I don’t know why, but I couldn’t sleep last night. I’m exhausted, and WWWendy is coming. I’ll be back tomorrow. Oh God, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:06 (average 5:05). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (a blast from the past): Gerry Rafferty – Right Down the Line
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
Meidas Touch parody (“Drivers License”)
NBC – TODAY – posted without comment
Nancy’s remarks on MCConnell. She is REALLY angry. This is the nearest I have evre heard her to incoherent (not that it’s very near, but less organized than usual.)
Parody Project – As a big fan of Gilbert and Sullivan, I really love this one. (TC, close your eyes and pretend the picture’s a dog.)
This should help to rehabilitate cats’ image from the parody.
Beau – This has kind of gotten lost in the trial news, but if it should happen, it could be good for us.
Keith from yesterday – I love Keith, but he is not being realistic about this.
This is not a full Open Thread, but it’s more than a Personal Update. It’s a busy day, because I have to completely reorganize my diet, given the new set of problems I’m facing. The snow storm has degenerated into an ice storm. TriMet has suspended all all bus, train, and lift service. Please, let me wish you all a Happy Valentines Day with love and gratitude to each of you. Tomorrow is a WWWendy Morning, so please expect no more than a Personal Update. from me. Sunday Hugs with 
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Jig Zone Puzzles:
Yesterdays took me 6:10 (average 4:55). To do it, click here. Today’s took me 3:12 (average 4:57). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From Me: Here are my thoughts on the Senate trial and treason by all but seven Republican Senators. Many on the left are very upset with Democrats’ decision not to call witnesses, and are accusing those Democrats of selling out the country for their Valentines recess. That’s hogwash! If they had decided to call witnesses, Republicans would have used it as an excuse to depose hundreds of witnesses and tie the Senate’s hands for months preventing any work on confirmations, GOP plague relief, saving the earth, human rights, and all the other things Democrats need to get done to prove to the American people that they made the right decision to elect Democrats in the last election. In the end, all but seven Republicans would have voted in favor of treason anyway.
Many Republicans now say that Trump** was guilty as hell, but alas, their hands were tied, because they could not impeach someone who was no in office. I won’t post video, but that was exactly the reason that filthy bastard, Bought Bitch Bullshit Traitor Mitch, said he had to vote to acquit. However, the only reason the trial did not take place, while Trump** was in office is that Bought Bitch Bullshit Traitor Mitch was Majority Leader until Trump** left office and prevented the trial from taking place then.
Finally, as much as we hoped for a different outcome, we never expected to win this one. Our job just isn’t done yet. As long as the RNP exists, America will be in grave danger. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): For What It’s Worth
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
WWWendy will be here shortly and then it’s off to the hospital. TGIF!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:06 (average 4:53). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From YouTube (a blast for JD): John Denver – Rocky Mountain High (Audio)
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. Store to Door is delivering groceries, and I have to unpack and put them away. Tomorrow my hospital appointment is later than normal, so Wendy will be here first thing in the morning to give me my shower. Then I dress, and we head to the hospital in the blizzard. I hope to return mid to late afternoon, at which time, I’ll be completely exhausted. Portland is under a Winter Storm Warning with 10″ or more of snow forecast to accumulate between now and Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow expect only a brief Personal Update. I’ll try to add a home safe comment when I return. Have a great day.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 4:23 (average 7:14). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From Alternet: As other networks airing Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial on Wednesday showed chilling new video footage of the deadly January 6 mob attack on the U.S. Capitol incited by the former president, Fox News opted to cut away to cover different stories.
How vile! God forbid that the fools, who watch the Republican Reichsministry of Propaganda, Faux Noise, should get to see what really happened! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (NBC News Channel): Day 2 Of Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial In The Senate
This video is 11 hours long, and I put it here so you can skip through it for parts you may want to see. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): California Dreamin’
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s a better day here in the CatBox. I need to get as much rest as possible, because Friday is my infusion day at the hospital, so I’m not sure what I’ll do tomorrow. I will definitely have just a short Personal Update on Friday. Happy Hump Day!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:36 (average 5:20). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From The New Yorker: Donald J. Trump’s defense lawyers stunned the United States Senate on Tuesday by acknowledging that their client had incited the Capitol riot, but only because his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, made him do it.
The Senate listened in astonished silence as Trump’s lawyers coldly and methodically hurled Kushner under the bus.
Bruce Castor, one of Trump’s lead attorneys, claimed that the ex-President had been reluctant to speak to the angry mob of supporters on January 6th, and did so only after Kushner assured him, “What could possibly go wrong?”
Dang, Andy! Maybe Jared really did make him do it. That’s credible if you believe that Bears never, ever shit in the woods. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (NBC News Channel): Watch: Day 1 of Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial In Senate
This video is 7.5 hours long, and I put it here so you can move around within it and see parts you want. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (Daily Kos Channel): Democrats present damning video to begin Trump’s impeachment trial for Jan. 6, 2021
I understand that most Senate Republicans evaded watching the video. The American people need to see this again, and again, and again, and again! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Wild Horses – Rolling Stones
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s another painful day here in the CatBox. I spent two hours on the throne fighting Republcitis. Tuesday if Flush Your Republicans Day. ARGH!! I hope I flushed my last for a bit.
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:46 (average 5:43). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From The New Yorker: In an early-morning victory statement that took many in the N.F.L. by surprise, the Cincinnati Bengals have declared themselves the winners of next February’s Super Bowl.
The declaration of victory seemed designed to stir controversy, in no small part because sixty minutes of the sixty-minute-long contest have yet to be played.
But the Bengals remained defiant, arguing that no touchdowns, extra points, field goals, or safeties scored after their announcement should count.
Dang Andy, if the officials that make this call are the same ones that we watched on Sunday, then the Bengals just might get the trophy. They deserve it at least as much as Trump** lover Brady! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From Crooks and Liars: New video has emerged of the so-called “QAnon Shaman” just moments after they stormed the Capitol on January 6th, providing further proof that these insurrectionists were taking their cues directly from Trump.
Could it be more clear? RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (MSNBC Channel): Arizona Republicans Still Waging Trump’s War On Democracy
What she is absolutely no different than what Trump** did. Both and all other Republicans who follow their lead belong in prison. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Simon & Garfunkel – Bridge over Troubled Water (from The Concert in Central Park)
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
It’s another painful day here in the CatBox. I spent another 90 minutes this morning on the throne with Republicitis. I had a lengthily exchange of message with Becky, my pain specialist. I’ll be there for an infusion on Friday, and while there, I’ll pick up new patches that will be 100 mg, up from the present 75. Yesterday I found the Super Bowl very disappointing. Both teams played very well, but the officiating was so poor and so one sided that they caused a blow-out instead of what should have been a very close game. It’s a shame that the Chiefs were not allowed to play. I trust Nameless will agree. All kidding aside, they are his team, but I was privileged to borrow them. WWWendy is coming tomorrow, but she won’t be here until late afternoon, so I hope to be in the saddle. Oh God, it’s Monday!
Jig Zone Puzzle:
Today’s took me 3:46 (average 5:55). To do it, click here. How did you do?
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From Crooks and Liars: Canada’s New COVID Test Is Not So Nice
In my opinion, the big swab ought to be mandatory for Republicans. RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube: Our Sasquatch is a major advertiser!
Dang! She has a hot boy friend to sell her stuff for her! We love our Squatch! RESIST the Republican Reich!!
From YouTube (a blast from the past): Somebody to Love
Ah… the memories! RESIST the Republican Reich!!