Memorial Day 2010 in Washington, DC
" OH SAY CAN YOU SEE," says Frances Scott Key, as you see, hey, maybe poetry is next for me! I like these words, for many reasons, as I said in my welcome, I am a patriotic kind of feline, as well as it is my opening line when I spy a snack, but again, as I said, I am not a camper, indoor only activities for me!
So, today is Memorial day, and our Nations Capital has many events planned to honor those that defend our country, yes, even the illegals are defended, do not get me started on this topic today, ran out of kitty Valium and cannot get the Doc on the phone until TU. Tried to get the Master to call http://www.teladoc.com/ but got some lame excuse as to they would not call it in.
Anyway, honor and defend, two words that say it all, words that from what I see many of this generation do not know, much less respect, cannot tell you the amount of times I had the kid pull my tail, there was even a time she CUT my whiskers and put me in the hospital for a few days since it made me so stressed out.
Parents out there, that happen to see this, your kids learn my example, and you can take that to the food bowl! Do the right thing! Remember what your raise now will be cleaning your litterbox tomorrow and transporting you to the vet, if not they may just dump you along the side of the road. And, lets face it, you all are not as adorable and cute as us feline, so got a feeling your choice of residences may be slim pickens.
Gotta run, the Master is having a sound check, he just installed the flag pole yesterday, and the concert grade PA system went in too. At exactly sunrise, by the magic of technology, the same which bring you me, the flag will raise and "The National Anthem" will start to play automatically. Not sure how the neighbors will feel about this, but hey, if they do not like it, know what? Do I really care? After all, I am a feline, IS IT NOT ALL ABOUT ME?
Monday, May 31, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Oscars mystery: Whatever happened to Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award? | Gold Derby | Los Angeles Times
Oscars mystery: Whatever happened to Hattie McDaniel's Academy Award? Gold Derby Los Angeles Times
I was rummaging around a shelf and knocked off a 1st edition copy of "Gone With the Wind," heard it hit the floor and ran like I was being chased by The Farmers Wife, who was after the three blind mice, before the Mistress appeared. She has a pet peeve, well in this case a pet feline, about me on the bookshelves. Although; farmer, is a suitable theme for this post, do not look good in Overalls, no place for the tail!
Being a cultured and well read type of feline, I started thinking of this and Hattie McDaniel, better known as Mammy and began to wonder what happened to her Academy Award. So, I fired up the PC and did a Google search and found this article.
Found out more than I cared to about that part of the country that is south of the Mason Dixon Line! Wonder who Mason and Dixon even were? A bricklayer and ????? Anyway, this flick was shown in Atlanta, Georgia on December 15, 1939. I was cool with that, hey, every movies needs an opening night. Now, it gets even better, seems that all the African American people who had parts in the movie were banned from the theater and the souvenir program. Personally, since my relatives come from the Dark Continent I take offense to this.
Turns out the more progressive West Coast of people of MGM invited Hattie McDaniel to opening night. However, it was said, due to Georgia's segregationist laws, she would have been require to stay in a segregated "blacks-only" hotel, guessing this is like a dog only kennel, only much worse, and prevented from sitting in the theater with her white peers!
1939, 2010, that is only 71 years ago! Wonder if they are still fighting the Civil War in that part of the country. I will have to ask if the Master, Mistress and Little Mistress want to fire up the 4 wheeler and take a road trip to see first hand this part of our great nation. As the late great series Star Trek used to say, "To go where no other man has gone before." Then again, this part of the country to me screams, "Beam me up Scotty, there is no intelligent life down here."
I was rummaging around a shelf and knocked off a 1st edition copy of "Gone With the Wind," heard it hit the floor and ran like I was being chased by The Farmers Wife, who was after the three blind mice, before the Mistress appeared. She has a pet peeve, well in this case a pet feline, about me on the bookshelves. Although; farmer, is a suitable theme for this post, do not look good in Overalls, no place for the tail!
Being a cultured and well read type of feline, I started thinking of this and Hattie McDaniel, better known as Mammy and began to wonder what happened to her Academy Award. So, I fired up the PC and did a Google search and found this article.
Found out more than I cared to about that part of the country that is south of the Mason Dixon Line! Wonder who Mason and Dixon even were? A bricklayer and ????? Anyway, this flick was shown in Atlanta, Georgia on December 15, 1939. I was cool with that, hey, every movies needs an opening night. Now, it gets even better, seems that all the African American people who had parts in the movie were banned from the theater and the souvenir program. Personally, since my relatives come from the Dark Continent I take offense to this.
Turns out the more progressive West Coast of people of MGM invited Hattie McDaniel to opening night. However, it was said, due to Georgia's segregationist laws, she would have been require to stay in a segregated "blacks-only" hotel, guessing this is like a dog only kennel, only much worse, and prevented from sitting in the theater with her white peers!
1939, 2010, that is only 71 years ago! Wonder if they are still fighting the Civil War in that part of the country. I will have to ask if the Master, Mistress and Little Mistress want to fire up the 4 wheeler and take a road trip to see first hand this part of our great nation. As the late great series Star Trek used to say, "To go where no other man has gone before." Then again, this part of the country to me screams, "Beam me up Scotty, there is no intelligent life down here."
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Germany's Dr. Death' sells body parts
I am a card carrying member of PITA, and no, it does not stand for Pain In The Ass, however, that is indeed my nickname for the Little Mistress, and she thinks it is so cute, since she thinks it means she is an animal lover, NOT. Me? I love all animals, medium rare of course, ever have opossum? It is indeed the other white meat, had it when I was on sabbatical. Well, I call it that, the Master and Mistress had some work done in the house and the idiot worker left the door open, I was like HELLO, ARE YOU BLIND, this is like putting a bottle of Kendal Jackson Grand Reserve, in front of a wino who drinks from a bag! So, I let myself out, took the rents 2 weeks to finally get me back, they trapped like a common vermin! To think I would fall for a boiled chicken neck, but ahhhhh, the aroma waifing across the back 40 was just too irresistible o pass up.
Anyway, this guy, at first glance, I would have thought he was a relative of Josef Mengele, but since he did not reside in South America, discounted that thought. But after reading this, it seems that he is just a taxidermist that takes his craft to the human side. Hey, if it is OK for it to occur to wildlife, then, the way I see it, humans are fair game. Wonder if they taste like chicken?
Anyway, this guy, at first glance, I would have thought he was a relative of Josef Mengele, but since he did not reside in South America, discounted that thought. But after reading this, it seems that he is just a taxidermist that takes his craft to the human side. Hey, if it is OK for it to occur to wildlife, then, the way I see it, humans are fair game. Wonder if they taste like chicken?
Friday, May 28, 2010
Outsourcing, my experience
I was at my Wen. Bible Study, bored, what can I say, and I am not even Baptist. The preacher said, "Over five thousand years ago, Moses said to the children of Israel pick up your shovel, mount your asses and camels, and I will lead you to the Promised Land".
Nearly 75 years ago, Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land".
Now Obama has stolen your shovel, taxed our asses, raised the price of Camels, and mortgaged the Promised Land!
Today, I was looking at The Wall Street Journal over coffee, freshly roasted beans from the Master and a fresh baked Danish, Cheese of course, thank you, Master. I got thinking of health care plans and the economy, more so for the Master and Mistress and Little Miss. Me? I have the platinum version of a PPO, all expenses paid, medical and pharmacy, so no worries for me.
This got me so depressed, and adding what I have seen on FOX NEWS, I DO NOT even bother with CNN, about the wars, lost jobs, savings, social security, retirement funds, etc. I just had to call LifeLine, the suicide help line to see if they could make me feel a little better.
Anyway, got a call center in Pakistan and when I told them I was suicidal, they all got excited and asked if I could drive a truck! What is happening in my country! Outsourcing, taking jobs away, but that is a topic for another day. On the positive, I did not have to press 1 for English!
Nearly 75 years ago, Roosevelt said, "Lay down your shovels, sit on your asses, and light up a Camel, this is the Promised Land".
Now Obama has stolen your shovel, taxed our asses, raised the price of Camels, and mortgaged the Promised Land!
Today, I was looking at The Wall Street Journal over coffee, freshly roasted beans from the Master and a fresh baked Danish, Cheese of course, thank you, Master. I got thinking of health care plans and the economy, more so for the Master and Mistress and Little Miss. Me? I have the platinum version of a PPO, all expenses paid, medical and pharmacy, so no worries for me.
This got me so depressed, and adding what I have seen on FOX NEWS, I DO NOT even bother with CNN, about the wars, lost jobs, savings, social security, retirement funds, etc. I just had to call LifeLine, the suicide help line to see if they could make me feel a little better.
Anyway, got a call center in Pakistan and when I told them I was suicidal, they all got excited and asked if I could drive a truck! What is happening in my country! Outsourcing, taking jobs away, but that is a topic for another day. On the positive, I did not have to press 1 for English!
Exclusive: All 7 Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee Ask AG Holder to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Look Into Alleged Sestak Job Offer - Political Punch
Exclusive: All 7 Republicans on Senate Judiciary Committee Ask AG Holder to Appoint Special Prosecutor to Look Into Alleged Sestak Job Offer - Political Punch
Talk about a HOT TOPIC, and of course I do not mean the store, have not been to a mall in years, ever since the Master and Mistress traded in the Rolls, let the driver go and bought a car made by short people who, it is rumored like to eat my fellow felines. Me? I am slim and trim, do a few miles a day on the ole tread mill chasing the proverabial bird. Much like putting a carrot in front of a donkey to make it walk, so I am assured of not being fodder for the special of the day. Anyway, this is not important, what is, is, that this Obama guy sees the paw prints on the car hood if this is indeed true, and tried to pull a fast one, like switching a Tonkinese for a Burmese to the unsuspecting feline connoisseur. Well, off to make myself a nice mug of catnip tea, to calm myself, I look at it as medicinal medication, after all, one does not have to inhale.
Talk about a HOT TOPIC, and of course I do not mean the store, have not been to a mall in years, ever since the Master and Mistress traded in the Rolls, let the driver go and bought a car made by short people who, it is rumored like to eat my fellow felines. Me? I am slim and trim, do a few miles a day on the ole tread mill chasing the proverabial bird. Much like putting a carrot in front of a donkey to make it walk, so I am assured of not being fodder for the special of the day. Anyway, this is not important, what is, is, that this Obama guy sees the paw prints on the car hood if this is indeed true, and tried to pull a fast one, like switching a Tonkinese for a Burmese to the unsuspecting feline connoisseur. Well, off to make myself a nice mug of catnip tea, to calm myself, I look at it as medicinal medication, after all, one does not have to inhale.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
The Capitol Steps Home Page
The Capitol Steps Home Page
I must say the Master and Mistress, as well as Little Mistress have enjoyed this satire, so much so that perhaps those in DC could take a hint, and take residence in boxes near the Capital steps. I have heard people say on television we need "hope and change." Is this a new type of currency that we are turning to? A new religious experience? There was hope and change back in 1773 when we said enough is enough and dumped all that tea in the harbor, and look what a success that was! I am all for a tea party, and one of my roommates may even foot the bill since he owns a restaurant. Speak up America, and the great Sam Cook has said, "Change is Gonna Come" Then again, maybe 'Touch the Hem of His Garment" would be better?
I must say the Master and Mistress, as well as Little Mistress have enjoyed this satire, so much so that perhaps those in DC could take a hint, and take residence in boxes near the Capital steps. I have heard people say on television we need "hope and change." Is this a new type of currency that we are turning to? A new religious experience? There was hope and change back in 1773 when we said enough is enough and dumped all that tea in the harbor, and look what a success that was! I am all for a tea party, and one of my roommates may even foot the bill since he owns a restaurant. Speak up America, and the great Sam Cook has said, "Change is Gonna Come" Then again, maybe 'Touch the Hem of His Garment" would be better?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Road Rage: Hackers Say 'No Latinos' on Highway Sign | NBC Miami
Road Rage: Hackers Say 'No Latinos' on Highway Sign NBC Miami
Gotta admit, having opposable thumbs is a good thing, look at all the stuff you can do! Me, I use Dragon Naturally Speaking with a kitty translation engine to share my thoughts. Anyway, immigration, this is a lot like bringing a dog into your house with no papers! Do not belong here, two words, GO HOME! Maybe, just maybe if you think about it, some of the largest states in the USA have Civil Servants who are color blind and cannot see what a green card really is! Personally, I think every state needs a detention facility like Sheriff Joe in AZ has, you know Joe right? The human version of a dog catcher? Makes inmates wear pink, pedal a bike to generate power for TV, sleep in tents, all this is about equal to making me wear a bell around my neck, which by the way Mistress, is NOT happening.
Gotta admit, having opposable thumbs is a good thing, look at all the stuff you can do! Me, I use Dragon Naturally Speaking with a kitty translation engine to share my thoughts. Anyway, immigration, this is a lot like bringing a dog into your house with no papers! Do not belong here, two words, GO HOME! Maybe, just maybe if you think about it, some of the largest states in the USA have Civil Servants who are color blind and cannot see what a green card really is! Personally, I think every state needs a detention facility like Sheriff Joe in AZ has, you know Joe right? The human version of a dog catcher? Makes inmates wear pink, pedal a bike to generate power for TV, sleep in tents, all this is about equal to making me wear a bell around my neck, which by the way Mistress, is NOT happening.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Private pay shrinks to historic lows as gov't payouts rise - USATODAY.com
Private pay shrinks to historic lows as gov't payouts rise - USATODAY.com
I saw this and almost spit my Friskies across the room, yea FRISKIES! Before this "recession" as you humans call it, I called ita Tuna Meltdown I was a Sushi grade Fish and Beluga type of feline, but the Master said we had to tighten the belt, which is something I do not understand since his seems to get looser by a notch weekly. Anyway, do not know what Food Stamps are, unless they are sold at Pet Smart, but if they did go to a new high, I got to include some of them in my stock portfolio. After all, they say buy high and sell low, guess that is why the "rents" bought a Grayhound and then swapped it out for a Rat Terrier, which of course, I managed to be shown the door.
I saw this and almost spit my Friskies across the room, yea FRISKIES! Before this "recession" as you humans call it, I called ita Tuna Meltdown I was a Sushi grade Fish and Beluga type of feline, but the Master said we had to tighten the belt, which is something I do not understand since his seems to get looser by a notch weekly. Anyway, do not know what Food Stamps are, unless they are sold at Pet Smart, but if they did go to a new high, I got to include some of them in my stock portfolio. After all, they say buy high and sell low, guess that is why the "rents" bought a Grayhound and then swapped it out for a Rat Terrier, which of course, I managed to be shown the door.
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