Bouncing back

The DJIA decided that it should go up a bit today:

That means the DJIA is now back to where it was on October 7th...

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The Red Sox decided that maybe they should bring Jackie Bradley Jr. back into the fold.

They also acquired two prospects with pretty good stats but I'm not entirely sure how I feel about bringing him back.

He can't it for shit but his defense manages to save at least one, maybe two, runs every game. Can't argue with that.

Renfroe, on the other hand, was a serviceable outfielder with a cannon for an arm who managed to hit 31 home runs last season.

Hopefully the two prospects are worth the trade because I'm not sure Bradley is...

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Time for me to fall asleep on my couch while watching hockey.

Enjoy these links:

• Man, this must have been a nasty wedding.



• Not only is this a weird story, it's also the mugshot of the day.



• Chicken Killing Dog would be a fantastic name for a 1960s rock-a-billy band.



• Key phrase in this story: "...YouTubers' looking for fresh content."

Nope, still can't retire

The stock market looked like it was in full blown recovery mode when it opened this morning, shooting skyward and making me smile. But then, right around 11:00am, someone announced that the omicron 'rona has shown up in the United States and everyone panicked & started giving their stocks away for free.

I am sick and tired of covid. This has gone on long enough. It's time for this shit to end.

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Speaking of things that piss me off, Charlie Baker announced today that he is not running for a third term.

I like Charlie. He ran as a republican but he is more of an independent than republican. He governs using common sense instead of following some "mob rule" party line.

Maybe I'll write him in.

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The Bruins lost last night but I wasn't too shocked by that. I kinda knew going into it that they weren't going to be the winning team.

They are off tonight and they pick it back up tomorrow night when they go to Nashville and play the Predators at 8:00pm.

That means I'll probably only see the first period and maybe part of the second.

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Here are a few links for you:

• Does this mean she kicked his ass?



• Here's your Naked Guy In The News story.



• I'm guessing he'll have something to do while laying in bed waiting for the sleep meds to kick in.



• Some people should not be allowed to have kids.



• The best part of waking up
  is Folgers in your cup.

I'm tired

After work today, I made a sandwich, sat down on my couch to watch some news and proceeded to fall asleep for a nice little nap. I didn't have any intention of falling asleep, I just fell asleep.

My daughter calls those "accidental naps".

The Dog took a nap too but I'm pretty certain her nap was intentional.

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Between the CEO's of the companies that make the 'rona vaccines and the Chair of the Federal Reserve, I'm never going to be able to retire...

The DJIA is down almost 4% since the 23rd (5 business days) all because first the CEO of Pfizer comes out and says, "concerned about a new wave of covid".

Then the CEO of Moderna comes out and says, "The vaccines might not work against the new variant".

Finally, to really kick us in the nuts, the chair of the Federal Reserve comes out and says, "Pfffftttt.... The economy is fine! We no longer need to take any measures to prop it up".

The CEOs are saying whatever it takes to sell vaccine. They would like nothing more than to see us all throwing money at them for the rest of our lives.

As for Powell, I'm beginning to think he may be developing a form of dementia. Either that or he is so far removed from the life of an average person that he actually has no idea what a the economy is doing.

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There will be hockey tonight but I don't have high hopes for the Bruins.

DeBrusk is back in the lineup but he's not a happy guy.

Marchand is out for three games because the league overruled Sunday's game officials and issued a penalty for something that doesn't look to me like it was intentional.

Oh, and Blidh is out with some kind of "upper body injury" and the coach, Bruce Cassidy, is quarantined because he has covid.

It's going to be a tough night.

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I'm going to reheat some leftovers and watch some hockey.

Here are a few links that you might find interesting:

• Australia: What doesn't try to kill ya, just wants to take a little ride with you.



• Maybe we should do this in the United States.



• This sorta brings a whole new meaning to the term, "shit-for-brains"...



• Face tattoos are usually an indication of someone who makes poor life choices.



• Anybody got a million dollars I can borrow?



• Someone decided it was time for a new Peanuts Christmas cartoon.

My lawn is clear

At 2:30 this afternoon, my lawn was spotless. By 4:30, a few leaves had begun to creep back on to it but still, not too shabby.

The beauty of a lawn tractor is that you can use it as a leaf vacuum.

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The Bruins just barely beat the Canucks last night, 3-2.

I am not impressed by their play lately and apparently neither is Bruce Cassidy. He benched DeBrusk and Clifton for last nights game simply because they have been playing like crap.

They are off tonight hopefully getting ready to face the Redwings tomorrow.

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I am in turkey avoidance today. Lunch was clam chowder and tonights dinner will be burgers and fries.

While I create the aforementioned feast, you can visit these links:

• Krazy Kim is fashion krazy.



• A cartel that controls the supply of maple syrup is the most Canadian thing I've ever heard of.



• Apparently it snowed in England.



• Key phrase in this story: "...we had him and his name was Tom Yawkey, and all that got us was 70 years of Elks Clubbing and zero World Series titles."



• Why do I have a feeling this is going to end poorly for us...



• If you are stupid enough to store ammunition in a stove, you should not be allowed to own firearms. Or ammunition. Or sharp knives. Or a car.

Celebrations are over but Thanksgiving goes on

Our guests left this morning, bringing our celebrations to an end.

Thanksgiving, however, well live on for at least another week or two while I eat turkey salad, turkey sandwiches, turkey divan (whatever that is) and dessert. Lots and lots of dessert.

I hope you also have lots of desserts to enjoy.

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The Patriots managed to run over the Titans this afternoon, beating them 36-13.

I am really enjoying this team. The defense, with guys like McCourty, Van Noy, Hightower, Guy and Judon, makes life miserable for their opponents and Jones is a rookie quarterback who looks like a seasoned veteran. Watching these guys play is amazing.

I'm still on the, "This is a building year for the Patriots" bandwagon and I won't be shocked if they lose a couple more games before the season ends but I'm convinced they will be in the playoffs.

I certainly will not be surprised if they make the SuperB owl...

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I'm going to feed the critters, eat some leftovers and then watch some hockey.

You can visit these links if you want:

• Yet another reason to not fly commercial.



• There is an old saying: "There are no atheists in foxholes." That means people wish for salvation when they are near-death.



• Key phrase in this story: "...the tracking system used for packages doesn't go back that far."



• I always find it interesting when people on trial decide to "take the stand to tell their side of the story". It usually doesn't go like they think it will.



• This might not be as bad as the media is making it out to be.