Wednesday, March 2, 2016 – Texas Independence Day – Happy Birthday, Texas 1836-2016 – The Texas Revolution in 250 Words or Less or Don’t Mess with Texas

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 – Texas Independence Day – Happy Birthday, Texas 1836-2016 – The Texas Revolution in 250 Words or Less or Don’t Mess with Texas

Here’s What I’m Thinking or rather singing.

Texas Our Texas – All hail the mighty state…

I love to sing the state song. I wish it was sung at more events.

Texas declared its Independence from Mexico today at nearby Washington-on-the Brazos and The Republic of Texas was established. Meanwhile in San Antonio Davy Crockett looked at William B. Travis and said “We’re gonna need a lot more men.”

But as we all remember, the troops never came. Mexican General Santa Anna’s thousands breeched the walls and they were ordered to “give them no quarter” or kill them all.

It all ends with the WORLD CHANGING – Battle of San Jacinto. This battle changed the events and shape of the world. For those who enjoy alternate history, what if the Texians had lost at San Jacinto?

In its rich history the state has flown under six different flags representing six different sovereign countries. If anyone tries to take of any one those six flags away, I will fight you to the death. It will be Victory or Death just as at The Alamo. You will need to Come and Take It.

Texas Flag @ Sunset

So here’s to the men (and women) of the Battles of Medina, Gonzales, The Alamo, Goliad and San Jacinto. Thank you for fighting for Texas.

God Bless Texas! God Bless Willie Nelson!

Texas Wall 2 (800x592)

Only part of a Native Texan;s home/office décor.

Super Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – VOTE! March Comes in Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb. VOTE! Let the Madness Begin.

Super Tuesday, March 1, 2016 – VOTE! March Comes in Like a Lion and Goes Out Like a Lamb. VOTE! Let the Madness Begin.

We shall leave the political March madness and let it continue to run amok on its own social media course. Now, it is time for March Madness – COLLEGE BASKETBALL!!!

Get ready because I follow both men’s and women’s Division I NCAA college basketball. For the sports impaired – this is the sport with the big, round, brown ball that one bounces and tries to put through the tall pole with hoop attached to a net. Players wear uniforms that resemble underwear.

Here’s What I’m Thinking will be your handy guide to the bazillion DI college basketball games about to be played across the Sisterhood of ESPN. As in football, HWIT may or may not actually be about basketball.

Beginning Thursday (because tomorrow is Texas Independence Day – March 2 – a sacred day in the history of Texas) you can look forward to such insightful topics as:

  • The Teams
  • The Coaches
  • The Brackets
  • The Schedules
  • The Mascots – Really? Your school’s mascot is a spider (Richmond) or a blue hen (Delaware)?
  • CPR for Buzzer Beaters – Or Do Not Throw your Dammit Doll toward the TV or Do Not Through Your Computer Tablet Toward the TV while you are watching two games.
  • A Critique of the Announcers – Welcome to Brent Mushberger. Now, please go away.
  • Critique (read bitching) of ESPN for the Wrap Around in WBB
  • The Texas Aggies
  • The SEC Conference
  • The Baylor Bears
  • The Texas Longhorns
  • The Big 12 Conference
  • My favorite team is the women’s team playing UConn

And the most important one of all – Fashion – This will include, but not limited to:

  • players’ uniforms,
  • players’ footwear,
  • coaches’ ensembles
  • coaches’ footwear

Hair is a separate category – in basketball – it is all about the hair!

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Texas Aggie women v. Texas Wesylan 11.1.15 Photo by me

All of that and more. Let March Madness begin.

Sic ‘Em Lady Bears for winning the Big 12 Women’s Basketball Title last night.

Monday, February, 29, 2016 – LEAP YEAR! The Eve of Super Tuesday! Will Trump Take Texas Tomorrow? FRUITCAKES!

Monday, February, 29, 2016 – LEAP YEAR! The Eve of Super Tuesday! Will Trump Take Texas Tomorrow? FRUITCAKES!

I was reading a FB question from one of my former McC students who started a strand “Will Trump Take Texas Tomorrow?” The emoticons did not come across. Only four small rectangles – or maybe that was the emoticons representing a wall of some sort.

My first response – Whiskey Tango Foxtrot! If he does I will be coming to live near you – in Geneva, Switzerland! Second response – No – going to the island of St. Rolene to live near Rhonda.

And now to answer your question Stacy – NOTE: This is only a prediction and not an endorsement for any candidate.

Senator Ted Cruz will take Texas, but not by a significant percentage. Texas Governor Greg Abbott endorsed Cruz even though he cannot name any legislation written, sponsored, endorsed, blocked, filibustered, etc. by the Senator.

At the national level …

Donald Trump will splinter the GOP. Certain demographics will not vote or will vote for the least crazy (I use the term loosely) candidate. Hillary Clinton will win. No one will be happy.

Whoever your candidate is or whatever your causes and beliefs are – VOTE!

From the great 20th Century philosopher, Jimmy Buffet – “I don’t want other people thinking for me! I WANT MY JUNIOR MINTS!!!”

“WE NEED PEOPLE THAT CARE!! I AM MAD AS HELL!”

Have a very fruitful day!

Good Night Austin (600x800)

“Fruitcakes”

[Chorus:] Fruitcakes in the kitchen Fruitcakes on the street

Struttin’ naked through the cross walk In the middle of the week

Half baked cookies in the oven Half baked people on the bus

There’s a little bit of fruitcake left in everyone of us

Paradise – Lost and found Paradise – take a look around I was out in California Where I hear they have it all They got riots, fires and mud slides They got sushi in the mall Water bars and Brontosaurs Chinese modern lust Shake and bake life with the quake The secret’s in the crust [Chorus]

The government – We lost our Martian rocket ship The high paid spokesman said Looks like that silly rocket ship Has lost it’s cone-shaped head We spent ninety jillion dollars Tryin’ to get a look at Mars I hear universal laughter Ringing out among the stars

Fruitcakes in the galaxy Fruitcakes on the Earth Strut naked towards eternity We’ve been that way since birth Half baked cookies in the oven Half baked people on the bus There’s a little bit of fruitcake left in everyone of us

Religion, religion. Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa Where’s the church, who took the steeple Religion’s in the hands of some crazy ass people Television preachers with bad hair and dimples The God’s honest truth is it’s not that simple

It’s the Buddhist in you, it’s the pagan in me It’s the Muslim in him, she’s Catholic ain’t she? It’s that born again look, it’s the wasp and the Jew Tell me what’s goin on, I ain’t got a clue

Here come the big ones – Relationships – We all got ’em, we all want ’em. What do we do with’em? Here we go I’ll tell ya She said you’ve got to do your fair share Now cough up half the rent I treat my body like a temple You treat yours like a tent But the right word at the right time

May get me a little hug That’s the difference between lightning And a harmless lightning bug

Fruitcakes in the kitchen Fruitcakes on the street Struttin’ naked through the cross walk In the middle of the week Half baked cookies in the oven Half baked people on the bus There’s a little bit of fruitcake left in everyone of us

The future, Captain’s log, Star date 2000 and somethin’ We’re seven years from the millennium That’s a science fiction fact Stanley Kubrick and his buddy Hal Now don’t look that abstract

So I’ll put on my Bob Marley tape And practice what I preach Get Ja lost in the reggae mon As I walk along the beach Stay in touch with my insanity Really is the only way It’s a jungle out there kiddies Have a very fruitful day

Friday, February 26, 2016 – How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work Before 10 AM.

Friday, February 26, 2016 – How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work Before 10 AM.

How is Your Circadian Rhythm? Or It Sucks to Work before 10 AM. Circadian rhythm is not a salsa dance. FYI – I am writing this at 11: 18 AM.

Thank to my friend for sharing Dr. Paul Kelley’s article. It is an excellent, worth the read, article and a should be shared article. We all know our circadian rhythm is boxed into a time frame, and it impacts working, learning, moods, behavior and STRESSSSSSSSSSSSSS levels!!!

I encourage you to read Dr. Kelly’s article. But since this is Here’s What I’m Thinking and not Here’s What I’m Sharing, I want you to read my article.

Here’s What I’m Thinking – The government must do their own research study and of course we will need a committee, it will require lots of tax dollar funding and will take a long time, but every government employee at the state and federal level does not begin work until after 10 AM anyway. Of course, one must be in their cube or in their government-beige office in front of their computer screen at some unholy hour in the morning.

Of course by that time, it is 10:15 and time for my government required 15 minute break. OK – It is now 10:35 AM and time to go to work. Note to taxpayer – it will take somewhere between six to eight months to name the study before work actually begins and will waste time and money. Travelling at government standard time, let’s fast forward to the conclusions.

Conclusions to government research study –

  • Dr. Kelly is correct. It sucks to start work before 10 AM!
  • If you know the humorous parable about “10:00 AM and government employees,” PLEASE DO NOT TELL IT ON MY BLOG OR TIMELINE – DALE!!! While hilariously funny and so true in the worlds of government, it not suitable for young children. If one wants to hear words such as those he or she can watch the presidential candidates.

Happy Friday. Oh my! It is 12:06. I am late for lunch.

Buddy Glasses

Dr. Paul Kelley, a researcher at Oxford University, has scientifically corroborated the claim that nearly every worker to ever live has made: that it sucks to work before 10 AM. In an interview, Kelley said:

“Before the age of 55, the circadian rhythms of adults are completely out of sync with normal nine-to-five working hours, posing a “serious threat” to performance, mood and mental health.”

http://www.higherperspectives.com/new-research-says-working-before-10-am-is-equivalent-to-torture-1429985298.html

Thursday – February 25, 2016 – The Big Bang Theory Day in Pasadena

Thursday – February 25, 2016 – The Big Bang Theory Day in The City of Pasadena, California

Dr. Cooper, Dr. Hofstadter, Dr. Koothrappali, Dr. Rostenkowski, Dr. Amy Farrah Fowler, and MR. WOLOWITZ!

Penny, I shall try to write this so the common folk, like from Nebraska can understand.

CONGRATULATIONS! First Pasadena and one day The Smithsonian. Penny, it’s a big library where they keep important parts of our history and culture…

Dr. Duffey

http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/659075-the-big-bang-theory-day

PROCLAMATION

Whereas Warner Bros. Television’s The Big Bang Theory premiered on the CBS Television Network on September 24, 2007, and during its subsequent 200 episodes has featured its main characters living in Pasadena, working as Caltech scientists and even popularizing the “Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock” game; and

Whereas the series, now airing in its ninth season, is currently the number one comedy on television, thereby drawing national, international (and even perhaps intergalactic) attention to the City of Pasadena; and

Whereas the talented cast, producers and crew of The Big Bang Theory – including co-creators Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady, showrunner Steven Molaro, and series stars Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch – have portrayed the City of Pasadena as not only a city of advanced education and pop culture sophistication but also home to the occasional unexpected “Bazinga!” to countless viewers worldwide;

Now, Therefore I, Terry Tornek, Mayor of Pasadena, on behalf of the City Council, do hereby congratulate and commend the cast, producers and crew of The Big Bang Theory, and proclaim February 25, 2016, in the City of Pasadena as The Big Bang Theory Day.

The Big Bang Theory airs its 200th episode on Thursday, February 25 (8/7c on CBS). In the episode “The Celebration Experimentation,” the gang finally celebrates Sheldon’s birthday with a few special guests, including Christine Baranski, Sara Gilbert, Wil Wheaton and Batman’s Adam West.

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Currently in its ninth season, The Big Bang Theory is produced by Chuck Lorre Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Read more at http://www.comingsoon.net/tv/news/659075-the-big-bang-theory-day#rQsd6mpj0cFApsfx.99

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – Hello Grace

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 – Hello Grace?

Grace. It was amazing. I was blind, but now I see. I am thankful.

Vision is still cloudy, but there is vision. Yesterday was cloudy only and that was my eye and the weather.

Here are some pics I thought you might enjoy. If you zoom in to the lens, you can see the reflection of me taking the picture. Pretty cool.

sunglasses with marking (450x800)

I hope that marking is Latin or vocational school language for THIS ONE! I also hope it comes off my forehead.

Rev - look alike (450x800)

Is it Miss Rev? Or Georgie?

Slinky the Cat (800x450)

“I AM THE CAT!” I am not interested in having my picture made.” Slinky Cat (2.23.16)

No. The drugs obviously did not destroy the thinking part. Yes, I know they were all eye drops, but they are going into to your eye which is close to your brain.

Oh, Grace, the drugs packaging said side effect could include vivid dreams. The first night I dreamed Donald Trump was running for President of the United States. Last night I dreamed the former Governor of Texas, Rick Perry’s criminal case was dismissed.

What? No! It’s FOR REAL!

I must let you go and see if Mary has seen it.

Hail, Mary, Have you talked to Grace?

Captain’s Log – Star Date – Monday, February 22, 2016 – The Cataract Attack

Captain’s Log – Star Date – Monday, February 22, 2016 – The Cataract Attack

At 11:50 AM today, I shall have a second part of becoming The Borg. I shall have an artificial lens placed in the left ocular opening providing 20/20 vision.

For the Pennys (Big Bang Theory) of the world, I am having cataract surgery.

I have no choice because “resistance is futile. I will be assimilated.”

So I might SEE you tomorrow; or I might still be asleep or I might be at the Ray-Ban store getting some cool shades.

Pirate

Friday, February 19, 2016 – Pope Francis and the Governor of Texas

Friday, February 19, 2016 – Pope Francis and the Governor of Texas

I see where the Governor of Texas had a scheduling conflict and was not able to welcome the Pope to Mexico from the El Paso side. Seems the governor was to swear in the new commissioner of education – Mr. Voucher. I can certainly understand the governor’s rationale for such a decision. The last time the Pope met with an American leader, Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Boehner, and Boehner resigned the next day. Texas should be so lucky. Doesn’t this entire political mess make you want to swear too?

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Thursday, February 18, 2016 – Honeyboy

Thursday, February 18, 2016 – Honeyboy

Honeyboy

Randall Edwin (Honeyboy) Duffey

August 17, 1907 – February 18, 2000

  1. Tell at least one person every day that you appreciate them.
  2. Whatever the situation, if you have faith, it will all work out.
  3. There is always something to be thankful for.

If there were more Honeyboys in the world it would be a better place.

 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – The Nominee to the United States Supreme Court

Wednesday, February 17, 2016 – The Nominee to the United States Supreme Court

This made me laugh this morning. What if President Barack Obama nominated himself for the Supreme Court? This would certainly get him out of the way of the presidency.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/obama-should-nominate-himself-supreme-court_us_56c35b6ee4b0b40245c80061?

Also, did you see where Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz on Tuesday pledged not to provide gluten-free meals to the troops as he lashed out against political correctness? I did not realize this was such a hot issue. I wonder what the others think on this critical issue. Please include this question in the next debates – How do you feel about gluten-free meals for our troops?

http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/269644-cruz-no-gluten-free-mres-for-the-troops

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A pictorial representation of American politics.

If the nominee and confirmation is a Republican, will it change the acronym SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) to Supreme Court Republicans of The United States or SCROTUS?