Comet Cleanser Loses Against Clinique

Spritz on a sample of Clinique's "Happy" cologne, and not even rubbing your skin with Comet will erase the smell. Trust me. I am not a happy cat.

The Beginning Of A Shift.

HQ Cat almost collided with the woman on the right in the Ladies Room. Her expression says it all. Back to work. Make a living. Pay the bills.

Plain English, Please.

The Sarasota Commission just approved a $120,000 grant for an eight-employee company whose name is being kept confidential. But at least we're not totally clueless. A description was provided: "It is a leading mobile engagement and loyalty network company with a global vision of enabling the mobile social commerce ecosystem."  

Huh? 

Gotta love a company that has more words in its description than employees. They need to add some crystal-clear juice to their diet.

One Mug Shot That Didn't Make Today's News: Santa Claus Is Booked.

A disgruntled toy maker protesting the end of Christmas was booked and then released on $199 bail.

Santa Claus, age unknown, was standing at a New York street corner in an attempt to halt Christmas decorations from being taken down after Dec. 25.

“Keeping Christmas decorations up year round is the new trend,” said Claus, clutching signs reading “I’m just sayin’, Christmas is 24/7” and “Tinsel Is Totally Timeless.”

It was the second arrest for Claus, who on Christmas Eve was stopped for failing to maintain his lane. No alcohol was found in his sleigh, despite police allegations that his lead reindeer, known only as Rudolph, had a red nose, usually an indicator of high alcohol consumption.  But a second charge stuck, with officers clocking Claus’s sleigh going 1,225 mph in a 70 mph zone. A speeding ticket was issued along with judge’s orders for Claus to perform community service wearing coat, hat and boots for three months in Key West, FL.

Claus, who is free on his own recognizance, told police he vows to return again.

Remembering: Sarasota National Cemetery

Two weeks ago, wreaths were placed on 5,170 graves at Sarasota National Cemetery. A visit yesterday touched our hearts. A lone man remembers and tries to find comfort.

So Far Away...

Doesn't anyone stay in place anymore? Suppose not, especially when a 50-something person works with 30-somethings who have never heard of Carol King. And James Taylor? Oh, yeah, wasn't he the fire and rain guy? Try not to make the mistake of seeing and understanding the world through your own eyes. It gets old. But sometimes in a very good way.

Oh, Great.

No one told me about daylight savings. But I'm glad I'll get an extra hour of sleep.