"CHRISTMAS STAR"

I blogged yesterday, if I remember correctly, that we were taking Bentley, our 7-year-old grandson, to view the conjunction of Saturn & Jupiter yesterday. After being clear all day, it got cloudy about an hour before we took off, so it was a big bust. Oh, well. We know that the real Star of Bethlehem couldn't have been a planetary conjunction. Anyway, we went to Sonic, treated Bentley to a mango slushy & shared an order of cheese curds.

And to all you who got to view this celestial event . . . it sucks to be us.

I WONDER . . . 

There's a lady named Margarita who's often at physical therapy the same time I am. Every time I hear her name, I get thirsty. Is that racist?

PANDEMIC BABY BOOM

"Doctors are expecting a baby boom in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report."  Omaha World Herald 12/21

VOLCANOES

"Volcano erupts on Hawaii's Big Island, draws crowds." Lois & I got to visit Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. We were able to walk on a boardwalk right up to the edge of the Kilauea caldera, where you could see the lake of lava far below.

STRESS EATING

"Experts offer tips to keep from stress eating your way through pandemic:

* "Filling up on protein & healthier foods at mealtimes, so you don't have room for all of the things that are tempting you. Something like a steak with a broccoli side . . .                                                                   

* "Get enough sleep so you feel better, so you feel less stressed . . .  

* "If you need a pick-me-up, turn to nuts, beef sticks, popcorn or carrots . . . 

* "Reserve a day or two each week to enjoy a treat. Take your time while eating it, savoring every bite, & then hide the rest away . . . 

* "When your favorite holiday finally arrives, indulge for those 24 hours--not the week before & after--& then get back to a healthier diet . . . 

* "Tear up our sourdough bread recipes & move on to something new."  OWH, 12/21 

TRENDING

* "STUDY:  Airplane noise at night could quickly trigger deadly heart problems." Drudge Report

" Archaeologists unearth Mary's frankincense & myrrh diffuser."  Babylon Bee

* "Jupiter & Saturn fined for not obeying social distancing." Ditto

* "Moderna vaccine rejected since it also works on white people." Ditto

* "Alligators can regrow their tails. Alligators can regrow their tails, according to a new study. Researchers have discovered that the reptiles, which date back to dinosaur days & can grow 14' long or more, can regenerate themselves--not unlike geckos or the tuatra of New Zealand." Omaha World Herald, 12/20

STIMULUS RELIEF

> "Congress finally reaches stimulus agreement:  Every American will receive a coupon for $5 off at Applebee's." Ditto

> "Pelosi announces every $600 check will come with free slice of pie." Ditto

> "God compensates Job with $600 stimulus check." Ditto

DEPT. OF SHAMELESS JOKE STEALING *

* Courtesy of Reader's Digest, Nov. 2020

"Fruit cocktail is the most disappointing of all the cocktails."