Whilst watching a really depressing show on the effects of the Covid pandemic, a statistic was mentioned that no one has been talking about—- namely that 40% of the deaths from COVID are of those who are obese or morbidly obese. And this is not only of those who are not vaccinated. I realize I can be accused of fat shaming people by talking about this especially during the holiday season, and I realize as well that there are in... Read more
As my mom used to say, growing old is not for sissies. As usual, she was right, though I used to hate to admit it. But how does one grow older gracefully? Rule 1: Have a more regular filter on what you say. If you just say whatever comes into your head after 70 years, you may come across as silly, stupid, senile, or worse. So think before you speak. Rule 2: Eat less and chew more thoroughly. That way... Read more
First point. I haven’t cried at a movie this much in a long time. This is one powerful story of overcoming obstacles and achieving great success. Overcoming prejudice, overcoming the star-maker machinery, staying within one’s family values. I did not realize the Williams sisters grew up in a strong Jehovah’s witness family. There are various things I would strongly disagree with the JWs about, but not their emphasis on family and core family values, and not their insistence on following... Read more
In no particular order: Mr. Mister Duran Duran Tears for Fears Howard Jones Foreigner Simply Red Thompson Twins Simple Minds U2 Seal (o.k. mostly 90s) Eurythmics Peter Gabriel (There are of course more, many of them one hit wonders) Read more
OBITUARY FOR JOYCE WEST WITHERINGTON Joyce West Witherington, 95, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday November 17th 2021. She is survived by her brother, James Arthur West Jr. of Shelby N.C. and her two children, Ben Witherington, III of Lexington Ky. and Laura Joyce Witherington of Wilmington, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Ben Witherington Jr. on November 28th 2008 and her granddaughter Christy Ann Witherington on Jan. 12, 2012. Joyce’s... Read more
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Perhaps you’ve notice that there have been two pandemics going on in the last couple of years, and one of them is even promoted by national TV networks, major sports leagues, politicians, whole states trying to raise money for public education and much more. I’m referring to the plague of opportunities to waste what little money you have by gambling. We are a very long way from the days when we were scandalized by Pete Rose because he bet on... Read more
1. What do you call cattle with a sense of humor? Laughing Stock 2. What did one wall say to the other? I’ll meet you at the corner. 3. What do you call Santa’s Helpers? Subordinate Clauses 4. What do you get from an overindulgent Cow? Spoiled Milk 5. Why are there so many Smiths in the phone book? They all have phones. Read more
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