That's my spot!

Romeo thinks he is Sheldon Cooper.

If Cubby is curled up next to me and Romeo decides it's time to be on the bed, the little shit starts yapping at Cubby "You're in my spot! YOU'RE IN MY SPOT!" until I tell Cubby he needs to move. Then Romeo jumps up and curls up in the spot. For two minutes, before he moves over to lay on my pillow.

He's an absolute little shit. But he's cute, so I allow him to live.

War Crimes Against Children

 

A father carries the corpse of his 18 month old daughter - 18 months

My Jewish friends are going to block me, I'm sure.

What's going on over there is fucking awful. Yes, Hamas has committed atrocities. Yes, they took hostages. Yes, they have killed people.

Meanwhile, 6 Israeli children have died in this conflict, and that is fucking HORRIBLE! It is it's fucking horrible and horrifying and terrible and should have never happened. And there is NO excuse for the deaths of children in a conflict.

Meanwhile, we have this, from Save the Children (follow link):

Book Review: The Outsiders, by SE Hinton

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Have you ever read a book that changed your life?

For me, it was this book, which I first read when I was fourteen years old, over forty years ago.

Ponyboy Curtis lives with his two brothers, Darry and Sodapop, in Oklahoma, on the wrong side of the tracks. Their parents died in a car accident some time prior to the events of the book, and Darry is struggling to hold what's left of the family together, while working as a roofer.

One year stroke survivor!

An important anniversary passed and I didn't even notice.

One year and thirty days ago, on October 1 of 2024, I had a stroke. Luckily, it was VERY minor and I have had no residual issues. I have been absolutely RIGID about taking my blood thinners and all that, and seeing my cardiologist about my atrial fibrillation, to ensure that doesn't get any worse, which can cause strokes.

Yay for minor strokes and surviving!

I'm pasting in common signs of stroke. Watch for these in yourself and in your loved ones. For me, it was the fact that I couldn't type accurately with my left hand that made me think I best go to the ER.

If you experience any of these signs, get your ass to the hospital, PRONTO! Early and fast treatment is key to surviving with minimal lingering and disabling problems.

Common Signs:

• FAST:
  • Face: Facial drooping on one side
  • Arms: Weakness or numbness in one arm
  • Speech: Difficulty speaking, slurred speech, or inability to understand speech
  • Time: Act quickly! Call 911 immediately
Sudden numbness or weakness in one side of the body
Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes
Sudden severe headache
Dizziness or loss of balance
Confusion or difficulty understanding speech
Nausea or vomiting
Double vision 

Other Possible Signs: 

Seizures
Chest pain
Shortness of breath
Difficulty swallowing
Loss of coordination
Sudden changes in mood or behavior

Remember: 

Stroke symptoms can vary depending on the affected area of the brain. 
Some symptoms may only last a few minutes, while others can last for hours or days. 
Even if symptoms resolve on their own, it's important to seek medical attention to rule out a stroke and prevent future complications. 

Here we go again...

Here we go again, back on the chain gang...

If you believe the book of Revelation...

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Whoo, do I feel good!

 

Man, did I sleep well! 

I was absolutely exhausted yesterday. Still recovering from going to the doctor on Monday. It wears me out to leave the house, I'm telling you!

So yesterday I laid down for a nap at about 4 PM.

I woke up to my midnight medication alarm and did that, then zonked out until just now, 6:45 AM.

And boy howdy, was that a good, restful, rejuvenating sleep! I really needed this!

We're on the eve of destruction...

From CNN. Y'all, start practicing hiding under your desks again:

Trump in a post on social media said, “The United States has more Nuclear Weapons than any other country,” naming Russia as second and China “a distant third, but will be even within 5 years.”

“Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis. That process will begin immediately,” Trump said on the final leg of his trip to Asia.

 

Not Bob Thinks Cubby Makes An Excellent Pillow!

 

What's the difference between Hitler's 1938 Germany and Trump's 2025 USA?

There's no fucking difference.

If you were ever curious about what you would have done if you'd lived in Nazi Germany...

You're doing it now.