We just survived a massive storm that possibly included a tornado.  We had a "tornado warning.  Elaine is bed-ridden and there is no way to get to safety if needed.  Fortunately, we did not sustain any damage, although one gigantic lightning bolt landed very close by and shook the house and us too.

The last time I felt a strike like that, I lived in New Bedford and Lindbloom Laundry was hit and burned to the ground.

I'm sure you all have experienced these enormous storms in recent years. Climate change, Senator Manchin?

Meanwhile, life goes on.

Before I fell on my face, I had a lot of interesting (at least to me) information to pass on.  (Don't say "pass on" to an old dude!) Here is some.  

Page Turners

The Humanure Handbook (Amazon - for gardeners.)

Fancy Coffins to make Yourself (Dale L. Power)

The Earth, My Butt, and other Round Things (Novel by Carolyn Mackler)

What's Wrong with my Snake? (Advanced Vivarium Systems)

Old Tractors and the Men Who Love Them (Roger Welsch)

What's Your Poo Telling You? (Anish Sheth)

My Grammar School Teacher said she had Them

As part of an avant garde art project, a New York University professor had a digital camera implanted in the back of his head.

He kept it in for one whole year, recording a picture every minute to see what he'd see if he had eyes in the back of his head. He suffered a lot of pain and couldn't wait to get it removed.

Don't Flush!

A few years ago, British authorities removed a bus-sized "fatberg" from a London sewer.

The 15-ton blob was the largest "congealed lump of lard" ever found in the city's sewer system.

Sexist Joke?

One day, a man came home from work and his wife greeted him. "I've got good news and bad news," she said.

He swallowed hard and said he'd like the good news first.

"The air bag works," she said.

Learning Fast

Professor: "If there are any dumbbells in this room, please stand up."

(There was a long pause and then a lone freshman stood up in the rear.)

Professor: "What? Do you consider yourself to be a dumbbell?"

Freshman:  "Well, not exactly, but I hate to see you standing all alone."

Power!

The Wall Street Journal reports:

On game days, Cowboys Stadium consumes more electricity with its air conditioning, massive scoreboard, and other power-sucking amenities than Liberia, a nation of 3.7 million people.

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