Once again, I’m sorry I’m still down. I’m doing everything I can to evade another trip to the hospital. May you all have a great weekend. Hugs to all!
May 172020
May 162020
I’m sorry that I’m still sick as a dawg, and I need to go back to bed. Tomorrow is a Wendy day, so I hope I can be back on Monday. Hugs to all.
May 142020
I’m very sick with severe diarrhea and need to take the day off. Hugs!
May 132020
It’s another tired day here in the CatBox. It’s a WWWendy day. I’m ready to go back to bed. Happy Hump Day to all.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:23 (average 5:02). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,411,018
Deaths: 83,558
Recovered: 298,641
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: Former President Barack Obama said on Monday that he is unconcerned about Donald Trump accusing him of “the greatest crime in American history” because Attorney General Bill Barr does not prosecute criminals.
“At first, when I heard that he was accusing me of being the worst criminal ever, I have to admit I was a little rattled,” Obama said. “But then I remembered Barr’s don’t-prosecute-crimes policy, and I was pretty chill about it.”
Obama said that he was unsure what crime Trump was accusing him of committing, “but I’m pretty sure I never lied to the F.B.I. or anything as serious as that—so I’m good.”
Andy, I fear Obama may be screwing the pooch on this one. When Barrf refuses to prosecute criminals, if applies only to the Republican Reich. Barrf prosecutes innocent Democrats with glee! RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Democrats’ Focus On Essential Workers In Draft Of New Relief Bill
Even though it doesn’t matter, I had the privilege to vote for Liz in Oregon’s primary last week. I hope Biden utilizes her plans. and policies! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): CSN&Y – Carry on 1969
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 122020
I was so wiped out the rest of the day yesterday that, except for a small supper, I went back to bed all yesterday afternoon and evening. Then I overslept two hours this morning and still feel very tired. But I had a better appetite at breakfast. Have a Republican-free day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:09 (average 4:36). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,388,283
Deaths: 82,018 (over 18,000 in May)
Recovered: 262,328
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: One week after the United States Senate returned to session, Senator Susan Collins, of Maine, said that she would self-quarantine to avoid possible contact with decisions.
Collins said that she had hoped to safely distance herself from any decisions while at the Senate but feared that the risk of accidental exposure to a decision was too great.
“I was troubled and concerned by how many decisions there were,” she said. “It did not feel safe to me.”
Collins said that she would self-quarantine until she is confident that the danger of being in the vicinity of a decision had clearly passed.
Dang, Andy! Was there ever a time that Collins’ did not test negative for integrity, whenever she makes decisions? RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Obama Calls Trump Administration’s Virus Response ‘Chaotic Disaster’
This is a very big deal! For former President Obama to speak out against criminal Fuhrer Trump* is completely out of character for him. He should have done so sooner! RESIST!!
From YouTube ( a blast from the past): Buffy Sainte Marie-Circle Game
Ah the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 112020
I’m in a huge rush as I have to be in the lobby for the TriMet Lift Bus from 6:22 to 5:52 AM. I will not have time for the TVU or Short Takes. I’ll try to add a “home safe” comment this afternoon. Oh God, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:14 (average 5:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 102020
It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy will be here within the hour. Tomorrow is a chemo infusion day. I have to be in the lobby for the TriMet Lift Bus at 6:22. Happy Holiday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 2:40 (average 4:51). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,349,538
Deaths: 80,098
Recovered: 238,081
To all Moms!:
Short Takes:
From NY Times: “History is written by the winners,” William Barr, the attorney general, said Thursday when asked how he thought future generations would assess his decision to drop all criminal charges against Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser, who had pleaded guilty twice to breaking the law. “So it largely depends on who’s writing the history.”
In service to Mr. Trump, Mr. Barr is abusing his power not to write, but to erase, some of the most important lessons of American history.
The Watergate scandal, with its revelations of how dangerous a renegade White House could be, led to reforms meant to ensure an independent Justice Department, one faithful to the law rather than to the Oval Office.
The nation had seen firsthand how much harm a president with no respect for the rule of law could do — particularly when he used the Justice Department, under a compliant attorney general, to protect allies, punish adversaries and cover up wrongdoing.
Click through for an extensive expose of crimes Barff has committed on behalf of his beloved criminal Fuhrer Trump*. RESIST!!
From YouTube (SNL Channel): Virtual Graduation Cold Open
It’s hard to believe that even one student voted for him. The LiMu Emu would have been a far better choice than Trump*! Where is Booth, when you need him? RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Wild World
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!
May 092020
It’s a very painful day, here in the CatBox. The Radiation Oncologist told me to expect increased pain for a few days and a week before relief. Tomorrow and Monday please expect no more than a personal Update or an Open Thread. Tomorrow is a WWWendy Day, and Monday is my chemo infusion.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:54 (average 5:26). To do it, click here. How did you do?
Cartoon:
This is another oldie!
Trump* Virus Update:
Cases: 1,325,521
Deaths: 78,762
Recovered: 223,937
Short Takes:
From The New Yorker: In a test result that he called “a tremendous relief,” the Attorney General, Bill Barr, has tested negative for integrity, Barr confirmed on Friday.
Barr submitted to the test after learning that he had come into contact with career Justice Department prosecutors who were found to be integrity carriers.
“When I learned that there were still people at the Justice Department with integrity, I was understandably furious,” Barr told reporters. “I told them to go home at once.”
Barr said that he was putting into place new protocols that would require Justice Department employees to be tested for integrity before entering the building.
But Andy… Barrf need not worry about catching integrity. He’s immune. RESIST!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): U.S. Logs Record High Unemployment Numbers – What Comes Next?
This is the other half of the Republican Reich crisis. The first half is Trump* virus. The second is the Republican depression of 2020. The solution? Flush the Republican Reich! RESIST!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Matthew’s Southern Comfort – Woodstock
Ah… the memories! RESIST!!
Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!