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Friday, December 19, 2025

by fasted86

Briefly.

And just like that, Christmas is upon us. This time next week, it will be over with. Merry, Merry to you and yours.

I am no longer allowed to go caroling at the psych hospital. I guess “Do You Hear What I Hear” was a bad song choice.

Trivia #1: What country started the Christmas tree tradition? – The United States, Germany, France, Italy, Jordan, Ireland, Denmark, Lowell
Trivia #2: What is the first rule in the Code of Elves in the movie ‘Elf?’ – There’s room for everyone on the nice list; Pour plenty of whiskey in your eggnog; The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear; Don’t eat yellow snow; Treat every day like Christmas
Trivia #3: What country is known for lighting advent candles each Sunday of December? – The United States, Germany, France, Italy, Jordan, Ireland, Denmark, Lowell
Trivia #4: What is the Grinch’s dog’s name? – Rex, Rufus, Rock, Fido, Fifi, Doug, Frank, Max
Trivia #5:  In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many presents are given in total? – None, 78, 144, 256, 364, 962

On this date: December 19, 324, Licinius abdicates his position as Roman Emperor.
December 19, 1686, Robinson Crusoe, Daniel Defoe’s fictional character, leaves his island after 28 years of being marooned (according to the famous novel)
December 19, 1843, “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens is published, 6,000 copies sold
December 19, 1904, Dawson City hockey team begins 9 day walk to get a boat to Seattle to catch a train to Ottawa to play in Stanley Cup on Jan 13 1905
December 19, 1918, Robert Ripley begins his “Believe It or Not” column (NY Globe)
December 19, 1958, First radio broadcast from space, US President Dwight D. Eisenhower sends a Christmas message “to all mankind, America’s wish for peace on Earth and goodwill to men everywhere”
December 19, 1971, CBS airs “Homecoming A Christmas Story” as a TV movie that evolves into long running series “The Waltons”
December 19, 2001, A record high barometric pressure of 1085.6 hPa (32.06 inHg) is recorded at Tosontsengel, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.
December 19, 2016, At least 48 people die after drinking bath lotion in Irkutsk, Siberia, thinking it contained alcohol

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: December 19, 2001, a record high barometric pressure of 1085.6 hPa (32.06 inHg) is recorded at Tosontsengel, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.

The best part of writing this on Friday is that the Patriots loss to the Bills is behind us. We’re on to Baltimore.

Stop complaining… Unless you’re a Chiefs’ fan – hahaha!

Stop complaining, part deux: A massive coast-to-coast storm is charging across the country, packing hurricane-force wind gusts and will impact more than 30 states by the end of the week. This comes as more people hit the roads and head to airports, with the holidays quickly approaching. This powerful storm is approaching the Midwest after powerful wind gusts left hundreds of thousands of customers without power across the Pacific Northwest, Northern Plains and the Rockies.  

Go away: Brian Walshe

Don’t be that guy. Whether you like the gift or not, at least look as though you appreciate it.

He sees you when you’re drinking...

Article I’ll skip: Detransitioner Chloe Cole shares complications after gender procedures

Lesser-known Knights of the Round Table. The knight too big to sit at the table: Sir Round

If you didn’t get a Christmas card from us, don’t feel slighted. This is at least the second year in a row we haven’t sent them out. We still love you dearly tough.

Good news: It’s Christmas time!

My biggest fear is being trapped in a small room with Santa. I have Claustrophobia.

Trivia #1 answer: What country started the Christmas tree tradition? – The United States, Germany, France, Italy, Jordan, Ireland, Denmark, Lowell – The answer is Germany
Trivia #2 answer: What is the first rule in the Code of Elves in the movie ‘Elf?’ – There’s room for everyone on the nice list; Pour plenty of whiskey in your eggnog; The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear; Don’t eat yellow snow; Treat every day like Christmas – ‘Treat every day like Christmas’
Trivia #3 answer: What country is known for lighting advent candles each Sunday of December? – The United States, Germany, France, Italy, Jordan, Ireland, Denmark, Lowell – The answer is Germany
Trivia #4 answer: What is the Grinch’s dog’s name? – Rex, Rufus, Rock, Fido, Fifi, Doug, Frank, Max – It is ‘Max’
Trivia #5 answer: In the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” how many presents are given in total? – None, 78, 144, 256, 364, 962 – There are 364 presents, one for nearly every day of the year! This is because each verse adds all the previous presents together. 

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Hard Candy Day!

Life’s too short to be miserable. Remember, it’s Christmas time.

Christmas bonus! (Sorry, no cash bonus here…)

If you know me, you know of my often sick, twisted, sometimes off-color sense of humor. If you don’t, then please excuse this.

Friday, July 4, 2025

by fasted86

What a country!

As you know, Ghandi walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

Trivia #1: The oldest (1785) known Independence parade is held where? – Boston Massachusetts, Bristol Rhode Island, Charleton South Carolina, Providence Rhode Island, Canton Massachusetts, Richmond Virginia
Trivia #2: Every Independence Day, who many times does the Liberty Bell ring?
Trivia #3: What US President was born on July 4?
Trivia #4: What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence? – 1, 13, 26, 34, 48, 56, 63, 77

On this date: July 4, 1634, the city of Trois-Rivières is founded in New France, later to become the Canadian province of Quebec
July 4, 1776, US Congress proclaims the Declaration of Independence and independence from Great Britain
July 4, 1789, 1st US tariff act signed by President Washington
July 4, 1803, The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people by President Thomas Jefferson
July 4, 1826, Past presidents Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both die on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, President John Quincy Adams calls “visible and palpable remarks of Divine Favor”
July 4, 1831, “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)”, with lyrics by Samuel Francis Smith, has 1st public performance at Park Street Church in Boston, Massachusetts
July 4, 1845, American philosopher and naturalist Henry David Thoreau moves into his shack on Walden Pond
July 4, 1884, Statue of Liberty presented to US in Paris
July 4, 1917,  Troops of the Russian Provisional Government open fire on protesters in Petrograd during the ‘July Days’ of unrest
July 4, 1934, Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard patents the chain-reaction design for the atomic bomb
July 4, 1939, Lou Gehrig is first MLB player to have his number (4) retired on his “Appreciation Day” at Yankee Stadium, makes iconic “luckiest man” speech
July 4, 1959, America’s new 49-star flag honoring Alaska statehood unfurled
July 4, 1969, 140,000 attend 2-day Atlanta Pop Festival in Byron, Georgia; performers include: Janis Joplin; Blood, Sweat & Tears; Chicago; Led Zeppelin; Delaney and Bonnie; Creedence Clearwater Revival, Canned Heat; Joe Cocker; Chuck Berry; Spirit; and Johnny Winter
July 4, 1970, Casey Kasem’s “American Top 40” debuts on LA radio
July 4, 2009, The Statue of Liberty’s crown reopens to the public after 8 years, due to security reasons following the World Trade Center attacks

Go away: Sean “Diddy” Combs

Article I’ll skip: Even a small amount of processed foods linked to chronic disease, study suggests. (I can’t wait to eat a couple of grilled hotdogs this afternoon!)

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: Haiti’s criminal gangs have exerted “near-total control” over the capital, as escalating violence pushes the Caribbean nation “closer to the brink.” (See “Good News” below)

Stand beside her, and guide her.

The Colorado Rockies just won their 20th game of the season… on July 3rd!

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Nolan Ryan and Phil Niekro both reached the 3,000-strikeout milestone on July 4.
Useless information supposed to fire my imagination, part deux: Edward Rutledge, who was 26 years old, was the youngest person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

Good news: We, Americans, live in the greatest country on earth. (If you are reading this from outside the US, move!)

Trivia #1 answer: The oldest (1785) known Independence parade is held where? – Boston Massachusetts, Bristol Rhode Island, Charleton South Carolina, Providence Rhode Island, Canton Massachusetts, Richmond Virginia – Bristol, Rhode Island
Trivia #2 answer: Every Independence Day, who many times does the Liberty Bell ring? – 13
Trivia #3 answer: What US President was born on July 4? – Calvin Coolidge, July 4, 1872
Trivia #4 answer: What was the total number of people who signed the Declaration of Independence? – 1, 13, 26, 34, 48, 56, 63, 77 – 56 people signed the Declaration of Independence

Just another tricky, just another tricky day for you… you’ll get through.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up. (About those Red Sox… I’m trying…)

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

Happy Independence Day! (Think about that… and celebrate!)

What is a four-letter word with a small laugh in the middle. It really is.

“God bless America, land that I love
Stand beside her and guide her
Through the night with a light from above
From the mountains to the prairies
To the oceans white with foam
God bless America, my home sweet home
God bless America, my home sweet home”

– Kate Smith (Bobby Orr and Espo at the end, classic!)

Tearing up…

BTW, I’ll be taking a break next Friday while on a 3-day wedding celebration extravaganza. Until the 18th…

Friday, March 14, 2025

by fasted86

Briefly.

Your brain at 3AM: I can see you’re trying to sleep, so I would like to offer you a selection of every memory, unresolved issue, mistake, or thing you should have said or done yesterday or in the past 40 years!

Please, pardon my recent mistakes in trivia questions. (Ya, like I give a shit.)

Trivia #1: Is it St. Patty’s Day or St. Paddy’s Day?
Trivia #2: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, what’s the highest number of leaves ever recorded on a single clover stem? – 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 63.
Trivia #3: What is the term for a young Irish woman or girl? – Lad, Lady, Catherine, Colleen, Ruby, Lass, Maeve
Trivia #4: On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music?
Trivia #5: According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation? – Blacksmith, Shoemaker, Carpenter, Poet, Farmer, Locksmith
Trivia #6: St. Patrick was known to wear what color, Green, Blue, Gold, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, Sky-blue-pink

Stop complaining: New details have emerged in the shocking story of a 32-year-of a Connecticut man allegedly held captive in a single room by his father and stepmother for 20 years. While receiving medical care after the fire he lit inside his own home, the 32-year-old said he had been held captive in the home since he was 11 years old. Subsequent arrest warrants revealed the man was locked inside a room nearly 24 hours each day without heat or air conditioning. He was also provided two sandwiches and two bottles of water on a daily basis, which he rationed for soapless baths.

On this date: March 14, 1743, the 1st American town meeting is held in Boston’s Faneuil Hall
March 14, 1794, Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin machine revolutionizing the cotton industry in the southern US states
March 14, 1880, the Salvation Army of England starts work in the US at Harry Hill’s Variety Theatre in NYC
March 14, 1923, US President Warren G. Harding becomes 1st president to pay taxes.
March 14, 1972, Muddy Waters wins his first Grammy Award, for his album “They Call Me Muddy Waters”
March 14, 2018, NASA twin study finds that Scott Kelly is no longer identical to his twin brother after one year in space, 7% of his genes altered. Wowza!

Go away: Aaron Rodgers, get off my television. (Repeat offender)

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: The Boston Celtics took 63 (63!) three-point shots the other night, going 5-27 in the second half. Yawn.

They said it: “My ma urged me to get out of this game. When I was a kid, she pleaded with me. And I meant to, you know what I mean? But she died. Now look at me. I’m wet nurse to a last-place, dead-to-the-neck-up ball club, and I’m choking to death!” – Pop Fisher (Wilfred Brimley), manager of the New York Knights in the movie “The Natural.”

Good news: For NFL quarterback Gardner Minshew, that is. Minshew, who started nine games for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024, signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Minshew signed a two-year, $25 million contract last offseason to battle for the starting role with the Raiders. 

He may be too hurt to golf, but apparently Tiger Woods is still at it, reportedly dating the president’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump.

Again folks, it’s not complicated. Put on your directional and then use your brakes. Argh!

Tragic… NOT! The Yankees’ ace pitcher Gerrit Cole is to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: “Pi” has been calculated to over 62.8 trillion digits.

Did you catch the high school track star bashing her opponent in the head with the baton during a recent relay race? She’s been charged with assault and battery. Bitch.

Article I’ll skip: Vanna White details surprising number of days she gets off each year on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’

Article I’ll skip, part deux: 9 must-have March Madness party supplies

Trivia #1 answer: Is it St. Patty’s Day or St. Paddy’s Day? – St. Paddy. Pádraig is the Gaelic or Irish origin of the name Patrick, which is colloquially shortened to Paddy, hence the abbreviation, St. Paddy’s Day.
Trivia #2 answer: According to the Guinness Book of World Records, What’s the highest number of leaves ever recorded on a single clover stem? – 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 63. – It is 63. That’s a lot of luck!
Trivia #3: What is the term for a young Irish woman or girl? – Lad, Lady, Cathrine, Colleen, Ruby, Lass, Maeve – Colleen
Trivia #4: On what instrument do you play piobaireachd music? – The bagpipe
Trivia #5: According to folklore, what’s a leprechaun’s occupation? – Blacksmith, Shoemaker, Carpenter, Poet, Farmer, Locksmith – He’s a Shoemaker
Trivia #6: St. Patrick was known to wear what color, Green, Blue, Gold, Yellow, Orange, Purple, Red, Sky-blue-pink – Blue

If your wife is mad at you, buy a new fishing pole… She’ll still be mad at you, but you’ll have a new fishing pole.

I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a three-day, St. Patrick’s Day bender. Enjoy.

“To all the days here and after, may they be filled with fond memories, happiness and laughter.”

Live, every day.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!) Like a midget at a urinal, stay on your toes!

Happy National Pi Day!

“When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, ’tis like the morning Spring
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing
When Irish hearts are happy
All the world seems bright and gay
What when Irish eyes are smiling
Sure, they steal your heart away”

– The Irish Tenors (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)

Bonus track!

Friday, February 21, 2025

by fasted86

Briefly. (Up late watching hokey last night)

I just had my annual physical. The doctor said, “Don’t eat anything fatty.” I said, “Like bacon and burgers?” He said, “No fatty, don’t eat anything!”

Trivia #1: On February 21, 1887, which US state became the first to make Labor Day a holiday? – California, Oregon, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Georgia
Trivia #2: In terms of MLB MVP awards by team, which of the following teams is not in the top five, number of players who have won the MVP award? – Giants, Yankees, Red Sox, A’s, Dodgers, Cardinals
Trivia #3: Which NHL team was the only one without a representative playing in the   Nations Face-Off?

Stop complaining: The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has been tracking a measles outbreak in the South Plains region of the state. The agency first confirmed the outbreak on Feb. 5, and it has since been growing. A Tuesday update stated that 58 cases have been identified within the last three weeks as symptoms occurred. Only four are confirmed vaccinated. The rise in cases comes more than two decades after health agencies reported that the disease was “eliminated” in 2000. Said one doctor, “There is a 90% chance you will get it if you are unvaccinated and step into a room where someone with measles was two hours before.”

On this date: February 21, 1804, The world’s first steam locomotive, built by Richard Trevithick, runs for the first time along the tramway of the Penydarren Ironworks in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
February 21, 1842, 1st known sewing machine patented in US by John Greenough of Washington, D.C.
February 21, 1965, Civil rights activist and Muslim minister Malcolm X is shot dead by Nation of Islam followers at Audubon Ballroom in New York City
February 21, 1980, American speed skater Eric Heiden wins 1,500m in Olympic record 1:55.44; 4th of record 5 gold medal sweep of events at Lake Placid

Go away: Boy, do I have a list…

The Red Sox play today…

Why is ‘AAA’ called Triple A, but AARP is A-A-R-P and not Double A-R-P? And why is ‘AA’ called ‘AA’ and not Double A? F*ckin-A, this stuff actually makes me think!

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: In 2008, American Airlines became the first major U.S. carrier to charge for checked bags, introducing a $15 fee as part of a cost-cutting measure. Since then, other airlines have adopted similar fees, with prices steadily increasing over the years. Now, a new debate has emerged about whether airlines should charge passengers based on their weight to help reduce fuel consumption and lower emissions.

Well, the NBA is at the break and the Celtics stand in 2nd place in the East, 5.5 games back behind Cleveland. They are 39-16, but an alarming 17-10 at home. They continue to be a work-in-progress.

Meanwhile, the Bruins are in 6th place in the 1atlantic division, 11 points behind the leading Panthers. They have work to do.

Good news: Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis analyzed how long 282 Alzheimer’s patients were able to continue living independently after taking two specific treatments: lecanemab (Leqembi) and donanemab (Kisunla). Both FDA-approved medications are designed to remove amyloid beta plaques from the brains of people with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, potentially slowing the rate of cognitive decline. On average, a patient with mild symptoms could expect to live independently for another 29 months without treatment, 39 months with lecanemab and 37 months with donanemab.

Not-so-good-news: Adenocarcinoma — which starts in the cells lining the air sacs in the lungs — is the most common type of lung cancer among people who have never smoked, comprising up to 50% of diagnoses in that group. Air pollution was cited as a key driver of this type of lung cancer, with the highest levels reported in East Asia, particularly China. Worldwide, adenocarcinoma made up more than 45% of lung cancer cases in males and nearly 60% of female cases.

Article I’ll skip: The coffee connoisseur’s guide to the top coffee pots for every type of coffee drinker. – Puh-lease!

4 Nations Face-Off. What a great idea for a mid-February world competition. Some great games, including last night’s OT win for Canada over the USA.

(Speaking of the 4 Nations Face-Off) They said it: “They should not be booing the Americans during that anthem. They have nothing to do with the political things that are going on. I do feel bad for those guys in that moment. I don’t think it’s right.” Canadien Bard Marchand in response to the Canadien fans during the opening game of Canada vs. USA. (There sounded as though there may have been boos early on during last night’s Canadian national anthem at the Garden but, if there were any, they were silenced quickly during a stellar rendition.

“Somewhere, Don Cherry is smiling.” Former Montreal Canadien and NHL color commentor, PJ Suban, after the three fights within the first 9 seconds of the first Canada/USA game.

My favorite actor nowadays is the buffalo from the Buffalo Wild Wings commercials.

Electric-truck maker Nikola Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday after the company failed to overcome market and macroeconomic challenges. I truly believe we will all be driving electronic vehicles… very soon after we convert to metric system.

Slippery slope: A mother is speaking out after she says her 12-year-old daughter was denied a place on the heart transplant list at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital because of her vaccination status. “The doctors at Cincinnati Children’s were talking with us and told us that one of the requirements [for being] put on the list is to have the COVID vaccination and the flu vaccination,” Deal said. “That is against everything we believe in.” The family said they asked for a religious exemption, but the hospital declined – citing its transplant policy.

Truth does not mind being questioned. A lie does not like being challenged.

Trivia #1 answer: On February 21, 1887, which US state became the first to make Labor Day a holiday? – California, Oregon, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Georgia – Oregon was the first
Trivia #2 answer: In terms of MLB MVP awards by team, which of the following teams is not in the top five, number of players who have won the MVP award? – Giants, Yankees, Red Sox, A’s, Dodgers, Cardinals – Yankees (24), Cardinals (21), Dodgers (15), Giants (14), A’s (13), and the Red Sox are #6 with 12.
Trivia #3: Which NHL team was the only one without a representative playing in the   Nations Face-Off? – The Metropolitan Division-leading Washington Capitals, second in the NHL in points.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

Be careful out there. (It’s a jungle!) Like a midget at a urinal, stay on your toes!

Happy National Sticky Bun Day!

“Every day I work so hard bringing home my hard earned pay
Try to love you, baby, but you push me away
Don’t know where you’re going, only know just where you’ve been
Sweet little baby, I want you again”

– Led Zeppelin (Dazed and Confused)

Friday, May 17, 2024

by fasted86

Briefly.

Do you ever come across some people who are just so wrong that you can’t even argue with them because the sheer amount of bullshit they are spewing is overwhelming?

Trivia #1: Tullamore D.E.W., great, smooth Irish whiskey… but I digress. What does the “D.E.W.” stand for?
Trivia #2: On Wednesday night, the Celtics’ Al Horford became just the 3rd 37-plus-year-old (he’ll be 38 on June 3rd) to score 22-plus points with 15-plus rebounds and 5-plus assists. Who are the other two?
Trivia #3: What is a tartan ribbon?
Trivia #4: Which player won the PGA Championship in his first time playing in a major tournament? – Rich Beem, Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa, Gene Sarazen, Tiger Woods, Raymond Floyd, Dane Hubbard

On this date: Back to Henry VIII… May 17, 1536, Anne Boylen’s four lovers are executed, two days before she was beheaded. Boylen was a wife of Henry VIII, mother to future Queen Elizabeth I and Queen of England herself.
May 17, 1792, four merchants form the New York Stock Exchange at 70 Wall Street.
May 17, 1861, the first color photograph, of a tartan ribbon, is shown by Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell to the Royal Institution in London.
May 17, 1986, the “Chicken Song” by Spitting Image hits #1 on the UK pop chart

Useless information supposed to fire my imagination: Brooks Koepka recently won his 4th LIV event

Go away: The Euro step (NBA)

This week’s sign of the apocalypse: A Michigan woman was found living inside a sign on top of a grocery store recently. The unidentified 34-year-old woman, who police said was homeless, had not only been living inside the grocery store sign for a year, she also had a desk, a coffee maker, a computer and a printer. She was discovered when contractors at the Midland, Michigan, store noticed someone was running an extension cord up to the roof where there’s a plugin. 

Our New England Patriots are tied for eight in strength of schedule heading into the 2024 season. They open against Cincinnati, have one (yes one) primetime game in week 3 on Thursday night against the Jets (unless you count Sunday morning at 9:30am in London as “primetime”) and have 12-1pm starts.

Frankly, I like the 1pm starts, just sayin’.

Showing gratitude, you’re doing it wrong. A New Mexico man shot his stepmother Wednesday as she was attempting to give him a hug during his high school graduation ceremony.

Article I’ll skip: Jersey sales for star Chiefs kicker surge after faith-based speech sparks strong reactions

Stop complaining: Unless you’re in Houston, TX, a storm system that threatened to produce torrential rainfall over East Texas, spawned severe thunderstorms in the nation’s fourth-largest city Thursday, causing at least four fatalities and leaving more than 1 million customers without power.

Not-good news: The Mirage hotel-casino will close its doors in July after 34 years of operating along the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada.

Good news: A major overhaul of the property will then begin, which will include refurbishing the resort and constructing a near 700-foot-tall guitar-shaped hotel on the site, similar to Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino near Hollywood, Florida. The 80-acre resort will be renamed as “Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Guitar Hotel Las Vegas” (HRHCLV) with an opening date slated for 2027. 

Husband to wife: Why don’t you ever tell me when you have an orgasm? Wife: Because I don’t like to bother you at work.

Trivia #1 answer: Tullamore D.E.W., great, smooth Irish whiskey… but I digress. What does the “D.E.W.” stand for? – DEW or D. E. W. are the initials of one of the greatest distillers Ireland has ever had, his name was Daniel Edmund Williams. This guy has an incredibly interesting story. He began working at the distillery as a stable boy at the age of 15 and went on to become Distillery Manager by the age of 25. (quoted directly from their website)
Trivia #2 answer: On Wednesday night, the Celtics’ Al Horford became just the 3rd 37-plus-year-old (he’ll be 38 on June 3rd) to score 22-plus points with 15-plus rebounds and 5-plus assists. Who are the other two? – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James (Al also had three blocks!)
Trivia #3 answer: What is a tartan ribbon? – Tartan ribbons are an iconic symbol of Scotland and Scottish identity, and are used for a variety of purposes. Tartan ribbons decorate clothing to add color and texture to any outfit, while in the Scottish Highlands they are typically worn as part of traditional dress.
Trivia #4 answer: Which player won the PGA Championship in his first time playing in a major tournament? – Rich Beem, Keegan Bradley, Collin Morikawa, Gene Sarazen, Tiger Woods, Raymond Floyd, Dane Hubbard – Keegan Bradley

Something about today makes me want to be hungover tomorrow.

Don’t give up, don’t ever give up.

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

Happy National Bike to Work Day!

“And Harry doesn’t mind if he doesn’t make the scene
He’s got a daytime job, he’s doing alright
He can play the honky tonk like anything
Saving it up for Friday night
With the Sultans
With the Sultans of Swing”

– Dire Straits (Sultans of Swing) – Note: A little long, but I like it

Bonus(?) tune