So sad

I was discussing reasons with my children as to why I shouldn't get a pet at my age.  A short time later, I discovered a fruit fly in the kitchen.  When I went to the computer in the next room, it followed me.  Hence, my new found pet!  As I slowly sipped the last of the coffee from my cup, I looked inside.  Alas.  I no longer have my pet fruit fly....................marge

Racketeers/oops, marketeers

I didn't go to college and take marketing courses but I know when big companies are trying to hornswoggle me.   Lets talk Cable companies today.  The stakes are again raised.  The medium level has been downgraded to lowest level.  If I want a favorite channel back, that was removed from my level, I must upgrade to  tier three.  Of course it will cost more.  Sorry.  I won't do it.  I think cable should pay ME for all the 12 year old reruns and infommercials that are on weekends.  What a waste of anyone's time.  Whatever 'bargain' you offer, it isn't.  It's just more 'crap' pardon the expression, for more money..............marge

No. I never played football.

I enjoy watching the game of football.  I don't understand all the rules,  plays and positions,  but I know enough to understand many plays and the goal of the game.  What I don't understand though, is why a player would go into a game with a large knee brace on and perhaps more importantly, why his coach would not only allow it, but seemingly encourage it?  Do they not understand this is NOT a good thing?  Not only would he not play as well but odds of re-injury are, I assume greatly increased.  If this coach is paid for his expertise and good judgement, is he and I'm  assuming here, overpaid?............marge    P.S.  AND...I've been told the player needed permission from the team doctor and  got it.  YES.  He did re-injure his knee and apparently IS facing surgery.............marge