I WANT TO BE IMPORTANT TOO

Oh, that Roger Stone guy.  I'm so interested in, and want to see, the tattoo of Nixon on his back.  His hair is so perfect--I'm kind of glad his trial will be in the fall since it means we will have him to kick around for awhile. I hope Corsi stays with us for a while as well even though he is more stupid and less photogenic than Stone.

ITEMS
--"Dude, we're on, we'll have a blast".  If you are ever near someone (as in some adult) yakking like this, head for the hills.  This is adolescent language and does not  fit anyone over the age of say 15.
--If the 12 Republicans who supported the legislation critical of the "emergency" at our borders also vote to override the veto, then I will offer some praise.  But they get absolutely no points for doing their job knowing full well that it was an easy vote given the expected veto.  Nada.
--First of all, why would someone like Kraft go to that sleazy spa when all he had to do is pick up the phone and dial 1-800 escort and get some person to come to his place?  He has the money to do that.  All I can come up with is that he gets off on the sleaze.  How is it possible that the owner of the spa and POTUS watched the NFL playoffs together.? How bad are things when purveyors of human trafficking have such access to the President of the USA?
--Not sure what to make of comments made by the Muslim Congresswoman from Minnesota.  I get what she intended even if she used more than a few anti Semitic words.  That language plays into the hands of the right wing Nazis in our midst.  AOC and this woman are convenient scapegoats and targets for the POTUS and his so called base.  On the other hand the words scare me.
--And (to steal some words from John Oliver) now this.  Animal stories recently in the Boston Globe:
      -There are already meetings on the Cape to discuss the shark problem.  I guess the topic
        is how to get them out of the water.
       -In the lead paragraph of what was actually a burglary story, we are informed that a puppy
       was stabbed.
       -Finally, in a car accident story, we are told it was caused by a turkey crashing into the car's
         windshield.
  This would all be hysterical if the city was in perfect shape.  But with problems all around, it is not          funny that that the Globe devotes time and space to animals.
--Two movie recommendations:  "A Tuba to Cuba" follows the Preservation Hall Jazz Band as it returns to its roots in Havana.  It is just lovely.  Then there is "First Solo".  This is a documentary about the guy who climbed El Capitan in Yosemite without ropes/pitons/ equipment of any sort.  Even though we know that the guy made it and survived, it is so fucking scary that there were gasps in the audience.  The climber is a bit off personality wise but then again so are the camera folks who used ropes to climb with him and get incredible shots.
--I hope Manafort dies in jail but believe he will get a pardon.
--Please do not ask me to understand why a normal human being would carry their pet dog in a papoose like a baby.  It's just stupid time.
--And a brief anecdote:  A mother told her son to quit complaining about helping her with her computer since she had helped him to learn how to use a spoon.  That does resonate.
--The local neighborhood paper initiated a conversation about high top tables and how that discriminates against I don't know what.  But it was a big hit generating all sorts of letters to the editors. Bet the next step will be lawyers getting involved.
--Lastly, let's be clear that the language frequently used by POTUS is dangerous and appeals to the worst in us.
--Kudos to that fine hockey player from Wyoming DN. Keep on skating, brother.

Shalom
   

OLDER AND ORNERIER THAN EVAH

Please note the last word in the title which identifies me as a real Bostonian.  Just sayin'.  did have a recent birthday which was celebrated with those near and dear.  Very weird being of a certain age that I never thought I would be and feeling like I don't mind it.  Even stopped reading the obits.  I'm still full of piss and vinegar so here goes.

--I unsubscribed from all of Senator Warren's emails for two reasons.  First of all, I love her remaining my Senator.  Second, there are too many Dems running and some of them need to start dropping out.  If, in a year, there are still 20 or so screaming at each other or if, god forbid, one of them decides to run as an independent, we are looking at 4 more years.  That's ugly.
--Two close allies of POTUS got nailed for being too clumsy.  Netanyahu is being indicted for corruption by his own Justice Department.  Not good enough to just act like a blustering dictator--had to cheat as well.  And our own Bobby Kraft got caught with his zipper down in a place that was being investigated for being part of an international human trafficking investigation.  The PR hit to him is unimaginable.  Wonder if any of his sons knew and wonder where his gal pal Ricki was.  Do believe Myra is turning in her grave.
--POTUS was touting summary executions as something to be admired.  It just keeps getting worse.  Wants drug smugglers caught in the act to be executed on the spot.  Does he even know what the means? No shame/no empathy.
--POTUS has also announced that we will be having a big celebration in DC on July 4th.  Maybe we can have the military show off a few missiles like Russia and North Korea.  He must not have gotten the memo telling him there has always been a celebration in DC on July 4th.  Fucking idiot.
--And Jared, who is busy solving the problems in the mid East, has a security clearance that all the intelligence agencies don't think he should have.  I'd love to see him in jail so we can say he is a chip off the old block.
--Remember the kid with the MAGA hat who was busy messing with the Native American in DC a few weeks back?  His parents are suing somebody for how those in the media treated their son.  You
gotta love lawyers!!
--Speaking of kids:  as I write this at least 245 children remain separated from their parents.  We should be ashamed and embarrassed.
--My fine town is now screwing around with the licensing of beer gardens.  Seems some folks are enjoying themselves and having fun so the Legislature would like to slow that down and retain our image as a no fun city.  We also have a gigantic casino opening right next door but those in charge of that license cannot seem to remember about the JOBS created and are still engaged in a legal battle
with Steve Wynn.  You gotta love lawyers!!
--Saw a nice heartwarming story on ESPN(?) about a High School football coach who has no arms or legs.  I have no such courage.

SPORTS TALK
--Did not know Nick Cafardo the baseball writer for the Boston Globe.  Died suddenly last week (at 62!!).  I read him every Sunday and will miss his work.  From the eulogies I read, he seemed like a
decent guy.

Shalom