This old Sunday has run here before, but that was a few years ago. And I like it. There is big news today in my old hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Harper Lee’s new old novel “Go Set a Watchman” is being released. Apparently, a lot of people already are restless, because the real-life Atticus Finch, Lee’s father, wasn’t Gregory Peck after all. I am looking forward to reading the book, and I’m reserving judgment until then. Things have been kind of slow around the Web site this summer, but be sure to check in next week. Arlo & Janis turns 30 on July 29, and I expect we’ll have a modest party. And did I mention it’s hot?
In the Footsteps of Little Billy
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196 responses to “In the Footsteps of Little Billy”
I understand the reasons behind the change in the definition of “planet”, but I still think Pluto should have been grandfathered in.
Denise, it’s always bothered me that the decision to classify Pluto as a dwarf planet was pushed through on the last day when there wasn’t even a proper quorum. I’ve always thought that it should be brought up again for a second vote, following the rules this time. That’s not because I think that it wouldn’t pass but because as things now stand, dissenters can rightfully claim that the vote isn’t valid. This would give them a chance to have their say and it would (if passed) eliminate any complaints about irregularities in the original vote.
I looked at that picture, emb, and I think that the kitten is batting at some steam.
As I recall, one part of the “planet criteria” used to downgrade Pluto’s classification was felt to be problematic and bitterly criticized by some.
And good point, Denise. One would think that seventy-five years should be sufficient for something to be grandfathered.
emb, I think the “box” is a vaporizer and what the cat is trying to catch is the vapor coming from it.
Maybe Arlo and Janis will go to the coast and have a sail to celebrate. I don’t think Gus sold the boat, it just hasn’t been mentioned lately.
I fear that The Schooner (they never did name it, did they?) was just a plot device that has sailed off into the sunset (figuratively, at least) and which, like Robin, Arlo’s P&PHS, and Ruth, may or may not reappear in the future.
Speaking of a nude beach visit, it’s not like Jimmy doesn’t have some related practice.
http://arloandjanis.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/2014-10-18-sculptor.gif
Well, we know Janis doesn’t mind sunbathing in the yard without a suit. But Arlo got upset at the overexposure to the sun.
Well, I don’t think Arlo is really all *that* upset about Janis’s tanning activities. 😉
http://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis/2009/03/11
BTW, I’ve always thought this was one of the most slyly sexy cartoons Jimmy has ever done.
Attention all BB King fans….AXL (349 Dish) Mr. King is on….gonna record it ’cause I know I will not make it till the end.
GR 😉 it doesn’t get any better than this 🙂
Slipped in here and have not read any of the above………………..
goodnight and sleep dreams my friends
Emb..scrolled a up to see your comment….look really close, you will see a mist coming out of the ‘whatever’ and the cat is ‘batting at it’….look really close,
Debbe: So it is. Lovely. Thanks, emb
Debbe 😉 I had one of these moments once…except for the getting stoned while driving a taxi part.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5dwksSbD34
Did you notice that Harry had exactly the polite, well-mannered audience you’d expect him to have? 🙂
emd
My speller did not like Mephisto but Mephistopheles was OK
If you highlight and check suggestions there is a line to add.
So you can have any word spelled anyway you want and not get the red underline.
Or can be erudite on the second go round anyway.
I am very tempted to make a joke about “trumped up charges”, but we all know that I would never do that.
Since the Village is so wide spread this might interest some.
What a $100 is worth in each state – there is some skewing- like NYC, Chicago & MPLS
affecting the whole state. Ah statistics
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/how-much-100-is-really-worth-in-each-state-194305774.html
emb
there is a line “Add to Dictionary”
would be a better phrasing.
Good morning Villagers….
…and I was right…never made it thru the BB King concert, woke up and husband and BIL changed the channel on me, got up and went to bed.
So, GR 😉 , never got stoned while driving a taxi….well, me either 🙂 I think I rode in a taxi just once in my life, and I don’t recall where or when. Could of been one of those dreams too.
Well, Andrew wrecked the GMC dead truck…totaled it. Head on collision with a local co-op truck, and totaled it out. I know he got a ticket for driving on an expired driver’s license, and I think he got a couple of more. Then he went MIA yesterday. Finally found him at his old house trying to retrieve a couple of tires to put on Rachael’s car, which is not running good. The Boss sent Davey to get him.
And the drama continues…Ian is broke, his friend is broke, and they don’t even have the money for gas to get Ian back home. What is it about this generation that they don’t think ahead??!! I say it’s too much electronic gadgetry, games, life is not lived thru games and smart phones……………
My rant is done…..
Ya’ll have a blessed day
say, where has Sandcastler been?
my tune for the day:
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8535540480/h60C2CE83/
🙂 no comment needed
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/8532524544/h7F88BCA6/
Oh, and Jerry, thank you for the well wishes for a good day yesterday. The two teens were busy working when I got there at 7ish, and had been there since 6ish…they had cleaned chicken poop of the beams, and a couple of odds and ends. They wanted to beat the heat. I told them how much I appreciated them and thanked them for their hard work.
Oh, and neither one of them are quitting…that is good news.
That map was very enlightening, Old Bear.
Debbe, you folks are in my prayers. Hooray for the teens for showing initiative and forethought, and for not leaving!
Debbe, I rant. Therefore, I spam.
OF seems about to blow.
Debbe 😉 I almost asked about Ian last night but decided to wait. I’m happy that you have at least heard from him. And I think your thought that electronic devices can too easily become a mechanism of unhealthy escapism is spot on.
From what you’ve said, I suspect Ian was more “running away from work” than he was “running away from home”. Of course, I realize that to a mother that’s pretty much a distinction without a difference. God bless.
Has anyone in the village experience with themselves or a family member having a thyroid removed? My wife is slated to have that happen next week.