Wednesday Wisdom

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Wiser men than me once said…

Let us trust God and our better judgment to set us right hereafter. United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon which our existence hangs.

American Lawyer, politician, and first Governor of Virginia, Patrick Henry, was born on this day in 1736 (died 1799).

I have seen what a laugh can do. It can transform almost unbearable tears into something bearable, even hopeful.

English-American actor, singer, and producer, Bob Hope, was born on this day in 1903 (died 2003)

Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, was born on this day in 1917 (died 1963)

The first ninety-seven days after the three-day weekend are always the hardest.

If you’re paying attention you know. If not, you will.

If you pay attention.

It’s Wednesday. Somehow weeks seem to drag on longer when they’re abbreviated. I know they really don’t. It’s just a feeling.

I’m itching to get out there and do some summer-y stuff.

It’s my favorite season after all.

I’m trying to balance out my desire to go do said summer-y stuff with the fact that I still have a lot to do around the house. As I noted yesterday, I’ve made progress. But there’s more to be done.

And then there’s the writing, and the art. I just finished up the 100 Day Project and I’m glad it’s over. I’m not sure I’ll do it again next year. You can see my posts/drawings on Instagram.

It’s all about balance, and making choices. It’s about determining what is a priority, what can be delayed, and what can be shown the door.

I’m gonna need a bigger door.

Like the one Rose had. You know there was room for Jack.

My posts will go on.

IN OTHER NEWS

US pier constructed off Gaza has broken apart
CNN
The temporary pier constructed by the US military to transport aid into Gaza broke apart in heavy seas on Sunday in a major blow to the American-led effort to create a maritime corridor for humanitarian supplies into the war-torn enclave, according to four US officials.

Judge Instructs Jurors They Need Not Believe Trump Is Guilty To Convict Him
The Babylon Bee

Don’t threaten me with a good time.

The reminder from Judge Juan Merchan was issued to the jury as closing arguments began, with the judge clarifying that Trump doesn’t necessarily have to be guilty of a crime in order for the jury to find Trump guilty of a crime.

Harrison Butker cancels cancel culture and refuses to apologize for his pro-Christian speech: ‘We should embrace our cross’
Blaze Media
In his first public remarks since the controversy erupted, Butker explained that he has no regrets because he trusts in the “Lord’s providence” and because he is not “trying to please” people — but Jesus Christ.

We Need to Talk about Fat Men in Theatre
On Stage Blog
by Tom Heald, Guest Columnist
When was the last time you went to the theatre and saw a fat man on stage? What about a fat man playing the lead? Were they, what you would call a traditional lead? Why is this? Bigger female and NB bodies do appear in theatre. For example, the recent production of ‘Legally Blonde’ produced by The Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in London. This production completely reinvented the traditional aesthetic of the show.

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Unofficially Summer

I hope you enjoyed your three-day weekend. More than that, I hope you remembered why you had a three-day weekend.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial beginning of summer. Pools and water parks open (yes, I mentioned that previously). So, of course, we had thunderstorms.

School is winding down and there’s not much teachers will be able to accomplish in the next few days.

Summer doesn’t officially arrive until later in June, but that’s just the calendar.

You’re making your plans for a week at the beach, or in the mountains, or perhaps for just staying at home, refusing to go anywhere.

It’s about finding the much-needed time to recharge.

Face it, we all need a break. The campaign season is well upon us, but post Labor Day, it’s going to get ugly… or uglier.

I’m not playing in those reindeer games. I’m not even sure how I plan to vote. I know who I won’t be voting for and that’s all I’m going to say about that.

I used the weekend to get some stuff done. For undisclosed reasons, I will no longer be working at the amusement park this summer. Not bad reasons, just sort of a disharmonic convergence.

Friday I moved the college boy home. I’ve been working on his laundry. With any luck, I’ll have it all done before he has to move back on campus in September.

Yesterday, I packed away the rest of the Christmas stuff. Don’t judge me.

We left Christmas up for the same son’s return from Japan in early February.

I managed to get things out into the garage but not officially packed away. Until yesterday.

It took me about an hour. Any longer and I was just about to call those 800-We’ll-take-your-junk numbers and just wipe the slate clean.

It’s a true story that our main tree is still up. Again. Don’t judge me.

At this point we’re close to the date that I’d be putting everything back up than we are to the end of the Christmas season.

Speaking of which, Santa Mike is available for your Christmas in July events.

Summer.

It’s my favorite season. I love the sun. I love the heat.

Heck, sometimes I even love the thrill of a good thunderstorm.

Or, as I read recently about a mom comforting her terrified three-year-old “thunder is just the clouds farting.”

Makes more sense than the devil beating his wife.

I digress.

Summer used to be the time we’d get to take a break from school and spend our lazy days at the pool, or the beach, or the river.

I’ll be doing some of that this summer. But, I’ll also still be working the day job.

It’s just that this time when Labor Day arrives and summer is unofficially over, the day job will be as well.

And then it will be time to bring back out the Christmas decorations.

Anybody have that phone number?

IN OTHER NEWS

Polls Show Biden Still Has Sizable Lead Among Those Who Will Be Counting The Ballots
The Babylon Bee
Despite continuing to build what at times has appeared to be a massive lead, Trump reportedly still struggles to make gains among the small number of people who are in charge of counting votes in November.

Libertarians pick Chase Oliver as presidential nominee
Politico
The selection of Oliver, who has described himself as “armed and gay” and whose third-party candidacy helped force a runoff in the Georgia Senate race in 2022, came a day after Trump suggested he would be the best nominee for the party, drawing a sustained chorus of boos.


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