I think of a comic strip such as this one from 2009 as “hitting for average.” In four panels, it has no less than three gags. In the first gag, Arlo makes a quip at the expense of Ludwig the cat; the third panel is a sight gag, with Arlo as caveman facing down a saber-toothed beast with what appears to be a seven iron, or perhaps a six; in the fourth panel is the standard punchline. I say “hitting for average,” because it’s like the indispensable baseball player who can be depended upon to get on base with above-average regularity. Of course, it’s the homerun hitters who make all the money.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas holiday.
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Had *me* reaching for my shotgun…
http://s2.quickmeme.com/img/03/03c513d354bffc91e5d25e73ad89d5e438df5f119ac4994fe2a941b9abd59895.jpg
Jackie, any recent report from Debbe?
“How about some AC/DC?”
Yep, about as un-Christmas-y as it gets.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEPmA3USJdI
That photo [not claiming it’s a statistically valid sample] suggests one reason that many celebrities die young.
Again, just a sample, the site posted above:
https://www.gofundme.com/help-richard-overton
Overton [despite smoking, but not inhaling, 3 cigars a day] seems to have a healthy lifestyle and obviously still has all his marbles [expect he is innately very bright], is 109, the oldest WWII vet. There have to be some good genes involved, and some bad ones missing, and most likely fortuitous combinations of this and that gene that happen to work well together. These are among the hardest genes to tease out, partly because of environmental variables, pre- and post-birth, both physical and social. Delightful guy. Wife only 91.
I don’t re-email items asking for donations, but will this one, noting it is for interest [really, NOT kidding or evading responsibility], and that it will likely go over the top considering it’s been online only a short time.
Peace,
emb: Thank you, sir.
No but she has limited ability to make calls for personal reasons. I have been calling her on my phone to her dad’s land line which incurs no expense for her. I will phone her tomorrow and see how she is doing.
I wonder how old her father actually is? I do not believe he is well enough to ever live alone again.
When I became my mother’s caretaker I took on a 24 hour a day job for myself or I had to provide another competent care giver to be with her. I could not leave her alone even in her apartment in my home, especially in last couple years. You have to be prepared for commitment.
You know that as well as anyone, Ghost. You were all your mom had. By the way her flowers are in my storage area in my sun room, unarrsnged, I need the measurements and scale to do them properly. That is if you would like to have them perhaps ahead of Valentines, there is one for your sister as well.
Good night all. Suddenly feeling very sad. I am OK, just tired and sad. I think it was Gary, the therapy dog that did it.
My therapist has a wet nose and is curled up in a mail tray on my kitchen table. Patiently waiting for the patient. We are putting clean bedding on and going to bed.
This is why I avoid the news. May the Rolling Stones live forever.
Ghost, if you are interested, Hogfather is on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaOHaBaKq-8&list=PLxjat0ZorRj9jTjaMG7KeBzEObd-RwPgX
Rolling Stones have momentum on their side. Science would be well served looking into things eventually. Might take another fifty years.
Thanks, Steve, for a datum on the other side of the ledger. Gave me a grin.
Along with Jimmy’s AC/DC revelation. Is that the first ‘head banger’ reference for A&J?
Jackie
Please tell Debbe GM 🙂
Jackie, on elder care, I had an incident that could have gone worse. For my Grandmother when she was still only 100 years young. As grandson I did not have duty for weeks on end, but did some to assist and break things up for the aunts. There are of course the things we don’t mention, and just nod to each other in understanding. But I did not predict this problem.
Talking on a cellular phone, small enough to go unseen when next to your head, caused her confusion. I don’t know how the other times of stepping aside had not caused a problem. But this time, nice day, I stepped outside the front door while Grandma was in the living room. Luckily, it was an aunt on the phone. That made it easier to have a witness to understand what happened after I heard the door lock.
Wearing the sweatpants that are easier to clean from spills, meant my keys were in the guest room. So with my aunt still on the phone, I am loudly attempting a cheerful tone “[Grandma’s Full Name], it’s [Morphy], your grandson! Your daughter [Jane] married….” You get the idea.
It took four attempts of explaining the theory of relativity to her before she unlocked the door for me. But at least my aunt knew what was going on in real time. So that helped. Unfortunately, the confusion put her in a mood for nearly an hour before I got a twinkle back in her eye.
It helps if you like to hear how her daughters went to school, and where her sons went. Years ago was often easier than four hours ago, or who will be with her tomorrow.
I guess I didn’t make clear. I didn’t accidentally let the door lock on me. Grandma had gotten up from her television show, and hearing a voice outside, locked the door on me. It took convincing her I was grown man version of the little kid that ate her peanut butter cookies. Yes, Grandma they were very good; I’m taller now. etc.
Thanks, Gary. I hadn’t had time to look for the Hogfather movie. This weekend may be a good time to watch it, as AccuGuesser sez it’s gonna be dampish out.
Good morning Ghost. Are you getting up or going to bEd?
See, I credit you with an exciting life with variable hours.
Me, I am up because a cat was mrowing in bedroom so I will go back to sleep.
Just how few hours do you function with?
Getting up, Jackie. You might be surprised at how little time I spend sleeping. Or perhaps not. And I have no cats to awaken me.
Debbe and Jackie: Strength and tranquility to you as you pursue your worthy goals. I believe in you.
(I have to add this superfluous parenthetical because ludicrous software will not let me post “same” message twice.)
Jackie, pass that on to Debbe when you next speak to her. And also that I am sorely disappointed she never revealed her “stripper name”. 😉
Will do. I will call Debbe later today. I seemed to always catch her with a family member there and only phone was in the kitchen. Why does that sound normal to me?
No, I think you are like my guardian who told me the other night he only sleeps three or four hours. I should keep a record of how much I actually sleep. Of course your life and waking hours are probably more interesting and productive than mine.
Hope Debbe is sleeping better. I will ask. Perhaps being off line was peaceful but not sure she totally escaped to peace.
P. S. Am doing pretty good with healthier eating, staying out of restaurants and eating at home. Living mainly on lots of my favorites, lots and lots of greenery, spinach, young mixed lettuce, kale,.combined with lots of interesting goodies but limited protein.
Back to feeling like myself finally yesterday afternoon and weirdly, I can tell when that happens, like a light switch got flipped.
Today I am going to gym for awhile I think try to get back to activity level.
Good girl. A regular program of activity, even at lower levels, will pay great great dividends, mentally as well as physically.
Melcher must be on vacation; BlogSpot and comic have been running identical ‘classics’ for over a week. Don’t remember this 2013 spoof.
http://thatispriceless.blogspot.com/
Waterhouse did a good job of making his rich male viewers undress models with their eyes, as did other PreRhaphaelites [now in my dictionary]. Of course, many did quite well with more straightforward portrayals of the real thing, for us less imaginative rich males.
Wonder if ‘Pandora’ had a ‘regular program of activity’ as a second job. Many did.
Peace,
Short report on Debbe, longer later. She is still at her dad’s Place in town and may become his full time caretaker. She is doing better, son and her husband come into town to see her.
She said to hug Old Bear and Ghost, send Village her love. More later. I need to get dressed.
In the spirit of the NYSE. Can we here break 300 responses before Jimmy has to unlock The Orphanage again?
Resolutions have a way of going by the wayside. Maybe a best of 2016, or eager hopes for 2017.
Summer 2016 was so busy I could barely hang on, very exciting, and held laughter when we could rest. I hope to celebrate more than mourn in 2017.
Breaking 300 sounds like a great idea, Morphy. And, I’m going to have the same New Year’s Resolution as I have the last two years: gain weight.
Unless someone else is now writing and beats me, this is #150 – halfway there.