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

Selfish and more selfish

Thanks to all you last minute just for the amusement of it, Christmas shoppers.  You've made many CEO'S and executives extremely happy.  They get their gawd awful end of year bonuses yet again.  Never mind the lowly hourly workers who won't be home with their families Christmas Eve and Day at a decent hour.  Your selfish self gratification is more important.  If any store can't financially survive unless they stay open beyond reasonable hours in the holiday season, maybe they shouldn't survive at all.  Coal in their socks to the 'bonus' receivers................marge

Something has to change

Remember the phrase 'law abiding' this is important.  It is spoken of when the NRA and others refer to those whom they feel should be allowed to own and carry a weapon(s)  in public.  Notice please,  they do not repeatedly say 'normal', 'sane' individuals.  They say 'law abiding'.  No, I do not know the numbers, but how many of these mass killers were considered 'law abiding' before they committed these horrific acts.  Many weapons were stolen, but the perpetrators, until the shootings,  were apparently 'law abiding'.  Now then, maybe the NRA should have the responsibility of choosing those 'law abiding' persons who want to carry a weapon.  They can form a board to be totally in charge with total responsibility of these gun carriers and future gun carriers.  The one and only self rule the NRA board members must (no exceptions) adhere to is as follows.  They, the 'Board' must share the punishment of any apprehended and convicted  'law abiding ' shooter who hurts, maims or kills another human being.  If they truly believe they are right, then I say, "step up to the plate and prove it".................marge

See for yourself (sorta)

Thanks to a most wonderful (computer expert, among other things) son in-law.  The story and  picture come to life!................marge

Tree lighting followup

My apologies for the delay in telling all about the Charlie Brown tree lighting ceremony in my front yard.  It was held at 6:15 p.m. the night before Thanksgiving 15 minutes AFTER the lovely City of Birmingham Mi lit its $30,000 plastic tree.  A throng of people attended, three neighbors/friends and myself.  Albeit, a small 'throng'.  The oohs and ahs could be heard for many feet.  My thanks to all who attended......... Twas a most special night.....................marge