Sunday, August 10, 2025

SUNDAY FUNNIES: A DOG'S LIFE (misc. jokes)

 Hey Everybody! I'm back!
Koda Canine here safe indoors with my people's air conditioner on because while today is just the prelude, the weather service says our FOURTH heat wave of 2025 starts in earnest tomorrow.
Not sure who this Ernest guy is, but I'd rather be a chili dog than a hot dog.😉
I'm not sure how to change the scent setting on the AC either because right now it still smells like house and not fresh meat market to me.
In any event, it's joke time!

I love being a house dog.
Free TV, provided I like what everyone else is watching because I can't change the channel myself.
Free room and board.
If I could just master the can opener and the bathroom that was illogically built with only humans in mind, I'd really have it made.

The living room recliner and I go way back, until it either hits the wall or my people catch me on it.

I overheard one human telling another that he had so many computer password problems that he had to rename his dog fifteen times.
Why couldn't he just come up with a new password and let the dog keep its name?
Do you know how hard it is to legally change your name?
And in today's world, that might not be a good idea to begin with.

Did you know us dogs like to run around in circles because it's too hard to run in squares?
Square dance maybe, but not square running.
Of course running around in circles gives us a fighting chance to catch our tail when needed because it's the only way we can make ends meet.

While no self respecting dog wants to pull a sled, unless you're the lead dog the view never changes.

Some people ask me what do I want to be when I grow up.
A famous detective like Sherlock Bones or a great magician like Houndini?
What's wrong with being me?
Besides, who said I wanted to grow up to begin with?

And remember: never let your dog near ducks if he's a pure bread.😉

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—KC.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 3-9, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

AUGUST 9 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, WOMEN’S DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND BOOK📚 LOVERS DAY.
AUGUST 10 IS WORLD LION🦁 DAY.
AUGUST 11 IS CHAD’S INDEPENDENCE DAY AND JAPAN’S MOUNTAIN DAY.
AUGUST 12 IS INTERNATIONAL YOUTH DAY AND BOWLING🎳 DAY.
AUGUST 13 IS THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC’S INDEPENDENCE DAY
AND LEFT HAND DAY.
AUGUST 13 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF
SNOOPY’S BROTHER SPIKE DEBUTING IN PEANUTS.
AUGUST 14 IS PAKISTAN’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
AUGUST 15 IS INDIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, KOREA’S LIBERATION DAY
AND RELAXATION DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 9, 2025.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Israeli attacks on aid seekers continues. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


THE TERRORIST REPORT…

*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*August 10 is World Lion🦁 Day.
*August 11 is Mountain Day in Japan.

🌌SPACE NEWS...
*Nuclear reactors on the moon??? Does anyone remember what happened on Space: 1999??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
😢PASSING PARADE…
*The innocent lives lost to war.
*Former Astronaut Jim Lovell, Gemini 12, Apollo 8 and 13, is no longer with us.
*Actress Loni Anderson (WKRP In Cincinnati, Nurses, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actress Kelley Mack (The Walking Dead, Chicago Med, more) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.
*Actor Jon Miyahara (Superstore, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former Major League Baseball⚾ player Felix Torres is no longer with us.
*Entertainer Jane Morgan (many hits and appearances from 1943-2009) has taken her last bow on life’s stage.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ON AUGUST 9, 1945: AMERICA DROPPED A SECOND ATOMIC BOMB ON JAPAN. THEY SOON SURRENDERED, MAKING THIS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR 2 OFFICIALLY ENDING WITH VICTORY IN JAPAN.
FACT BASED OPINION



AUGUST 14 IS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEN PRESIDENT FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT SIGNING THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT INTO LAW.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*No trade deal with America??? Then new tariffs go into effect.
*The Internal Revenue Service/IRS needs a new Commissioner.
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Requesting a Green Card may lead to automatic deportation???
*The Trump/Republican regime wants a new census, minus undocumented immigrants. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Nothing will stop a suspect's arrest, yet one ICE raid led to a heart attack. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
*President Trump may have immunity, but his lawyers don't.
ALSO…
FACT BASED OPINION
*Is someone editing the Constitution online??? (There are 2/TWO links in this item.)
*South Park versus Trump, round 2/TWO, while Kristi Noem and JD Vance respond. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Opinion: Trump and Dogs.
*Speculation: After Stephen Colbert, is Gayle King now on Trump's hit list??? And other potential targets. (There are 2/TWO links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE TEXAS GERRYMANDERING BATTLE...
*Texas Democrats left the state to prevent a vote on Republicans wanting to gerrymander the voting precinct's in their favor. Of course the state Governor isn't happy and threatened to replace all the missing politicians with more Republicans! And with everything going on, what actual voters think of all this. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*Trump is still trying to dodge the issue(s) as the news continues...  (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling in The Jeffrey Epstein Situation.
MEDICAL NEWS…
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH
HISTORIC FACTS
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
ANOTHER VICTIM'S STATEMENT.
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*The text of the "Katie Johnson" versus Trump and Epstein Lawsuit. WARNING: Some parts may not be safe around minors.
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
THE BUDGET BATTLE>AFTERMATH...
ELSEWHERE…
😁AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

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THE PUZZLE CORNER: AUGUST 9, 2025

 😎FUN FACT
Pink Floyd, Led Zepplin, Elton John, Genesis and Jethro Tull all contributed to financing the making of Monty Python and the Holy Grail.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
Who do we know Louis Francis Cristillo better as?

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇
Who was the very first lady inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the August 2, 2025 Puzzle Corner.

RHYME TIME⏰
The clue to something is below, but no matter how long your answer is, each word within it must rhyme. Ready?
Woodwinds’ problems. = Oboes’ woes.

NUMBER PLEASE
Get ready! We ask the question, but the answer is just a number.
How many Number One albums have The Who (Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith Moon) had?
Only 1/ONE. Who’s Next went Number 1 on the British Charts in 1971.

Sunday, August 3, 2025

SUNDAY FUNNIES: CATTY CELEBRITY CITINGS: AUGUST 2025

 Hello Everybody! Piper D. Katt here!
I have absolute no idea how I ended up opening August instead of closing July, but it works out in my favor since August 8 is International Cat🐈 Day!
So this installment of Catty Celebrity Citings is going to be all about your favorite felines, including meow.
As usual, a real quote from an actual celebrity past or present will be followed by a witty comment from yours truly.
Ready?

"In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods. They have never forgotten that."~~Famous author Terry Prachett, creator of the Discworld series.
You're darn right we've never forgotten. Now what about my neck rub and bubble bath?

"There are two means of refuge from the miseries of life. Music and cats."~~Famous physician and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer.
That's why cats sing Albert. Now don't forget to knead the tension out of my shoulders gentlemen.

"Way down deep, we're all motivated by the same urges in life. Cats just have the courage to live by them."~~Jim Davis, creator of Garfield.
Unlike your famous cat, I've never developed a taste for lasagna but otherwise I totally agree Jim. Why can't people be more like cats?

"Cats are connoisseurs of comfort."~~James Herriot, pen name of the famous veterinarian who wrote All Creatures Great and Small.
Everyone suggests you should stop and smell the roses.🌹🌹 Cats actually sleep in the garden with them during good weather days and enjoy the outdoors too.

"I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It's not. Mine had me trained in two days."~~Comedian Bill Dana.
Good Human. Now, what's the status on that bubble bath? I shouldn't have to lick myself clean every time I'm dirty.

"Cats rock. They are smart, cunning, naughty and very loving."~~Fearne Cotton, English Broadcaster.
Now there's a lady who knows where it's at.
Bet she has at least a few cats in her household.

"I love cats because I enjoy my home and little by little, cats become its visible soul."~~French director Jean Cocteau.
Cats make a home, and we make ourselves at home. With the right human companions and the right feline company, it is a wonderful life for both of us.

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week, and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies!—PDK.
Hope the bubble bath water isn't too warm. My fur is sensitive. And don't forget my rubber ducky!🦆

Saturday, August 2, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: JULY 27-AUGUST 2, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

AUGUST 2 IS DINOSAUR DAY, SUNFLOWERS🌻🌻 DAY & COLORING DAY.
AUGUST 4 IS SINGLE LADIES’ DAY, CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE🍪 DAY
AND WHITE WINE DAY.
AUGUST 8 IS INTERNATIONAL CAT🐈 DAY.
AUGUST 9 IS INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE WORLD’S INDIGENOUS PEOPLE, WOMEN’S DAY IN SOUTH AFRICA AND BOOK📚💞 LOVERS DAY.
AUGUST 10 IS WORLD LION🦁 DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 2, 2025.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Will Hamas surrender ruling Gaza??? Not until Palestine is officially recognized. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)


THE TERRORIST REPORT…
*The Free Choice E-zine does not support terrorism, no matter what the “cause” or alleged “justification”. Thus we will only be posting news items in this section whenever terrorists are brought to justice through arrest and trial.

OPINION
🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*August 2 is Sunflowers Day.🌻🌻
*August 8 is International Cat🐱 Day.
*August 10 is World Lion🦁 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...


😢PASSING PARADE…
*Actor Alon Abutbul (a long career in stage, television and movies) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Musical satirist Tom Lehrer, who also contributed songs to The Electric Company, has passed away.
*Singer Jeannie Seely (active in country music from 1964 until her passing) has taken her last bow on the Grand Ole Opry's stage.
*Baseball⚾ Hall of Famer and former manager Ryne Sandberg is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ON AUGUST 9, 1945: AMERICA DROPPED A SECOND ATOMIC BOMB ON JAPAN. THEY SOON SURRENDERED, MAKING THIS THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR 2 OFFICIALLY ENDING WITH VICTORY IN JAPAN.

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL…
*The pending trade deal between the United States and the European Union. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*No US/Mexico trade deal yetBut will there be one between Canada and the US??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
VERIFIED FACT
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FACTS
*Because of the Trump/Republican regime, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting has announced their impending closure. No word on the fate of the Public Broadcasting System/PBS or National Public Radio/NPR at this time. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Analysis: How we vote and may vote in the future. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ALSO…
*Trump wants to add a BALLROOM in the White House??? (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's thoughts on the matter, as of July 27.
*Trump is still being questioned about the situation, even during his trip to Europe.
*NOTE: Any possible crimes happened BEFORE his first Presidential campaign so as a potential civilian suspect, Donald Trump is NOT covered by the Supreme Court’s Presidential Immunity Ruling.
FACT BASED OPINION
MEDICAL NEWS…
*Speculation: Why can't they advise???
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
ROE V. WADE OVERTURN>AFTERMATH
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
FACT BASED OPINION

THE BUDGET BATTLE>AFTERMATH...
ELSEWHERE…
*At the 2025 Baseball⚾ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…


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