Wed a.m. depression + Wacky celebrities + Asparagus? Seriously?!

whimsical Wednesday

Mental Health MON . . . Special WED Edition

I think I forgot to post a mental health MON entry this week . . . & I'm too depressed to go back & check this morning. Here goes . . . 

• As I browse through my 2-3 newspapers each day, I clip articles that may be reference-worthy in my blog entries. This morning I spent about 45 minutes catching up--both clipping articles, then sorting & re-sorting them into the correct categories. Should I be concerned that this is symptomatic of my OCD? [This is actually a rhetorical question.]
• While this could wait for my frightful FRI entries, it helps explain my mood this morning. Tagline from Drudge Report (5/4): ""He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named' vs 'She-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named:'  Showdown of Century . . . " [Disclaimer: I was too disillusioned to read the article.]
• From Omaha World Herald (5/4):  "'He-Who-Never-Received-A-Nickname-From-Me-But-Bears-Somewhat-of-a-Resemblance-to-a-Teacher-at-Lutheran-High' Clears the Way for 'He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named'." [Ditto my previous comment, plus . . .  I apologize, P------, for not asking your blessing before adopting the afore-mentioned nickname, "A-T-A-L-H." Take you to lunch some time? . . . Have your people call, text, or message my people.]
• You would think that one of the reasons I'm depressed this morning is because this turn of events has spoiled topics for future frightful FRI entries . . . you would think that . . . but you would possibly be thinking wrongly.

Whimsy

Last night as I was browsing Facebook after Lois & I finished our evening devotion [a bad habit right before trying to go to sleep for reasons I've mentioned before, by the way], I learned two things from those highly scientific, empirically-based "quiz"/analyses.

• My latest IQ rating has jumped to a lofty 211, making me wonder when MENSA will come knocking at my door.
• My "friends say [I] am popular," to which I replied, "Well . . . duh!"

Also from OWH (5/11):  "Deadline to apply for [NE] state Supreme Court is May 11 . . . " [Despite a plethora * of appeals from my many constituents, I have decided NOT to throw my hat into the right.]
* Technically, "plethora" may be a bit of an over-statement.

Also from OWH (5/3):  "Best target yet in search for life? Astronomers have discovered 3 Earth-sized planets orbiting a small red sun, just 40 light-yrs away . . . " [Headline for misguided astronomers:  "Genesis 1:1 best target yet in search for life."]

Wonderful Wide World of Wacky Celebrities

From USA Today (4/21):  "How Was Your Day, Chris Hemsworth? When Chris Hemsworth left his wallet in an L.A. restaurant, 17-year-old Tristin Budzn-Baker came to his rescue. Instead of pocketing it, Budzyn-Baker tracked down Hemsworth & returned it. His reward? Image sharing site Shutterfly gave the teen $10,000. [In the interest of fairness, I feel like I should share the good, the bad, & the ugly.]

Also from OWH (4/28):  "Will Ferrell will play title role in film 'Reagan' (4/28):  "Actor WF, best known for his comedic turns in 'Anchorman,' 'Talladega Nights' & 'Zoolander,' will play President Reagan in a comedy about the commander-in-chief's struggles w/dementia . . . "  [I look forward to Hollywood's upcoming treatment of the Clinton's & their zany history of pratfalls, crimes,  & corruption . . . ] I googled "will ferrell reagan comedy" on 4/29. This took me to an article, also posted on 4/29, via Red State, entitled "Will Ferrell Nixes Plans for Reagan Comedy." [Sorry--failed to note the source . . . which didn't stop me from some reactions. Here they are . . . 

• Will Ferrell has standards?
• My position as a member of the NE Gamblers' Assistance Commission behooves me NOT to bet you that there will be no problem finding another celebrity to cheerfully take on the role of an alzheimer-suffering President Reagan. I'm just sayin'.]

Also from OWH (4/30):  "Hawaii awards licenses for medical pot, but not to actor. Hawaii awarded 8 licenses FRI for medical marijuana dispensaries--but not to Woody Harrelson . . . " [Disclaimer:  I didn't bother to read the rest of the article, even thought it consisted of only 2 more sentences . . . Also, my humble opinion is that Woody should just stick to acting . . . Also, yes, this could easily qualify for "There Is No Place Like Hawaii."]

Food for Thought

Also from OWH (4/26):  "From soup to nuts, asparagus the star . . . "  [I hate asparagus. (1) It grows in ditches. (2) I have tons of empirical research, "on file," that I could share with you, if I chose. However, today's blog has clearly spiraled out of control, and . . . as I've reminded you countless times before . . . it's my blog . . . If you are a freak, asparagus lover--nothing personal--start your own blog!]

There Is No Place Like . . . 

Venezuela?

Also from OWH (4/22):  "Venezuelans face another blow:  beer shortage . . . " [Disclaimer:  Yes, I know this could easily have been postponed for my frightful FRI entry, but my mood this morning led me to rub a little salt in the wounds of you "He-Who-Remains-Totally-Irrelevant" fans . . . I apologize IF I have offended you . . . but once again, it' MY blog.]

Nebraska!

From Norfolk Daily News (4/11):  "Norfolk records mix of weather in March . . . 

• High temperature:  81 degrees on March 7.
• Low temperature:  14 degrees on March 27.
• Total precipitation:  2.41," which is 0.64" above normal.
• Total snowfall:  1.2" which is 5" below normal."  [No comments necessary.]