A Couple of Memories
It's been a hard couple of weeks for me. My mother has finally stepped up to reality, such as it is, and I have become the co-guardian and co-conservator for my severely autistic sister. Last week we did a bunch of financial stuff, and I'm now my sister's trustee and in charge of the savings account (someday her inheritance) which holds the funds that we hope will pay for my sister's housing and care in the future. Tuesday we saw a counselor about finding a new home for my sister. She's lived with my parents all her life, but my Dad has died and, sadly, Mom is getting close to that too. Anyway, all of that has brought up a lot memories of sis', some of them fun and some not so fun (ever had your sister break the windshield on your first car, about two weeks after getting it, when she aggressively hit her head against it when frustrated? (there is a reason she now always sits in the back seat of whatever vehicle she is in)), and those brought up other memories.

Not my sister, but Mozzie, MY first dog - fuzzy, soft, pointy ears, curly tail, loud voice - closely related to Finnish Spitz (he's a Samoyed). Yep, my kinda dog! He was rejected by his first owners, even though they named him Mozart, because he was too loud. He was adopted by me when I was about 14 and became my beloved Mozzie.

01/19 Open Thread- Artist as Outlaw Day

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Continuing Conflicts...on and on and on

It has become difficult to keep up with all our coups, wars, and conflicts. I think the war machine still sees China as our primary target as they surpass us in so many ways. I think TPTB are still deluding themselves over NATOstan's ability to "weaken" Russia. I also think the war with Iran is just on pause until we get more military assets in place. Venezuela is still Chavista despite Trump claiming to be its president. Next on the list is Greenland. I'll be surprised if it last as a territory of Denmark, and fully expect US control by next summer. There's also talk of taking over Cuba, little Marco's wet dream. And we can't forget the US funded ongoing Palestinian genocide paired with bombing runs over Lebanon and Syria. Next and perhaps most disturbing is the war on US citizens. We now have ICE agents acting like SS troops on US soil...faces covered, no ID, no badge number yanking disabled people from their cars for traffic errors. I think there is a war on US citizens who don't behave like TPTB expect and say things contrary to current policy...like end the Palestinian genocide.

Afternoon folks!

This week we're starting in Chicago with albums from two great artists, guitarist Otis Rush and a compilation album from Sonny Boy Williamson (2 - Rice Miller for those paying attention in the cheap seats.) After that, it's off to Louisiana for a compilation album from Buckwheat Zydeco and then a great live album from New Orleans' Funky Meters. We finish off with a recent album of prog rock from the band Nektar.

Enjoy the tunes and have a great weekend!

Good morning, good people!

The roast is in the crock pot, morning coffee is always good, and during the day, all of us will get info about bombing Iran (or not), our economy on the brink of crashing (for sure), the genocide in Gaza (for everyone with a brain who understands the definition of the word), our theft of Venezuelan oil (Retaking what is ours?), Ukraine begging EU for money (to getaway), NATO upset with Trump about Greenland (and "sending over "hardened soldiers" that have never seen combat), and ICE doing the work of...Satan? ,(or Marco Rubio, who knows good people of color from bad people of color. )

Here is an example of why you hire a local attorney, either as lead counsel or second chair:

Steve hires me to offer up his mom's will for probate. Next day, he is given notice to vacate his home or be evicted by his niece, Tiffany, claiming to be the owner. He brings me a deed that his mom signed giving him the property at her death. The notice to vacate was written by niece's agent, her mom, Terri. Terri and Steve are siblings. 3 days later, Steve is served by the constable to come to court in a particular justice of the peace court room. The judge is married to Terri. The "owner" is his step-daughter.

Since I have known the judge all my life, I totally get the picture, and already have the responses to get this case dropped. The judge is up for re-election. As it happens, he has an opponent who is my client. The courtroom should be packed.