We're having a heatwave, a tropical heatwave

With apologies to Irving Berlin.

Yesterday 3/17/12, we smashed, destroyed, obliterated the temperature high record in the

Twin Towns. 80 degrees. Holy Moley. Painted the fence, cleaned up the garden, went on poop patrol (the dog's, not mine).

Just incredible. Got the fans out & blowing by afternoon. The dog, all of 13 years & counting was running around outside like she was 5 years old. Wearing shorts (me, not the dog).

On days like that, it's why we stay through the winters in Minnesota.

More warmth headed our way this week. I know it all evens out in the end. But for now, let us revel in it. No agenda, no rants, no opinions, no ennui, just enjoying the thrill of an early Spring.

Going to keep this short coz I'm going out in a few hours to work on my tan. Bye, bye & buy Bonds.

You've gotta a lot of balls.... for now

Problem:

Under the guise of protecting American freedom & keeping the big government from interfering with the lives of all freedom loving Americans, the Republican Party, unilaterally

has started their WAR ON WOMEN.

From attempting to deny statutory rape victims access to Medicaid funded abortions.

Passing laws declaring a fertilized egg as a legal person.

Cutting off access to all forms of birth control for women.

Slashing funds for Planned Parenthood.

Forcing women to undergo a transvaginal ultrasound. ( The updated definition of rape put forth by the FBI earlier this year is as follows: “The penetration, no matter how slight, of the vagina or anus with any body part or object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of another person, without the consent of the victim.”)

You get the general idea.

Solution:

To prevent the need for contraceptive birth control, abortions & all the other periferally related

issues, I propose implementing the immediate neutering of all males, regardless of age etc.

Not only will this eliminate all need for contraceptives, in the long run, it will stop politicians from breeding.

Eventually, the human race will die out. This is not a bad thing, as we sure have screwed the pooch with regards to the home planet.

The real danger is the Fascist intrusive desire to take control of the most sacred right we, as freedom loving Americans hold most dear. Stay the fuck out of our lives & the bedroom.

It's a long & winding road

Last night (3/3/12), I took the first step to some semblance of normalcy since Karen died in November. I began to socialize outside my everyday sphere. I went out to Famous Dave's Blues Club in Mpls. to see some old friends perform a reunion concert. The band was & is

"THE LITTER." I have known, hung out with & followed these guys for 40+ years.

I recently reconnected with a two of the remaining original members (Denny & Zippy). For those unenlightened about the group, go to Wikipedia. In their time, they had the makings of one of the legendary rock bands in the Midwest, with an almost cult like following.

The gig was pretty damn good. Sure, the voices were a little rough due to decades of overindulgence. The instrumentation was sloppy at times, but by nights end, feeding off the crowds' energy & euphoria, they were spot on.

A splendid time was had by all.

It was so nice seeing fans of the band after all these decades. Hello to Marilyn, Kathy, Marge,

Gary, et al.

Kudos to Kenny & the lovely Beth for their continued friendship & the transportation.

A special shout out to the best "gal pal" from high school & beyond, Maureen.

Thank you all for giving me an enjoyable evening & making me feel human once more.

May we all "Rock On" together again.