In White House tradition, President Trump pardoned two turkeys - named “Peas” and “Carrots” - in the Rose Garden yesterday.

- A lotta people think the first time a President pardoned a Turkey was back in ‘74 when Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon.

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Nutritionists say that most Americans will eat as many as 4500 calories during tomorrows Thanksgiving feast.

- I’m gonna cut back on calories this year by using “I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter” on my mashed potatoes and gravy. Nothing improves a Thanksgiving meal like a buttery spray of liquid chemicals.

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Towns in Northern Alaska said goodbye to the sun on Sunday. They’re so far north they’ll have 24-hour-a-day darkness until the sun rises again 65 days from now.

- Reminds me of that great song from the play “Annie”: The Sun’ll Come Out… In January”.

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A Florida man plead guilty to having sex with a miniature horse four times in one week.

- More proof that when a man cheats, it’s usually with his Secretariat.

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According to a new study, 55,000 kids in England between the ages of 11 and 17 are addicted to online slots and bingo for money… making them Gambling Addicts.

- It’s just nice to see young people acting like adults for a change.

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According to German researchers, more Millennials are moving back in with their parents than ever, leaving both generations depressed.

- The parents are depressed about the extra emotional and financial responsibility and the 20 somethings are depressed that they’re parents don’t have faster wi-fi.

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A camel named Einstein was caught on tape prancing around in the snow after the truck he was riding in got stuck in the snow in Pennsylvania.

- The vet who rushed to his recue said it was no biggie adding, “I’d walk a mile for a Camel”.

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Safe travels to you and yours as we begin this Holiday weekend! See you back here Thanksgiving Day!

-Dick