Good morning, Elliot. Thank you!

I usually make a point of watching 2 or 3 shows on a Sunday, if I possibly can. But, it’s starting to wear on me that the range of these shows tends to be Tea Party to center right. Love the conspiracy in this country to pretend that center right is “liberal!”

Bill Moyers is an obvious exception (and exceptional in other ways). He is one of the few reasons I have not thrown a rock through my TV screen yet. Well, that and it’s just not my nature.

Thanks again.

Good morning, pups. Today we’re faced with The Pasty Little Putz, Dowd, Friedman and Bruni. The Pasty Little Putz has vomited up another bile-filled whine called “The End of a Catholic Moment” in which he snivels that both Republicans and Democrats are losing interest in the church’s ideas. There really is nothing quite so tiresome as a convert… MoDo has a question in “The Oscar for Best Fabrication:” Why are Hollywood’s makers of historical films such slaves to fiction? Sweetie, “historical films” aren’t documentaries. Just thought I’d point that out to you… The Moustache of Wisdom thinks he knows “How to Unparalyze Us.” He says, AGAIN, that a new Grand Bargain is just what we need. And to reach one, President Obama is going to have to lead from the chin. Little Tommy One-Note, beating on his tiny tin drum. Mr. Bruni takes a look at “The G.O.P.’s Nasty Newcomer” and says Ted Cruz, a Republican freshman with a leading role in the fight against Chuck Hagel, typifies the knee-jerk belligerence that blots his party.

Here they are, and

here’s Krugman’s blog.

The coffee, tea and hot chocolate are ready, and we picked up some chocolate croissants for this morning. Oh, well, I’m hoping that the herbs I picked up yesterday will survive our 27° temperature this morning. I’m pretty sure the parsley and thyme will, but the dill may not make it. Even the cats don’t want to be outside for long, and I have every intention of staying warm and cozy inside. Have a great day.

Be sure to watch UP! with Chris Hayes. He’s another delightful exception. He makes a point to invite conservatives/Republicans but doesn’t usually let their BS go unchallenged.

And the Book Salon should definitely be worthwhile. The emphasis is Lincoln speeches, a pattern that Obama has adopted.

Good Morning All folks/dogs. Still cold here.

Thanks, Ellie, do the remaining sane members of the right know they’re being represented by McAyn, Newt and Haley Barbour? I think they should get their money back.

UP! is an exception to that rule and to a lesser degree Melissa Harris-Perry. I don’t watch any of that other shit anymore. I haven’t for years.

C’mon a my house! It’s 16º here at the moment. But on the bright side, we seem to have dodged the big lake effect snowfall that was predicted. Got maybe an inch total.

Woof! It’s was quite warm yesterday here. Already lots of stuff is blooming or wanting to.

I guess the Republicans will keep giving SOTU “responses” until they give one that isn’t universally panned, (by everybody but FOX, that is). In other words, probably until the next SOTU.

I haven’t for decades! Actually, I don’t remember ever watching the Sunday gabfests, but chances are that I did occasionally way back when.

Now I don’t have cable or a working teevee unless I want to use the Roku my kids gave me a couple of years ago. I watch everything on my laptop.

Thanks, Marion, cute for them, the wingnut mantra continues to be if only rational reps would throw the game, all would work out, although that hasn’t been the case.
Yes, Up! is redeeming t.v. viewership on weekend mornings from frustration and rock throwing.

G’Morning, Margaret.
Chris Hayes is always so UP I usually don’t even need coffee.
Brave Catlicks on this morning. Tough gig right about now.

I see that John McCain is making a rare appearance…

remaining sane members of the right

Assuming facts not in evidence…

Those Catholics aren’t being especially honest with themselves about the reasons for the decline of their church though.

Maybe we should ask both of them.

Somewhere there are folks who haven’t canceled their membership yet because they don’t listen to or read the news?

Maybe they have Defensive Fatigue.

Why, thank you so much. Just let me know when it warms up….;)

Pope received news of his warrant…
So questions during the week regarding Another Shoe Dropping were correct?

Well, they’re certainly not in evidence down here in the benighted Deep South! I can remember when there were sane ones up north, however, and a few of them may have gone into hiding until the Teatard storm blows over.

Wow, that looks very messy; thanks for the link. Will be very interesting
to watch…and sad.

As I said the other day, my late aunt was a secretary at the arch diocese in LA and knew Mahoney, and that’s 3 degrees of separation that’s 3 degrees too close for my comfort.

I had missed that…A papal arrest….Tragic.

What he and his have done to hide the moral corruption of the church is more horrific than tragic.

Melissa H-P has gained in my esteem by serving grapes and cheese with the muffins. The profundity is there, see; healthy diet makes clear mind.
Some people grew up in the party that has been taken over by maniacs, sort of like growing up in a church that taught love and giving, now it’s hard to realize all that got eaten by evil members who have the same background.

Or both. Tragic on many levels.

Funny, if he resigns to the inner Vatican, seems he’s immune from arrest and prosecution, how coincidency.

I would like some cheese and grapes, please.
I’m out of half and half so had to put whipped cream in my coffee.
My life is so hard. /s

Yes, and sometimes a tootsie roll is really a turd.

Thanks….I had been wondering about that; how anyone would reach him.

Interesting historic perspective on Pope resignation. Starts 48 minutes into the broadcast.

The yoghurt is good, too, also ice cream, in cases of such hardship.

Yes, had I any in the freezer without nuts, I would have gone that direction.
Being flexible makes for an easier life, don’t you think?
And, would you thank Spuds again for his contributive tips at PUAC yesterday. I’m all excited about a new and improved garden this year. Oh, yes.

It sure would suck getting evicted, especially at this time of year. But Mrs. JP and I have our backs against the wall.

You are not getting control of my candy counter.

Good morning msmolly. How did the concert go last night and the meet and greet?
Good to hear about the small amount of snow you got after the dire forecasts. Let us hope for the same with the large snowstorm that is predicted for the end of the week.

Speaking of candy, I very foolishly was chewing on something sticky and pulled out a crown, on Friday late afternoon. The dentist office won’t be open until Wednesday. I did get it popped back in and there’s no pain, so…but, it’s always something, isn’t it?

The concert was W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L. The soloists were outstanding, the choirs (4 total, about 75 voices) did a good job, and Mayor Pete’s Rhapsody in Blue was spectacular. Long standing ovation when he finished, and again when the concert was over. When the soloists joined hands and sang the end of “Bess, you is my woman now” half the choir got weepy.

The reception was worth skipping. Packed room, ran out of wine, mediocre hors d’oeuvres. Didn’t stay long, but did get to congratulate the Mayor, the soloists, and Maestro (who was very pleased).

Yikes.

Have had that happen, what a pita, but fixable.

Sounds like you lucked out.

I called the emergency number that they left on the message machine at the dentist’s. It’s was his cell phone. He’s been my dentist for 35 years, believe it or not. He answered on the 2nd ring, and was worried about me swallowing it if I put it back in, but I didn’t want to walk around with the open space. So, he’ll fix it up on Wednesday. Thank goodness I cleared up the misunderstanding about my insurance. Fully insured. Yay.

yay, indeed. I’ve got to go get some work done on my teeth very soon.

Work out a plan with your dentist, they’re usually flexible and helpful.

Yes, it was great all around (except for the reception). Tired today, though.

It’s so important to keep all the parts healthy, right?
My body, mind, soul. It’s a full time job, I tell ya.

I’m glad Hayes is talking about Sandstone. McKibbins is really out there isn’t he? I mean getting a lot of publicity for the effort to stop the pipeline. Good for him. (And, I keep think about Scarecrow.)

I’ve got dental coverage. I pay a premium for it in fact. I’m going to start with some fillings I think.

New ones, or taking out old ones and refilling? That happens to us oldsters.

Good for you.

A mix of both. I think I only have one filling I got while in the Navy left and some new holes have formed since then.

I haven’t had a new cavity in ages, but must stay on top of gum hygiene. That’s not too icky to talk about here, is it?

Gotcher icky. My dentist gave me Mentadents, wooden tooth picks that are good for your gums. Good things.

I’ll ask my guy about those, thanks. Heck, I even keep floss on my desk.

It sounds like you had a wonderful evening. Good for you and a Mayor who can contribute more than politics to an event…priceless.

Gum hygiene is always topical. I guess. ;)

Right up there with BLT’s, climate change and Jane Austen.
At least hanging around here I keep my brain cells charged. (Had to look up the spelling of Jane’s last name. I never remember if it’s a “i” or an “e”.)

Jane has an e, the city, (and Stephen F), have an i.

That doesn’t have the same charm as I before E, except after C. :0

He said he wants to promote the arts, because he thinks it makes a healthy community where people want to live. I can’t agree more!

Maestro introduced his appearance by commenting about a politician who makes great music!

Nor does it have the advantage of Charlie Brown having repeated it to himself over and over.

And here I thought that we’d have a weekend without McGrumpy.

Still get NBC putting his face out there.

What are the stations going to do when he isn’t around any more?

((( Elliott )))

Nice to see Preznit McCain & Veep Graham helping Murkah out of the quagmire they helped to create …