This dragon is swooping over the side of this building.
It's not Hollywood, but downtown Santa Fe.
Shoot it with your laser blaster!
Or else he'll gobble you up and spit out your broken bones. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 20, 2021
August 19, 2021
Beautiful Building Architecture
August 18, 2021
Y'All Crazy
August 17, 2021
Disastrous Politics
- 20 years of blood and treasure: $2,000,000,000,000, and 2,500 lost US military personal and G-d knows how many casualties (oh, about another 20,000)!
Now complete and utter chaos, and a turnover to terrorism.
Reminiscent of Iran's overthrow of the Shah and the U.S. hostage crisis for 444 days and when we lost Vietnam and the helicopters frantically evacuating US embassy personnel from the rooftop.
BTW, what happened to our "Red Lines" on chemical weapons in Syria?
Where are our inherent values and the dependability of who we are and what we stand for?
Now we are once again emboldening Iran, North Korea, China, and Russia.
Moreover, US Admiral says China is within 6 years of potentially taking Taiwan (guess where most of the computer chips are made and we already have a shortage)!!!
On top of this we have the Delta variant of Covid (and fears of worse coming) for this 1.5 year long pandemic with the CDC mask on again/off again non-sensical guidance.
Then we have a $1,200,000,000,000 infrastructure bill and a $3,500,000,000,000 social welfare bill in the works to put on top of the US already almost $29,000,000,0000,000 national debt.
Any ideas what that will do to the value of the US currency in the world and inflation rearing its ugly head.
I am starting to see a run on food and home stables in the stores again with items sold out.
Consumer confidence is shaking and the stock market is teetering off at a very high precipice.
Oh, don't forget the border crisis which is getting out of control again.
What the F*** is going on here? ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 16, 2021
Claw Tub on Pedestal
Why is it filled with pillows?
Maybe it makes it more luxurious to bath in.
Only problem is there's no room for the person.
Reminds me of a funny poster from when I was a kid:
Save water. Bath with a friend! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 15, 2021
Paradoxically Jewish
Please see my new article in The Times of Israel called "Paradoxically Jewish."
While Israel and the Jews are filled with paradoxes from our forefather Abraham to the modern State of Israel, we are a people who try to wear these paradoxes well. We relish our commonalties even as we are proud of our differences and uniqueness. We argue and fight with each to try to get to “the truth of the matter,” and we negotiate, compromise, threaten and cajole to that sometimes elusive end. Paradox is just another word for our survival against all odds and our determination to overcome the blind hate, anti-Semitism, and scapegoating of Jews throughout history. We Jews are individually broken, but together, we are a beautiful, paradoxical mosaic—a little meshuggah (crazy) and with an unfortunate dose of PTSD, but fundamentally good in intent and deed—working to fulfill our optimism, hope, and mission to usher in the universality of G-d in the world and of betterment for humankind.(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 13, 2021
Shabbat Shalom Flower Painting
August 11, 2021
50 Kilos of Weed
Not just street corner, back alley, and black market, but also:
- Medicinal
- Recreational
If you just take the crime out of it, perhaps more people can get a little relaxed.
I've never tried it (seriously!), but I would imagine that perhaps there would be less anxiety, less discontent, less bickering, and less aggression.
What's the argument against legalization?
Sure, there's got to be some responsibility and self-control or else you end up hurting yourself by being a glutton and overdoing it.
But otherwise, here's 50 kilos just hanging around for the taking. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 10, 2021
Who Let the Dogs Out
No idea what made me think of the song for this:
Who Let The Dogs Out, Who Who.
Even the dogs party hearty! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 9, 2021
Nice Log Sitting Area
August 8, 2021
No Talking To A Terrorist
The fact of the matter is that when a terrorist who hates you and wants to kill you talks, they are telling you that homicidal action is soon forthcoming. It starts with words of disdain, loathing, threats, and hostility, but make no mistake, that those words end in terror and death. Terrorists, like the radical Iranian mullahs are not someone you can sit down with for tea, have a nice conversation, and work out a meaningful or binding diplomatic agreement. Unfortunately, the only thing that a murderous, racist terrorist understands is a punch in the nose! Accordingly, no amount of talking with Iran is going to lead to them ceasing their pursuit of weapons of mass destruction to use against the Jewish State and the United States. In their own very distorted “religious” minds, the irrational Iranian mullahs hate us and want us dead, period. To them, we are the scorned infidels, and they are the holy jihadists on a mission of murder. As much as we want peace with all our neighbors, in this case, a military response is not only necessary, but required.The Jewish people have learned very well the hard and painful lessons from tyrannical madmen who have sought to destroy us over the centuries. The Holocaust is seared into our present-day consciousness like the tattooed numbers were into their victim’s flesh. We have learned to never let our guard down, to expect the unexpected, and to fight like hell when we have to. I am confident that with G-d’s help, Israel and the United States will not wait until it’s too late or stand by for a genocide to happen again! What Iran “says,” it means, but what Israel “does,” it expertly succeeds at.
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 6, 2021
Sign Of The Times
So much for having the masks off for a couple of weeks, which was at least a taste of fresh air and freedom.
But backwards we go...
A sign of the times in Covid is to park your bicycle in front of the couch, so no one can actually sit down on it and spreads any germs.
Any bets on what happens from here with all the variants and how this is gonna impact our daily lives for time to come?
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 5, 2021
Being A Gentleman
How To Be A Gentleman
Now sure how many people even think in those nostalgic terms of ladies and gentlemen anymore, but it seems like it would have some good tips.
Dress (speak and act) for success!
I'm not sure about all the prim and proper stuff, but being a mensch is certainly key to it all. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 4, 2021
Manifest Peacock
Certainly, the peacock is a most amazing and beautiful of birds.
But does anyone know what the peacock actually represents in the show?
Maybe we'll find out in Season 4, along with what does Noah's ark have to do with any of it.
A strange show with constantly more questions than answers. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 3, 2021
You Got To Make It!
You do not find the happy life.
You make it!
Too many people seem to wait for miracles, like manna from Heaven to give them what they need or want.
They don't realize that G-d has gifts us what we need (including strength and determination) to work towards these things ourselves.
We are not the Israelites stuck in the barren desert for 40 years that we need it to rain manna.
Of course, it's nice every once in a while when a miracle shows up and we are given an extra hand (or maybe even a full arm).
But day-to-day, we have to at least try to be self-reliant--as well as work with others--to work towards our goals and fulfill our missions in life.
You got to make it happen if you want it bad enough. ;-)
(Source Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
August 2, 2021
Tie Dye Crocs
August 1, 2021
Peace In The Home, Always
If the husband and wife—with Hashem’s help as the third partner—create a peaceful, loving, caring, and harmonious home then they can have the likes of Shabbat all week long.I realized why we say the blessing for the food before we eat and bless G-d for the land after we eat: before we eat, we don’t know how it will taste or whether it will sit well with us in our stomachs, but we imagine when we are hungry that all the good-looking food and drink will be great and so we bless G-d based on the perception of the coming food. However, after we eat, we make the blessing for the source of the food (the land, the food chain, and over wives for preparing it) for the sake of Shalom Bayit, because whether the meal was so good or not so good, we say thanks to Hashem and to our wives, because that contributes to Shabbat and peace in the home, always!
(Source Photo: Pixabay)
July 30, 2021
Social Media and Life Guidance
Today is the Yesterday you will be embarrassed about Tomorrow.
It's good to always consider tomorrow (or the future) when you do or say something.
What may seem like a good idea today may put you in very bad stead another day and under closer, clearer inspection.
Think about the consequences for tomorrow and stop the stupid stuff today, online and in real life.
That is if you care about your long term image and reputation. ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
July 29, 2021
Cat On A Leash
Apparently, this is a very special breed of cat called Ragdoll (because they tend to go limp/relax when you pick them up).
Aside from being large, soft and beautiful animals, they are known as "dog-like cats" and actually follow people around like a dog on a leash.
Maybe less like a dog and more like a mini lion in perceived size, this is one incredible cat! ;-)
(Credit Photo: Andy Blumenthal)
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