Sunday, August 31, 2025

SUNDAY FUNNIES: ♫IF I WERE A RICH MAN♫

 Hello Everybody! The Free Choice E-zine's Editor-In-Chief Lee Houston, Junior here because your regular Sunday Funnies hosts Piper D. Katt and Koda Canine have the Labor Day holiday weekend off to be with their respective families.

One thing a lot of people are talking about here in America lately is money.
The lack of it.
The desire to have more.
What they would do if they had some to begin with.
You get the idea.
Of course there are also discussions on how to make money. I can tell you right now anything that involves printing your own is illegal.
But one option that always seems to get discussed is winning the lottery.
Do you know how difficult that is? Having that one winning ticket out of a bajillion tickets sold?
If you play golf🏌, it's akin to trying to sink a hole in one while blindfolded and facing the wrong way at the tee before take your swing.
If you somehow manage to actually make that shot...
Anyway—

If money doesn't grow on trees, why do banks have branches?

Where does the forest keep its money?
In the River Bank.

Anyone who believes money doesn't buy happiness can transfer that cash to my account.

Did you hear about the fed up man who quit his job and planned to travel the world until he ran out of money?
He was home by 10 PM the same night.
Next time he plans to drive until he runs out of money and hopes to at least get out of his driveway

I have done some terrible things for money.
Such as getting up early to go to work.

If you wake up early, work hard and never give up, you'll make your boss rich.

And if material things and money make you believe you are better than others, then you are the poorest person on Earth.🌎

So on that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend when Piper and Koda return to host our annual Back To School Salute on The Sunday Funnies!—lh,jr.
And for those who do not know, our post title is also a song from Fiddler On The Roof.

Saturday, August 30, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 24-30, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

AUGUST 30 IS VICTORY DAY IN TURKEY.
AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND ZOO AWARENESS DAY.
SEPTEMBER IS DEAF AWARENESS MONTH AND MUSHROOM🍄 MONTH.
SEPTEMBER 1 IS INTERNATIONAL PRIMATE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 2 IS VIETNAM’S NATIONAL DAY.
SEPTEMBER 3 IS PET ROCK🪨 DAY.
SEPTEMBER 4 IS THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF SPACE: 1999.
SEPTEMBER 5 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF CHARITY.
SEPTEMBER 5 IS ALSO THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY
OF XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS.
SEPTEMBER 6 IS READ A BOOK📖 DAY.
SEPTEMBER 7 IS BRAZIL’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
SEPTEMBER 7 IS THE 110TH ANNIVERSARY OF RAGGEDY ANN.
(RAGGEDY ANDY ARRIVED 5/FIVE YEARS LATER.)
SEPTEMBER 8 IS VICTORY IN MALTA DAY.
SEPTEMBER 8 IS STAR TREK DAY.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The current status of American envoysIncluding Ireland. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*A US Federal Appeals Court ruled August 29 that most of the tariffs are illegal! But they will remain in effect as the Trump/Republican regime appeals the decision.
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 30, 2025.
*September 8 is the 460th anniversary of Spain establishing the first European settlement in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida USA.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Israeli airstrikes continue, killing aid seekers among other targets. (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.

A PROMISING IDEA

🌐THE CLIMATE CHANGE CHRONICLES…
*September 1 is International Primate Day.
*September 3 is Pet Rock🪨 Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Writer (DC and Marvel), Editor (Cracked magazine) and businessman Mort Todd is no longer with us.
*Actor Floyd Levine (much TV and movie work from 1972-2012) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional baseball⚾ players Marc Hill and Randy Moffitt are no longer with us. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*TV producer turned studio executive Frank Price (worked from 1951-2001) has passed away.
*Professional football🏈 executive and co-founder of the Ronald McDonald House charities Jim Murray is no longer with us.
*Voice actor Takaya Hashi (many roles from 1974-2025) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional baseball⚾ player and World Series Champion Daryl Patterson is no longer with us.
*Artist William Robinson has passed away.
*Actor Rami Heuberger (Schindler’s List, Golda, more) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional football🏈 player and Super Bowl Champion Lee Roy Jordan is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…






WE NEED MORE
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION

*The current status of American envoys. Including Ireland. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY… 
FACT BASED OPINION

*Yet a Federal Appeals Court ruled August 29 that most of the tariffs are illegal! But they will remain in effect as the Trump/Republican regime appeals the decision.
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
FORMER PRESIDENT'S OPINION

*Federal Emergency Management Agency/FEMA workers are worried about the agency's new inabilities to do its job. Some of those same people have since been put on leave. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Besides wanting more positive news coverage from the media, the Trump/Republican regime is now threatening to shut down NBC and ABC News! (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
ALSO…
FACT BASED OPINION
*As Trump versus California Governor Gavin Newsom continues, "Let's look at the crime rates," said Newsom. (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*Trump versus Maryland Governor Wes Moore. Is this because of losing a recent lawsuit??? (There are 3/THREE separate links in this item.)
*First his birthday military parade, now Trump wants a Republican Pep Rally.
THE WASHINGTON DC TAKE OVER...
THE TEXAS/GERRYMANDERING SITUATION...
*Analysis: Despite redistricting Texas, Republicans may not have the advantage after all.
FACT BASED OPINION
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*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…
FACT BASED OPINION
*Help for the Measles Crisis???
*Could the Trump/Republican regime ban COVID vaccinations based on the word of an expert cardiologist*??? The rules for who qualifies/should get vaccinated have changed again. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Cardiologist is the formal term for a doctor specializing in treating the human heart.💗
*Analysis: AI in medical decisions. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*Except for Administrative Duties, the Court is in recess until October 6, 2025.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
*Opinion: WHY???
FACT BASED OPINION

IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
*"I did NOT say that!"—Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
*Republican Senator Joni "We are all going to die someday" Ernst of Iowa will not seek reelection.
ELSEWHERE…
*Will the WNBA's Suns🏀 stay in Connecticut???
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…
*September 4 is the 245th anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles, California.

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.

THE PUZZLE CORNER: AUGUST 30, 2025

 😎FUN FACT
There is no confirmed instance in any nation's official naval history of someone “walking the plank”.

AKA, ALSO KNOWN AS
Who do we know Emmanuel Goldenberg better as?

THE 50/50 CHANCE
Just like a regular TRIVIA TIME question except there are only two possible answers, hence the even odds of getting it right. Ready?
TRUE or FALSE: It is illegal to take an unauthorized photograph of Paris’ Eiffel Tower at night.

We’ll reveal all next weekend but for now, let’s open up THE ANSWERS BOX📦 and discover the results from the August 23, 2025 Puzzle Corner.

TRIVIA TIME⌚
What did guests receive during the first season of the original Muppet Show that no other guest has received since?
A Muppet likeness of themselves.

FAMOUS FIRSTS🥇
What was the first Broadway show to have more than 10,000 performances?
The Phantom of the Opera, which closed after a 35 year run with 13,981 performances. While there are other possible contenders, the record has yet to be beaten.

Sunday, August 24, 2025

SUNDAY FUNNIES: WEEKEND PUPDATE: AUGUST 2025

 AND NOW IT'S TIME FOR WEEKEND PUPDATE
WITH YOUR HOST KODA CANINE.

Hello Everybody!
I’m Koda Canine, and you should learn from the mistakes of people who take your advice.

Our top story:
Hitting the Escape Key on your computer will not help you leave work early.
And don't bother watching the time clock🕐.
That will just make it move slower but whenever you have to punch the time clock, make sure it doesn't punch back.


There are two words that will open doors for anyone.
Push and Pull.

Breaking news: The Earth🌍 revolves around the Sun🌞, not you.

And now, a word from our sponsor.
Our correction fluid is now available in pint, quart and gallon size containers.

Now, back to what passes for the news.

Keith Richards reportedly owns a guitar🎸 for every year he has been alive.
The rest tragically burned in a fire.
Age has its advantages. I just can't remember what they are.

Scientists have discovered the three symptoms of laziness. Number 1…

Number 1…

Number 1?

Guess we’ll have to get back to this story later.

This just in: The kitchen remodeler was arrested for counter fitting.

Now it’s time for my editorial.
Hi Ed.
Hi Tori.
Hi Al.

Dim light bulbs or bright light bulbs?💡
Watts the difference? 

And finally: 
Taco Bell is selling fries. Burger King is selling Tacos. Kentucky Fried Chicken is putting Cheetos on chicken sandwiches.
What is this world coming to?

On that note♫, take care.
STAY SAFE!
Have a great week and please be back next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.
For Weekend Pupdate, I’m Koda Canine.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

THE WEEK IN REVIEW: AUGUST 17-23, 2025: NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

 
BEWARE
HURRICANE


WEAR A MASK😷 WHEN NECESSARY
& BEWARE ANY VERSION OF

AUGUST 23 IS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBERANCE
AUGUST 23 IS BLACK RIBBON🎗 DAY IN EUROPE.
AUGUST 23 IS WORLD AVIATION DAY.
AUGUST 24 IS THE UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE DAY,
AUGUST 26 IS WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY AND DOG🐶 DAY.
AUGUST 27 IS MOLDOVA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY.
AUGUST 30 IS VICTORY DAY IN TURKEY.
AUGUST 31 IS MALAYSIA’S INDEPENDENCE DAY, INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY AND ZOO AWARENESS DAY.
SEPTEMBER 1 IS LABOR DAY IN THE UNITED STATES.

AMONGST EVENTS AROUND THE W🌍RLD THIS PAST WEEK…
*The reported COVID state of the world, as of August 23, 2025.
*August 25 is the 150th anniversary of Matthew Webb becoming the first person to swim the English Channel (from Dover, England to Calais, France in 22 hours) successfully.

IN THE MIDDLE EAST…

*Concerning Israel, Palestine, Hamas, Hezbollah, the Gaza Strip and more. (There are 4/FOUR separate links in this item.)
*Not everyone in Israel supports their government's current position(s). (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)

*"If Russia wants peace, why are they still attacking us?"—Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
*The Ukraine has a new weapon, but will they use it???

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 31 is Zoo Awareness Day.

🌌SPACE NEWS...
*Astronaut visors are coated with gold to block harmful solar radiation.

😢PASSING PARADE…
*Actor Terrance Stamp (numerous roles from 1959-2021) has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Saxophonist🎷 (John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band) turned actor (Eddie and the Cruisers movies) Michael Antunes has taken his last bow on life's stage.
*Former professional baseball⚾ player Phil Meeler is no longer with us.
*Former professional basketball🏀 player Walt Piatkowski has passed away.
*Folk singer and songwriter (♫Where Have All The Flowers Gone♫) Joe Hickerson is no longer with us.

WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA…

ARE YOU AWARE OF THE NATIONWIDE

WE NEED MORE
GUN RESPONSIBILITY
NOW!

ALL INEQUALITY HAS TO STOP!

BAN BOOK BANS!

POLITICALLY…
ON FOREIGN ISSUES…
FACT BASED OPINION
*Speculation: Was it a joke???
FACT BASED OPINION
THE TRUMP TARIFF TURMOIL AND THE ECONOMY…
*Speculation: Will Target suffer???
ON IMMIGRANT ISSUES…
*Citing pre-existing laws before the Trump/Republican regime started their changes, Boston has said "NO!" to mass deportations. But ICE says they will "patrol" the city anyway. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*Legal immigrants can still look for work, provided they pass an Anti-Americanism screening.
*Speculation: What will happen to Rodney Taylor, who has legally been in America since age 2/TWO???
FACT BASED OPINIOIN.
ON DOMESTIC ISSUES...
ALSO…
FACT
THE WASHINGTON, DC TAKEOVER...
*Each side claims the crime data has been faked, but the Department of Justice is investigating the DC Police.
THE TEXAS GERRYMANDERING BATTLE...
*Texas got their new districts after all. But the Democrats are still fighting. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
*California now plans to counter Texas with their own redistricting. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
FACT BASED OPINION
THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN SITUATION…
*Yet the coverup(s) and denials continue. (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…
FACT BASED OPINION

THE SUPREME COURT REPORT…
*Except for administrative duties, the Court is in recess until the first Monday of October 2025.
SOCIAL (IN)JUSTICE…
FACT!
*The Trump/Republican regime is reviewing the Smithsonian and other museums across the country, especially concerning their focus on how bad slavery allegedly was. (There are 2/TWO separate links in this item.)
STOP THE SENSELESS VIOLENCE!
IT’S FACT CHECK TIME!
MEANWHILE, IN CONGRESS…
THE BUDGET BATTLE>AFTERMATH...
ELSEWHERE…
*Will 2026 be the final Gathering of (Native American) Nations???
😀AND FINALLY, SOME GOOD NEWS…

ALL MEMES COURTESY OF FACEBOOK.