Today I'm at Norm's Restaurant with a breakfast wonderfully tailored with a juicy grilled steak, smothered in onions, 2 eggs over easy, hash browns, rye toast and excellent coffee (no beer). Now, let's see what's up.
I'm sure you've seen those ads and various TV shows that promote clothing lines with the names of celebrities stitched on. They're nothing new. I remember long ago pro golfers and late-night talk show hosts hawking their "exclusive" duds. But aside from the name that increases the price outlandishly, isn't a pair of pants or a blouse or shoes or a blazer just that? Even underwear gets pitched! You wear them like any other clothing item. Who cares what name's on it (or in it)? Besides, that famous person didn't sit down and design the item, nor sew it together. They just gave the okay to use their name. And THAT is what makes the line famous and best-selling. And, oh, many clothes like that are made in low-paying sweatshops! Big name, high price but hardly high-end quality. Whoopee! If you have more $$$$ than brains, be my guest. The rich get richer and the dopes of the world get dumber...everyday.
Back in the old days, there was the DWI (driving while intoxicated)...period. Then some states came up with the new and improved DUI (driving under the influence) label. Now, I've seen the OWI (operating while intoxicated). For crying out loud states, settle on a term all ready! You don't need a fancy (or fancier or more politically correct) term for it. Drunk driving is drunk driving, whether you're intoxicated or under the influence! Drunk is drunk! There's no need to embroider it. How about DWB: driving while bombed?!
Years ago, various liquids for supplements were created specifically for the elderly or those who were terribly ill, like with cancer. These individuals weren't getting the nutrition they required because they often lacked any real appetite. Hence, high caloric, vitamin/mineral and protein drinks. Now, they are being hawked for those who haven't the time to wolf down even a tuna fish sandwich, potato chips and a container of milk! Gimme a break! Nobody should be in that big a hurry! Take your time! Have a meal (relaxing or not) but have some sort of a meal. Liquid nutrition...if you're healthy?! No way. One of our dogs years back was terribly sick and we tried one of those liquid supplements that humans always seem to enjoy. Our dog turned her nose up at it! Tell you something?
This is a true story. Some years ago I was working in an Army hospital. Patients were added to computer systems using the sponsor's (active duty or retired) Social Security Number and a family code. One day, a wife came to the window, giving us all of the correct info. HOWEVER, the system indicated there was a wife already using that SSN and spousal code. A check with Records indicated that there was, indeed, a previous wife (divorced). The soldier had to leave work to explain everything! The second wife knew nothing about the first one until that day! You could cut the anger/embarrassment (her) and embarrassment ( him) with a knife.We all tried to imagine what the night had to offer that poor, lowly soldier!
Well, that's all for now ladies and gentlemen. My friend Jim Gillis, retired Cunningham Aircraft employee, just arrived. He's in town for a few days, so we thought we'd catch up on family news and such. So, 'til next time, vaya con Dios.
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