if he has any, about about Moochelle's numerous expensive vacations at taxpayer expense...

Time For The White House To Rein In Michelle Obama's Out Of Control Spending

I imagine there will be no control of Moochelle's extravagance. She'll be off to another vacation before too long because she can get away with it. Who's going to stop her?

A Queen And Her Dogs

2011-08-25T11:47:00.001-04:00

One Ma'am And Her dogs: Or How The Queen Can Control Her Beloved Labradors From 800 Yards Just Using Hand Signals And Whistles

Beyond Queen Elizabeth's well publicized love of Welsh corgis, this is a fascinating article about her relationship with the many Labradors and spaniels in the royal kennel and her proficiency as a dog-handler.

I've never read an article that humanizes her more in my eyes.

Crack Up

2011-08-24T10:47:00.000-04:00

Cracks Discovered In Washington Monument

Best line of the day comes from Andy Bremmeyer of Wasington State University:

"Apparently, there is a well known fault line, running right through the middle of DC, called Bush's Fault".

LOL.

Only In Florida

2011-08-23T12:47:00.000-04:00

A 6,000 pound statue held for ransom...

''Big John'' Kidnapped From Cape Coral

Florida is a wild place to live.

High Travel

2011-08-19T22:47:00.001-04:00

Caught this on Lucianne.com and I would invite you to compare and contrast with Obama's Big Black Magical Bus Tour:

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Queen of Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Jamaica, Barbados, the Bahamas, Grenada, Papua New Guinea, The Solomon Islands, Tuvalu, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Antigua and Barbuda, Belize and St Kitts and Nevis. Head of the Commonwealth, Supreme Governor of the Church of England, Duke of Normandy, Duke of Lancaster, Lord of Mann and Paramount Chief of Fiji.

This is the way she travels.

A-hem.

No End To The Spend

2011-08-19T19:47:00.004-04:00

Michelle’s Separate Travel Costs Taxpayers Thousands

Oh God, when will the mooching end?

November 2012... I hope.

Big American Boo Boo

2011-08-19T10:47:00.002-04:00

Finally, someone is stating the obvious:

The Anti-American President

It's no accident. Nobody can be this stupid.

Postcard To White House

2011-08-18T13:47:00.002-04:00

GOP To Obama: Wish You Were Here

The Republican National Committee has set up a site at www.obamagetaway.com where visitors can choose a snarky postcard with a message criticizing the president’s island escape and e-mail it to the White House.

I sent one...

I wished Obama happy job hunting come November 2012.

Post Turtle Obama

2011-08-16T08:47:00.000-04:00

This one gave me a chuckle:

"Is Barak Obama a "Post Turtle?"

One day an old cowboy was out ridin' fence and he saw a turtle balanced on top of a fence post. When he got back to the bunkhouse he told the other fellas that he saw a "post turtle".

They all asked, "What the hell is a 'post Turtle'?"

He said, it was a turtle settin' on top of a post! He then went on to explain that "you know it didn't get up there by itself, it doesn't belong there, it doesn't know what to do while it's up there and you just wonder what kind of dang fool put it up there to begin with!"

:-)

Joe, Say It Ain't So

2011-08-12T10:47:00.000-04:00

Joe Scarborough's Brutally Honest Take On Michele Bachmann: She Is A Joke

Careful, Joe. Some might call you a joke. Remember this...

A Death In The Congressman's Office: Does Anybody In The Press Care About Lori Klausutis?

If it weren't for RINOs, conservatives wouldn't need enemies.

Never Olympian

2011-08-10T10:47:00.000-04:00

Hurt: Fallen Off Olympus, Obama Stammers

I never fell for the media's Obama swoon. You have to be impressive to impress.

Right Is Right

2011-08-08T12:47:00.001-04:00

Facts? We Don't Need No Stinkin' Facts

This is why I'm a conservative.

Deeply Disturbing

2011-08-05T07:47:00.001-04:00

Giant Statue Sighting In Hamburg: A "Mermaid" Sculpture Rises In Germany's Alster Lake

Am I the only one who finds this creepy?

Disapointing Act

2011-08-04T09:47:00.000-04:00

Satirical Mints Poking Fun At Obama Pulled From University Of Tennessee Bookstore

It was perfectly fine to peddle merchandise poking fun at George Bush though. Free speech and all that...

Yeah.

Not so for followers of D'uh Won... they're very easily outraged.

Economic Meltdown Humor

2011-08-03T08:47:00.000-04:00

Dilbert

Now that the debt ceiling debate is over, fears of an economic meltdown are over and, thankfully, Obama has set his laser beam focus on jobs, jobs, jobs.

Whew!

Not Marvelous

2011-08-02T15:47:00.000-04:00

New Spiderman Swinging Into Comic Book Shops Following Death Of Peter Parker

OK, Spiderman was only killed off in the “Ultimates” imprint of Marvel comics... which translates into the not-so-good line, but I still find it a ridiculous move.

Is there nothing the politically correct movement can't ruin?

Rare Cat Blog Saturday

2011-07-30T00:47:00.001-04:00

For this rare Cat Blog Saturday...

... this poor kitten who is having trouble being adopted because of her Hitler-like markings.

Hitler Cat Overlooked Because Of Markings

Oh, comon, I think that conclusion is a load of rubbish. I'd adopt this kitten in a minute if she weren't in the UK. She's adorable.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-07-29T09:47:00.001-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... my idea of a cat's response to the evil human who did this to an innocent cat...

Sniper Shot Cat On Family's Porch

Have an otherwise happy Friday, everybody.

Sorry End

2011-07-27T12:47:00.000-04:00

Contrary to popular belief, the starship Enterprise's shuttlecraft, the Galileo, did not burn up in re-entry to Taurus II...

It ended up in this Los Angeles parking lot looking like a sad heap of junk.

*sigh*

Is the Partridge Family bus next?

Bad Bulb

2011-07-26T10:47:00.001-04:00

This CFL Bulb Almost Burned My House Down

How many more of these examples do we need before we end this travesty?

Whole Phony?

2011-07-25T12:47:00.001-04:00

You're A Faux Hippy Wal-Mart: Whole Foods Market Worker Quits In Epic Resignation Email

This was a hoot to read. The author is divulging what many of us already suspected.

Me, I don't shop at Whole Foods and I don't buy 'organic' because I think it's a scam, but for all those others who do, go for it.

I do shop at Wal-Mart and have no problem doing so for many items. I appreciate the money I save.

A free market works best when it's allowed to work freely. The Whole Foods CEO, who is self-made and a free market advocate, should approve of that.

Amy Winehouse 1983- 2011

2011-07-23T12:47:00.004-04:00

Amy Winehouse, 27, Found Dead At Her London Flat

Sadly, there will no more sultry songs from Ms. Winehouse. Many saw this coming, but not this soon.

RIP.

Busy In Bali

2011-07-22T14:47:00.002-04:00

Weiner In Therapy; Says Hard Part Will Be Convincing Hillary Clinton He's Recovered

Hillary is all about forgiveness.

BTW is she in Bali or Baleen?

;-)

[The BLOG note: Whatever you do, don't click on the photo to enlarge.]

No Privilege For You

2011-07-20T08:47:00.000-04:00

Robin of Berkeley posts another insightful column at the American Thinker:

Black Privilege

Do you feel guilty?

I don't.

Where's Casey?

2011-07-18T13:47:00.000-04:00

Casey Anthony Disguises

Kasey Kardashian... this one cracks me up, especially because of the clever use of facial hair ;-)

Osama bin Duct Tape is a funny second.

Alyssa Milano... watch your back!

Soccer Family

2011-07-18T08:47:00.001-04:00

Obama Tweets Apology To USWNT

I would fire the person who staged this united family fun photo...

You couldn't find some shoes? Or some smiles?

Sheesh.

Cat Blog Friday

2011-07-15T10:47:00.000-04:00

For this Cat Blog Friday...

... a wizard cat dressed for the midnight premiere of "Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows- Part 2". My daughters and I were in attendance and received 3-D glasses shaped like Harry Potter's.

*squee*

The theater lobby looked like the halls of Hogwarts with all the costumes and fun was had by all, young and old.

Happy *yawn* Friday, everybody!

Don't Call My Bluff?

2011-07-14T10:47:00.000-04:00

"This May Bring My Presidency Down But I Will Not Yield": Obama Walks Out Of Debt Talks Warning GOP 'Don't Call My Bluff'

Does this man even listen to his own words?

Phenom Golfer

2011-07-13T07:47:00.000-04:00

Six Year Old Girl Makes Improbable Hole In One

Wow!

Bush Hat Tip

2011-07-12T09:47:00.002-04:00

A Hat Tip For Bush

At least the South Sudanese know whom to thank for their independence. Unlike Obama, who for once, isn't putting the blame on Bush.

Go Girl!

2011-07-08T15:47:00.001-04:00

Swedish Woman Beats Up Groper - Goes Free

Lisbeth Salander lives!

Happy Friday, everybody.

Colorful Characters

2011-07-06T13:47:00.003-04:00

Colorful Character Of Jose Baez, Casey Anthony Defense Attorney

Yeah, it's not a picture of Jose Baez, but this expression of Judge Belvin Perry cracked me up and I wanted to include it.

Back to Baez...

I know he's the legal man of the hour right now, but I frequently complained about his sleazy hijinks during the trial. I wouldn't refer to his history as "colorful", but in one fell swoop, he has catapulted himself into Johnny Cochran territory.

And defense attorney Cheney Mason was caught flipping off the media during their celebration

Our legal system at work.

*sigh*

Independence Day Weekend

2011-07-01T12:47:00.001-04:00

This eagle's look is the perfect illustration of the spirit of the Founders of our exceptional country... Don't mess with our freedom and we'll get along.

Keep it in your hearts while you celebrate with your families this weekend.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Fourth!

Truth Time

2011-06-30T08:47:00.009-04:00

Time Magazine Editor, Mark Halperin, Calls Obama 'A Dick' On Live TV

Obama gets called worse names at my house every day.

Not!

2011-06-29T16:47:00.000-04:00

John Kerry: I Would've Been A Good President, Maybe Even A Great One

That was the biggest laugh I had all day.

Man Of La Marx

2011-06-28T12:47:00.000-04:00

This article from the American Thinker is an eye-opener...

President Quixote's Legacy: Confused, Ill-Educated And Not Too Bright

Only thing I don't agree with in Mr. Pelerin's fine article is when he writes that that the democrats will likely turn on "this poseur [Obama] before the election."

There are still a lot of "free stuff" people out there. A GOP win in 2012 is not a sure thing.

Defying Statistiscs

2011-06-25T13:47:00.001-04:00

Kansas Golfers Hit Consecutive Holes-in-one On Same Hole In Hesston

Mr. Cube and my oldest daughter are envious.

Peter Falk 1927-2011

2011-06-24T14:47:00.002-04:00

'Columbo' Star Peter Falk Dies At 83

Columbo was and still is my favorite detective of all time.

RIP Mr. Falk.

Welcome Visitor

2011-06-24T12:47:00.002-04:00

This sunflower showed up in our garden uninvited, i.e., we didn't plant it. No doubt it was a product of a sunflower seed from the bird feeder that was dropped onto the mulch bed surrounding our intended plants and made itself at home in our garden.

Today I ran across the use of sunflowers in:

Phytoremediation: You Can Grow Plants That Help Eliminate Radiation In The Soil

I'm not sure how much scientific proof there is so far, but the theory is that the sunflower's root structure is so dense and strong that it is able extract heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and radionuclides Cesium 137 and Strontium 90 out of the soil or water.

I'm not sold on it yet, but I thought it was worth passing on.

Bad Man

2011-06-22T12:47:00.002-04:00

From The American Thinker:

Barack Obama Is A Bad Man

Many of us saw right through Obama from the very beginning. I'm sorry the author, Jay Clarke, was so slow on the uptake, but at least now he's seen the light.

Summertime

2011-06-21T14:47:00.001-04:00

Spring has sprung.
Winter has fell.
Summer is here,
And it's hot as...

Hello, what is summer without grilling and what is grilling without hot dogs?

Best Hot Dog Taste Test

My favorite made it all the way to #4:

NATHAN'S BIGGER THAN THE BUN SKINLESS BEEF FRANKS

Yum.

Happy Father's Day

2011-06-19T06:47:00.003-04:00

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there who do right by their families every day of the year.

Today will be a special Father's Day in our household. My sister's son is being baptized and Mr. Cube will be the Godfather and I will be his Godmother.

This is new experience for us and we hope we are up to the task.

Now all I need to do is get Mr. Cube to stop with the Godfather jokes
;-)

Food For Thought

2011-06-18T08:47:00.003-04:00

I confess that I do watch some reality shows, but "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" is not one of them. That's why I missed this...

Blagojevich: Patti Ate A Tarantula For Her Family

It makes me wonder what lies in store for Huma Weiner and her family.

[The BLOG note: this is a photo of the tarantula paperweight that sits on my desk. I would never even think of eating it, despite the plexiglass...]

Good Question

2011-06-17T09:47:00.002-04:00

“Why Aren’t You Speaking English?” : A Texas Senator Is Receiving Praise And Criticism

I can't believe Senator Chris Harris (R-TX) is getting any criticism at all for asking a man who has been living in the United States since 1988 why he wasn't speaking English during his testimony during a committee hearing.

I think it is a legitimate question.

2012 Ticket?

2011-06-16T10:47:00.001-04:00

Now that Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) has announced that he will indeed resign, he's going to have to get a new job. My suggestion is that he not pick Attorny General Eric Holder as his running mate.

I'm just saying...

:-)

No Thanks

2011-06-16T08:47:00.001-04:00

$5 Raffle Ticket Buys Dinner With Obama

Firstly, this email is riddled with lies, lies, and more lies. It is obvious that BO knows his constituency is beyond stupid.

Secondly, if I were BO, eating is the last thing I would highlight given the history of gag-inducing pictures of me stuffing my piehole. Google image 'Obama eating' if you don't believe it.

Thirdly, I wouldn't have dinner with BO if he paid me!

What?

2011-06-15T12:47:00.003-04:00

Yesterday I read about Cedar Falls City Council OKs Controversial Lock Box Ordinance where the government demands the keys to your home... for your safety, of course.

Today I read about this:

Coral Gables: Keep Parked Pickup Trucks Out Of Sight Overnight

This is government gone wild with abuse of power over our lives.

Coolest Scooper

2011-06-14T11:47:00.003-04:00

Throw away the paper towels. This semi-liquid picker-upper is amazing.

Cuban Cat Blog Friday

2011-06-10T11:47:00.001-04:00

I found this interesting in a cat/cubular way...

A Possible New Breed Of The Feline World: 'Cuban Blue'

Happy Friday, everybody!

Doberman Shepherd

2011-06-09T09:47:00.000-04:00

I found this interesting because I have a German Shepherd and a Doberman...

Doberman Shepherd

Cool looking dog, eh?