It is time we returned to civility and understand we can have political differences and still respect each other.  It is possible to hold widely divergent ideas and remain calm and try to find some common ground, even if that common ground means we will “agree to disagree.”

Calling anyone a derogatory name is childish, mean-spirited and hateful. and hate only breeds more hate and discontent.  From there nothing good ever come.

I will take the first step and be the bigger person.  If you somehow, with no evidence but the ranting of a sociopathic egomaniac, believe that the democrats some how manufactured millions of bogus votes and trump actually won the election, I will refrain from pointing out that you are in the running for the coveted title of “Stupendously Ignorant Moron of the Year” and holder of a Golden Ticket on the unreality show “America’s Got Imbeciles.”

Instead of those childish rants I will offer you my love and suggest you spend time communing with nature; learn what really matters. Try one or more of the following activities:

• See the beauty of the Grand Canyon in a free fall from a plane without a parachute. 
• Marvel at the wonders at the bottom of the ocean having neglected to wear your SCUBA gear.
• Take a canoe trip on the mystical Cahulawassee River and make the acquaintance of a local mountain man. Be sure to brush up on squealing like a pig.
• Just go away; far away.

Greetings Grasshoppers:
It has been brought to my attention (yes, by me, but it still counts) that I have become a true influencer in many areas of Pop Culture.  Step aside Instagram, Tik-Tok, Youtube, Tinder, My Space, Friendster and the rest; I have arrived. 
It is in this spirit that I share with you a newly discovered universal truth about modern gift giving: 
Apparently women do not consider black lace thong panties to be the “best gift ever.”  
Namaste

It was just a month ago I commented on the cutting edge reporting of People Magazine and how they make a difference in this world gone astray.  My sarcasm, I thought, was justified by their vacuous and inane reporting.  But today they knocked me off my moral high ground with keen insights and in-depth award worthy investigative reporting like these:

• Whiz Khalifa says he contracted Covid – Has no Symptoms.
• Demi Lovato says they feel sexiest in the bathtub with no makeup. (Google Modern Pronouns)
• Editor of People: “They can’t believe any thinking human gives a rat’s ass about any of this,”  (Yeah, I made that up)

   You are wasting our time.  We need important information like details on the latest zillion dollar contract Harry & Megan signed!

On this day in 1798, The U.S. Congress passed the Sedition Act. The act made it a federal crime to write, publish, or utter false or malicious statements about the U.S. government.  Today, committing those very acts gets you a leadership role in the republican party.  

For many of us “seniors” all the new services and terminology can be very confusing.  The AARP does a good job publishing articles to help explain these to those who have gathered years but it is a daunting task so I am here to help.  
Following are a few instances, good and bad, where the true meaning might not be understood:

• Ancestry.com – Under the guise of providing some questionable information regarding your lineage they actually register your DNA to a dark web database. You may soon become an unwilling organ donor for an unscrupulous billionaire. 
• United Healthcare House Calls Program – They provide free health screening in your home for those with supplemental Medicare insurance plans. This includes taking a urine sample.  If you take advantage of the program don’t be surprised if your DNA is found at a crime scene and you have no alibi as to how it got there. “We find the defendant GUILTY, Your honor!”
• Robo-Call: Your SSA Account Has been Breached – Should you believe that this actually happened and supply Svetlana the information she requests you can expect your bank account to be drained and your credit cards maxed out within 24 hours.
• Nigerian Prince Needs Your Bank Account Number to Transfer You $5,000,000.00 – Good News!  This one is real. I just gave my bank account number and $5,000.00 to a Nigerian Prince in exile so he can transfer $10 Million to me. I get to keep half.  Just waiting for the transfer…any minute now. I guess he got delayed.

Today, July 12th, we are celebrating the birthday of my best friend, true love and soulmate. 
At our age we have nothing to hide so for those that want to know, Linda is ## years old.  What happened?  She is ## years old. Wait, I can’t backspace.  She is ## Years old. What’s happening to my computer?  I can’t get the numbers on my keyboard to work. Linda was doing something to my laptop yesterday… SHE IS ## YEARS OLD. 
I’ll try spelling out the numbers.  Linda is ########################## today.  
Wow!  She is good.  I guess if you want to know her age you will have to call me so I can tell you.  But wait, I am feeling a tickle in my throat and getting a bit hoarse…call soon!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY LOVE!

Every morning I am greeted with over 100 new and wondrous messages in my email inbox. They include the following subject lines:
Bed, Bath and Beyond – Best Buy – Command Cooking – NPR Books – Victoria’s Secret (How did they get my email?) – Eat This Not That – CafePress – People News – Fareed’s Daily Briefing – Fox News Fair and Balanced Reporting (Just kidding, wanted to see if you were still reading) – National Geographic – Road Scholar – Pottery Barn (I am secure in my masculinity and not afraid to explore my feminine side, you handsome devil!) – Inspiring Quotes – International Living – Male Enhancement Products (They don’t really work…do they?) – Silver Singles and eHarmony (Tried 100 times to unsubscribe, really!) – WalkinTub for Seniors (Yeah, like I bathe) – Word Genius – Omaze – Robinhood Snacks – Tucker Carlson Eats Dog-Doo (Again kidding, but it does sound reasonable) – We Talk About Books – Amor Towles – Good Reads – Edgar Cayce A.R.E. – My Jewish Learning – Red Letter Christians – Quartz Daily Brief -AND MANY,MANY MORE!  It’s a wonder that I find the time to squeeze in my 6 meals a day.

I’m  still waiting for an email with the following subject line:
“Congratulations! Good News from Your Friends at the Lottery!”

The oldest continually occupied city in the United States is St. Augustine, Florida, founded by Spain in 1565.  Spain held the Florida territory for 200 years when it reached an agreement with the just over 40 year old United States.  The selling price for the Florida Territory was the US taking responsibility for the $5 Million in claims against the Spanish by American citizens.  On July 10, 1881, Spain walked away from the land debt free.

To date, after innumerable negotiations and pleas from America, Spain has refused to take Florida back.  

Compulsion and Crazy meet daily at Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, but as far as anyone knows Common Sense has never been invited to the party.