YOU ARE GROIWING SLEEPY!

 

   SATURDAY, JANUARY 4TH., 2025
     YOU ARE GROWING SLEEPY!

   Look into my eyes! Oh wait. You can't.
This is an essay. Not a telecast. Too bad.
   January 4th is "World Hypnotism Day."
   I have never been hypnotized. Well,
not by a hypnotist anyway.
   I have had a number of teachers over
the years who put me into a deep trance
unintentionally.
    Some politicians have had the same
effect as have a few television programs
I should never have tuned in.
     Supporters of the "science" of
Hypnotism insist it can help people in
many ways.
      I know there have been a number
of local seminars that promised to help
people lose weight or stop smoking
by way of Hypnotism.
       I sincerely hope it has helped
people beat those addictions.
       I'm still from the "old school."
The thought of hypnosis brings to
mind visions of Count Dracula
and even though I could truly use a
good sleep I think I'll stick with a
sip of Amaretto.
        I tried self hypnosis the other
day. I don't think it worked but my

wife insists she had me take out the

garbage before she work me up!!!

        So, look into my eyes. You

and growing sleepy and will have

a great day with all your NEWS

being good! 
   

LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!

     FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, 2025

LET THE CELEBRATIONS BEGIN!

   For those of you who thought the fun

was all over, think again. We have two big,

but unofficial, "holidays" to celebrate on

January 3rd. This is the day for the annual

Fruit cake toss. Some communities 

actually hold contests to see which

contestant can throw that unwanted Fruit

cake over the longest distance. It's a perfect

day fort those who don't appreciate that

gift that often accompanies the Christmas

holidays. Since my wife and I have

already consumed her holiday Fruit cake

we couldn't participate in the celebration

even if we wanted to. The other "holiday."

however, is a different story. It was created

with the realization that we have all been

very busy getting prepared for, first

Thanksgiving, then Christmas, then New

Year's eve and day. That's why January 3rd

is also "Festival of Sleep Day." It's a day

to get some rest. Take a cat nap or even

sleep in. I like the idea of this "holiday"

and plan to be observing it all day long!

Hope you're celebrating something and

that all your NEWS is good!   

CHECK YOUR MENU

    TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2025

         CHECK YOUR MENU! 

  As I scanned my list of unusual "holidays"

for 2025 I was shocked to see this listing for

January 2nd. "No Spam Day!" I was quickly

relieved to learn the date has to do with email

Spam and not the luncheon meat which I

enjoy from time to time. Social media Spam 

has become a real problem but there are

things you can do about it. First, check with

your internet provider for filters it may

offer/ If you're making a purchase on line

check all the boxes carefully. Many have

you signing up for email you don't really

want to receive. And, of course, check

your email lists to see if you're getting

Spam from providers from which you

can unsubscribe. That way you can get

rid of your Spam problems while allowing

me to acquire the Spam I enjoy fried on

the stove. Hope you're well and that all

your NEWS is good!