December 19 is the 353rd day of the year. There are 12 days left.

Today's number is 19

Some Albums really stood out for one reason or another, but never seemed to get the recognition they deserved. This is one.

We have two options' The first is the entire album in one you tube. There are ads between some cuts, for which I apologize.

The year is winding down, and it's time for another weekly watch. The last few weeks Standing Rock has been the lead story, and it is still powerful. There's still plenty of news about the election and the new cabinet. Yet, somehow I'm hearing the insidious creep of American Empire as everyone is distracted by Russia and T-rump. There's the constant corporate creep into governments like Brazil. The steady US work to destabilize any country which dares to challenge corporate profit and domination. The utter lies about Syria and Russia. It is as though they (TPTB) have been licking their lips to start a war with Russia- and they can't quite give up on the idea. So, much to my regret I'm leading with the story of war and American aggression.

Hey, it's songday. Today I pick a song that I believe warrants it and publish an assortment of the covers of that song by various persons and or groups. Pick a few that are new to you and have a listen. It is also, of course, an open thread to talk about anything you feel like.

Today's song is: Wang Dang Doodle.

Willie Dixon,

Today's Open Thread will get a little practical: DWV basics.

We're expecting 8" of snow tonight, so here's a shot of Bollox Minor 'helping' to shovel from a few years ago.

A shot to keep us going through these dark, winter months...

Cattle partaking of the water of Old Father Thames, not far from my parents' house.

I am still trying to contact my friend in Sacramento. She is the lady in her seventies with two cats who had her home repossessed and is now living out of her car. A mutual friend is checking to see if there is a cell phone number for her.

Several people have mentioned a Go Fund Me for her. I have never done that so I have some questions. How do you set it up and can you set it up for another person? What would my friend have to do to get the money in the account?

Sometimes, the way I think scares me. I am a bit of a contrarian, I am familiar with the dark side and love the cookies.