The Lethal Lickedly Kiss

Valentine's Day brings back so many memories! I don't remember my first kiss
but I do remember the addage,"All is fair in Love and War".As a guy, I always wanted to be in control.Of course, ladies liked to rattle that notion.
One day, the young woman used the element of surprise on me.She laid 'a secret martial art lickedly kiss' on me.She told me she learned the lightning strike maneuver in "The Transkei".Shocked,I froze-not wanting to lose control.Before I could regain my composure,she laid another'Lickedly kiss' on me.I decided to surrender and threw down my arms. She used both of them against me,reduced me to mush and had her way with me!
I remember that there is nothing worse than the agony of defeat. I had lost the battle but somehow had 'won the war'!

The Thief

Five days a week for the last 18 months,I was victimized by 'The Thief'.
Buying a daily paper and a bottle of green tea every morning at a small cafe' downtown set old Flash Mc Cool up as a mark.Each morning,the
captivating cashier cleverly swapped seductive glances and more for my cold cash.Day by day,fiber by fiber she dissected my heart,leaving a gaping hole
behind the red hankerchief in my suit jacket pocket!
A daily irresistible smile, whiff of hypnotic perfume,a sheer blouse, a
cheerful "Good morning" and a 'longing wish' for a nice weekend were the tools of her trade!Then, there was the shocking and maddening lip gloss that altered my senses and enabled my heart to be secreted away to some special place.
Now,like a zombie with wide-eyes, heavy panting and eternal gratitude,I
accept her gift of a modified heart this Valentine's Day.My heart now skips a beat only when she is near ! You see, she only
stole my heart to give it back to me when it counted !

Civilized Barbarism ?

You would think that evolution would bring out the best in all men and societies,as they continue on the path to civilization.Yet,on this day of celebrating the writings and life of Martin Luther King Jr., another reality appears to be emerging.The global news media increasingly reports accounts of uncivilized behaviors among advanced cultures and societies's and man's inhumanity to man.
The variables of," cultural relativism" are too numerous and complicated for this old hoboclown to decipher and analyze with a limited and old magnifying glass.I stopped examining the facts and evidence when I got investigation fatigue!
The web-linked reference below brings to mind,the quote by Martin Luther King,Jr.
"A nation or civilization that continues to
produce soft-minded men purchases its
own spiritual death on an installment plan."

Read more at, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Civilization
and
www.people.ubr.com/religion/by-first-name/m/martin-luther-king/martin-luther-king-quotes.aspx

1796 Meets 2012

Happy New Year! Last year's US contentious,unproductive and partisan
politics made me seek comfort with my two old companions (Education and History) to get an understanding of what last year's political gridlock was all about.
History (defined as," Inquiry,knowledge,acquired by investigation" at
wikipedia.org)
led this old hoboclown detective's investigation to the September 17,1796 George Washington's Farewell Address ( at www.bartleby.com/43/24.html)

In that historical document,I learned that George Washington was not only an outgoing US President but somewhat of a philosopher with prophetical viewpoints.This particular excerpt from the "Address" described the potential destructiveness of political parties and makes my point,
" 17...They serve to organize faction,to give it an artificial and
extraordinary force;to put,in the place of the delegated will of
the nation,the will of a party,often a small but artful and enter-
prising minority of the community; and,according to the alternate
triumphs of different parties,to make the public administration
the mirror of the ill-concerted and incongrous projects of faction,
rather than the organ of consistent and wholesome plans digested by
common counsels, and modified by mutual interests."

Somehow,the former President foresaw the problems that would beset the
fledgeling nation and offered his counsel at that time.
The nagging question that remains is, how did old George hear all the
2011 partisan political commotion in Washington, DC ?

2011-2012 Political Flavors ?

Alas, the juvenile squirrels return for their 2011 year's end political quiz.Those who get all answers correct on this quiz will get an extra homework -free night.Those who fail will obviously have to bear down, eat more nuts for brain power and study! Study! Study!
The Quiz
1)Which 2011 US Presidential candidate raised the following questions ?
"How many white children have gone uneducated,how many white families
live in stark poverty,how many white lives have been scarred by fear,because
we have wasted our energy and our substance to maintain the barriers of hatred
and terror ? "
A)Barack Obama B) Ron Paul C) Newt Gingrich D)Mitt Romney E) Neither
2) Which US President made the following comment?
" There have been many pressures upon your President and there will be others
as the days come and go. But I pledge you tonight that we intend to fight
this battle where it should be fought in the courts,and in the Congress,and
in the hearts of men."
A) Ronald Reagan B) Franklin Roosevelt C) Barack Obama D) Neither
3) Which 2011 US presidential candidate made the following comment,
" I want to be the President who helped to feed the hungry and to prepare
them to be taxpayers instead of taxeaters."
A) Newt Gingrich B) Michele Bachman C) Ron Paul D) Neither
4) Who made the following observation,
" Above the pyramid on the great seal of the United States it says in Latin-
" God has favoured our undertaking". God will not favour everything that
we do.It is rather our duty to divine His will."
A) Barack Obama B) New Gingrich C) Herman Cain D)Ron Paul E) Neither
5) Who made the following comment ?
" The alternate domination of one faction over another, sharpened
by the spirit of revenge,natural to party dissension, which in different
ages and countries has perpetrated the most horrid enormities,is itself a
frightful despotism."
A) Mitt Romney B) Rick Santorum C) Barack Obama D) Neither
__________
Correct Answers:
Questions # 1- E) Neither
# 2- D) Neither
# 3- D) Neither
# 4- E) Neither
# 5- D) Neither
Note: The issues in question # 1 and comments in questions # 2,3 and 4 were
raised or mentioned by President Lyndon Johnson in his March 15, 1965 We
Shall Overcome Speech.
The comment in question # 5 was made by George Washington in his
September 19, 1796 Farewell Address.
How many juvenile squirrels got all the answers correct?
There's an honor system here and the courageous squirrels will fess up.
The grades taste better that way ...
What a way to end the year. I'm going to end mine with the YouTube America The Beautiful video by Willie Nelson.

Let Them Eat ?

Fast forward to December 21,2011 and we see 'Big G-Rich and The T-Boys' having a
Marie Antoinette moment. One- hundred-sixty million Americans will get a tax boost come January 1,2012 if 'Big G-Rich and The T-Boys' have their way in American politics this Christmas.
I may be a dog but I like the brand of patriotism in the America The Beautiful
youtube video.

My smart money is on the American Spirit and the Christmas Spirit.They're tough to beat, even in a scrimmage.I mean, just check out the Christmas Spirit in the
youtube Give Love on Christmas Day video by Michael Jackson.

Would 'Big G-Rich and The T-Boys' make them eat cake and risk one-hundred-sixty
million votes ?
Hey,I really don't know! I don't vote but I do like to lick crumbs!

The Xmas Holiday Journey

Hello ? Reservations? I need a round trip ticket for one to planet earth.
Yes, this is a debit account. I need to get there yesterday! First class,
of course. There'a a lotta work to do there: too many people hurtin' !
If I can bring a smile for one more second or two or help somebody in adversity
cope patiently for one more second or relieve tension for one more second,
then my mission will have been accomplished!
Once I'm done I can return to orbit until I am needed again!
Yes, this trip will be one great leap for a clown and one great laugh for Mankind!

Merry Christmas to All men, women and children everywhere !