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I know no details about the abuse cases. But I wonder if a traditional family structure was non-existent with most of the under-aged being abused? Because, where were the parents to protect their children?

This is the peak summer season for here. My province is not known for warm weather but the occasional time we see it, I spend my time under a blanket of sweat. Newfoundlander's can handle the cold and snow but not the heat so much, we are just not used to it. This would be a good night for AC but the truth is, our good weather is so short lived, its really not worth the investment. A good heater is generally what you need here most of the year.

It's become a weekly thing now for a conservative to say the Democratic Party will soon be dead. I say Yippee and if you know me... I take everything at face value and never research anything. When I see a blog about the death of the Democratic Party, I don't have to read it... I've seen it before and before and before and before. Sorry, I had a salami sandwich and it keeps repeating.

It's about time the Democrats a Socialist party of crooks, thieves, Communists take a dive. I cannot wait and as soon as it happens, I'll be the first one to tell all of you to STFU about it. You got what you want... nothing more needs to be said. Capisce?

I got to thinking... who in the world has a single party political system?
Okay, I think I'll just Google_It_Up.
Let's see... We've got Russia, China, North Korea, Cuba, Laos, Vietnam... very cool, America shouldn't be outflanked. We need to get off the porch and run with the Big Dawgs!
I've got a few more minutes to compose this blog... wait, I see a few tidbits about a single-party systems...
"Communism is both a political system and an economic one. Communist parties have absolute power over governance, and elections are single-party affairs. The party controls the economic system as well, and private ownership is illegal"

Yeah, that should make your scrotum tighten. Careful what you wish for.

Should be the big "A" as in welcome to America!!
Enjoy your new lifestyle...

Going to the Gilroy Garlic Festival in San Jose CA has been on my bucket list for awhile now. I learned they had a shooting there yesterday when I opened Facebook and saw one of my friends "checked in safe". A six year old boy was shot dead along with two others who haven't been identified yet. The shooter did a suicide by cops. Good for him. There are not sure if there is a second suspected gunman but they are looking.

Only in America the land of shootings.

Just waking up. Sleep routine is all fked up again :/

Is it fair to say that those who do not trust will soon find themselves isolated and hating the world?

Happy Saturday to you all.

I haven't had a birthday party since I was 10. I decided this year I need to have a party and inject some fun back into birthdays. Aug 3rd is going to be a slop fest

Last month, my brother went to Sicily on vacation. He's been to Italy a few times and this was his first trip to the island. He mailed out a bunch of post cards to relatives and expected it would take weeks for the mail to arrive. He was right.
Responses from cousins were all positive. Many were interested as he's continuing his genealogy quest finding 6 or 7 generations of family back to the 'old country'.
One of our cousins he's in touch with lived in New York City, retired a few years ago and recently moved to Ossining. I didn't know that name and my brother said it's where Sing Sing prison is.

Sing Sing said I... and he said "Don't you remember all those black & white mobster movies when someone was sent up the river? They went to Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining"

As we were talking, I called up a map on the computer and see Ossining is a village in Westchester County, New York. It's on the Hudson River about 30 miles north of NYC, just along the train tracks.

I get it... so when they said "They sent him up the river" they were referring to Sing Sing!


I did a blog not long ago about a website called Yelp! where people could review business. Typically, it's restaurants and the review allowed for comments and a 1 to 5 star rating.
As funny as it seems, Sing Sing is on Yelp!
People actually reviewed the prison and made comments...

4 stars
"Amazing place, good food and comfy beds just watch your back in the shower"

1 star
"Not crazy about this new-fangled "industrial" decor. I guess people will go for just about anything. And talk about minimalism! You'd think the view of the water must be spectacular but not one window in my room, I mean really...
I guess there must have been some kind of tattoo convention in town, going by the other guests. Bunch of control freaks run this place. Manager was busting my chops just because I had my light on late at night. I can understand electricity bills and all, but really? If I could give zero stars I would."

2 stars
"The perfect way to turn-off from the world. No phones or WiFi - allows to fully unwind..."

5 stars
"The view here is much nicer than that Rikers place. Would stay here again!"

4 stars
"Not a bad place to stay. Was under the impression the room had a balcony and was disappointed to find out it didn’t. They don’t change the sheets too often and the staff is a bit unfriendly and not too concerned with guest’s needs. Having said that, it’s free so I can’t complain."

5 stars
"Great place a real microcosm of everything New York represents multiple ethnic and national groups from all walks of life living in close proximity to one another food and rooms are a little on the small side but I ain’t complaining and besides legally speaking the staff aren’t actually required by law to feed us"

1 star
"WHY do prisons INSIST on you getting job training or your GED??? You're a FELON, you'll NEVER get a decent paying job with a felony record-even after 30 years out of prison!! (I speak from experience) Maybe THAT'S why the U.$ has the world's highest recidivism rate!!!!"

5 stars
"Can't wait to get back inside"

5 stars
"Free roof, food, and healthcare. Better treatment than the people in Manhattan receive."


Hey folks, it's a prison and not a motel. Sheesh!

Rearranging the apartments in the Aa mansion, and moved the vintage stereo stuff. Had to rewire speakers. In the past, when splicing wires,used solder. But now merely wound and taped them. Really works just as well, but was thinking that life is short while doing so. Happening with many things. Compulsion vs. practicality.