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Friday, December 19, 2014

Pour yourself a glass of wine! Don't worry that it comes from Jersey . . .

THE GRAPES OF WRATH, RIGHT HERE ON THE EAST COAST Here’s a recent article I found that, although I’m not a drinker, and very, very rarely have wine, still infuriated me somewhat. How does my fair state of New Jersey shake this awful perception people have of us? Perhaps this is a start... Report... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

How many poor dogs were euthanized because of this extremely unfair test?

I THINK THE EVALUATORS NEED TO BE REEVALUATED THEMSELVES! There are, or at least there used to be, a couple of series on the Animal Planet network that dealt with various types of animal rescues, along with showing the follow-up treatments and caring for the animal themselves. My wife, being an... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 15, 2014

Turning frowns upside down for . . . well . . . quite a while now!

LET’S KEEP THOSE WHACKY WITTICISMS GOING, SHALL WE? Another week of mayhem, another pile of goofy puns! Enjoy... The Queen of Hearts she made some tarts all on a summer’s day; The Knave of Hearts he stole the tarts and took them clean away. The King of Hearts called for the tarts and beat the Knave... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Forget the foreground! Check out what's happening in the background . . .

IS THAT A REMBRANDT OR A PICASSO YOU SEE? Although I’m still finding somewhat bizarre articles to share, let’s change gears a little bit, as I bring you something that I hope you will find as interesting as I did. Perhaps this may slightly change how you view movies from now on. I know it worked on... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Tired of the Monday to Friday work-week grind? Well, it could be worse!

WE CAN’T START WEARING BULLET-PROOF VESTS TO WORK... CAN WE? Once again, I came across yet another news article that gave me pause. This is one of those cases that, although someone is simply passing along information, perhaps we’d be better off not knowing these particular statistics! Take what you... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 8, 2014

The drollery doctor is now in, and I have the cure for what ails you . . .

TAKE TWO PUNS AND CALL ME IN THE MORNING Laughter is still the best medicine. Here’s your prescription, filled and ready to go... *John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt, His name is my name too. Whenever we go out, The people always shout, There goes John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt. Then everyone looks... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, December 5, 2014

A politician is a politician is a politician! So, you want more proof?

I GUESS IT’S THE HOI POLLOI VS. THE ELITE... Once again, From The Observation Deck is staying busy... and alert... for any “eye-catching” articles that need to be shared. This one needs to be shared... Hill tops Bill... talk is not cheap Hillary Clinton is now charging more for speaking engagements... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

For some reason, I just can't see this one making the 'best seller' list!

TALK ABOUT A PRETTY DURABLE PIECE OF FABRIC! Certain articles catch my eye for certain reasons. Some make me cringe. Some make me laugh. Some make me shake my head in almost utter disbelief. This one, however, I wasn’t really sure how to react! Let’s see how you react... You may now diss the bride A... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, December 1, 2014

JimmyA's House of Whacky Witticisms . . . may I take your order?

OUR APPETIZER TODAY IS BIZARRE BANTER... And don’t bother the waiters or waitresses with ‘special orders.’ They’ve already heard them all... * Lucy Locket lost her pocket, Kitty Fisher found it; Not a penny was there in it, Only ribbon round it. At least, Kitty Fisher said there was no penny,... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, November 28, 2014

I guess we're still stuck in a world of superficial ridiculousness . . .

JUST WHAT ARE THEY CHURNING OUT FROM MEDICAL SCHOOLS THESE DAYS? The things I come across sometimes! This one pretty much speaks for itself and, as far as I’m concerned, deserves not only some scrutinizing, but some lambasting as well... Ladies ‘cup’ a feel with temp boob job It’s uplifting news for... Sign in to see full entry.

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