Fat Lady Update – 11/5/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:31 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 062020

I still have been virtually unable to sleep over worry and stress. I can go back to bed and sleep today. I know it ain’t over ’till the fat lady dings, but the fat lady is clearing her throat. There are a few more votes to count, but barring something unexpected, Biden will win in an electoral landslide, and we have a shot at taking the Senate. I will be back tomorrow, and barring unforeseen circumstances, I’ll be back to normal tomorrow. TGIF!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:08 (average 5:27). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

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Fat Lady Projection:

Click the map to create your own at 270toWin.com

RESIST!!

Fight to Count Every Vote!

Even the Deplorable Republican ones

Insanity Update – 10/5/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:43 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 052020

It’s a crazy, sick, exhausted day here in the CatBox. Please forgive my outburst yesterday. illness, disappointment, and exhaustion got the better of me. Rest assured, it was temporary. The situation today looks more hopeful. I am still disgusted with the people of the US who voted red and more disgusted with the traitors, who did not vote. I’m sorry it seemed like I’m giving up on this country. I’m not. And I never considered for a second giving up up on my friends here. That won’t happen until until three days after they sweep up my ashes. After that, if you hear a purr in your ears, I will not have given up then either. I am still exhausted and worried sick. WWWendy is coming, and Store to Door is delivering groceries. I need to go back to bed. What I do tomorrow will depend on how I feel. But I will touch base at a minimum. Go, Joe, Go!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 5:09 (average 4:54). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

The second (Ike) is questionable.

RESIST!!

Fight to Count EVERY Vote!

Even the Deplorable Repuglican Votes

Insanity Update – 11/4/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:56 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 042020

I supposed I don’t have to tell you that I worried all night and feel like burying myself in my own box. I was hoping for a landslide, and I feel disgusted. Even if Biden wins, Republicans will gain seats in the US House, and barring a miracle, hold the Senate. I have no words of wisdom that you can get from MSNBC, so I’m going back to bed to worry, cry for the fate of America and pray. Tomorrow is a WWWendy day and a grocery delivery day, and giving the national situation, I have no idea what I’ll have to share tomorrow. God save America.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 7:19 (average 5:32). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Trump* Virus Update:

Trump* Virus still infests 1600 Pennsylvania. May the electoral fumigation service prove effective!

RESIST!!

Personal Update – 11/1/2020

Posted by TomCat at 6:43 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Nov 012020

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy is coming extra-early to get on the road earlier. My the Ellipsoid Orb bless your team. unless they overcharge my team.

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:40 (average 5:11). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/23/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:52 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 232020

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. CAT Scan day is NOT the day to oversleep! ARGH! Tomorrow is a WWWendy day, so please expect no more than a Personal Update. TGIF!! Color me gone!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 4:25 (average 5:47). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/14/2020

Posted by TomCat at 12:36 pm Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 142020

It’s a crazy day here in the CatBox. WWWendy and I ran late, co I’m way behind schedule. Happy Hump Day,

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:15 (average 4:24). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

Is it any wonder that the Republican Reich wants to ditch the UN?

Trump* Virus Update:

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US Cases: 8,097,973
US Deaths: 220,989
Plus all the Trump*/GOP plague murders Republicans are hiding from us

Short Take:

From YouTube (a blast from the past): America – A horse with no name (clip HQ)

Ah… the memories! Protest like the 60s! RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/12/2020

Posted by TomCat at 6:57 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 122020

It’s a busy day here in the CatBox. I overslept and WWWendy is on the way. I hope to have a little more time tomorrow. Oh God, it’s Monday!

Jig Zone Puzzle:

Today’s took me 3:10 (average 4:50). To do it, click here. How did you do?

Cartoon:

RESIST!!

Vote Blue No Matter Who Top to Bottom!!

Personal Update – 10/10/2020

Posted by TomCat at 7:36 am Open Thread, Personal, Politics

Oct 102020

Last night I could not fall asleep and now I cannot stays awake. I’m sorry but I have to go back to bed, and I wanted to let you know I’m OK.

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