Personal Update – 3/17/2021

Posted by TomCat at 9:57 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 172021

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. Yesterday, I was so confused that I took my 9 PM meds at 9 AM by mistake. I had to call Hospice for instructions. The time change is beating me up BIG Time. I need to get as much rest as I can today, because tomorrow I have Shower Aides and grocery delivery from Store to Door. Happy Hump Day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:29 (average 6:03). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Happy St. CATrick’s Day!!

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): George Harrison and Eric Clapton – While my guitar gently weeps

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 3/16/2021

Posted by TomCat at 11:19 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 162021

It’s a totally wiped out day, here in the CatBox. The time change still has me off base, and I could not sleep all night. WWWendy and the nurse were here past noon. It seems that by mentioning her name in a political venue, I inadvertently violated a company policy, so I shall not do do again. I need to spend the day trying to catch up on sleep. Tuesday is Flush your Republicans day, and I just made it in time to avoid a pants-load. I’ll try to rest up now.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:27 (average 4:37). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Eric Clapton Layla Original

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 3/15/2021

Posted by TomCat at 6:52 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 152021

WWWendy and my Hospice Nurse will be here in a while. I hope you have a great Monday.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:11 (average 5:10). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoons:

Then we overthrew their elected leaders and installed the Shah, which they have opposed us since.

Short Take:

From YouTube: i swear lyrics boys II men

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 3/14/2021

Posted by TomCat at 10:27 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 142021

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy and I celebrated my birthday yesterday, and I slept as much as I could… not nearly enough. I think my radius was insufficient for the pi I tried to eat for dessert. And my pi R round. Have a wonderful day!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:45 (average 5:38). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Did You Forget?:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Rolling Stones – Angie (HQ)

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 3/13/2021

Posted by TomCat at 10:42 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 132021

It’s a very busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy is here and sends greetings to you all. Have a great weekend.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:51 (average 6:23). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

I made it!

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): The Air That I Breath – The Hollies

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Aubade

Posted by Joanne Dixon at 3:04 am Personal, Politics

Mar 132021

“Las Mañanitas” is a traditional Mexican birthday song written by Mexican composer Alfonso Esparza Oteo. It is widely popular in Mexico and other Latin American countries at birthday parties, usually early in the morning to awaken the birthday person.

Since an aubade is “a poem or piece of music appropriate to the dawn or early morning,” Las Mañanitas is an aubade. I learned it in Japan myself. All over the world it is used as a part of the “Cursillo” retreat, when everyone in the neighborhood who has ever “made” a Cursillo gathers on the final morning to awaken those who are just making theirs, with song.

I tried to schedule this so that you, TomCat, would see it soon after awakening, though “the first thing” is probably not possible.

Personal Update – 3/12/2021

Posted by TomCat at 10:21 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 122021

It’s a tired day, here in the CatBox. All things considered, yesterday went well. The shower aides were on time and they did a great job. My grocery delivery was on time and accurate. I even Republicated. Nevertheless, it was still an overly full day and I am BIG TIME pooped. Tomorrow, please expect no more than a Personal Update. It’s a WWWendy morning, and we have chores. TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:26 (average 5:26). To di it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): Strawberry Alarm Clock – Incense and Peppermints

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

Personal Update – 3/11/2021

Posted by TomCat at 6:26 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Mar 112021

As I trust you know, it’s a humongous hurry day here in the CatBox. Color me rushing!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:59 (average 4:43). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): “Going up the Country” – Canned Heat / WOODSTOCK ’69

Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!

Don’t Let Republicans Steal YOUR Future!!

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