A Potpourri Of Puzzling Problems

A Potpourri Of Puzzling Problems

Our universe seems to be in a state of flux, discombobulation and transmutation. Everyday a new issue surfaces that boggles the mind. It could be a debate on the number of people at the inauguration – a discussion of “alternative facts” – the Dakota pipeline access – severe snow storms on the East Coast – European terrorist attacks – criminal / police confrontations – building of walls – and illegal immigrant deportations. And that is just in one day! So let’s lighten the atmosphere somewhat and look at some other issues that might be less provocative.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un besides ruling one strange, rogue country has the world’s strangest haircut. No one walks into a beauty parlor and says: “Give me the Kim Jong-un” unless you live in North Korea and are in fear of your life.

Lots of radio stations play The Oldies – songs from the 50’s and 60’s which are classics. Years from now will the songs and rap we hear nowadays ever be considered “oldies” and played on those stations? Somehow I think not.

Baseball administration wants to shorten extra-inning games. The plan to be tried out in the minor leagues is to place a runner on second base at the beginning of each extra inning. The thought is that a single will bring in the winning run. This is not baseball as far as I am concerned so leave it alone!

Speaking of changes in sports, there are some who want to eliminate the flip of a coin to decide who gets the football in overtime. We saw that happen in the recent Super Bowl LI when the Patriots won the toss, elected to receive and won the game. Fair? Yes, that’s how the game is played.

Kellogg is laying off hundreds of employees because we evidently are not eating as much cereal for breakfast. There are so many choices now for breakfast that I guess fewer people like the sound of Snap Crackle Pop from Rice Krispies at 7:00AM!

Pot holes in the area are so large that squirrels are making homes in the crannies. Perhaps instead of tar, the various Road Commission employees should bring peanuts!

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick who will be in jail for the next 28 years lost his appeal for a pardon and now wants the money he owes the City to be reduced if not completely eliminated. Guess he figures the .38 cents an hour he gets for various chores around the hoosegow will not pay down his debt.

Disney Land just raised the one day fee to $115! And all that to interact with a couple of mice! For that price I would want the Seven Dwarfs to wash and clean my car and rotate the tires while I was at the park!

So there you have it. Hope I brightened your day! Now how about a bowl of Kellogg Froot Loops to start the day!