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A standard suggestion to those seeking more understanding and happiness out of life was to start a daily journal.  The thought was that keeping a diary or journal will get you in touch with your feelings and allow you a form of self-expression.  Now some researchers feel that the stress of having to come up with something to write on a daily basis can create unwanted stress and go as far as interfering with your sleep cycle; the result being the opposite of happiness.  

I admittedly do not have an advanced degree in psychology or any medical subject. I have come up with a sure-fire way to increase happiness through a journal.  So if I need an advanced degree to increase my credibility I can do what so many have done; buy one on the internet.  For now let me share this gem backed only my imaginary street cred.

Buy a journal and pen placing theme them on your night stand, hall tree or kitchen table.  Each morning, as you start your day, flip it off saying “suck on this journal, nobody but me controls my day,” and then go about your business.

Ahh, Sweet Freedom!

In 2003 AP News reported that an airline in southwestern China has paid $282,000 for the phone number 88888888.  In recent years it has been rumored that a casino paid upwards of $1 Million for an all 8s number.  As you may have figured out 8 is a lucky number in Asia.

The Good news is our youngest son is 45 years old today and he is a wonderful person with an amazing attitude.
The Bad news is our youngest son is 45 years old…with two older brothers.  What better way to tell us “You’re old!”

All you youngsters with small children, you will be here someday.  But don’t worry, they say the 70’s are the new 50’s.  I hope to find out who they are and question their sanity.

That’s not the World Wide Web.  I am referring to the web of a Jorō spider, a large arachnid known for spinning large, strong webs.  Spider silk is amazingly resilient; up to five times stronger than steel.
On September 13, naturalist and garden expert Arty Schronce made a remarkable observation from his Atlanta kitchen window.  National Geographic reports that Schronce saw a cardinal perched comfortably on a strand of a giant, golden spider web feasting on some of the insects caught in the web.  

Million Dollar Idea: We import one of those spiders the size of a Volkswagen from the Amazon (The Amazon from South America, not Ripoffs-ville) and have him spin a giant web in the East Village or SoHo.  Those people will eat anywhere if it’s “Trendy.”   We’ll serve a “Catch of the Day” (Yum) and even throw in a head of cabbage or kale for vegans; you know, the people who only eat meat when no one is looking.  Patrons can perch on the web and have a unique dining experience. (Still need to figure on where to keep the spider so they don’t dine on the customers…small matter).

I’m looking for investors; Are you intrigued?

…and the Truth Will Set You Free.” – John 8:32

Truth is all we want from our government in Washington, DC and Palm Beach, FL.  But the truth would set no one free.  In fact, it would most likely result in eons of jail time.
I am so hoping the truth comes out.

On January 10, 1901, a drilling derrick at Spindletop Hill near Beaumont, Texas produced an enormous gusher of crude oil, coating the landscape for hundreds of feet and signaling the start of the American oil industry.  Petroleum, which until that time had been used in the U.S. primarily as a lubricant and in kerosene for lamps, would become the main fuel source for new inventions such as cars and airplanes; coal-powered forms of transportation including ships and trains would also convert to the liquid fuel.  On the negative side it led to the depletion of the ozone layer and the planet’s climate nightmare.  It also gave Texas worldwide exposure and gifted us the following:

• Arguably the worst current U.S. Senator and wimpiest sub-human being on the planet.
• The mystery of “Who shot J.R.”
• A “Gun Nut” Governor who thinks he’s in 1836.
• The greatest Rapper of all-time: Vanilla Ice!
• The perfect state to trade to Mexico for a Churro recipe.
• The state everyone should want to visit…never.

Notable Exceptions:  Visiting my Granddaughter Emily in Cypress, Tony Scales in San Antonio or Vera’s Backyard Barbecue in Brownsville. 

NUUBU feet patches are special patches that are made from various herbs a century-old recipe for a treatment that the Japanese believed would stabilize blood flow in the feet and help prevent the number of harmful diseases with proper therapy on the feet.  I saw the ad on the internet at Consumerbags so it must be true!

You just wear these adhesive pads on your feet and it draws harmful toxins from your body and pictures of dead presidents from your wallet.

(Not to be confused with Nobu the incredibly expensive restaurants where Robert De Niro is one of the founding partners.  Both will take a chunk out of your wallet but at least with the restaurant you will get tasty dead fish and not just dead skin on your feet.

OOOHHHHHHHH!  That explains a lot!  
No wonder there are so many happy people at Mar-a-Lago!

Deal with it!  (Until tomorrow).

I have always been a shower guy, but as the bones are getting creaky I thought an occasional bath might be soothing.  Before incurring the expense of installing a walk-in tub, one that has a door in it so you don’t need to climb over the side, we spent the night at our friend’s home as they have a walk-in bathtub in their guest room.  It was not the pleasurable experience I had anticipated.

If you ever get a walk-in installed or have occasion to use one, let me give you a small tip; fill the tub with water AFTER you get in.

Wait for it…