"Survey finds public skeptical of flu shots"

From JSOnline:

A Walgreen’s customer gets a flu vaccination.  

Associated Press

By Crocker Stephenson of the Journal Sentinel

"With the height of the influenza season fast approaching, a survey published Tuesday by the federal Department of Health and Human Services found a sizable number of Americans are skeptical that a flu shot makes much of a difference.

"According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year.

 "Paul Biedrzycki, director of disease control and environmental health at the Milwaukee Health Department, said the vaccine is a powerful preventative to reduce the severity of flu symptoms and to tamp down spread of the disease.

"'It's still the best tool we have,' he said.

 "But less than half of those surveyed —43%—said they strongly believed a flu vaccination would help protect them from the illness and nearly a third —32%—said they didn’t think it would help at all.

 "The Harris Poll online survey was conducted in mid-October among 2,225 adults. Because the sample in based on those who agreed to participate in Harris Poll surveys, no sampling error could be calculated."

Read more:  http://www.jsonline.com/news/health/survey-finds-public-skeptical-flu-shots-make-a-difference-b99634959z1-362539431.html


I got my flu shot early this year.

Open Blog - Tuesday

Philippians 4:6 - "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God."

"Open government group files complaint against Public Records Board"

From The Journal Times.com:

5 hours ago  •  MATTHEW DeFOUR Wisconsin State Journal

"MADISON — A state open government watchdog group has filed a complaint alleging an obscure board made changes to the state's records retention policies in August in violation of the state open meetings law.

"Bill Lueders, president of the Wisconsin Freedom of Information Council, wrote Monday in a verified complaint to Dane County District Attorney Ismael Ozanne that the Public Records Board made changes to the state's records retention policy without proper notice or record in its minutes of motions and votes.

"Cullen Werwie, a spokesman for Gov. Scott Walker's Department of Administration said last week 'while we do not agree that there was any violation, to the extent the Department of Administration provides administrative support to the Public Records Board, we plan on working with (the Department of Justice's) Office of Open Government to implement best practices for both the agenda and meeting minutes moving forward.'"

Read more:  http://journaltimes.com/news/local/state-and-regional/open-government-group-files-complaint-against-public-records-board/article_bce0ec4e-6e57-5a87-b19d-ede317b01b52.html


Racine and Wisconsin used to be good places to live, but now the corruption by our "leaders" have ruined both.

Open Blog - Monday

Sounds like a good deal to me.

"Journal Times editorial: A disservice to all who wear the badge"

From The Journal Times.com:

 2 hours ago  •  Journal Times Editorial Board

 

"Law enforcement officers do an incredibly difficult job. They go into places and situations most of us would stay away from, because they have sworn an oath to protect and serve.They uphold the law. But they are not above the law, and when they have abused the power and authority of the badge, they are just as bound to be held accountable as civilians.
 'Which is what makes the crimes committed by former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw so disturbing.

"Late Thursday night, a jury announced that it had found Holtzclaw guilty of committing numerous rapes and sexual assaults while on duty and faces a possible life sentence in prison.

?Holtzclaw, accused of committing sex crimes against 13 black women while patrolling a low-income neighborhood, was found guilty on 18 counts, including four counts of first-degree rape."

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/print_specific/column/journal-times-editorial-a-disservice-to-all-who-wear-the/article_909b28e7-1b21-56eb-8199-1d4b206f87da.html

"Journal Times editorial: Trump taps vein of fear"

From The Journal Times.com:

December 12, 2015 8:00 pm  •  Journal Times Editorial Board

"Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has been nonstop making headlines for his call to ban all Muslims from entering the United States until the nation’s leaders can 'figure out what is going on'

"His views are concerning, but with that said it’s understandable why many Americans are supporting Trump’s extreme views.

"They are mad. And they are scared because they don’t see what is being done to keep the nation safe.

"On Nov. 13, 130 people died in France in a terrorist attack that rocked the nation. The attack was later determined to be connected to Islamic State terrorist group.

"Then our own country was hit when a radicalized husband and wife killed 14 people in San Bernardino, Calif."

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/opinion/editorial/journal-times-editorial-trump-taps-vein-of-fear/article_a5401953-d552-5acf-ae0b-2741790744b5.html


At first, I thought Trump was just a clown.  Now I wonder what it would be like if he becomes president.

"Racine Kringle in National Spotlight"

From Racine County Eye:

By Paul Holley in Community · December 13, 2015 · No comments 

"The Racine area’s famous Kringle – and Wisconsin’s Official State Pastry – finally got its delicious closeup on 'CBS Sunday Morning' on Sunday, Dec. 13.

"Correspondent Vinita Nair and a crew took viewers on behind-the-scenes tours of three Kringle bakeries: Bendtsen’s Bakery, Larsen Bakery and O&H Danish Bakery. The approximately 3.5-minute minute story shows how butter, flour and numerous filings come together to make an incredibly popular pastry treat.

"The story includes a brief history of the Danish bakery culture and interviews with bakers Ben Bendtsen, Eric Olesen and Don Hutchinson.

"For more on “The Kringle: A Sweet Wisconsin Favorite” click HERE.

"(Photo: Kringle serving board courtesy of Kringle Etc.)"

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/racine-kringle-national-spotlight/


I believe I could survive a year eating nothing but pecan kringles.

Commentary by Steven Levy

"HOPE WE FIND GOD AGAIN BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE

"APPARENTLY THE WHITE HOUSE REFERRED TO CHRISTMAS TREES AS HOLIDAYTREES FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR WHICH PROMPTED CBS PRESENTER,STEVEN LEVY, TO PRESENT THIS PIECE WHICH I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITHYOU. I THINK IT APPLIES JUST AS MUCH TO MANY COUNTRIES AS IT DOES TOAMERICA.

"_THE FOLLOWING WAS WRITTEN BY STEVEN LEVY AND RECITED BY HIM ON CBSSUNDAY MORNING COMMENTARY._

"My confession:

"I don't like getting pushed around for being a Jew, and I don't think
Christians like getting pushed around for being Christians. I think
people who believe in God are sick and tired of getting pushed around,
period. I have no idea where the concept came from that America is an
explicitly atheist country. I can't find it in the Constitution and I
don't like it being shoved down my throat...

"Or maybe I can put it another way: where did the idea come from that
we should worship celebrities and we aren't allowed to worship God as
we understand Him? I guess that's a sign that I'm getting old but
there are a lot of us who are wondering where these celebrities came
from and where the America we knew went to.

"In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is
a little different: This is not intended to be a joke; it's not funny,
it's intended to get you thinking. In light of recent events...
terrorists attack, school shootings, etc.. I think it started when
Madeleine Murray O'Hare (she was murdered, her body found a few years
ago) complained she didn't want prayer in our schools, and we said OK.
Then someone said you better not read the Bible in school... The Bible
says thou shalt not kill; thou shalt not steal, and love your neighbor
as yourself. And we said OK.

"Then Dr. Steven Benjamin Spock said we shouldn't spank our children
when they misbehave, because their little personalities would be
warped and we might damage their self-esteem (Dr. Spock's son
committed suicide). We said an expert should know what he's talking
about.. And we said okay..

"Now we're asking ourselves why our children have no conscience, why
they don't know right from wrong, and why it doesn't bother them to
kill strangers, their classmates, and themselves.

"Probably, if we think about it long and hard enough, we can figure it
out. I think it has a great deal to do with 'WE REAP WHAT WE SOW.'

"Funny how simple it is for people to trash God and then wonder why the
world's going to hell. Funny how we believe what the newspapers say,
but question what the Bible says. Funny how you can send 'jokes'
through e-mail and they spread like wildfire, but when you start
sending messages regarding the Lord, people think twice about sharing.
Funny how lewd, crude, vulgar and obscene articles pass freely through
cyberspace, but public discussion of God is suppressed in the school
and workplace.

"Are you laughing yet?

"Funny how when you forward this message, you will not send it to many
on your address list because you're not sure what they believe, or
what they will think of you for sending it.

"Funny how we can be more worried about what other people think of us
than what God thinks of us."

"The Beach Boys - 'Little Saint Nick'"

Going Back To Childhood

Back in 1983, Return of the Jedi was released. I was a big Star Wars fan and talked my mother into taking me to see it on opening day with my brother and a few friends (it was before I was old enough to get a driver's license!) School was out in my town but not in Sioux Falls, the nearest city with a movie theater so we figured we could get in line before the students got out of school.

The strategy worked. We got there about noon and there were about a dozen people ahead of us in line. We took turns holding our spots while others went to the nearby arcade in the mall or got something to eat. The movie started about 7pm and played to a rowdy, excited packed house that was cheering and applauding.

Now 32 years later, a new Star Wars movie comes out. I knew I had to get tickets on opening night...well Thursday night. No waiting in line, just buy them online. The theater even has reserved seats so I know where I will be sitting. I got the early show which is 7pm in Tucson.

Once again, all these years later, I will go into a dark theater surrounded by hundreds of people all totally jacked up to see a new Star Wars movie...and the excitement is still there and just as strong. Yes, you can recapture parts of your childhood.

"Wisconsin roads ranked among the worst nationwide according to a report"

CBS 58

"Wisconsin's roads are the third-worst in the nation and the potholes and other problems that plague them cost drivers in some cities almost twice the national average in repairs and associated costs, according to a new study of the state's highway system.

"The numbers mark a dramatic decline in road quality. As recently as 11 years ago, Wisconsin's roads ranked No. 22 in the nation, and their deterioration affects almost every industry and motorist in the state, according to the study commissioned by the Local Government of Wisconsin Institute.

"Poor roads in the Milwaukee area cost drivers $700 a year in extra vehicle repairs, according to the study; in the Madison area, road conditions cost drivers an additional $615 in annual tire wear, maintenance and accelerated deterioration. Nationally, substandard road conditions cost drivers an average of $377 per year, the study found.

"The primary culprit: State budget cuts that have slashed the amount of money dedicated to repairing both state highways and local roads, which has left fewer than half of Wisconsin's roads rated as "good" or better, the report found."

Read nore:  http://www.cbs58.com/story/28903589/wisconsin-road-ranked-among-the-worst-according-to-a-report

Related:  http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/134987890648/the-city-of-racine-earns-the-title-for-worst-roads

Open Blog - Weekend

Relax.

"Mount Pleasant man accused of impersonating an officer"

From The Journal Times.com:

December 10, 2015 7:30 pm  •  By Kristen Zambo

Kostka

"RACINE — A Mount Pleasant man remains in the Racine County Jail after he was charged Thursday for allegedly telling two females he was an undercover Racine cop working on a special child molestation investigative team, although he forgot his badge.

"Joseph C. Kostka, 53, reportedly told the sisters he had recording devices in his eyes and ears and if they were being sexually assaulted, they should call him at the Racine Police Department and he would help them, according to his criminal complaint.

"Prosecutors on Thursday charged Kostka, of the 1100 block of Oakes Road, with a sole count of impersonating a peace officer.

"Mount Pleasant police were called to Festival Foods, 5740 Washington Ave., after Kostka allegedly walked up to the older sister in the checkout line at about 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.

"He offered to show his badge, but then said he forgot it, instead showing his driver’s license, the complaint states.

"After a Mount Pleasant officer arrived at the Knights Inn motel to talk with Kostka, he reportedly said his boss was the 'big dog,' but he couldn’t reveal his name, and this boss communicated with him through those recording devices, the complaint states.

"The government performed surgeries on him to implant the recording devices, he allegedly said, and they could stop him from bleeding if injured.

"Kostka became 'visibly upset when discussing people hurting children,' and said the older sister looked scared of the adults around her in the store, and she kept looking at him and then her younger sister, 'which he believed was her way of letting him know she was being sexually abused,' according to the complaint.

"The officer wrote that Kostka was 'very calm' during the interview, and 'truly believes he is a special investigator for sexual crimes and has recording devices in his eyes and ears.'"

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/mount-pleasant-man-accused-of-impersonating-an-officer/article_06162913-df70-5685-b8fd-0de41bbc19e7.html


I, too, have "recording devices in his eyes and ears."  My home planet has been studying Earth for years.

Thumper

Charlie does that, but his big thing is to thump his tail.  He's a big boy and when he thumps his tail against the floor or something else, it's quite loud.

Read more: http://www.gocomics.com/arloandjanis

Four for Fridays!

THB and drew's computer is still in the shop, so I'm filling in again.  I hope you enjoy the questions.

1)  Who was/is the best president of the USA?

2)  What's your favorite Christmas song?

3)  What do you like for breakfast?

4)  Is there intelligent life elsewhere in the universe?

I hope you have a good day.

Hey, Fashon Police! How about these?

Open Blog - Friday

Enjoy your day.

"The Fashion Police"

Thank God for these civil servants who protect us from Walmartians.

Balter

That's me.

"Mongolian Kick Dancing"

From Knuckledraggin My Life Away

"Posted on 12/10/2015 by Wirecutter

 

  

"Posted in funny pics | Leave a comment"

 

Read more:  http://knuckledraggin.com/2015/12/mongolian-kick-dancing/

 

 

He should try out for the WWE.  They could call him "The Mongolian Terror." 

"Kwik Trip Proposed for NW Corner of Spring, Highway 31"

From Racine County Eye:

By Heather Asiyanbi in Government, Business · December 9, 2015 · No comments

Credit - Racine County Eye

 
"The Mount Pleasant Planning Commission on Dec. 16 will hear a presentation for a proposed Kwik Trip gas station and convenience store for the northwest corner of Spring Street and Highway 31.

"If approved, it would be built next to the old Trautwein schoolhouse building and be listed at 4924 Spring Street. A public notice has been placed at the site because construction of the gas station would require Kwik Trip purchasing two to three residential properties on Spring Street and then requesting they be rezoned for commercial development.

"Public hearings are required by state statute whenever a property is being rezoned and/or the municipality’s comprehensive plan is being changed.

"Kwik Trip would be located across the street from the newly approved Willkomm gas station/restaurant/car wash project. Members of the village plan commission Monday unanimously passed their recommendation onto the village board for full approval.

"The Willkomm development has an estimated value of $6 million and will require more significant improvements on Spring Street east of Highway 31, including a better right turn lane from 31 onto Spring Street. Willkomm Company also owns the Mobil station/Burger King on Washington Avenue in Mount Pleasant.

"Trustees will take up the Willkomm matter at the Dec. 14 board meeting starting at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall.

"There is a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 15 about the Kwik Trip proposal, and the Dec. 16 Planning Commission meeting begins at 1 p.m. at Village Hall."

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/kwik-trip-proposed-for-nw-corner-of-spring-highway-31/

"Racine’s Littlest Star-Liamani Segura sang at the recent Milwaukee Bucks game!"

From RacineUncovered:

12/10/2015 | Filed under: Local News | Posted by: racineuncovered

Credit - Racine Uncovered

"Racine’s littlest star Liamani Segura recently sang on December 5,2015 at the Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Nicks game in front of over 16,000 visitors.

"Make sure to visit and LIKE her page on facebook and follow along with her! LIAMANI SINGS FACEBOOK

"They are also selling t-shirts $12 a piece ($15 for xxl and above)or donations to go towards lessons (vocal, piano, guitar, acting classes ect..)"



Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/12/racines-littlest-star-liamani-segura-sang-at-the-recent-milwaukee-bucks-game/

Related: http://liamanisegura.com/


Wow.

“CLEAR ON THE LEFT!!!” “CLEAR ON THE RIGHT!!!” “GO!!!”

From Knuckledraggin My Life Away:

"Posted on 12/09/2015 by Wirecutter

"And then there’s this:"

"This entry was posted in WTF?, funny pics. Bookmark the permalink"

 http://knuckledraggin.com/2015/12/clear-on-the-left-clear-on-the-right-go/

Aw, the little one is cute.

Top 10 Media Thursdays

Open Blog - Thursday

Indeed, it is.

Good Idea

"Who needs death injections drugs when karma does it with all natural ingredients"

From Racine County Corruption:

 karma- it's What's for dinner

11-Foot Gator Eats Burglary

 Suspect Hiding In Florida Pond 

        

sorry folks, I know this isn't right,

 but i'm laugh'in

and you thought Mcgruff was good?

This alligator really took a bite out of crime

ya think he hid in the wrong place? 

several hours before his attempted break-in, Riggins told his girlfriend he would be in the barefoot bay community to steal from homes

the other part of the story is the criminal government then killed the gator

karma- its what's for dinner

http://racinecountycorruption.blogspot.com/2015/12/blog-post.html

"Shootout on I-43 ends in arrests, southbound closure"

From JSOnline:

Traffic is seen being diverted off I-43 southbound at Fond du Lac Ave. 

Credit: Journal Sentinel

 By Breann Schossow and David Paulsen of the Journal Sentinel

"Four people have been arrested and others may still be on the loose after a shootout Wednesday morning on I-43 that injured a man and prompted authorities to shut down the southbound lanes for two-and-a-half hours.

"Southbound I-43 from W. Fond du Lac Ave. to W. Becher St. was closed while investigators walked down the highway to recover shell casings and bullet fragments, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said. The highway lanes reopened about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday.

"The sprawling crime investigation began Wednesday morning when deputies responded to reports of a shooting on the freeway in the Marquette Interchange near Highland Ave. about 10:10 a.m., according to the Sheriff's Office.

"Investigators determined that more than a dozen shots were fired into a vehicle during a gunfire exchange with another vehicle. A person in one vehicle was grazed by a bullet."

Read more: http://www.jsonline.com/news/traffic/unspecified-investigation-prompts-closure-of-sb-i-43-at-w-fond-du-lac-ave-b99631377z1-361273251.html

"Before taking this medicine"

"You should not use gabapentin if you are allergic to it.

"To make sure gabapentin is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
  
• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;
  
• diabetes;
  
• liver disease;
  
• a history of depression, mood disorder, drug abuse, or suicidal thoughts or actions;
  
• heart disease; or
  
• (for patients with RLS) if you are a day sleeper or work a night shift.
  

"Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking this medicine. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using gabapentin. 

"Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms."

Read more:  http://www.drugs.com/gabapentin.html


In other words, this drug may kill me.

Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my friendly faces.  How are you?  Are you enjoying the relatively warm temperatures for the season?  Tomorrow is supposed to be especially warm, and then it's all downhill from there.  Actually, I believe that at 50 or so, life is all downhill.  That's why I recommend a daily dose of Madame Zoltar's® Rheumatism Medicine and Carburetor Cleaner™ .  It gets you to where you want to be, fast.  And if it doesn't, you won't care.

Our grand Green Bay Packers beat the Detroit Lions with a "Hail Mary pass" in the last few minutes of the game.  Thank you, Mr. Aaron Rodgers.  This Sunday, December 13, the Packers take on the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field, 3:25 PM.  Beat the snot out of the Cowboys, please, Packers.  Recapture the golden days.

To the right are the Irregular Football League's standings.  We're already into our playoffs.

I weep for all the mass shootings here and abroad.  Has humanity actually gone crazy?  The slaughter of innocents continues while our "leaders" huff and puff, but do nothing to solve the problem.

Surely, a nation where so many mass shootings occur, is in trouble.  These shootings are the symptom of a national, perhaps world, psychosis.  Children are fighting wars in the middle east.  They are sure to grow up with a strong hatred  of everyone else.  I often think that the USA should pull out of all the wars.  Let other countries decide their own fates.  We have more than enough trouble at home to keep us occupied.  Terrorism is everywhere.  War is very profitable for some, but the slaughter must stop.  We are not bringing other countries up to our level when we invade them.  Instead, they drag us down to the dirtiest, lowest, common denominator.

The good news is that it's the holiday season.  Everything is decorated and aglow.  Take some time to appreciate the decorations.  They speak of peace on earth and goodwill to men.  If only it were possible to continue Christmas for the entire year,.  If only peace was available . . .

Thank you for taking the time to read my blog today.  I love company and I love readers of my blog.  Be sure to stop by every week, my dears.

Holiday concerns?  Ask MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com 

Try to enjoy the season.  Crowds and the sane old lame Christmas tunes playing in every store can make it tough.  But you know we have it in ourselves to reach out to those in need.  Merry Christmas.

Open Blog - Wednesday

Have a great day.

WANTED

Open Blog - Tuesday

Rock on, Snoopy.

Alignment Test

Alignment

---

"A creature's general moral and personal attitudes are represented by its alignment: lawful good, neutral good, chaotic good, lawful neutral, neutral, chaotic neutral, lawful evil, neutral evil, or chaotic evil.

"Alignment is a tool for developing your character's identity. It is not a straitjacket for restricting your character. Each alignment represents a broad range of personality types or personal philosophies, so two characters of the same alignment can still be quite different from each other. In addition, few people are completely consistent."

Read more: http://easydamus.com/alignment.htmlhttp://easydamus.com/alignment.html

Alignment Test

---

"Answer each question by choosing the response that best describes your character's belief or most likely action."


Take the test: http://easydamus.com/alignmenttest.html


My "alignment" came out Neutral Good: http://easydamus.com/neutralgood.html

"AT&T to launch ultra-fast home Internet service in Milwaukee in 2016"

From JSOnline:

By Rick Barrett of the Journal Sentinel

"AT&T Inc. says it will begin offering ultra-fast home Internet service, aimed at customers with online demands such as downloading videos and teleconferencing, in the Milwaukee area in 2016.

"Milwaukee will be one of 38 metro markets to receive the gigabit service to homes, apartments and small businesses sometime next year, AT&T said Monday.

"The GigaPower service will give customers a 1-gigabit per second broadband connection, which is about 50 times faster than what many people have at home.

"That's enough speed to download 25 songs in a second, a TV show in less than three seconds or a high-definition movie in 36 seconds.

"Milwaukee will be AT&T's first GigaPower city in Wisconsin, although the company currently offers gigabit speeds to large businesses, office buildings and business parks in the metro area.

"The company did not disclose the specific time frame for the rollout next year and did not identify which neighborhoods will receive the service. It also did not announce a price, but GigaPower in some cities costs about $120 a month."

Read more: http://www.jsonline.com/business/att-to-launch-ultra-fast-internet-service-in-milwaukee-in-2016-b99629771z1-360815221.html


More power.

"eye surgery for kitten"

Created December 4, 2015

Nicole Sweely

"I had a craigslist post either looking for a home, rescue, or help with this kittens vet bills and someone responded that maybe I should get a gofundme account, one person responded that she could find a cheaper vet but I'm understanding that that means they take away other procedures from the surgery. The vet got me down to 379 with by taking away the pre surgery blood work and a diagnostic exam for the eye after they remove it, but she's 11 months old and only 3 and a half pounds so she already could have other problems so I would like to try to keep those things in the price, if I could. Even though i don't think I can keep her I'd like to do it right. I think 700 will cover the surgery, the diagnostic procedure, the blood work and any medication or follow up appointments afterward. The story with her is I first saw her about 4 weeks ago taking my dog to her sitters, the kitten was sitting in front of her house meowing and walked right up to my dog and nuzzled her, and I had asked the sitter whose she was? She said she was her sisters. Her eye was red at the time but it didn't look too bad and I thought it would either heal or that they were treating it. Yesterday was the second time I've seen her since 4 weeks ago and her eye was huge. It was 3 times bigger, and I asked the sitter of they were taking her to a vet. She said yes but didn't seem concerned. She also said they were moving to a new place Friday (today). And since the cat was her sisters I didn'. Know what was going to happen so I drove home calling different groups to see if I could get the kitty to the vet at low cost, and found vet in plano. All the stuff I said at the beginning is what I found out from her. I took the kitty into about 3 different stores yesterday picking up food and Supplies and she purred on.my shoulder the whole time. Even with a big bulging eye she is so sweet. The vet gave me 5 days of pain meds but she didn't want to wait long to get the surgery so that's all the time I have to figure out what's going to happen. In.the end I hope I can.find a rescue or a new family since I won't have a lot of time to spend with Her during.her recovery and I can't keep her. If I get any funding I'll give any left over money to the vet assigned to take care of her or else the rescue she goes to (if that's what happens). I just want to make sure she is cared for. Any thing will help. Thank you."

Read more/Donate:  https://www.gofundme.com/9pdbe5zw

Nicole is an online friend of mine from way back.  Please share the above link with friends and on other sites.  If you can, please donate to help out the kitten. 

Open Blog - Monday

That about sums it up.

Happy Hanukkah

"The Man Who Is Drunk All the Time"

http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20786718,00.html

Hey, that's my chocolate!

She'll be bouncing off the walls fior the next two hours.

The Food Pyramid

Here's to happiness.

Open Blog - Weekend

I didn't know that there's a musical group called The Saturdays.

"Two Stupid Chickens:"

Winston Churchill

Four for Fridays!

I'm filling in again because Drew and THB's computer is in the shop.

1) Did you or your siblings have to wear hand-me-down clothes?

2) Have you ever fired a gun?

3) Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays?

4) When you were a child, did you put out milk and cookies for Santa Claus?

Open Blog - Friday

That's the Happy Friday dance.

"7 Seats Open On Racine Common Council In Spring"

From Racine County Eye:

Denise Lockwood in Elections, Government · December 2, 2015

Credit - Racine County Eye

"Seven positios are upfor the taking on the Racine Common Council in the spring election on April 5, but only five people have submitted campaign registration papers.

"The even numbered seats will be on the ballot, which are currently held by:

•  Mollie Jones, 2nd District Alderman
• Jim Kaplan, 4th District Alderman,
• Sandy Weidner, 6th District Alderman
• Q.A. Shakoor, 8th District Alderman
• Dennis Wiser, 10th District Alderman
• Henry Perez, 12th District Alderman
• Ronald Hart, 14th District Alderman

"All of the incumbents, except Jones, Kaplan and Wiser returned their campaign registration papers. Political newcomer Jen Adamski-Torres also returned her campaign registration papers. The filing deadline to return the campaign registration papers is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5 to file them.

"The Common Council positions pay $6,900 per year."

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/6-seats-open-on-racine-common-council-inring/-sp

Top 10 Media Thursdays

Open Blog - Thursday

Does that mean we get super powers today?

They're usually better company, anyway.

Dear Madame Zoltar

Season's Greetings, my dear, darling elves.  How are you?  I hope that you all had a good Thanksgiving.  I'm glad it didn't snow.  Our temps have been seasonal.  That blockbuster snowstorm was a pain in the tutu, but otherwise I guess we're doing OK.  "They" say there may be a dusting of snow on the ground when you read this.  Or maybe 12 inches of heavy, wet snow.  Or the Second Coming.  It doesn't matter what you predict as a meteorologist.  Really, it doesn't matter.  I think they vie for the most absurd prediction.

As for our most vaunted Green Bay Packers, I think they ate too much turkey and let the Chicago Bears beat them.  C'mon boys, we're used to being near the top of the heap, not the middle.  Their next match-up is at the Detroit Lions on Thursday, December 3rd,  tomorrow night, at 7:25 PM.  Make them pay, boys, for your recent losses.

Here are the latest standings from the Irregular Football League:

The Mighty Bears are at the top of the Irregulars' heap.  Congratulations.  The Orbliterators, meanwhile, are carp food.  Oh dear!  Did Ms. THB and Ms. OKIE have a bet on the real game?  Did Ms. kk watch one of her favorites, Brett Favre, during his number (4)  retirement on Thanksgiving?  Old Bart Starr was there, but he's the Packer's hero of my generation.  "The 81-year-old Starr is recovering from two strokes and a heart attack." JSOnline. Christ, I'm surprised he's still upright.  Then again, quarterbacks usually don't suffer injuries like linemen.

We've started decorating at our house.  Everyone pitches in.  We usually select one day when we're going to get a tree  After the tree is up and lit, we spend the rest of the day decorating it.  After that, everyone puts up some decorations.  Before long, it looks like Christmas here.

As for the outdoor lights, I'd just as soon that they don't get put up.  Señor Zanza and Junior usually do the work.  I'm always apprehensive that they'll fall or get electrocuted.  Every year, I'm out-voted on that one.  Just don't blame me if the worst happens.  I'd be fine with lights or candles in the windows.  Somehow, every year, it all gets done.

Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and  goodwill.  All too often, though, it's exactly the opposite.  If the holidays get you down, don't suffer in silence.  There are support groups for those depressed by the holidays.  Or just slow down and talk with a friend.  The whole holiday season can be draining and/or unnerving to some.  Remember what this time of year is for.  I don't think Jesus is more impressed with a home that has thousands of holiday lights on it, than He is by your simple prayer.

Thank you to all of my readers for stopping by to check out my blog this week.  I love and respect each and every one of you.  I even respect those that don't read my blog because they soon will be.

How to hypnotize others and make them decorate your house: MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com

Drive (and walk) safely, my friends.  Sometimes just a little snow is worse than a lot.  People feel over-confident and slip slide their way on.  Steady as she goes and you'll get there.  Allot yourself more time.  I love you all. 

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