In this time of great economical uncertainty, here is a gentle suggestion - declare yourself a bank holding a 'toxic mortgage' (possibly your own.) Then get on line for your bailout.
Hey, Turkey day is a day away. Begin thinking about all the creative ways to consume 3 or 4 types of pies. Here's today's tip for all cooks - continue drinking today but pace yourselves - you want to make it to Thursday without a trip to the emergency room.
Today in History:
November 26, 1789 -
The first national Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States as recommended by President George Washington and approved by Congress. Thanks George.
As you know, the immigrant scum that settled this country discomfited the uncivilized savages that had lived here before them (having themselves discomfited still other savages). Landing on the east coast and gradually moving west, the wave of aliens pressed the wild savages further and further west until at last they reached the Pacific Ocean and there was nowhere left for them to go.
Or was there?
The Indians clearly continued their westward expansion, because it was just 59 years ago this very day that they finally approved their Constitution . On January 26, 1950, the Constitution took effect On January 26, 1979, "Le Freak" was on the top of the American charts.
It's nice to think there's a connection.
(India should not be confused with the East Indies, which is a consortium of independent film companies on the Lower East Side and which in turn should not be confused with the Yeast Undies, a disgusting concept.)
November 26, 1865 -
Oxford Don and nude child photographer Charles Dodgson, sends the manuscript for the psychedelic novel "Alice in Wonderland" to his 12 year old special friend Alice Liddell.
For some reason her parents did not notify the authorities.
November 26, 1976 -
Anarchy in the UK, (as a single) by theSex Pistols is released.
The song later appeared on Never Mind the Bollocks.
29 more shopping days until Christmas, 26 more shopping days until Hanukkah. Shop til you drop. Remember, if you don't, we won't have an economy.
And so it goes
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