Friday, August 25, 2023

Briefly.

Me, on the phone: “Is this the helpline for alcoholics?”
“Yes, it is.”
Me: “How do you make a mojito?”

Trivia #1: Who won the FedEx Cup Championship in 2010? – Brandt Snedeker, Jim Furyk, Bill Haas, Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, Dane Hubbard
Trivia #2: Who won the 2018 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2018)?

I get the whole “gender reveal” thing, I guess. But I was thinking… in today’s world, maybe parents should have one for their kid every 5 years or so…

On this day: August 25, 1970, Elton John made his 1^st US appearance (Troubador, West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA)

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: The lowest wage that Americans are willing to take in order to accept a new job hit a record high this year. The average “reservation wage” – or the minimum acceptable salary offer required for workers to switch jobs – hit $78,645 during the second quarter of 2023. Note: Whatever happened to the days when you were just happy to get a job?!

WTF! Angelina Tran, a 21-year-old University of Washington student, died as a result of her injuries on Aug 7. She was stabbed 107 times! Her stepfather, Nghiep Kein Chau, is charged with first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder in connection with the attacks against Tran and her mother – all of which was captured on a home surveillance camera.

Have you heard about, or seen video of “Banana Ball?” What a scream! Check it out. I think the best “rule” is that there are no walks. Instead, at ball four, the runner takes off for first base. He runs until he is tagged out, potentially coming all the way around to score. Every player on defense needs to touch the ball before the runner can be tagged out! Hilarious!

It’s coming… football season is coming!

Stop complaining: The Lahaina wildfire burned approximately 2,170 acres, or about 3.4 square miles. It is about 90% contained.

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: For the first time in two decades, Bud Light is not the best-selling beer in America. Modelo Especial, which is owned by Constellation Brands, has surpassed Bud Light in year-to-date sales. It comes several months after the Anheuser-Busch brand started facing a backlash from partnering with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. But it’s the first time that Modelo is taking over for Bud and potentially for the whole year. 

Instead of a condom I carry a moist towelette in my wallet. I find I run into chicken wings more often than sex.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Donald Trump is 6’3”, 215 lbs.

Good News: The son of a fallen Utah police officer was escorted to his first day of kindergarten on Monday by his mom and a group of what the South Salt Lake Police Department called “fill in ‘Dads’” who stood in for his father.

Article I’ll skip: The juicy details behind Taylor Swift’s wild wedding weekend revealed.

Trivia #1 answer: Who won the FedEx Cup Championship in 2010? – Brandt Snedeker, Jim Furyk, Bill Haas, Tiger Woods, Henrik Stenson, Dane Hubbard – Jim Furyk
Trivia #2 answer: Who won the 2018 championships in the NHL, NBA, MLB and the NFL (Super Bowl played in 2018)? – NHL (Washington Capitals), NBA (Golden State Warriors), MLB (Boston Red Sox), NFL (Philadelphia Eagles)

My wife told me I should act more my age. So I do, only first I convert to Celsius.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!)

Happy National Banana Split Day!

“Oh, Philadelphia freedom
Shine on me, I love ya
Shine a light through the eyes of the ones left behind
Shine a light, shine the light
Shine the light, won’t you shine the light?
Philadelphia freedom, I love ya
Yes, I do”

– Elton John

In honor of Banana Split Day!