- It's Tax Day. One of my least favorite days of the year. I will let you draw your own conclusions.
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- I started my softball season yesterday and I played like I hadn't played since last October. A lot of rust to shake off and it didn't help that it was 50 degrees and raining. But we won, which was a rarity for us last year, so, all in all, a good start to the season.
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- TIL how basset hounds got to be called hush puppies. We might have to try out the fried cornball trick because Ms. Lucy is very fond of her voice and loves letting the neighborhood hear it right around bedtime.
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- HBD to Conan O'Brien. Why am I wishing Conan a happy birthday? Because I told myself I would write 5 bullet points today and I am not having a lot of luck coming up with anything original. Aren't you glad you visited today? A rare look behind the curtains at how the magic happens.
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- I find it kind of funny that Kid Rock and Travis Tritt teamed up for a "No Snowflakes" tour. According to the article, a snowflake in slang terms is a derogatory term for a person who is overly emotional, easily offended, and unable to deal with opposing opinions. And the reason why Kid Rock and Travis Tritt teamed up is that they are mad at Bud Light because they partnered with a woman who is a transgender influencer. Bless their hearts.
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I love the story about how the Hush Puppies shoe brand got its name -- never heard that before! I've owned a few pairs of Hush Puppies over the years and they ARE extremely comfortable shoes for the ol' barking dogs!
ReplyDeleteMe either and it is kind of sad since I have had bassets for quite a few years but now I know.
DeleteA nice bit of trivia today. I am happy to learn about Hush Puppies.
ReplyDeleteI am glad to hear that people enjoyed it, Bijoux.
DeleteThe Hush Puppy story makes perfect sense. Back in the day, I thought the hush puppies were the best part of a fish fry, but I can't remember if I ever owned any Hush Puppy shoes.
ReplyDeleteIf I had hush puppy shoes or the food hush puppy, I don't remember the experience.
ReplyDeleteKid Rock is a real looney bird. I saw our checking account get a bit lighter today due to tax day :(
ReplyDeleteI found him tolerable when he first came onto the scene but not anymore, kden.
DeleteI didn't know what snowflake meant until you defined it.
ReplyDeleteGlad to help out, JM.
DeleteI dropped a check to the IRS this morning. Don't pay them until the last minute.
ReplyDeleteI follow the same protocol, Jeff.
DeleteI would go for a graduated flat tax. No deductions. You made this much, you owe this much.
ReplyDeleteMakes sense to me, Mike.
DeleteI don't think that Kid Rock and Travis Tritt have much common musical ground.
ReplyDeleteBut I believe they share a brain, Kathy.
DeleteYou probably won't appreciate that I got over $5,000 back--but I had paid that in quarterlies in addition to deductions from my SS and pension. I'm sure I ended up paying more taxes than many billionaires in this country. I won't go there. 50 and rainy sounds dreadfully familiar!
ReplyDeleteWe break even with the feds and have to pay the state a little, Margaret. After being married for almost 19 years, we are getting closer to figuring it out.
DeleteI probably enjoyed the Hush Puppies story more than I should have. It tickled my whimsy bone. Growing up I saw commercials for the shoes but never owned any. Never had the edible ones either. Now that I know that fish is involved, they will never be on my food tasting bucket list. Love the wagging tails!
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed it, Deedles. Yes, the edible hush puppy doesn't sound too appetizing.
DeleteNice to see you are still here too xx
ReplyDeleteThanks, John.
DeleteI didn't know Kid Rock was still a thing. I'm not sure I've seen him in the news is two decades. Is he rocking a beer belly by now? Although I follow the "see food" diet plan when it comes to new food items, (I see it, I eat it), I had never had a hush puppy until maybe a handful of years ago. My younger brother transplanted into the deep south and learned how to make them, from a box mix none the less. My wife and kids hate them but I certainly enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteNever had them, Ed, and I don't think I will. I have a feeling I will share your family's sentiment.
DeleteKid Rock and Travis Tritt are idiots. You want to hear more creepiness? Google 'Tucker and Elon interview'.
ReplyDeleteThey are all giant turds, Debby. I had a nice appreciation for Elon Musk when he first came onto the scene but that has all changed since in the past few years. He is a turd too.
DeleteYou make a good point with the name of Kid Rocks tour, however I think they will have a large following. I think it is shameful that Bud Light signed that man to promote their brand.
ReplyDeleteThey will but I still they are being ridiculous, Bathwater.
DeleteBless their hearts indeed. Insert eye roll here. I don't get why everybody wants to control everybody else. Love the synchronized tail wags!!
ReplyDeleteIt's been going on since the dawn of mankind, jenny_o, and it is not going to change anytime soon.
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