Ralph Waites

 RIP Ralph Waites, aka Papa Walton, dead at 85

John James McGinty

A belated RIP to Vietnam War hero and Medal of Honor recipient John James McGinty, who died of cancer at age 73 January 17th.

Sid Caesar

RIP the great Sid Caesar, TV comedy pioneer, dead at age 91

Shirley Temple

The great child star turned diplomat Shirley Temple Black died yesterday at the age of 85. RIP

Sweet Lu

 

WTH

 In other news, at around 3:45 we were driving down Oklahoma Ave when a postal vehicle refused to let Lisa change lanes for nearly a block, speeding up and slowing down to keep alongside us. This fine Federal employee then flipped us the bird and soared through a yellow light. My tax money at work. Postal Vehicle # 1260902

A School Dance and "You're Next"

Lisa and the three youngest are at a school dance for grades K-5, while YaYa and I are home watching the great horror film "You're Next" (my second viewing). From what Lisa just texted, the kids just danced the heck out of "What Does the Fox Say?"

Ralph Kiner

RIP baseball great Ralph Kiner, age 91

Phillip Seymour Hoffmandf

 RIP to the great Phillip Seymour Hoffman, dead at 46 of an apparent heroin overdose. A wonderful talent gone too soon.

update: You know what just occurred to me? With Hoffman dead, how will this impact the finale of The Hunger Games?

To My Kids

 

We Honor Them Still

Raise your glass to the memory of  JP "Big Bopper" Richardson, Roger Peterson, Ritchie Valens, and the *great* Buddy Holly, all gone 55 years today.  RIP

But of course, worry we do.

 

Puzzles the Reading Dog

This is my second visit to Puzzles, the reading dog. Smiley enjoyed it very much. This dog is so gentle and sweet. - Grandma Jeanne

Pete Seeger

RlP folk singer and songwriter Pete Seeger, who died yesterday. 

A prolific songwriter, his best-known songs include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone?" (with additional lyrics by Joe Hickerson), "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" (with Lee Hays of the Weavers), "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" (also with Hays), and "Turn! Turn! Turn!", which have been recorded by many artists both in and outside the folk revival movement. "Flowers" was a hit recording for the Kingston Trio (1962); Marlene Dietrich, who recorded it in English, German and French (1962); and Johnny Rivers (1965). "If I Had a Hammer" was a hit for Peter, Paul and Mary (1962) and Trini Lopez (1963) while the Byrds had a number one hit with "Turn! Turn! Turn!" in 1965.

 No water because a water main is being repaired on our street. Joy

A Suggestion from a Friend

So if Gov. Walker runs for President, which I'd love to see, why don't you try get a position with his campaign?  - Fred Bryan 

Justin Bieber News

Breaking News: Justin Bieber was arrested today for an alleged DUI and drag racing.

Captain and Tennille are getting a divorce

 I'm sad that the Captain and Tennille are getting a divorce after 39 years. I remember them from my early childhood, and it just feels wrong. I know the Captain is suffering from a Parkinson's-like disease, and I wonder if the divorce is a financial move to fund his care.

LOL

Auto correct humor:.....true story! I just texted my good friend JJ and intended to write "hey want to go to Marquette with us and then get lunch?"....and auto correct wrote "want to go to make out with us and then get lunch?". Of course I didn't notice til i hit send. Good thing she didn't write back "hell ya!"  before I texted to correct myself.  I mean we are a nice looking couple, lol. Oh that was a good laugh!!! Anyone have any auto correct stories?  I challenge you to top this one! - Lisa

A New Cast

LuLu's new knee length cast

Update

Update on LuLu's foot: she went back to have it X-Ray'd today, after her 'sprain' continued to cause her pain after more than three weeks. It turns out that it was BROKEN all along, and the ER doctor was just an ass. So tomorrow we have to call for an app't with the ortho.

A Great Proverb

“If there is no wind, row.” ~ Latin proverb

Angel Wants to Help with Dishes

 

Russell Johnson and Dave Madden

 RIP 'Gilligan's Island' Professor Russell Johnson, age 89, and Dave Madden of 'The Partridge Family', who I knew as a regular on 'Alice', age 82.

Real Chili

 Real Chili, last week