Monday, August 21, 2023

Random Thoughts - 20230821

Random Thoughts - 20230821


I’m not anti-social. I just don’t enjoy hanging out with people.


It takes a lot of balls to be a bad golfer.


Always remember that the highest level of success is the one just above the second highest level, although someone is probably going to sneak in an even higher level soon.


I’m so uncool that when I try to do something cool, it looks like I’m trying to be cool, which is never cool.


I’m not overthinking this. I’m just thinking it over.



Yard Signs 2023

I interpret yard signs as an indication of enthusiasm for political candidates. If I see a lot signs for Candidate B, but few or no signs for Candidate A, it leads me to believe that Candidate A is in trouble, even if the polls rate Candidate A favorably.

Last year, as I was driving through Western Pennsylvania, I noticed a large Doug Mastriano sign prominently displayed on someone’s garage. When Mastriano lost the gubernatorial election, the property owner put up an equally large sign emblazoned with TRUMP 2024.

When I drove past this weekend, the Trump sign was gone. A small, discreet American flag was in its place.

Only the property owner knows why he took down the sign, but I’m guessing that multiple felony indictments are making even the MAGA faithful question their support for you know who.


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Thursday, August 10, 2023

Barbie Thoughts

The Barbie movie challenges us to examine familiar situations from unfamiliar perspectives. It encourages the viewer to draw their own conclusions, including some that may be uncomfortable. The film is bold, bright, flashy, and entertaining, but it inspires deep reflection, the highest aspiration for a work of art.


The story is allegorical. Plot devices may represent other things, but it’s all open to interpretation. I have several theories about what Barbieland represents. Which one is right? Maybe they all are. Maybe that’s the point.


If you see ‘Barbie’, in addition to being entertained, you’ll be treated to one of the best soliloquies ever written. Move over, Will Shakespeare.



Luxury Vacation Discount

Planning a luxury vacation? Ask for the Clarence Thomas discount.



Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Weird Word

I wish there were a word like weird but weirder than weird for when weird isn’t weird enough.



Monday, August 7, 2023

The Thoughtful Gentleman

She said that I made her panties wet. I felt ashamed, so I bought her some laundry detergent.



Laugh Long And Well

It’s okay to laugh when your nemesis stumbles. Think of it as karmic relief.



Free Speech

Free speech: I’d like to visit Cuba.

Not free speech: Take this plane to Cuba.



In Passing

We can take two lessons from the sudden passing of Senator Lindsay Graham. First, we never know how much time we have left. Focus on what...