Didn’t know what picture to put up today to capture the scope of loss and destruction that Hurricane Ian has brought to Florida and the Southern Region.

Since October arrives tomorrow… we thought we’d let this little guy sum up our sadness about the catastrophe. Thoughts and Prayers to everyone affected and those working to help!!!

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The White House says that Russian men who are fleeing the country to avoid being drafted into Putin’s war against Ukraine should seek asylum in the U.S.

- Well why not?? Everybody else is comin’ in!!!

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Yesterday, Amazon introduced it’s new “Halo Rise” Sleep Tracker… a bedside device that uses non-contact sensors and artificial intelligence to track room temperature, humidity, light. plus the movement and breathing patterns of the person closest to it to give insight into how well you slept. The cost? $139.

- I think I’m going to save the $139 and go with my tried and true “Sleep Tracker” - The Mirror. I walk in the bathroom, look at my face, say to myself, “You look tired. Another Bad Night’s sleep”. You know what it cost me? Nothing!

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Vice President Kamala Harris made a gaffe during her speech at the Korean Peninsula's Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Thursday, saying that the United States has a "strong alliance" with "the Republic of NORTH Korea” - instead of SOUTH Korea.

- To be fair, like here in America, things near the Southern Border area aren’t exactly her area of expertise.

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A new study finds that “Searching for Meaning” on your Smartphone or Social Media can “Inadvertently exacerbate feelings of despair.”

- Forget searching for “Meaning”… How about spending two hours just SEARCHING for where you left your SMARTPHONE??

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Mayor Eric Adams said that New York City has a “brand” that a place like Kansas doesn’t have.

- It’s true! In Kansas, if you click your heels together three times, all you do is go home! In New York, if you click your heels together three times, you can commit a violent felony, get arrested, and be back out on the street committing a “smash and grab” by dinnertime! Start spreadin’ the news!!!

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Hefty has announced it will roll out pumpkin spice-scented garbage bags beginning tomorrow, September 30th.

- It’s a great way to share the excitement of Fall with the Raccoons in your neighborhood or Garage who may not be Pumpkin Spice Coffee Drinkers.

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Have a great day and I’ll see you back here Friday!

-Dick