You’re cruising nicely along the river of life right now, in much the same way Burt Reynolds and his poker pals were white water suprema-swimming down the Cahulawassee River back inside the days of Nixon and live action Elvis sightings. So why dontcha just chill, dip your toes into the water that ain’t been touched by Scientologists and enjoy the ride? Because once the cosmic banjos come twanging, your ass ain’t got a chance of being saved. Even if it was wrapped in Kevlar by the Rock whilst he shouted out a Hail Mary in the voice of James Earl Jones.
Things are going well in just about every area of your life, for now. As in, right this very moment now. After which . . . you’re fucked in nine different languages with Dante supplying the cursive noose. Take pride in your accomplishments, and try like hell to look past the happy hour spirals in which you piss away every single one of ’em. Other people are eager to join you in celebration. Unfortunately, it’s at happy hour . . and yep, the spirals are included at some extra charge. So hey . . change your P.O. box number and it wouldn’t be the worst idea to change your address too. And while you’re at it, why not go all in with a name change and just cash out and move to Nicaragua. You can score a villa there for what you’re currently paying, out of pocket, for therapy.
There’s a Scientology Center right near me. They stand outside like carnival barkers trying to lure you in. I always run by trying not to make eye contact. Religion, it’s ruined the world. I don’t care what the Pope, as sweet as he is, and John Trovolta says. And I could swear I heard Burt Reynolds WHOOP from the ether hollering…AT LEAST SOMEBODY REMEMBERS ME. š
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Religion was hijacked from the moment someone lifted its meaning from the pages and transformed it into something else. Subjectivity being what it is, war was a consequence. And the worst part is, the players consider themselves principled, as if any kind of war can be based on principles. What BS.
Burt Reynolds, I’ll never forget him. I tried to be that cool growing up, but it never worked.
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I liked Burt, though it was hard to picture him with Dinah Shore. Sally Field, okay, but Dinah? Hmm
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I agree, I never understood that coupling.
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B,
Poor buggers born on this day. If a mixture of James Earl Jones’ voice and The Rock’s kevlar strength can’t save ’em, nothing can! Oh, and now I have duelling banjos in my head! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsC4kf6x_Q0
Happy Hour has done in more than one man…(and woman)…not to mention religion!.
Always get a good laugh outta these!
Q
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Q,
I mean my scathing retrofitted arrangements to bring only good luck. As in “It CAN’T be as bad as this, so you good!”.
That’s what I figured. If the voice of CNN and the future President of the United States can’t get the job done, it’s hopeless.
Buahahaha! Yeah, there is a simple rule that one must always abide by. If you arrive at a place where peeps start dancing when they hear the banjo, you’ve gone too far.
Happy Hour IS a religion. Of sort . . .
Gracias lovely.
B
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Of course – scathing – such a great word.
It’s totally hopeless.
A place one should never find oneself in, methinks.
De nada!
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I collect ’em, š
Hahaha!
Rule Number 2 is, if the 7-11 is the only store in town, you’ve also gone too far.
MUAH!
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Me too! š
Oh yeah… we don’t have them, though I know ’em…
MWAH!
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We need to grab a U-Haul to house all these amazing words we collect . . . like archaeologists after a great dig.
IF the 7-11 is the only business, gathering place, library, grocery store, gas station AND police department (since the Sheriff works there part time) . . you have gone too far.
Double MUAH!
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Yeah!!
Oh hells yea.. that is way out there. .
Triple WWAH!
š (For good measure)
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It’s so out there they don’t even bother paying taxes. Which is really, really out there.
The judges say yes to the Triple MUAH! So Triple MUAH!
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That’s a whole nother level of out there.
Woot!
Triple MWAH, it is!
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Case closed!
And oh by the way, what’s up with a shooting at the Raptors title parade yesterday? I thought you’s guys were pacifists?
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šØ (pretend it’s a gavel)
I dunno…we have our eejits too…
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You would think Emoji Inc would have come up with a gavel by now. But the hammer is more dramatic anyways.
Unfortunately, us Muricans haven’t cornered the market on that.
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You would think.
Nope. All over the world…
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Sadly, you’re right.
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Yep
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šš (For good measure)
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We are certifiable. Just so you know
ššš
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I’m perfectly sane. You’re from Canada. š
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Oh. Right
Whatever was I thinking?
š
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Buahahahaha!
You set me up for that one. You lobbed it to me. š
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He he he…
I did. With a golden bow…
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And maple syrup on top. š
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To sweeten things, eh?
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The Canadian way! Oh Canada!
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Ya baby!!!
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Fine. I guess I’m going back to bed.
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Buahahaha!
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The only change you didn’t mention was gender. Given this reading, might be a good idea as well.
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Buahahaha!
Imma leave it be, I think that’s best.
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Thanks Sheriff! š
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Welcome, Pilgrim.
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Your slant on these ‘horror-scopes’ is priceless. āļø
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As I told Dale, it’s really all about BRINGING luck to the person’s day. Because once you read this, everything is a cupcake party in comparison.
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Perception is a remarkable thing.
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It really is.
Go Blues!
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Ugh, I just realized there was a silly typo in my initial response. Any chance of you taping a ‘n’ to “slat” š³Guess I need to switch from coffee to something a tad stronger!
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I had to go back because I didn’t notice it. Got it!
You good. š
Oh, and Yeah Blues!
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šš» Youāre awesome! Thanks.
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You know it Monica. š
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First ever post with James Earl Jones, Burt Reynolds, and Dante. Congratulations. I’m awaiting for someone to admit it’s their birthday! ā¦ and Reds have taken down the Astros twice!
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I hadn’t even thought about the fact I had the Triple Crown there! Whoa . . .
I received a text from a friend who thanked me for making her sign such a wonderful place to be. Needless to say, it was a two word salute, LOL.
The Reds! I love that. Someone has to slow the Astros down! And then the Red Sox too, because man . . . they are coming.
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Reds beat Verlander last night ā¦ but I’m not counting on the sweep this afternoon.
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Don’t sell your guys short, you never know. I sure hope they can slow the Astros down.
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Most likely 5.5 back at end of the night after sweeping the ‘Stros ā¦ off to Milwaukee ā¦ oh boy ā¦ that could hurt.
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WOW!
See? They actually did it.
One series at a time . . .
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Astros had not lost a series in the previous 14. ā¦ Reds got 2 in the bottom of the 9th for the win.
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I still see them as the favorites.
A comeback win? Bonus round!
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Next 4 in Milwaukee critical ā¦ I’d take a split.
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A split is always a good way to look at a four game series.
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