April 29, 2011- Friday Funny - Grade Redistribution

April 29, 2011 – Loser of the Week – Katie Couric

Katie Couric is my LOSER OF THE WEEK

Katie Couric is giving up her $15M/year reading job. She said, ""I am looking at a format that will allow me to engage in more multi-dimensional storytelling. The Hamilton County Library offers "Multi-dimensional storytelling" jobs. You read to toddlers every Tuesday morning from 10-noon. It's been my experience that they do not appreciate it when you editorialize the materials. They frowned upon my "Easter Egg Redistribution" Analogy.

I had blogged about Katie in 2006 when she was awarded the CBS Evening News Reading job.





Katie went so far as to blame the local affiliates for her poor ratings. I wonder what will replace Katie? I would like to see the ratings for the old "TV Test Pattern." CBS could save $15 Million and regain my respect.

Katie Couric, you are my LOSER OF THE WEEK. Conversely, all the viewers, (and all of the CBS affiliates), will be WINNERS.

April 25, 2011 - PPM - Birthers

This week's PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) is the "Birther" controversy.

Why is Donald Trump and the media so enthralled with this issue? Why is it an issue at all?

We have much bigger problems. 3 Wars, $4 gas, 10% unemployment, $14T in debt

I previously laid out my position concerning this clause in our Constitution.

http://jaysjabberwocky.blogspot.com/search?q=willis

No one can control their origin of birth. Why eliminate 6 Billion people from running our country. The origin of birth does not guarantee competency and intelligence. (Google: Carter)

What would be the outcome if we deselect Obama because he was NOT born in the USA? President Biden? Now that would really cause a me to rethink my citizenship.



It would give the phrase "asleep at the wheel" a whole new life.

Let's move on. Donald Trump put your 15 minutes of fame in the bank and get a (hair) make-over.


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April 22, 2011 - Friday Funny - Parenting

I used to wonder about my parenting techniques with my four children.

I wonder NO MORE!!!





















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April 18, 2011 - PPM - Leadership Defined?

My Pet Peeve Monday (PPM) this week is what is defined as Leadership.

Here is the current state of the country:

Tornados in North Carolina kill 24 people.

Floods and rain have cut power in several Midwestern States.

Gas hits $5.00 a gallon

Our President (and Leader?) decides to fly to California to participate in 6 fundraisers.

The First Lady decides to take Air Force Two to NYC to be on "The View". Her plane has to circle the airport while a larger military jet lands first and now there is a NTSB investigation.

I guess we will just "cling to our guns and religion" and hope for the best ... in 2012.




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April 11, 2011 - PPM - Exploratory Committees, Really?

This week’s PET PEEVE MONDAY (PPM) is EXPLORATORY COMMITTEES.

Today, Mitt Romney joined Tim Pawlenty in forming "Exploratory Committees" for the 2012 Presidential election. The only more obscene declaration was Obama announcing his reelection campaign last week.

For the uninformed, Exploratory Committees are what politicians form on their path to run for office. Exploratory committees allow candidates to “test the waters.” They are formed solely for the purpose of determining the feasibility of an individual’s candidacy for office. The activities of exploratory committees may include polling, travel, and telephone calls to determine whether the individual should become a candidate.

Here’s my PEEVE. I don’t want to suppport someone who isn’t sure they want the job as “COMMANDER of the Free World.” If they are unsure about this, would they handle Libya, Iran, and terrorism, with the same lack of tenacity?

Oh wait, the current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue doesn't know how to handle these issues. I want my President to be forceful and forthright.

The best candidates are still on the sidelines. It's still way too early. I'm holding out hope for a man from New Jersey, and it's not Springsteen. -

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April 11, 2011 - Vacation Over

Sorry for the lack of blog posts.

March was extremely busy with vacations and spring break.

To top it off, I am now dealing with MS Windows issues. Thank goodness for my IPAD.

There is a lot going on and there are many things that I need to comment about.

Stay tuned.


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