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Another two-fer day, including another cat cartoon, both from 2008. There were a lot of interesting comments yesterday; I regret I didn’t have time to contribute anything myself. In the much-heralded future, I’ll try to be better about that. I do read your comments most days. Not all, I admit! Speaking of changes, there is one significant change I plan to make and probably soon. I want to tell you about it, so when it happens you won’t hyperventilate. The retro cartoon, the cornerstone of our existence here, will consist of a visually arresting link to an old cartoon on the GoComics Web site. I will choose the cartoon personally and comment on it here, all as before. Ah, come on now! It just means one more little click from you. And I will get credit for your visit. The GoComics Web site is very dear to the Powers That Be these days. Well, we’ve been here, doing this, for 20 years now, and I think we should make our presence felt! The blog here, the overall appearance, all the familiar trappings will remain as they are, for now. And when the Big Changes do come, I’m going to look after you. Try not to fret.
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Earlier comments about oblivious parents and their children in restaurants reminded me of this notice we saw on a menu years ago: “Children should remain seated to avoid accidents.” I’m surprised insurance companies don’t require such, since the OPs are undoubtedly quick to sue if their little darling gets hurt when a server trips over and spills something on them.
Then there was the sign in a local art gallery/shop: “Unattended children will be given an espresso and a puppy!”
Yes, R.A., I’ve seen the espresso/puppy sign and loved it.
Keep in mind that “the ground is shifting beneath our feet” is one typo away from getting your skids caught in a cow’s horns.
I believe that Georgia had four capital cities and I was in three of them recently.
‘We have one of those came in second towns in Oklahoma.
Anyone else have one?’
St. Peter, MN, was anxious to be the state capital, and laid out its main street accordingly: widest main street in a smallish town that I’ve seen. Don’t know the details re St. Paul and other possible contestants. My kids may, since they went to public school here. Actually, don’t what controversy, if any, relates to the choice of Albany as NY’s capital. Went through it by rail once. Which state capitals, if any, are now the largest towns in their states?
Peace,
Jimmy:
At one time, A&J coffee mugs, etc. were available.
Where can I find A&J merchandise?
Rick in Shermantown: http://www.cafepress.com/+arlo-and-janis-comics+gifts
I don’t know if Jimmy approved these or not.
Relative to our discussion about upgrading phones: https://scontent-atl3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14322631_1078787748842525_5270845765460304316_n.jpg?oh=3b3a8829e254a46b1dc3d3bf151cfc82&oe=58680493
Silly girl. I’ve got 2160p on my new TV. I totally don’t know what that means, either, but I got it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d18mZzBQf0
Pixels?
Here I am in Couer d’Alene, Idaho upgraded to a suite big enough for half the Village for just Dickens and I. It has a full kitchen and dining but no jacuzzi.
I just realized I have friends close by building a Penguin like mine who invited me to their house which is actually a small farm with sheep. And a couple more close by. Who’d have known Idaho had so many boat builders?
There are children running and jumping overhead. Add that to misbehaving in restaurants.Think I will heat some tomato bisque soup in kitchen and eat here. Not even for free pie Wednesday am I walking across parking lot
Who besides mE knows today is official day of peace and love?
Here’s a big group hug and buckets of kisses to all in the Village from me. Have to do my part. Love you all.
Pixels; a unit of measure of color dots that make up a digital picture. The higher the screen resolution, in theory, means greater pixelation, therefore a sharper, more colorful picture image. This is a very non technical description and may not meet engineering descriptive standards.
What? A used to be Texas blonde knew the correct answer EXACTLY as sand recited it? I knew that! Do I pass?
Here is my very favorite version of this song from 1968 by Joe Crocker. It has ALWAYS been my mantra in life. I am dedicating it to Ghost who got a big tv.
https://youtu.be/Sr3XHHMtrHw
Every day in the Village is a Day of Peace and Love.
Jackie, I love me some soup, but tomato bisque is by far my favorite.
Cocker Hal struck again and just changed it a third time!
Another Tale of Faded Glory
I was once flying across south Alabama when my charter passenger pointed out an area on the ground along the Tensaw River north of Mobile Bay. He told me it had been the site of Blakeley, one of the oldest towns in the state, chartered in 1820. During the 1820s, it had also been one of the largest in Alabama. With a population of about 4000, it was actually larger than nearby Mobile.
In the 1830s, there were several serious outbreaks of yellow fever that caused the entire population to abandon Blakeley, leaving it a ghost town. From the air, there was not a single sign of a structure, or even the outline of one, indicating the site had been completely reclaimed by nature. My passenger knew its history from having had ancestors that lived there.
One of my favorite songs, too, Jackie.
Ghost we have established we both love spinach salad, tomato bisque soup, eggs Benedict, omelets, crab cakes, good wines, fresh vegetables, convertibles, Ford products including crown vics, classic rock, classic country, classic classic and classic writers. There have been arranged marriages with far less in common!
Even my mama belonged to the NRA but not the DAR. Guns,knives , the flag and home cooking is my family traditions. I am a good ole girl at my roots.
And obviously I have broken the blog!
Still not caught up
GM Debbe
Glad Equinox
We are now 1 day closer to Spring
And we haven’t even discussed the dowry yet, Jackie. What kind of one do you think I’d command? 🙂
My Crown Vic’s days may be numbered. I’m looking to trade for something a bit newer, and since there are no newer CVs than my 2011, there may be a Ford Explorer in my future. Wonder if Debbe could read some chicken entrails for me and let me know.
Debbe 😉 I’m beginning to think that, back in the day, you may have been something of a wild thing. But then, so was I. 😀
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qHX493bB3U
Sorry about no tune last night. I fell asleep in my recliner. I blame the cough syrup. (No, I’m not still taking it, but that’s my story and I sticking with it.) But of course you wouldn’t how it is to fall asleep in a recliner, would you? 🙂
I had to see one of my bank loan officers Wednesday to close out some of my mom’s affairs, and I mentioned to her what I was thinking, vehicle-wise. Turns out she drives (you guessed it) a Ford Explorer. The third one in a row she has owned. She told me she’d finance all or part of it for me.