Raoul’s Two Cents: April 12, 2024
Sick as a Dog
I’m sick.
I have been coughing and have been feeling weak since Sunday. I suspect some hyperactive kid laced the stair rail with some virus. I was actually conscious about touching the rails but I (being the old geezer that I am) figured I’d rather get sick than fall down the stairs. So, here I am sick as a refugee in a Sanctuary City. I should have washed my hands when I got to the top of the floor but I was already late.
The doctor who attended to me said I caught a virus and I had an allergy. I’m concerned that the allergy is from our fluffy corgis who shed their hair like desert tumbleweeds. He gave me three meds. So I’m drowsy, weak and developing a runny nose. I guess I won’t be donning my superhero costume tonight. Those feeble old ladies will have to fend for themselves this evening — Superman needs to rest.
In the national news: there was a solar eclipse. OJ Simpson is dead. The minimum wage of Fast Food workers is now $20 an hour. Several stores have filed bankcruptcy.
In the local news: I have a new granddaughter. She’s in New York so I can’t visit her just yet. She was so in a hurry to get out, she plopped into humanity right there at the hospital curb just as Mom stepped out of the Uber car. All’s fine. Mother and daughter are safe and sound at their Manhattan apartment. God is good.
Feeling sleepy. I need to rest.
You guys have a fun Friday.
TGIF people!
Raoul
JOKE OF THE WEEK
Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA
Parting Shots
Thanks to Art of Sierra Madre, CA
Thanks to Drew of Anaheim, CA
Thanks to Bob of Placentia, CA
Thanks to Tom of Pasadena, CA
Thanks to Drake of Washington, DC
I found these:
My good friend (and jokester) Terry and I came up with this.
Heather
April 16, 2024 at 8:13 am
Good morning Raoul. Sorry you’re under the weather. Relax and drink lots of liquids.
Tom
April 16, 2024 at 8:13 am
Thanks Raoul I will pray for your speedy recovery. Admirable you can make us smile even while not feeling well yourself. I think this malady is hitting many at this time of year with all the blooming going on. Get well soon.
Teri
April 16, 2024 at 8:13 am
Get well soon & thank you for your weekly articles – I totally enjoy them
Teri
Hilda
April 16, 2024 at 8:14 am
Get well soon ! National news are never encouraging and congratulations on your brave new grandchild!
Connie
April 16, 2024 at 8:14 am
Hi Raoul,
Hope all is well on your end.
Is the La Habra meeting at Northgate/Pizza place still ongoing? I have not been back since Covid.
If so, is it still Thursdays @8am?
Thanks for your Jokes….makes my day.
Connie
Noel
April 16, 2024 at 8:14 am
Get well soon , pare
Larry
April 16, 2024 at 8:16 am
I know you are sick. Congratulations on your new grandchild.