1. Don’t poke the bear. I have a confession. I poked; he didn’t mind. 🙂
2. The pope has come and gone and though I’m not Catholic, I enjoyed reading some of the public interest stories on his visit to the U.S.
This is among the best: On sex abuse by Priests and then the cover up the Pope was quoted as saying, “I remain overwhelmed with shame that men entrusted with the tender care of children violated these little ones and caused grievous harm. I am profoundly sorry.”
And among the the worst. USA Today reported, “The Kentucky county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples met with Pope Francis last Thursday during his U.S. visit, a meeting kept secret from the media, her lawyer says.”
(I rarely do an addendum…but this is newsworthy regrading “the worst”:
How the Outrage Over the Pope’s Kim Davis Meeting May Have Paid Off in a Big Way
blog on the Huffington
Author: Michelangelo Signorile
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/michelangelo-signorile/pope-francis-kim-davis-meeting_b_8232866.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000063 )
3. If you know me, you know I love animals so I had to read the story with the headline: “Ruthie Rosemary the cat survives wildfire!”
Her family was forced to evacuate as a wildfire was encroaching on their home and as they were loading Ruthie into the car, she jumped out and sadly had to be left behind. Five days later they returned to their severely burned property when they heard a mew from underneath a burned out truck. No one can figure out how Ruthie survived and she only suffered singed whiskers and eyebrows.
4. Every now and then I pass someone who is reading a recent issue of the Ventura Breeze. I always nonchalantly check to see if they’re reading my Music Scene column. One of these days I’m going to stop and say, “Hey! I wrote that!”
Sydney sharing an apartment here with a friend.
My apartment building when I was around Sydney’s age.
5. Sydney Rose has officially moved to Portland after living near McMinnville for the past two years. She sent me her new address and I Goggle-Mapped it (By the way. “Google-Mapped” DID NOT come up as a misspelling). It’s a cute brick building which sort of reminds me of the brick building I lived in around her age back in Fullerton. I loved that place with its wood floors and little fireplace. Plumbing sucked, but who washes dishes anyways? Apparently we both love old brick buildings!
6. Does any business want to be known as their city’s “Best kept secret?”
7. Let’s discuss Wife Beater Tank Tops. We should be appalled, and not so flippant or cavalier when referring to this type of clothing. Even some women’s clothing are referred to as Wife Beaters. Why not just call them by their original name, a tank top?
8. Have you ever wondered if you should brush then floss, or vice versa, floss then brush? This question just occurred to me recently after I invested in one of those Sonicare toothbrushes. I did a little online research and it appears that even dentist argue on this point but the argument that makes the most sense to me is to floss first to dislodge “stuff” then brush it away.
In case you’re now wondering, According to the American Dental Association, “It doesn’t matter.” Just do both.
9. . Everyone loves a parade! I’ve been participating in Ventura parades promoting VenturaRocks.com for the past three or four years; first it’s the St. Patrick’s Day parade, then in August it’s the Ventura County Fair parade. They’re a lot of fun, but I’ll admit, I’m always a little nervous to see the photos of us on social media afterwards.
10. I went to a local theater production of West Side Story at the Rubicon Theater. I knew going in there was a 110% chance that I would cry as I’ve seen the movie dozens of times and I’ve never gotten by without bawling my eyes out during the final scene. But sadly I was screwed in the first few minutes when I was overcome with emotion and the tears welled up over the the power of a live orchestra and the cast recreating the opening scene. These kids nailed it, and it was only for one weekend of shows! I felt privileged to be able to see it. And yes, I was prepared with a stack of tissues.
11. Why don’t cell phones just come with protective housing instead of making people purchase a case so the glass doesn’t break? Or better yet, develop a non-breakable glass. Am I the only one baffled by this?
12. I saw a recent mime on Facebook:
“Bacon Fact #18
Bacon is healthier than crystal meth.”
WORD
13. From my Favorites Quotes File: “If you’re not in the parade, you watch the parade. That’s life.” – Mike Ditka
Thanks for your time!
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