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Last Updated: Nov 14, 2008 - 12:49:26 PM |
Hello and welcome back to the Dogpound, where there is excitement in the air.
It has been reported that the state of Alaska has reported a 20% growth in population since Governor Sarah Palin accepted the nomination for vice president. The influx of reporters and news media has created a serious hotel shortage for the state up north, and the feeding frenzy has begun. This is pure manna from heaven for the news teams, since they have pretty much played out every angle on McCain and on Obama over the past year. So there is fresh meat to be had, and they can smell the scent of blood.
I have already received several emails supposedly from people in Alaska who know Sarah Palin up close and personal, and even though they both cover the same events, they are exactly 180 degrees different in opinion. One feels Sarah walks on water, while the other thinks she needs scuba gear just to get to work. So it is going to be interesting to see how this all plays out and if the news media can get their thirst satisfied.
News satisfied? Who am I trying to kid?
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK
“Nothing travels faster than light, with the possible exception of bad news, which follows its own rules.” Douglas Adams
DO YOU KNOW?
Two paramedics were dispatched to check on a 92-year-old man who had become disoriented. They decided to take him to the hospital for evaluation. En route, with the siren blaring, they questioned the man to determine his level of awareness. Leaning close, one asked, “Sir, do you know what we’re doing right now?”
The old man slowly looked up at him and then gazed out the ambulance window. “Oh,” he replied, “I’d say about 50, maybe 55.”
SUPPORT
The future father-in-law asked, “Young man, can you support a family?”
The surprised groom-to-be replied, “Well, no. I was just planning to support your daughter. The rest of you will have to fend for yourselves.”
GOD IS WATCHING
The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: “Take only ONE. God is watching.”
Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note: “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.”
That is a wrap. As always be good, play safe, and remember no one is safe from the news.
JR and Max
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