You Talkin' To Me

 

We know that birds and animals communicate with each other. I think they do a much better job at it than we do.  We have seen flocks of birds turn at the same time and schools of fish do the same thing.  Whereas humans struggle with who goes first at a four-way intersection.  Probably the birds and animals don’t have sarcasm, snarkiness or humor to deal with. 

We on the other hand fumble greatly at responses and questions from our fellow man.  The proper response if your wife asks you, “Does this dress make me look fat?” is to answer with another question like, “Do you think I’m an idiot?”  If at your wedding when you say “I do,” and your lovely bride says “Oh no you don’t.” It’s probably going to be a rough ride.

Another good response is no response.  If your child asks you for money, “No” is the best response.  This response only works with your wife if you are in jail. 

Most politicians and preachers have confused communicating with convoluting.  I also believe most of the companies in the communication business are not communicating, they are only promoting or selling.

There are people who love the sound of their voice, but don’t hear a word they are saying.

I believe that sometimes a smile communicates better than opening your mouth.

The bottom line here is, if someone calls you a bird brain….take it as a compliment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stay tuned for future adventures

 

An Artsy Week-End

 

We had a great Art Show in our home town this past weekend with some fabulous art work. All kinds of paintings, acrylic, oils, water colors and sketches plus photography. Did I take a picture? No not one, but I have them all locked up here in my tiny little brain. I’m not a dumb person but sometimes I do dumb things….like not taking a single picture of great art works.  Actually, I did take one picture.  This is my sweetie and with her blue-ribbon winner.  This fabulous piece of art work is all fabric. It's about Ukraine called, Facing Oblivion. The background represents the devastation in that country. The sunflower is their national flower which continues it's tenuous bloom.

Nobody has ever called me a genius, but they have also never called me a nincompoop either. Although I really like the word nincompoop and try to use it as much as possible.  Since I live in deep East Texas, I get to use it quite a bit.

I have been slogging away at my new novel, so the blog has not been front and center for the last week or so.  I think since the novel is a serious piece, the goofy silly stuff that usually makes up the blog has taken some time off.  I woke up the other night and was worried that I would never think of anything funny again, but then I realized that was funny, so I went back to sleep…til noon. 

Back when I was a heavy drinker, I could drink a fifth of Johnny Walker Black in about two hours, and everything I said was hilarious.  You would think that since I pass through the day sober, remembering everything I do, I would have more silly dumb things to say.

Back in my radio daze, I was known as “Ole Weird Rod”,

You can listen here at your own risk. 

https://youtu.be/UUZWdzcdZpE

 

Now that I live out in the country, I’m known as “Ole Retired Rod”, heavy on the “tired” part.

 

 

Stay tuned for future adventures

 

April 1, 2022

 

Today is April Fools Day.  Of course, any fool knows that.  Well, there is Ted (I Haven’t Got a Clue) Cruz. He probably thinks it’s his birthday.  

Come to think of it, there are hundreds of thousands of people that it is their birthday. I wonder if they have doubts about the sincerity of the people singing happy birthday to them or if they worry if the birthday cake is loaded with exploding candles?  Just a thought.

My best April Fool prank when I was in school was to give my teachers a note that said, “I’m studying for the priesthood and have taken a vow of silence. Please don’t ask me any questions.” They would always ask, “Is this true?” and I would immediately answer, “Absolutely.” 

The Trump White House staff has released a statement explaining the over 7 hours gap in the telephone logs on January 6^th.  They said they had signed up for AT&T’s insurrection plan. 

I’m really sick and tired of all the press and comments on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock.  By the way it’s been five days since Will has slapped anyone. 

Ginni and Clarence Thomas are the next Bonnie and Clyde.  Or they could be Mr. and Mrs. Benedict Arnold of the 21^st century?  Maybe they’re just two sorry individuals who were looking for love hate and found each other?

A proposed bill before the Tennessee state legislature would eliminate age requirements for marriage.  I mean who’s to say that a ten-year-old kid can’t fall in love. I understand that Pedophile Anonymous is backing the bill.

 The Rolling Stones are preparing for their 60^th world tour. As the old saying goes, “A rolling stone gathers no moss, but they do collect a ton of money.”

Stay tuned for further adventures.