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No, it's not about the guy and monkey that started Aids a few decades ago.
The African Queen is a tale of a couple that face tragedy, survive a long and hazardous journey, and find love and devotion to each other. It stars Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn as a couple that face swarming mosquitoes, numerous wild animals, and a rive filled with dangerous rapids.
Okay, so why the movie review?
The African Queen has reminded me how similar the roads are that we travel during our daily lives, unless, of course, you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth. First, there's going to be decisions to make and adversity to face. Next, the road to recovery or better living must be traveled. Finally, you can sit back and relax while enjoying the fruits of your labor.
Maybe, just maybe, you'd like to consider it more like picking the kids up at school. You fight traffic to get there, wait in what seems to be an endless line of minivans and SUV's, and finally get to scream at the kids to hurry up and close the damn door before the rain soaks the seats. Ahhh, the enjoyment of being a parent!
It could even be like the physical act of lovemaking to a partner with whom you're stuck with for decades. The only difference here is that the decision is mostly made out of obligation, the road traveled doesn't bring new experiences, and the cigarettes taste the same as they would if you'd never embarked upon the excursion to begin with. (That make you want to get old, doesn't it?)
I could describe one more comparison with masturbation, but I think you get the point!
See ... "Trial ... Effort ... Success!" "Beginning ... Middle ... End!"
Or, one might even consider reading this as the same. You've just endured the beginning. Now, the middle is coming up. Some of it will be easy. Some of it won't be easy.
This has been the toughest part for me. Of course, I haven't written the rest yet, so who really knows what the toughest part will end up being. As in life, we can only judge the degree of the difficulty from those we've already experienced. That's why perceptions can be so deceiving and completely screw up endings.
Perhaps discussing masturbation would be more fun. Hmmm ...
Yet, if a person was bold enough to write a Ten Things Of Thankful post about the experience of masturbation, they might either be asked to never come back, or, perhaps, to lead an instructional course on the topic.
That could be the start! The middle could be what you make it! And, the end, well, the end could be messy.
So, let me swallow my pride and continue onward to the middle, better known as:
"Today, I'm Thankful For These Ten Things ..."
1) CVS Pharmacy. This pharmacy chain is making a big deal about doing away with cigarettes in their inventory. In their recent television commercial blitz, they state they're doing it for health reasons. What a bunch of El Toro defecation!!! Let's tell it like it is. CVS found that with their high costs for tobacco products, people were buying them elsewhere. Of course, that's not surprising as CVS is one of the most expensive pharmacy chains in the United States today. If this chain was so health conscious, they'd stop increasing the size of their liquor department (which is responsible for more "Caused and related deaths" than tobacco annually), provide proper security for their store employees (since they're dealing with more and more robberies ... common to liquor stores), and stop making claims that only show them for the liars they are. In fact, they even keep the stores open after the pharmacy closes just to dip deeper into the alcohol sales market. Sorry, CVS, you're not even good at covering up. Time to hire a new marketing department! Oh, that's right, they now work for Cosco, don't they?
2) Ray Rice & wife, Janay. Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, was shown in a video (released this week) practicing his boxing skills on his wife's chin. Bad thing was they weren't in a boxing ring. Instead, this took place in an elevator that just happened to have a security camera filming the incident.
The NFL immediately suspended Rice indefinitely because of this.
Now, his wife is condemning the NFL's actions and saying that the press was the reason for everything happening. Let's see, a couple of good punches, a knockout, and a count beyond ten was all the fault of the press. C'mon, folks, you can do better than that! Sounds like she was more than happy to divorce his ass as long as he was working and could supply a huge meal ticket. However, since there's no longer any money coming in, she's coming to her "non-senses" and talking about what a beautiful relationship they have.
3) Taylor Swift. Would you believe that Taylor Swift hasn't dated in over a year? Perhaps it's because everyone's she's ever dated and broke up with has had a nasty song written about them and no one else wants to make the TS Asshole List. Sounds like she's getting ready to write some new songs based on her recent, multi platinum, one night stands, though. I hear the album title is tottering between "How Swift Is Swift" or ""Nail Taylor Again."
4) President O-Bam-Bam-A. As you know, I don't like politicians, regardless of the party. But, what makes me sick is when a politician parades around on television like he's the one that thought of everything, when we all know any central political figure is surrounded by many just as politically tainted and common sense ignorant as he. Anyway, a major element in war is the element of surprise. Don't let your opponent know what you're going to do and you keep them wondering.
So, what does our wonderful President do? Of course, he get's on TV and broadcasts a major statement as to what our plans are (and will be) against Isis! What does this guy think, that the television broadcast won't be seen or heard by any of the enemy??? No, he didn't give any definitive dates or times, but he did give them a much broader understanding as to what paths we may be traveling. One might say enough time to develop obstacles for us to have to overcome and cost American fighting men and women their lives.
Thanks, O-Bam-Bam-A! Whose side did you say you were on? Oh yeah, you got that
procedure out of the "How to Fight a War and Make Corporations Rich" written by our last president, George "When's My Next Vacation" Tush. 'Nuff Said!!!
5) South African Justice. Oscar Pistorius was proclaimed innocent of murder this week, proving once again that if you want to end a relationship without having to deal with a money grubbing gold digger, the easiest way to do so is with a pistol. At least, that's the way he tells it. Of course, one must be an international figure and have millions of dollars in the bank, but the gifted life can be yours if you so desire. Funny ... I didn't see any rioting there after the decision was read. Oh yeah, that only happens in countries where the populace is primarily supported by government assistance and doesn't have to go to work to earn a living.
6) Olive Garden Restaurants. The chain's loss of profits seem to have investor's so worried, they hired an efficiency group to come in and make recommendations. One of these brilliant observers states that there are too many wasted breadsticks. The chain's official policy is to only bring out one breadstick at a time, but many of the servers brought more. With this landmark observation, the firm will be able to save enough to pay the cost of the efficiency group's services by the year 2059.
7) Dogs That Lick Your Face. Professor Alexandra Horowitz has proclaimed that the reason dogs lick your face leads back to their "wolf" ancestry. Seems that wolves lick the faces of other wolves to get them to regurgitate food for the rest of the pack. So, on that note, one could logically assume that if a dog doesn't lick your face after you eat, you may want to consider what you've been consuming! "No, honey, I'm not knocking how bad you cook again ... the dogs are!"
8) Dr. Lawrence Cohen. Joan River's specialist is no longer performing operations or is the director of the medical facility where she had her final operation. Seems he had another doctor in the operating room who was not authorized by the facility to be present. Dr. Cohen was last observed running wild from the facility, with his hands clasped firmly over his ears, as reporters bombarded him with, "Can we talk ... really ... can we talk just a minute?"
9) The Death Trilogy Hex. As comedians and singers usually seem to die in groups of three, comedy clubs throughout the country are finding it hard to find comedians willing to claim the title of comedian for fear of being the remaining member of the "Robin Williams / Joan Rivers / ?" grouping. In a related story, Saturday Night Live will be broadcast at its regular time this weekend, as none of those working there have anything to fear from the hex.
10) New Walmart Dress Code. Employees, at the store no one admits to shopping in, Walmart, are once again having to take much of their earned income to purchase new clothes to conform with the new dress code their corporate headquarters has decided to impose upon them. Since stores in the United States are only required to pay for uniforms, but not clothes that could be worn elsewhere, Employees are complaining that they would never wear a white or blue polo shirt, or khaki or black slacks anywhere else, and that it should be considered a uniform. Judging from the usual clothing worn by most Walmart employees, the case is under consideration.
That's going to do it for another Ten Things of Thankful!
You've now traveled upon today's version of the African Queen. As Bogey once said,
*** BTW ... Many "Serious" Thanks to all of you that have written me about how my wife is doing. It's been a couple of weeks now and even though the physical hurts have mended, the mental still remain somewhat. It will be a long road, I'm afraid, until all is once again, if ever, well. Still, there are times I wonder if it didn't affect me just as greatly as vengeance is still a constant mind companion. She, and I, do appreciate your concerns, well wishes, and prayers. Again, Many Thanks!
2) Ray Rice & wife, Janay. Baltimore Ravens running back, Ray Rice, was shown in a video (released this week) practicing his boxing skills on his wife's chin. Bad thing was they weren't in a boxing ring. Instead, this took place in an elevator that just happened to have a security camera filming the incident.
The NFL immediately suspended Rice indefinitely because of this.
Now, his wife is condemning the NFL's actions and saying that the press was the reason for everything happening. Let's see, a couple of good punches, a knockout, and a count beyond ten was all the fault of the press. C'mon, folks, you can do better than that! Sounds like she was more than happy to divorce his ass as long as he was working and could supply a huge meal ticket. However, since there's no longer any money coming in, she's coming to her "non-senses" and talking about what a beautiful relationship they have.
So, shed the "Professional Football Player and wife" category and enter
the "Wife Beater and Money Grubbing Bitch" spotlight!!!
Isn't love beautiful?
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| "And for my next song, here's one I wrote last night." "You're not much, Bubba, but you're better than batteries!" |
3) Taylor Swift. Would you believe that Taylor Swift hasn't dated in over a year? Perhaps it's because everyone's she's ever dated and broke up with has had a nasty song written about them and no one else wants to make the TS Asshole List. Sounds like she's getting ready to write some new songs based on her recent, multi platinum, one night stands, though. I hear the album title is tottering between "How Swift Is Swift" or ""Nail Taylor Again."
4) President O-Bam-Bam-A. As you know, I don't like politicians, regardless of the party. But, what makes me sick is when a politician parades around on television like he's the one that thought of everything, when we all know any central political figure is surrounded by many just as politically tainted and common sense ignorant as he. Anyway, a major element in war is the element of surprise. Don't let your opponent know what you're going to do and you keep them wondering.
So, what does our wonderful President do? Of course, he get's on TV and broadcasts a major statement as to what our plans are (and will be) against Isis! What does this guy think, that the television broadcast won't be seen or heard by any of the enemy??? No, he didn't give any definitive dates or times, but he did give them a much broader understanding as to what paths we may be traveling. One might say enough time to develop obstacles for us to have to overcome and cost American fighting men and women their lives.
Thanks, O-Bam-Bam-A! Whose side did you say you were on? Oh yeah, you got that
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| "Here's my South African justice, baby!" |
5) South African Justice. Oscar Pistorius was proclaimed innocent of murder this week, proving once again that if you want to end a relationship without having to deal with a money grubbing gold digger, the easiest way to do so is with a pistol. At least, that's the way he tells it. Of course, one must be an international figure and have millions of dollars in the bank, but the gifted life can be yours if you so desire. Funny ... I didn't see any rioting there after the decision was read. Oh yeah, that only happens in countries where the populace is primarily supported by government assistance and doesn't have to go to work to earn a living.
6) Olive Garden Restaurants. The chain's loss of profits seem to have investor's so worried, they hired an efficiency group to come in and make recommendations. One of these brilliant observers states that there are too many wasted breadsticks. The chain's official policy is to only bring out one breadstick at a time, but many of the servers brought more. With this landmark observation, the firm will be able to save enough to pay the cost of the efficiency group's services by the year 2059.
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| "There's no damn way I'm going to lick your face, Rich!" |
8) Dr. Lawrence Cohen. Joan River's specialist is no longer performing operations or is the director of the medical facility where she had her final operation. Seems he had another doctor in the operating room who was not authorized by the facility to be present. Dr. Cohen was last observed running wild from the facility, with his hands clasped firmly over his ears, as reporters bombarded him with, "Can we talk ... really ... can we talk just a minute?"
9) The Death Trilogy Hex. As comedians and singers usually seem to die in groups of three, comedy clubs throughout the country are finding it hard to find comedians willing to claim the title of comedian for fear of being the remaining member of the "Robin Williams / Joan Rivers / ?" grouping. In a related story, Saturday Night Live will be broadcast at its regular time this weekend, as none of those working there have anything to fear from the hex.
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| "Welcome to Walmart! |
That's going to do it for another Ten Things of Thankful!
You've now traveled upon today's version of the African Queen. As Bogey once said,
"Here's looking at you, kid!"
Ciao!!
*** BTW ... Many "Serious" Thanks to all of you that have written me about how my wife is doing. It's been a couple of weeks now and even though the physical hurts have mended, the mental still remain somewhat. It will be a long road, I'm afraid, until all is once again, if ever, well. Still, there are times I wonder if it didn't affect me just as greatly as vengeance is still a constant mind companion. She, and I, do appreciate your concerns, well wishes, and prayers. Again, Many Thanks!
