Crothersville is in the path of totality for the solar eclipse today. Mark Weinberg, WDRB’s Chief Meteorologist, will be observing from Seymour, Indiana.
Expect deep twilight as the moon hides the sun.
I’m guessing there will be a gazillion people trying to get an amazing photo of the occurrence — and I’m also guessing we’ll see most of them on Facebook later today. Photos of the eclipse taken with a phone’s camera won’t likely produce anything spectacular. 😎
Locally, our bank is closed for the day and a bar in Seymour is offering eclipse margarita’s for $6 bucks (and they look so nasty I’d have to take a hard pass). Versailles State Park has been full for a month and there’s not a hotel room nearby to be had.
Now you know: Experts say pet owners shouldn’t worry about the eclipse because animals do not naturally look at the sun.
Mr. Pesky’s eye was lasered yesterday to remove a cataract and I took him to the appointment. I found his overall attitude is barely tolerable when food and coffee is withheld.
I should be awarded some kind of medal for not choking him out. Once coffee was administered, he was back to normal and the procedure wasn’t so bad. We go back today for a check-up, but for this trip, he will have a full belly and will be properly caffeinated.
The only reason we were able to tolerate the challenge is because there was no drama.
Last night, Perry got a phone call from one of his assistant managers stating they wouldn’t be coming to work this morning. She was having a full-blown break-up argument with her boyfriend.
While on the call, Perry could hear the boyfriend yelling loudly in the background — basically calling her vulgar names. A big ole relationship fight fueled by anger and explosive tempers. I’ve been there. On more than one occasion, I’ve been there. (But I didn’t call my boss in the middle of it.)
I don’t tolerate drama anymore.
In my early years, I caused my share of drama — and I tolerated a whole lot of it caused by others. But there comes a time in life you realize how foolish that was. You refuse to be sucked into it anymore. I’m at that point in life… and I’ve been here a long time now.
The chick should’ve taken her kids out of that drama and called her boss from the car — but when you’re young, you simply don’t think like that. As you age, you find your toleration meter pegs out at a much lower threshold than when you’re young.
Now you know: In 1975, the founder of Playboy, Hugh Hefner, lent his private plane (the “Big Bunny”) to operation baby lift to help transport 41 orphaned Vietnamese children to New York.
If you’re looking for some life coach mumbo jumbo, you won’t find it here. What you will find instead is me telling you that owning a dog is rewarding, and that it promotes emotional well-being, physical health and overall quality of life.
Caring for a dog requires commitment, responsibility, and a daily routine.
Owning a dog can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Their presence can provide comfort, support, and a sense of belonging, especially during challenging times.
Studies show that interacting with dogs reduces stress levels, lowers blood pressure and promotes relaxation. Merida did NOT take part in any of the studies…
The companionship, love, and joy that dogs bring into your life can lead to increased happiness, fulfillment, and overall life satisfaction. Their playful antics, unwavering devotion, and constant presence can brighten your days and bring a sense of joy to your home.
Go get yourself a dog. If you already have one… go get another. 🙂
Now you know: The “Zip” in Zip Code stands for Zone Improvement Plan, has been in use since 1963, and adds $10 billion annually to the US economy.
We named the killdeer that builds a nest in the middle of my Momma’s driveway Edith. Now, we have a bird named Gloria. Remember ‘All in the Family‘ — the popular TV sitcom from the 70’s? Me neither… but I do remember reruns of ole’ Archie Bunker and our new bird needed a name that paired with Edith. (A male would’ve been named Meathead.)
This extremely busy girlie isn’t going anywhere.
While it took forever to figure out the mysterious noise coming from another part of the house, now that Gloria’s secret is out she’s not nearly as afraid of movement. If we keep making friends at this rapid pace, I’ll probably have a selfie with her sitting on my finger by Friday! 🙄
The current situation…
Gloria will sit on the door handle pecking at herself for hours. The only interruption is when she stops long enough to flog the door from top to bottom. At least twice. Then, she’ll peck her reflection at the bottom of the door before flying back to her perch on the handle.
When you hear the old saying that a woman’s work is never done… believe it.
Now you know: Spike Lee negotiated with a Brazilian drug lord to allow him to film Michael Jackson’s 96 music video ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ in a Rio de Janeiro slum. The drug kingpin replied, “With Michael Jackson here, this will be the safest place in the world.”
I didn’t need 5 calendar reminders just to remember today is Perry’s 52nd birthday. He’s made yet another fun-filled, successful orbit around the sun!
Today we’ll celebrate his special day with Chinese food and smashed cake.
I showed Perry his cake — the one I had delivered from Walmart (yes, I suck) that was smashed on one side by a crushed lid. He laughed. What he doesn’t know is that I actually remembered to buy ice-cream too. Who wouldn’t be thrilled with a birthday celebration like that? 😉
Ole’ Perry is an easy-going guy — sometimes too much so.
Perry’s always up to go anywhere and try anything. My family has become his… and that ain’t easy, y’all.
He works hard and is generous — and he’s not picky except when it comes to food. I’m not saying he cares so much about having big meals because he’s fine with a peanut butter sandwich. But never mention having goulash or mushrooms. Oh… and never, EVER, offer him sushi.
When I met Perry, he had hair. 😉
And then, we worked together for quite a few years and both of us lived through it. (Barely!)
Happy birthday to Perry — I hope his upcoming journey around the sun is amazing!
Now you know: Compared to their overall weight, koalas have among of the smallest brains of any animal. They are so dumb that they cannot identify leaves as food and refuse to consume them when they are placed on a flat surface as opposed to branches.
