Category Archives: Veterans

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

We offer samples of headlines that  appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Fancy A New Title”

For Obama, it would be “the Great Communicator”

Norway, Norway Post:  ”Cut Gum Crime Risk”

I will chew on this  one.

UK, Guardian:  ”Is It A Tablet, Or A PC?

It sure ain’t the ten Commandments.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Breast Or Bottle”

Depends on your age.

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”No Limits”

In Russia, that means to power of Puti!

Denmark, Copenhagen Post:  ”Park Manager Run Over By Guest”

Now, that is an obliging manager.

USA, NY Post:  ”You Will Be Caught”

Not in Los Angeles.

 

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old  mind trapped in an 82 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Some gaze into space, some are spacey.

There are times in life to turn around.

Some charge directly toward pill box, some go around it.

There are “basics “in life, that is all we need to exist.

I must be able to use a word in order to say I understand its meaning.

I feel triumphant getting anything for nothing.

Customers should be allowed to pour the refill.

In olden days, dad showed off car, today, iPad.

I always am surprised seeing a sixty year old white haired woman wearing jeans.

Free bagel from Panera, free coffee from Einstein Bagel shop, a Bronx boy’s dream of the perfect day.

In life, as in football, there is a time to punt.

In life, if you show me the dough, you get my attention.

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

Turkey, Hurriyet:  ”Buy Virgin Media”

And, the blood flowed.

USA, NY Post:  ”44 Pound Cookie Recovered”

In or outside a body?

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Fear Does Not Need A Visa”

It lives in offices of Republican congressmen.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald”  ”How Did He Pay For Million Dollar House?”

Got elected to public office?

USA, NY Daily News: “Governor Christie: Shut Up About My Weight”

That would  entail a heavy burden.

Canada, Toronto Star:  ”Sex, Money, Politics”

Another day in Congress.

Egypt, Al-Ahram:  ”We Have To Crush Mafia”

Or, elect them to office.

 

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old mind trapped in an 82 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

“Winter Blend”coffee arrives in December and concludes in February, a mighty short winter

Some talk to self while on computer.

Those who have never fought in battle want  others to fight in battle.

I feel guilty  using napkin to blow nose.

Does anyone use a handkerchief these days?

If you don’t pray to God, who should you pray to?

I am always startled to see someone write with left hand.

I never feel sorry for myself.

Whatever I have done in life, I have done.

Some are afraid of dark, some of light of knowledge.

I bought something today, gee, I helped the American economy.

We test to become a lawyer, a doctor, a hair stylist, but not to become a congressman.

I wonder if there is a test to enter Heaven.

Then again, are Angeles held accountable?

These days backs of people are more observed than front.

I have never overestimated my intelligence.

There are few “perfect days” in life, cherish one.

It is as good to doubt as to know.

For Republicans, OK to  subsidize farmers but not a hungry person.

All Can Die Together

The Veterans Administration has some good news for those considering selves to be gays or lesbians. VA Secretary Eric Shinseki announced that any gay or lesbian who dies will be allowed to have their spouse buried next to her or him. I guess this is good news knowing the next burial spot contains a loved one. Then again, once one is dead conversations sort of conclude and silence reigns. We fight so hard for rights that are truly rights, but, frankly, they do not right the reality that life is over. Frankly, whoever wants to take the slot next to me, is permitted to do so.

Once death arrives issues such as gay rights end. That is the reality of life and death. There is a point at which silence reigns.

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”Wolf Debate”

It most probably was a howling one.

UK,Guardian:  ”Sex Tycoons Buy Base”

With or without the people in it?

Turkey, Hurriyet:  ”Draft Paralyzed Man”

Now, you know why we need to use drones.

Denmark, Copenhagen Post:  ”14 Copenhagen Churches Closed”

See what happens when you let in Muslims?

USA, NY Post:  ”We Need To Know”

What exactly did Lindsay Lohan do yesterday??

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”Putin Sacks Olympic Official”

He forgot to say, “yes?”

Germany, Der Spiegel:  ”Shocking Truth About Cats”

It is seven, not nine lives!

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old mind trapped in an 82 year  old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUTA

All machines are mysterious to me.

My secret desire, attending a cooking school.

Words I do not like hearing from a car mechanic, “I think….”

Modern times require reinventing self.

Some put finger in air to make a point. I don’t.

Some walk w arily toward the  coffee urn.

New Rule In US Congress:  Silence is Golden.

Some move hands side-to-side when walking.

I wonder if all life forms speak with body.

Always honor kindness from strangers.

There are times in football to “take the knee.” Also in life.

Mystery: why do people take receipt for coffee.

My arms have grown tired, not my mind.

I always place right knee over left.

As a child I ran with the wind, today the wind runs my body.

In the end, reality always triumphs.

Free coffee at Dierbergs. Wow!

I was born without much money, I leave without much money, I still feel I came out ahead.

HEADLINES FROM WORLD PRESS

We offer samples of headlines that appeared in the world press along with our comments.

China, China Daily:  ”Workers Over Educated”

That’s why in America they are under paid.

Denmark, Copenhagen Post:  ”Old Badass Finally Here”

John Boehner is here and he fell asleep. All is well in America.

New Zealand, New Zealand Herald:  ”We Are Responsible”

We did elect Republicans in  state legislatures.

Russia, Moscow Times:  ”Horses And Dogs To Patrol”

They will make excellent guards for Putin.

Australia, Sydney Morning Herald:  ”Drop In Job Seekers”

What else when there is a drop in jobs?

Norway, Norway Post:  ”Team Of Cheats”

Just name any baseball team on subject of drugs.

USA, NY Post:  ”A-Rod Excuses”

For taking drugs or for striking out?

Hagel Rules

Chuck Hagel fought in Vietnam, earned some medals and proved that he was a patriotic American. He returned home, became a successful businessman and went on to serve in the United States Senate as a Republican. Then, he made some tragic mistakes. He decided that he could not support the presidential candidacy of his good friend, Senator John McCain, another Vietnam veteran. But, even worse he used the expression, “Jewish Lobby” –one used by numerous folk– and he made a snide remark  about gays ten years ago. However, the ultimate mistake he made was to urge focus on negotiation with Iran prior to any thought of military action and warned against supporting Israel desires for military action against Iran.

Republicans in the US Senate now demand that Hagel provide information as to the financial transactions of companies that he provided advice. Senator Carl Levin responded: “The Committee can not have two different sets of financial disclosure standards for nominees, one for Senator Hagel and one for other nominees.”

One can never underestimate the vicious attitudes of Republican members of the Senate.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

We offer observations on the human condition from a 22 year old mind trapped in an 82 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Is being in heaven a place or feeling?

In life, like in a battle, one must continue probing for an opening.

If you want to be alone visit a rural Hardees in the morning.

I continue  evaluating prices based on my Depression childhood.

Some have an impish smile, I do not.

Some dart, some cannot.

The last goodbye in life for some will be on their iPad.

These days a man wearing a cap has a white beard and long hair.

Some want to be a member of a group, the only one for me is the Stopsky clan.

I wonder if there are still long haired preachers.

Celebrate who you are, who else should?

When all is said and done, money IS the root of happiness.

Death DOES mean the end of taxes and debts.

Women with a pony tail must touch it when speaking.

Some feel great joy selecting what they will eat today.

A scratch off holds a moment of great expectations.

A compliment a day keeps madness away.