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- April 25, 2023
- National Plumbers Day 2023
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My plumber is Ed Van De Grift on Sunnyside in Cayce.
He's about 2 miles from my place and has done a lot of work for me over the years.
He is of a skill set rare in today's install and repair world.
A latter day renaissance man, he is actually a multidisciplinary engineer well versed in a lot more than just plumbing.
He even came over and fixed my mama's brand new water heater by repairing the defective America's Home Place incompetents wiring in her house. Needless to say she has been livid about the mess and with those dullard builders she hired ever since.
He did this without my knowledge and the thing worked great when he was done whereas she did not qualify for a certificate of occupancy because there was no hot water before he had at it ...
Today is National Plumbers Day.
It is held in appreciation of people like Ed who really know their stuff and share their skills with others.
Safe and quality plumbing is the hallmark of an Ed Van De Grift job and I (as well as my mother) recommend him without reservation.
See Also:
Dishwasher on the Fritz
New Dishwasher
World Plumbing Day 2021
Water Heater Flood
The Drying
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- April 24, 2023
- Scream Day 2023
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Yeah, I don't do much in the way of screaming anymore. Can't really say I have ever done much screaming. It seems that the activity never held any allure for me personally.
Today is Scream Day and is a vehicle for releasing pent up frustrations in an effort to attain calmness.
The so-called "primal scream" therapy by psych people is a good example of screaming to get calm. While you're at it you can get one of their psychological labels for all occasions because that is all they're good for.
Some people can scream at the slightest provocation. Others require more in the way of stimulation.
So if you are so inclined today is a day to let out that long howl with your siberian husky or let one loose into a pillow to muffle the impact on others, or even go to an empty room — or where ever one assumes comfort and have a nice primitive anus puckering soul cleansing scream.
Some chinese medical proponents claim that screaming has added benefits for the liver. I suppose it provides some modicum of catharsis from the accumulation of those beasties which result from the activities of daily living.
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- April 23, 2023
- National Take A Chance Day 2023
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I play the lottery. Other than the chance for a big win I don't do much in the way of gambling or other games of chance.
I will buy a raffle ticket from a child to support their church or school when presented the request. I figure we should support our school and church children as best we can.
Today is National Take a Chance Day. Each April 23rd you have the opportunity to play some game of chance.
You pay your money and you take your chances.
For better or worse, as long as it's handled in a responsible manner there is little harm in gambling.
You will either win or lose regardless of the cash outlay.
However, if you blow your utilities allocation or rent or house payment on frivilous games of chance you are asking for nothing but trouble.
It's like my late friend Sambo said of video poker machines:
Anything that backs itself to a wall and takes on the world can't be beat.
Take a chance but do so responsibly.
Sambo Horne
businessman, professional gambler
shrewd street smart human being
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- April 22, 2023
- In God We Trust Day 2023
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The motto of the United States of America is In God We Trust. The trecherous evil foreign brigand Barack Obama once stated that the United States was no longer a Christian nation. His reference was to persons such as him and his nasty tranny wifeboy big mike and the heathen mosque thingie removed from the White House by President Trump.
Further, we see videos of black moron bullies threatening and ridiculing young white women for wearing a crucifix around their neck at gatherings — and the instigation of consequences beyond their control should they enounter others so inclined to take them to task public and messy. Regardless, In God We Trust remains the motto of The United States of America and anyone and everyone who doesn't like that can pack up and go back to the godless hellhole from which either they or their heathen ancestors came.
April 22 brings us In God We Trust Day and celebrates the law that the US Congress passed to effect the inscription of the same phrase on US coins.
In God We Trust is the official motto of the United States. The U.S. Congress adopted the phrase in 1956, replacing E Pluribus Unum, which had been the motto since 1776 when the Great Seal of the United States was initially designed.
The desecration of our country created and enacted by the democratic party and their agents of chaos in order to form a more imperfect union has devolved into a tooth and nail fight to save The Republic from the lawless lying, cheating, thieving democrat scum who are cruising for a most deserved bruising.
Though in a free nation you may certainly act in accordance with your level of patriotism — or lack thereof ... however:
Don't tread on me.
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- April 21, 2023
- National Tea Day 2023
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I used to drink iced tea exclusively with my meals. I remember in my youth dining at Buster Gleaton's place and drinking copious amounts of some of the best iced tea I'd ever tasted.
Over the years my preferences grew to include hot tea with various additions like cream and sugar. However, there came a time which I perceive evolved slowly where I shifted to plain water sometimes iced sometimes tepid.
However, tucked away in those memories I have the experience of Susan's iced tea over at Buddy's house and just how wonderful it all was.
Today is National Tea Day.
It celebrates the beverage grown from Camellia sinensis Theaceae. It is something a southern man will likely remember from his youth as everyone in the family drank plentiful amounts of the stuff. Mostly iced sweet tea.
I also recall having a distinct preference for the iced tea made by my mother. I think that you grow up drinking the iced tea made by your mother and it becomes your standard.
I have also cultivated a distinct preference for unsweet tea over the years. I feel this is simply the results of evolving tastes due to age.
It is interesting to note that National Tea day can trace it's origns far back in time but that the location is fairly exact: This place is where Latitude 29N and Longitude 98E intersect ... which is at that place where NE India, Burma, China, and Tibet are located.
So if you're so inclined today is a good time to enjoy a cup or glass of your faviorite form of the second most popular beverage in the world !
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- April 20, 2023
- National Death Doula Day 2023
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There is a distinct process which occurs when we are on the final approach to meet our maker.
The end of life may be a touchy subject. Some of us are totally prepared. Others of us are not. The levels of discussion range from open and honest through horrific avoidance.
There are people who attempt to assist others with their end of life process in an attempt to attain closure and satisfaction with our handling of the process and our loved ones.
I did not know of these people during my tenure in the medical field.
While the literature primarily speaks of these people assisting childbirth; the late breaking and much more sparse information includes hospice and other palliative and/or end of life care.
The "Death Doula" provides this support to both the passing and remaining people. They are not medical care providers, but administer emotional, physical, and spiritual comfort and support and provide a mechanism to give the caregiver respite and assistance.
The "End of Life Doula" or "Soul Midwife" as they are also called has a focus on the emotional and spiritual aspects of dying as well as the practicalities of provisioning and logistics for the psychological needs of all involved.
I cannot imaging having the right stuff to do this work. I'm glad they are there for others and I hope I don't require their services when my ending comes ... whenever that may be.
The Gospel of Matthew 24:32 Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When his branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: 24:33 So likewise ye, when ye shall see all these things, know that it is near, even at the doors. 24:34 Verily I say unto you, This generation shall not pass, till all these things be fulfilled. 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. 24:36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.
Holy Bible, King James Version - Comments (0)
- April 19, 2023
- Jif Extra Crunchy, and the IGA
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So I went to KJ's IGA about a block from the homestead. I bought a number of products including a large jar of Jif Extra Crunchy peanut butter.
My issue surrounds the opening of the peanut butter and noticing a rather 'musty' old smell and odd unpleasant taste.
This became progressively worse through yesterday when I ate a cracker with some of the peanut butter on it and the peanuts were down right rancid tasting.
I'd like to say that I've had no other issues with commodities bought from KJ's IGA but alas this is simply one of many. Most of these issues surround the material condition of the merchandise after opening and freshness.
So I placed the jar in the microwave and nuked it for a minute and a half. Then I poured the liquid contents into a trash bag and put the jar into the dishwasher that it might be suitable for the city recycle bin ...
You see, the city is somewhat fussy regarding what they say is "recyclable" to say the least.
I personally feel it IS the responsibility of the vendor to ensure fresh commodities but this is not something I've come to expect at KJ's given our past encounters. That being said, business between us has seen better days and I dare say has been reduced from about a hundred plus a week to 30 or so a month — if that much.
The moral of the story is "when in doubt throw it out" and I was well beyond any doubt which means that I dealt with the situation very ineffectually. If it wasn't the peanut butter it likely would have been something else purchased from there.
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- April 18, 2023
- Linemen Appreciaton Day 2023
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Today is Linemen Appreciation Day.
It is an April 18th observance taking note of those who maintain the power lines which serve the population.
We have a relatively new company in charge of the lines in South Carolina called "Dominion". They replaced the old SCE&G criminal organization which was out to fund a never to operate expansion of a nuclear plant called the Virgil C. Summer Nuclear Generating Station near Jenkinsville.
I was forced to visit this monstrosity in the mid 1970s while on active reserve duty in the Navy. They closed it down after a never ending stream of cost overruns and rate increase requests to cover their losses.
It is distressing to think that the state government cannot do anything except bring another set of crooks in to manage power on the South Carolina grid. The South Carolina Public Services Commission is a bunch of irrelevant dullards who don't know how to benefit from past mistakes. It is inkeeping with the vast majority of elected officials in the state. Perhaps if their parents hadn't been brother and sister things may have gone much better for the taxpayer.
I personally toy with the thought of installing my own generator and pulling in tankers of diesel fuel to keep it running. I suppose I'm one lottery win away from that reality.
The people consistently come to my property and invade it installing poles and lines where I don't want them. So to HELL with Dominion and the linemen — whom I really do not appreciate with their shoddy work which is pretty much all they've shown me in the past 30 years.
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- April 17, 2023
- National Kickball Day 2023
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My playing kickball heyday was in the fifth grade at George R Fishburne Elementary on Murray Drive in Hanahan SC.
I'd like to say that I was a wunderkind at the foot and ball variation on baseball, but as you probably know I was very far removed from all of that.
When I wasn't busy failing at physical prowess I made unfortunate decisions during play that pissed off all my team mates to the point that I gave up on the activity in despair.
Today is National Kickball Day.
Since 2015 it goes down on April 17 each year and is a time to get out there and kick that ball.
It began as a game called "kick baseball" and uses a pitcher, a home plate, and three bases in the same configuration.
So if you're so inclined get on out there and score those points by kicking that ball then running those bases and hopefully you won't be remembered as the miserable failure that I was at the activity.
Happy National Kickball Day anyway.
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- April 16, 2023
- Google is biased
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I don't depend on Google for information or any sort of management anymore.
There was a time when I was one of the "google it" lemmings out to cut corners and not even bother with checking those things I utilize out fully. Then I came to the realization that the scum which is alphabet et al are simply there to steer you in the direction of their choosing regardless of any objectivity you may seek — and this pretty much rendered everything they do as meaningless from a functionality standpoint in my life.
No longer do I depend on any search engine to provide my needs in this day of woke influence underhandedness at every turn. Nothing will evoke my ire with a person quicker than to hear them say a sentence with "google" in it. It simply reeks of a stupidity I decline to allow in my presence.
I even left my last job because the answer of some of the staff was "just google it" to any and all contingencies utterly lacking skill and objectivity. I now look up my own stuff and act upon things when and how I feel it is appropriate.
I will never again trust google, youtube, or any other alphabet property to provide me with anything.
They simply are too biased and promote unfair acts and policies stemming from prejudice which they masquerade before the internet as service.
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- April 15, 2023
- World Art Day 2023
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I have always held an interest in art and artful pursuits.
This penchant for creating more than was previously has resulted in some faux pas as well as some items I have celebrated to the nth degree.
Today is World Art Day.
It is observed on April 15 annually and takes note of the various definitions of what individuals consider to be art.
The tastes and styles run the gamut of our various experiential inventories.
The day was declared on April 15 at the General Assembly of the International Association of Art.
It was first celebrated in 2012 in honor of Leonardo da Vinci.
Art takes different forms and categories. Art may be architecture, music, cinema, painting, sculpting, dance, literature, or sketching as I personally prefer.
Art can express emotion and represent views of the world which are not our own.
My personal choice in art is the portrayal of what I view as beauty such as the exquisite female form as illustrated here. To each their own.
Happy World Art Day and may your art express who you are to all others.
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- April 14, 2023
- Happy Birthday to Me 2023
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Today is my 68th anniversary upon the Earth.
It is that anniversary of daddy's little tax deduction who arrived April 14, 1955.
So much has transpired that it's hard to grasp the reality of it all with the losses and gains of existence layed bare to the senses.
I'm not one to go for celebratory theatrics and prefer those quiet moments at home reflecting on that which has been and that which is to come.
So on this day I say that here I remain prepared for whatever else comes my way.
Happy birthday to me.
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- April 13, 2023
- International Plant Appreciation Day 2023
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I used to be concerned with horticulture. I sought to grow plants from my mid 20s through about 40. It was late in that time when I felt the pressures of pre-employment drug testing hit the scene and changed my focus. They were overly controlling and therefore I decided to give up the practice recreational drugs.
This time in my life was over 33 years ago.
Today is International Plant Appreciation Day.
Each April 13 — the day before my birthday — horticulturists seek to express their appreciation green plants. Were I still a horticulturist, I might attempt to grow house plants, garden plants, ornamentals in my yard and so forth.
However, since I gave up altered consciousness I am pretty much left to admire the skills of others as I wistfully remember that which was but will never be again. There are times when social conventions will get the better of you. Pre-employment drug testing took me there.
I simply could not allow recreational drug use to adversely affect my career. It was the totality of my focus during that timeframe. I lived to work ... and it has paid off in my retirement.
Happy International Plant Appreciation Day.
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- April 12, 2023
- International Day of Pink 2023
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I'd like to qualify this mess by stating I have had and do have a number of homosexual friends whose company I enjoy and for which I hold no ill will. This is because they have a comportment and decorum consistent with mine and I don't like some flaming fool playing flamboyant gay personality around me.
So. Be all of this as it may I am just wanting to guarantee that if you act appropriately there is no need to involve me in your personal life. I don't give a rip about your personal life nor how you comport yourself behind closed doors. I will be polite and socially aware around you should we ever interact. Social life not withstanding:
Day of Pink started in 2007 because fags feel the need to celebrate their deviance and furthermore this inclination for taking it out of the closet where it belongs.
2SLGBTQIA+ individuals like the fugly debauched fag scoundrel bitch whitehouse press secretary should make note that too many of us are opposed to the blatant flaunting by their sickos and will pretty much address them in that manner of our choosing regardless of what they want in the way of quality, diversity, and acceptance and quite contrary to the stupid left who just wants their vote regardless of how immoral their behavior may become.
It's simply not possible for normal human beings to accept overt miscreant perverison in our midst.
I'm not for bullying of any sort, even of reprobate sexual deviants like 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals so keep your panty waist lecher attitudes to yourself, maintain a respectable distance, and we can cohabitate.
Get in my face just once and suffer the consequences, poofs. You are NOT welcome in my presence with your derelict lifestyles and deviate sexual proclivities.
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