NEWS OF THE WEEK

 Another week, another plane crash.  This time a 40-year old Lear Jet took a nosedive into a nearby Philadelphia neighborhood almost immediately after take-off.  All six aboard the plane used as a medevac were killed plus another on the ground.  More than 20 people were injured as the pieces of the plane dispersed over a four block area.  The cause of the crash has not yet been determined.

Punxutawney Phil emerged from his hole last Sunday morning and cast a shadow in the Pennsylvania sunlight.  By that coincidence, people with smaller brains than a groundhog will assume we will have a long spell of winter weather.  Not me.

The Grammy awards ceremony was held as usual.  A large number of singers and musical groups I never heard of won trophy after trophy for songs I never heard of.  I'm sure it makes them all feel better about themselves.

Trumps HOGE people attacked the USAID offices; one of the agencies that spends our tax dollars for the good of our country - roughly $40B per year.  Secretary of State Rubio was made temporary director; in charge of the more than 10,000 employees.  A long list of questionable disbursements of federal aid was developed.  The administration would like to reduce the number of employees to about 300.  This move might provoke legal action before anything really happens.  

One of the most beautiful areas of the world is being rocked by earthquakes.  The Greek island of Santorini is shaking and greater peril may be waiting.  It's not necessary to stir your tea after adding sugar.

Former President Joe Biden has signed a contract with Creative Arts Agency; a talent firm.  No comment.

Daily omega-3 supplements, fish oil most notably, have been shown to slow biological aging by up to four months.  I have been taking one of those for years.  Now I've ordered 40 gallons so I can up my dosage.

Tongue twisters are fun - you've heard many.  A group at MIT says this is the hardest to say each syllable properly.  Try it.  "Pad kid poured curd pulled cod."

Starbucks has added Blackberry Sage refreshers to it's menu temporarily and, I think, have discontinued coffee.

Scientists at the University of Arizona have determined that women do talk more than men.

At least 20,000 federal employees have accepted a buyout package.  That is less than the administration hoped for.

Among the myriad of executive orders that the new President has chosen to sign, is one which says men will be men and women will be women and never the twain shall meet in a bathroom.

Ozzie Osbourne's final gig is approaching as Black Sabbath will unite for a July 5 concert.  One night only!

The Super Bowl festivities in New Orleans are working their way up to a frenzy.  Make your pick.  If you're a gambler, the refs are favored by 1.5 points.  Awards were handed out and Josh Allen got the MVP.  Joe Burrow was given the door prize of Comeback Player of the Year.  My number one award goes to 72 year-old Bill Belichick whose steady girlfriend might not be old enough to buy beer.  YOWZA!

The stock market fell slightly this week.  Not to worry.