Sitting in church today was interesting -- considering the wind was moaning outside the whole time. We've got a blizzard moving in...or so the weather people say. All I know -- it's C-O-L-D.
Thankfully, we've got a woodstove and a full woodpile, lots of movies and Work to Do. We'll brave whatever happens to go watch Michigan beat Washington in tomorrow night's championship game. GO BLUE!!!
An animal rights activist 'suggests' that a Thai restaurant is serving dog meat -- closing it down. They weren't. And now she denies she said it -- she only 'insinuated' it. She deleted everything -- but the damage is done.Frankly, if I were the restaurant owner, I'd go after her... note that it wasn't just one post -- it was a SERIES. (Next question -- why that restaurant? Was there an ulterior motive?)
The restaurant is reopening in a new location -- hopefully this time, the activist will leave them alone.
Now plagiarism is apparently the 'new conservative weapon.' Or so the headline read, until the Associated Press realized how ridiculous that sounded -- and was. (The amended version says,
"American higher education has long viewed plagiarism as among the most serious of offenses. Accusations of plagiarism have ruined the careers of academics and undergraduates alike."
That's more like it. Obviously we're talking about former Harvard president Claudine Gay.
Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., wondered what the AP would have published if Gay was "a male, Asian, white, outspoken Christian, or Republican."
One should wonder, indeed.
A wistful 'visiting my childhood home' story -- with a twist.
Have you ever thought about owning an ATM? It's certainly intriguing...
Regifting -- should you do it? We have, but it was generally during our penniless years. Giving 'new' stuff from the thrift shop works, too, with care. (From Donna Freedman)
Retire at 35? Perhaps...if you start figuring things now. (Yes, of course you can do this later, too. We did. Some good ideas here, nonetheless. You don't want to end up like the following...
Famous people who died nearly penniless. (And here's the billionaires version of same.)
Actors who were permanently damaged by the movies they were in. And not by reputation, either. Yow.
Vegan chocolate fudge? Hmmm...sounds a lot like regular fudge to me. (From Happy Kitchen Rocks)
Seven prominent companies that went bankrupt in 2023.
Who were the famous 'kissers by city hall' in Paris? Actually, the female half of the duo just died, aged 93. (A BUNCH of other people thought they were the ones...)
The Babylon Bee's predictions for 2024 -- silly, with an edge.
The Golden Globes' best and worst moments. For those of you who like that sort of thing.
Impressionist-style paintings -- using markers and a squirt bottle! (From One Hundred Dollars A Month)
'Stuck in a German prison -- because Brazilian airport workers stuffed our bags with cocaine.' And it seems to be true!
A $4000 'meal' -- thanks to a Goldendoodle eating an envelope of his owners' cash!
Spike Lee's custom Nikes (gold-painted) sold for more than $50,000.
Nearly $200,000 paid for an 1851 photo of the Sphinx -- when it was almost covered by sand. (Okay, other photos were included in the collection.)
Very funny test answers. I'd give credit for these!
Romero's in Pueblo, CO -- some of the best green chile in the state. (And endorsed by President Obama.) I'm a huge fan of homemade green chile -- in fact, will be making some in the next day or two.
Have a good week. Stay warm.
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