Fill 'er up.

Now I want a set of those.

"PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Holiday Parade 2015"

From The Journal Times.com:

See the pictures: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/photo-gallery-downtown-holiday-parade/collection_a149e1b6-a57b-535e-9842-49e715f86a8e.html#0http://journaltimes.com/news/local/photo-gallery-downtown-holiday-parade/collection_a149e1b6-a57b-535e-9842-49e715f86a8e.html#0

Merry Christmas.

It's all good, but I'd prefer not to hear the same old tired Christmas songs over and over and over again.

"The New Faces of Caregiving"

"People across the country take up the challenge. Here are their stories"

by Christina Ianzito, AARP Bulletin, November 2015

"(Video) Twenty-eight-year-old Hannah Roberts is taking a year off from medical school to care for her mother, Karla Johnson, who was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer last spring. She is one of about 10 million millennial caregivers.

"Hannah Roberts, 28, has often logged in to CancerCare's support group since her mother, Karla Johnson, 62, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer last spring. 'I don't think many people in my age group have experienced anything like this, so that can be isolating,' she says. 'It's hard to see them on Facebook going on with normal lives.'

"She has taken a year's leave after her third year at Columbia University Medical School, moving from New York into her parents' home in the Boston suburbs to care for Johnson. She drives her mother to medical appointments, organizes nursing visits and helps prepare meals, while her dad has taken on more tasks at the architectural firm the couple founded."

Read more: http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/info-2015/caregivers-profiles-depression-cancer-arthritis.html


I think most of the Irregulars have been or are in this situation today.  Perhaps if I were younger, I could've done more for my mom.  

Crazy Cat Lady Action Figure

http://www.amazon.com/Accoutrements-Crazy-Lady-Action-Figure/dp/B00HZSMWMY

 

Not enough cats.

Open Blog - Weekend

"One's too many and a thousand aren't enough."

Four for Fridays!

Happy Friday the 13th to everyone. I am really sorry about last week I had a really bad cold and it is still hanging on a little bit but I didn't want to miss getting the questions out this week. Here they are-

1) Did your parents ever forget your birthday?

2) Do you feel like when you are talking to someone that they are not listening to you?

3) Do you believe in superstitions?

4) Would you rather listen to music or watch t.v.?

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

Open Blog - Friday

Be careful out there.

"SC Johnson Helping ‘Ellen’ Fans Go Home for Holidays"

From Racine County Eye:

By Heather Asiyanbi in Business, Community · November 12, 2015
 

Credit - Racine County Eye and WISN12

"Fans of the Ellen DeGeneres show are getting the chance to go home for the holidays thanks to SC Johnson.

"Fisk Johnson, CEO of SCJ, was in the audience of the Ellen show Wednesday and presented $500 Visa gift cards to every member of the audience as part of the company’s partnership with DeGeneres.

"'SC Johnson gave my audience $500 to go home for the holidays! Let SC Johnson’s family bring yours together too, making life better for the next generation in ways only a family company can, because that’s what families do,' a post on the show’s website reads.

"There is also a chance to win a $1,000 and additional $500 gift cards as well. The deadline for the $500 gift cards is November 13 at 11:59 p.m."

Credit - Racine County Eye and WISN12

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/sc-johnson-helping-ellen-fans-go-home-for-holidays/

Also see: http://journaltimes.com/business/local/fisk-johnson-surprises-ellen-guests-with-gift-cards/article_1d99d039-5c76-5683-87a7-37baf39b0791.html


Once again, SC Johnson demonstrates their generosity.

Top 10 Media Thursdays

Open Blog - Thursday

Those look suspiciously like cookies.

Men

Click to embiggen.  Unless you're a man and too stupid to figure it out.

Budget Warch

From Racine Community Media:

 

Racine Mayor John Dickert’s 2016 City Budget Calls For Raising Property Taxes, Raising Fees and Fines, Doubling The Amount Budgeted For Outside Legal Attorney’s, And Borrowing Money To Pay For Raises For City Employees.

Get involved Racine residents, pay close attention, seek the truth and speak out.

http://journaltimes.com/news/local/ticket-costs-could-increase/article_4b015ae9-f8b4-5968-b22f-18b3f4ac0907.html

http://journaltimes.com/news/local/garbage-juice-and-taxes-among-issues-brought-up-at-city/article_4c98c829-e0ad-5ba3-adb9-d74a51e80506.html

http://journaltimes.com/news/local/proposed-city-budget-maintains-services-calls-for-some-raises/article_8dac928d-e518-52cf-935b-36d6437da06a.html

Read more:  http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/133025791603/racine-mayor-john-dickerts-2016-city-budget-calls

"Love and Charity to hand out food Saturday"

From The Journal Times.com:

1 hour ago  •  Journal Times staff

"RACINE — The Love and Charity Mission, 1031 Douglas Ave., will hold its annual Thanksgiving hand out of hams and/or poultry at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.

"For more information, call 262-634-7059."

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/love-and-charity-to-hand-out-food-saturday/article_8c936b46-404f-5f1d-abfc-4e865d09c211.html

Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my Chilly Willy, and otherwise, friends!  Many trees are now denuded of leaves while some stubborn ones hang on. Oak and Beech are known for this.  Sometimes, in the middle of winter, you'll look up and see an oak  hanging onto a mass of leaves, now snow covered and iced over.  That;s why oak wood costs more than most: density.  Oak wood is extremely strong because it takes forever to grow,  unlike the pine you'll find at most home improvement stores.  ( I remember when there still were lumber yards.)

We're supped to get a good soaking, especially tomorrow.  That's what "they" said.  Temperatures will continue to drop like leaves.  Or not.  When you work for a weather service, accuracy doesn't matter.  Ratings, yes.  Accuracy, who cares?

What the heck has become of the Green Bay Packers?  The Carolina Panthers de-pants them on national television.  How embarrassing.  The Packers have a chance to redeem themselves this Sunday, November 15, at noon, at home, against the Detroit Lions.

In the Irregular Football League, the standing are thus:

The Mighty Bears continue their tyranny of the league.

In real life, I scanned Google News looking for some good news,  Ha!

I don't have the stomach for it anymore.  First was an 8-year-old charged with beating a 1-year-old to death.  Then a 9-year-old murdered in an alley because of his father's gang affiliation. Then another one here.  Then there.  It just became too daunting and depressing to read the news.  A society that produces such monsters must be ill, or at least warped.

We've already lost a couple of generations, and it just gets worse and worse.  We may be at a turning point where we can decide where our society goes.  We send billions of dollars worth of military equipment. Then we send billions more in the form of "foreign aide."  How about Home Aide?  How about remembering where all those dollars come from?  Our pockets!  And we're sick of the government using us as ATMs.

Oh dear! I'm sorry.  I lost my temper. I shouldn't do that.  My blogs are for love and peace.  Anyone is inviting to take a read and make a comment, if so disposed.  We've built up a little of a family that way.

How much more can we stand of this? Ask MadameZoltar@jtirregulars.com 

Watch out for the slippery leaves and slippery children.  The Racine Holiday Parade is downtown this Sunday.  Say hi to Santa for me and ask him when he's going to pay my bill.  I love you all.      

Question for Drew

Hope this is allowed.. I don't know any other way to contact him.

Message:
 I have some old vinyl albums. Mostly rock. A few old ones from my Dad. Looking to get rid of them. (sell?) or giveaway if they aren't worth anything. My email address here isn't valid ( can't get it changed for some reason) Can be contacted on FB by either you or THB if interested in titles. 
If you know anyone that would be looking if not you. I'm sure you have most every album ever made! 

Or anyone else interested or know anyone.. I'm not fussy. Just don't want to dump a possible (lol) goldmine at Goodwill. 

Sheriff.. you can delete if this is not allowed.. I will understand. Just trying to get the message to them.

Veterans Day

Open Blog - Wednesday

Do they make one of those for sleeping on Thursday?

Open Blog - Tuesday

Aw, poor pussy cat.  It's still better than Monday.

"1st Annual Best of Racine County Eye"

From Racine County Eye:

 By Heather Asiyanbi in Business, Community · November 9, 2015

 "Racine County Eye is celebrating two years of news by recognizing favorite local businesses nominated by our community.

"All this week we will post questions on Facebook asking for nominations for particular categories. We’ll put the five businesses with the most mentions in a list and then you will vote.

"Each poll will have a deadline by which to cast a vote, and we will announce the winners on Monday, Nov. 16.

"Top vote-getters will receive a gift certificate to use at another local business and bragging rights, of course."

Read more:  http://racinecountyeye.com/1st-annual-best-of-racine-county-eye/

See also: https://www.facebook.com/racinecountyeye/

Open Blog - Monday

Quick, give her a shot of Tuesday.

Darn it, late again.

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"Don't give up on perfection."

"Everything I remember from Catholic school"

From The Lonely Libertarian :

  
"Posted by hiswiserangel at 4:40 PM 1 comment:"

 http://hopelesslysane.blogspot.com/2015/11/everything-i-remember-from-catholic.html

Yup, that's about the way I remember it. 

"Two Women Charged with Stealing Over $1,000 in Baby Formula"

From Racine County Eye:

By Heather Asiyanbi in Police and fire · November 5, 2015

"Mount Pleasant police say two women are facing prison time after they stole over $1,000 in baby formula from area grocery stores.

"Shaunee Felton, 35, and Desiree Brown, 21, both of Racine, will have their initial appearance Nov. 11 Racine County Circuit Court to each face two counts of felony retail theft and one misdemeanor charge of retail theft. Felton also faces a second charge of misdemeanor retail theft. If convicted, Felton faces 8-1/2 years in prison and/or up to $40,000 in fines. Brown faces 7 years, nine months in prison and/or up to $30,000 in fines.

"According to the criminal complaints against them, Felton and Brown were seen on store surveillance at Pick ‘n Save, 2820 S. Green Bay Road, on three different dates stealing various quantities of baby formula:

• August 26 – $531.72
• August 29 – $113.94
• August 30 – $569.70

"Police say Felton was also seen at the Burlington Walmart taking $412.30 worth of baby formula.

"Both women were assigned $500 signature bonds Wednesday and will next be in court Nov. 11 for their initial appearances. Their court dates were postponed to give them time to obtain legal counsel."

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/two-women-charged-with-stealing-over-1000-in-baby-formula/

"Take 5 Lounge Now Open at Marcus Renaissance

From Racine County Eye:

By Heather Asiyanbi in Business · November 7, 2015

Credit - Racine County Eye

"The Take 5 Lounge at the Marcus Renaissance is open for dinner and drinks before, during and after a movie.

"Featuring a menu of 12 beers on tap and a variety of mixed drinks, a selection of appetizers, sandwiches, burgers and Zaffiro’s Express pizzas, Take 5 officially opened at 4 p.m. Thursday.

"Prices on the menu range from $8.59 for appetizers like Asian chicken with edamame to $8 and up for wraps and burgers. French fries are not included and will run guests $1.99 extra per order. Food is served in red checkered cardboard with matching wax paper and dips and sauces come in small plastic cups.

"Seating includes a handful of booths that are easy to slide and in and out, tables that seat two to four guests and a couple of lounge spots in front of a giant screen that plays movies. Spectre, the latest release in the James Bond franchise, opened Friday and Skyfall was the feature during the early hours of the evening.

"There are also a number of television screens above the bar and in the back corner of the room that were tuned Friday night to both professional and college basketball games.

"Take 5 was constructed in one half of the theater’s lobby, just behind one of the ticket booths."

Read more: http://racinecountyeye.com/take-5-lounge-now-open-at-marcus-renaissance/


Ooh, neat.  Now moviegoers can add drunks to the list of annoyances that they have to put up with.. 

"Hey Miller, I need to borrow one of your fucking cats, man."

From Knuckledraggin My Life Away:

"Posted on 11/05/2015 by Wirecutter

 -Angel

"Posted in WTF? | 24 Comments"

http://knuckledraggin.com/2015/11/hey-miller-i-need-to-borrow-one-of-your-fucking-cats-man/

"SCJ donates $1.5M to Gateway boot camp program"

From The Journal Times.com:

5 hours ago  •  Journal Times staff

"RACINE — The Gateway Technical College Foundation received a $1.5 million grant from SC Johnson to underwrite the continuation of the Gateway to Careers Boot Camp program over the next three years, the college announced Friday.

"In 2012, SC Johnson made an initial investment of $1.7 million to advance the existing Boot Camp training program and fund Gateway’s expanded, state-of-the-art SCJ integrated Manufacturing and Engineering Technology Center, 2320 Renaissance Boulevard in Sturtevant.

"Gateway has relied on area companies to help identify the skills critical for entry-level positions. Using this information, Gateway has created Boot Camps that teach the skills people need to get good jobs in the community.

"Each Gateway Boot Camp offers an intensive, hands-on training environment that lasts from 14 to 20 weeks, depending on the training topic."

Read more:  http://journaltimes.com/news/local/scj-donates-m-to-gateway-boot-camp-program/article_04c3e5fb-ebe5-5b63-a3e2-4684ef12bcaf.html


Oops, your generosity is showing. Thank you, again, SC Johnson.

Open Blog - Weekend

Have a great weekend.

"Pickles"

http://www.gocomics.com/pickles/2015/11/06

"2015’s Best & Worst Small Cities in America"

Submitted by Tricky Dicky:

Racine is #800

https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-small-cities-to-live-in/16581/

Open Blog - Friday

Hallelujah!

What are you looking at?

“I’m sorry, we’re not accepting applications at this time”

From Knuckledraggin My Life Away:

"Posted on 11/04/2015 by Wirecutter

 

   

"Posted in Tattoos | 8 Comments"

 

 

That's real smart . . . 

"Slow Motion Overload"

Pretty wreckage.

"City Council votes to move rail study forward"

From The Journal Times.com:

November 03, 2015 9:30 pm  •  CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com(23) Comments

"RACINE — The city is on track to study the cost of extending Metra commuter rail service from Kenosha to Racine.

"Under a proposal approved 15-0 by the City Council Tuesday, the city would spend up to $30,000 from its intergovernmental revenue-sharing fund to hire a firm to complete the study. Funded by dollars Racine receives each year from neighboring communities via the sewer service agreement, the fund is intended to help Racine spark development within its borders"

Read more:  http://journaltimes.com/news/local/city-council-votes-to-move-rail-study-forward/article_a190929e-b215-555e-be5e-29e1ef9a27fa.html


Choo-choo!

It's funny how there's never enough money for anything, unless lying John wants to do it.

Actually, I think Racine would benefit from expansion of the rail line.  I'm old enough to remember the North Shore.

I hear their are two light rail locomotives sitting in France that Wisconsin paid for, but never had shipped because of Walker's refusal of government money to expand rail.

Top 10 Media Thursdays

Open Blog - Thursday

Have a good day, mates.

Dear Madame Zoltar

Hello, my half-priced Halloweenies!   How are you? Want to buy a pumpkin?  Ha-ha!

I would guess that this time of cooler weather is best for them.  And I suspect only a small percent of the crop is sold as Halloween pumpkins.  I think that most are used in food processing, like pumpkin pie filling.

The temperatures aren't supposed to  be too bad  today and tomorrow.  After that, you better get as close as you can to any heart source.  My source ( http://www.wunderground.com/cgi-bin/findweather/getForecast?query=KRAC ) says we'll soon be freezing our butts off. Or not.  The weather changes so rapidly here, but two thing is for sure. It will get coder and eventually it'll s-word.  P-tooie! Clean my mouth!

Another set of dirty words is "Green Bay Packers"  There's wailing,weeping and gnashing of teeth in Packerland, plus three attempted suicides.  The best way of washing that defeat  by the Denver Broncos out of our mouths is by beating the snot out of the Carolina Panthers, this Sunday, November 8, at noon, at Carolina.

Here's the current standings in the Irregular Football League:

Well, look at that.  I predicted that The Mighty Bears would fall.  Instead, they're on top of the heap.  I guess everybody makes mistakes some time.  Go, The Mighty Bears!  Don't go, the Chicago Bears!

Thank you my friends for reading my blog today.  I've had to cut it short because of time restraints.

I love each and every one of you.  Wet leaves are slippery.  Take care of yourselves and watch out for each other.

Open Blog - Wednesday

What kind of trouble can we get into?

Push!

"Man charged with child abuse and possession of cocaine."

From RacineUncovered:

Brian Blair - Credit: Racinr Uunovered

11/02/2015 | Filed under: Crime News | Posted by: racineuncovered

 "Brian Blair, 33 of Racine has been charged with Child Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm and Possession of Cocaine/Coca(2nd+). He was given a $2,000 cash bond after making his initial appearance today in Racine Circuit Court. According to Racine County Jail records a hold has also been placed on him by the US Marshall Service for violation of federal probation.

"According to the criminal complaint on November 1, 2015 Racine Police responded to a location for a report of child abuse. Upon arrival the officer made contact with the juvenile. The juvenile stated that she had been repeatedly struck with a plastic clothes hanger and her hair had been pulled by the suspect. Racine Police state there was bruising on the child and according to the complaint it was a result of being beaten a few days prior with a phone charger cord. Another juvenile had been struck with a clothes hanger for not bringing enough candy back from trick or treating.

"According to an adult family member the defendant has been reportedly beating the two minor children since had had been released from federal prison a year ago and told police that the defendant has been calling the residence all night looking for the juveniles stating that 'I’m going to beat the hell out of them when they get home', the complaint states.

"Racine Police took the defendant into custody and located 3.5 grams of cocaine on him."

Read more: http://racineuncovered.org/2015/11/man-charged-with-child-abuse-and-possession-of-cocaine/


Cocaine or not, I hate child abusers.

Open Blog - Tuesday

If you say so.

"Chaos in the streets of Racine."

From Racine Community Media:

"CHAOS ON 6TH STREET AS PEOPLE RUN THROUGH THE STREETS BEING CHASED BY POLICE, AN INNOCENT WOMAN IS HIT BY A CAR, WHICH APPEARS TO BE THE SILVER CAR SEEN IN THE VIDEO.  (adult language)"

 

"Racine- This all happened on Friday night Oct. 30th in downtown Racine on 6th street around 1am. Residents are saying this is the norm as the downtown bars struggle to maintain order when their clients spill out onto the streets of downtown. Curiously enough, these are the same issues the City Of Racine used as reasons to shut down the black bars on 6th street, blaming their establishments for creating havoc in the streets, those bars are gone now, so who is responsible now?

"With innocent people being struck by cars and chaos in the streets, the question becomes, “What will the City Public Safety Committee do to keep residents safe?” If their actions on Kenny’s Bar in downtown are any indicator, they will do nothing and residents will be in continued danger when visiting downtown and 6th street. 

"Stay alert Racine and stay safe, watch your back and look out for others, contact the Racine Police Department if you feel threatened or in danger in any way, stay safe Racine.

Read more:  http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/132330289388/chaos-on-6th-street-as-people-run-through-the


 Yahoo!

Possible Northern Lights Tongiht!

Geomagnetic storm is forecast and your skies are forecast to be clear so go out and look!

Cheap Motel

Oh good, they have a vacancy.

"Memories"

From Knuckledraggin My Life Away:

"Posted on 11/01/2015 by Wirecutter

 

"Posted in Cool Pics | 11 Comments"

Read more: http://knuckledraggin.com/2015/11/memories-2/


That's sad and lonely.   

Open Blog - Monday

We should have declawed it a long time ago.

"No news following closed door talk on employee drug test failure"

Alderman Sandy Weidner

From The Journal Times.com:

October 29, 2015 7:26 pm  •  CARA SPOTO cara.spoto@journaltimes.com

"RACINE — A city committee gathered this week to discuss concerns raised about pre-employment drug screenings and the city’s hiring process.But the closed door meeting appears to have yielded no tangible action or insight into the issue.

"Alderman Sandy Weidner initially brought the concern to the Finance and Personnel Committee about two weeks ago after receiving what appeared to be information showing a current city employee had failed a pre-employment drug test.

"Weidner said she, and reportedly others, had been anonymously mailed the results of the failed drug test.

"Weidner said her main concern was that if the information she received was accurate, aldermen had been asked to approve an appointment that flew in the face of the city’s pre-employment policies"

Read more: http://journaltimes.com/news/local/no-news-following-closed-door-talk-on-employee-drug-test/article_cabb4f83-e6f6-51e6-8472-a50d2c0dfeb9.html

Also see  http://racinecommunitymedia.tumblr.com/post/132244526213/who-is-on-drugs-at-racines-city-hall-city-of


If the people at City Hall are on drugs, that explains a lot.

"Furious Chicago man forces stranger to apologize to his wife for making a 'sexually rude comment' to her outside a supermarket"

From LiveLeak:

"According to the videographer-'My wife and I are walking to our car at a Jewel parking lot. This guy passes by in his car and made a sexually rude comment to my wife. I caught up to him and 3 of his guys. He was scared shitless. Hope this 12 second clip makes these assholes out there realize that not everyone puts up with bull shit.'"


Read more at http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=e9b_1446162874#I4paJ78WDRWUgf3K.99


Chivalry is nor dead, but he might be if he reacts that way to the wrong person.

"Oh Shit!"

From LiveLeak:



Read more: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=716_1446226859