Viral Vicissitudes

"Leave no stone..." Bearing Witness. "The Tombstone...was somehow removed, rolled away" "The Tomb...was unexpectantly...empty" The Greatest Story ever told, unfolds. A New Age begins. Happy Easter  

"What's your net worth; how's your catch flow?" Prophet margin 2.0 - For Pete's sake. Q & A: Regarding profits and losses that end up, on your yearly and cumulative balance sheet. As part of a convo that you have likely had in advance of whatever "filings" are most relevant in this time of your life. Sometimes prompted by your accountant, with your partner, or even a higher Source, taken to a deeper level various times of the year and when taking a long look back... In Balance: In this particular week for many of us we take a longer pause than usual to consider what the prophets of old as well as the One they fore-told told us of, provoking us with parables, about losses -- as in the one about the one lost sheep and the labor-intensive search...provocations that even a devout disciple deciphered only after a great deal of consternation and deconstruction (as in "attempting to understand the relationship between text and meaning"). This, fol...

Soggy Blogger: Rain Delays, Provisional Plays All wet: The field of play, that is, while most of you sports fans, the true loyalty of which can be measured in part by just how long you are willing to "wait this one out" sometimes waiting for the very last out even when your team is ahead or behind by what's mercifully in Little Leagues provided for in a "Mercy Ruling"...Or, in the case of a so-called "rain delay" or otherwise inclement weather, the latter of  which has come to include thunder and lightning, which brings yet another set of broad-casters into the booth, action (or lack thereof)... Provisional Pastime Postponements: What many outdoor stadiums allow you to bring in to minimize your exposure (BTW in our hometown the baseball stadium is almost totally exposed to the elements, which can combine to post-pone, if not completely cancel the event -- in which case you are charitably provided a "rain check" -- which may cause a degree of ...

Palms on Sunday, Alms on Monday...Net, Prophets (commas intended, to cause pause) Universal Appeal: At least universally observed and practiced by what are considered to the three religions that evolved from one prophet named Abraham. All of which have many days of "strict observance" as well as historical traditions, some of which are points of significant departure, whereas there is some common ground when it comes to giving on behalf of the downtrodden, oppressed and financially dispossessed. Such as those that come to us in the form of movies attempting to recapture what happened way back then: "...alms for a child of misfortune..." Some of which were, back in the time when provisions were made on behalf of all those in need even in B.C., quite visible at strategies places, with their hands out (i.e., "beggars") while in C.S. (Contemporary Society) we collectively seek ways to usher these Mega-Millions to sites unseen. But we know they're still out...

"The wind up, the...TIME OUT!"  All wound up?!  As in, just when the suspense was building, the momentum was swinging in our direction, "at their behest" (someone with the authority to do so) the "time clock" is suddenly stopped. Or the pitcher who, has followed proper form so as to not be called out (yup, not only the batters can) -- assuming there are runners on base, for what's in baseball referred to as a "Balk!" (most games go on without such a call)...has to put a halt right in the middle of a motion that they have gone to great pains...as in lots of labor...prior to delivery...lots and lots of practice...proper breathing, hand motions, leg kicks. Just to have it rudely, abruptly halted (many a mother throughout the years can relate to such "premature..."). And even an un-seasoned pitcher learns there's a difference between a full wind-up and what's (curiously termed, as most of them ever really experienced it...) a ...

Profit Margins, Marginal Prophets  - Major, minor Add-just-meants  Stages and sages: before I get to the prophets of old, let me start with what we, the readers, all who presumably have born after 3/20/2006, but not too old to be able to relate to what's considered to be... Contempt-orary: As in current, contemporary times, that those who have reached the age of "full-on curmudgeon" status may find contempt for..."this generation is gonna' be the reckoning...ball, to be sure..." (quotes like these have been afloat since BC, as in Before Children were recognized as having any...rights). In any case, no matter what your current attitude is toward those "coming up" it's a pretty universal experience (if "universal" is operationally defined as "modern western society") that when so-called "minors" reach the "age of majority" they acquire a whole new set of adult amenities, privileges, and rights! Which were, ...

Feeling at least a bit Margin-alized? RU Feeling at least a little out of sync, barely existing, otherwise be-little'd, as if your voice hardly matters if it's heard at all...or feeling like you're living life on or even in the margins...near the edge, leaving little margin for error? Well rest assured dear reader...the next post-it note is for you! Come back and find why UR in good company, with those present as well as those well into the past...If you come back after a brief respite, I guarantee I'll make it at least slightly prophet-table, marginally speaking -- from Major to minor... CU in the next 24-48...plus or minus...mas o menos...😔😕👍

Pardon this corruption... Catch you... a bit off guard, perhaps feeling in a pickle...not sure how much and which teams to bet on, now that they've, the lucky ones invited to what in the NCAA basketball March Madness is also referred to as the "Big Dance" -- given how many teams have been assembled at the collegiate level, it's still pretty exclusive, as in you need an invite. Quite a contrast to how this all began... Tisket a Tasket... a green and yellow...peach basket. Well, that is what Dr. Jamess Naismith, the PE teacher who conceived of this indoor sport in 1891, had at his disposal, that would serve athletes throughout the winter to stay in shape, as well as be less injury prone as compared to the contract (I meant contact) sports...with the first public game being played on 3-11-1892 (just missed, by one week--air ball!) and complete, I'll bet, with private wagers...being put on, what would eventually become... Wage earners: from what were simply seen as at...

When "lateral!" moves become literal: Go figure. Wear-as: in professional (U.S.) football, a few notable man-ubers include the "audible" which is first whispered in the "huddle" so those on the outside that may be peering in (illegal but has become popular in all "professional" sports these daze) who may other-wise try to break the code when they, who are going on the "offensive!" finally make up their  minds, come to the line, only to change the directions, through some type of cryptic message by the so-called signal caller (usually the QB) to the rest of the line men and the other so-called "skilled" players...a literal last second change in directions..."which way do you think they're headed, ask the ones who are more "defensive!" in nature...A play that may even incorporate what's called a "lateral", where the ball is almost casually tossed aside (actually has to either be on a horizontal p...

Nay slayers: "The Ides have it!" March On! As in well into mid-March, an exclaim meaning "we're on, bring it on...now that the primary season is finally, on the wane..." (just prior to the real wany season around here) This whole "in like a lion...out..." that was actually fore-casted last month by a Philly who is, by this time pretty indifferent to vote-casters...This, along with March being designated (not by Hall-markers, this time) but instead by "RAM!" as in ram it down our throats, make us pick one up and read it in its entirety: "You can't tell a book by its cover, don't you know by now?" Just ask Caesar, who thought he could at least read their faces, to see who he could count on prior to votes being casted...turns out he should have back checked prior to asking for what turned out to be his final count... Gut check: Just in case you're feeling it, a strong feeling of identification with J.C. after reading the Ba...

Crossing paths: (Un)Common play-grounds, over-lapping concerns Job Description: Repair damage and restore fields (after all those turf 'destroyers' went at it...)                              Regulate pests (they can be so 'pesty', those kids!)                                Soil testing (as in make sure they really have to go...)                              Overlapping responsibilities with those whose designated responsibilities include: (UN)Official Job Description: (don't!) feed the animals...they'll just keep asking for more...                                                    Administer Rx...(to keep them under control)....

Prodigious Paper Plate: Awards, 2024 - JK! Live, Full Coverage: More or less, depending on when you tuned in, what you expected (what did you expect with someone with the initials JK?!) and what camera angle..."We're already five minutes be-hind (should have seen the foreshadowing here myself)...and I'm not joking" This, from JK himself. Well before the presenter whose appearance suggested he was not quite ready himself, the one who was supposed to provide the "great reveal" regarding "best costume design" came out from behind the curtain a bit stage frighted, revealing his own (I mean it, no joke!) being pretty much form fitted (TG!) -- as in donning his b-day suit -- a bit prematurely I might add, as his official one is listed as 4/23. Yes, it's all about timing, when it comes to pulling off a good stunt...otherwise it's... Fruit-less: As in "failing to achieve the desired results, outcome..." Which, in the case of the more form...

 Playground Patrol Pre-reqs, Recess! Ref Requirements... "Apply Within"   What a weird ad for a person-nel who will not be spending much time inside, but instead patrolling the playground and the school-yard as well, while other-wise "looking after our children" -- another mis-leading phrase of someone who is expected to "stay a step ahead" of them...as part of the "job" description -- one more thing that needs to be qualified, now that most of the playground SUPERvisors have been defunded and thus, now a volunteer position, but one which still requires lot of background checks, counter checks, as well as some SUPER qualifications, of someone who is still, while likely one of the rascal's parent, expected, hopes at least, to "command respect" Think you got it, what it takes? Check the (sand) boxes... SUPER-vision: Well, it only stands to reason, right? If you're going to be a SUPER-visor...A quality and tactical trait that is, i...

WOW! What fallows... De-lectable: How else can one describe a day after what was characterized as just another SUPER Tuesday, a few weeks after FAT Tuesday, which is, for millions of Christians followed by Ash Wednesday and a period of time referred to as Lent, which for many is associated with giving up what they enjoy the most, like what they may have gorged on the day before...a weird, wacky association with what we today may also be experiencing after witnessing, but more acute to our sense of taste, be going through today...a Wacked Out Wednesday, following what had been broadly fore-casted as a SUPER Tuesday...otherwise, best experienced via... Diet-etics:  It's like we need a dietitian to help us process the fare that was brought us to our senses this morning..."I don't have the taste for politics any more...it's no longer appetizing...this is just an appetizer, a hint of what's to come (up, barf!)...just to whet our appetites... Cropping up: As in leaving ...

What's in store(s) for you?   (A hole lot, of nothing) Come to find out: Which is what you probably did today, being prompted by a few prompts, at/near the end of last post, an add-on. A common ploy, to keep you coming back. But this is more of a self-reflection, after doing some early spring cleaning...an initial de-clutter before really getting serious... By George! Commonly employed by the early Brits (well, as far back as the 1600's according to my secret sauce, source) as a more acceptable exclamation of shock or disbelief than "By God!" One that I found myself for more than one reason employing out loud, to no one in particular (me being the driver sans passengers), when out and about, yesterday. An almost knee jerk of an utterance, which must have looked a bit silly from the standpoint of other drivers (a few of which gave me what me now call the "stink eye" 😠) while I myself must have been revealing a show of disgust...regarding what was not actuall...

March Madness: M & M's...from beginning to end. Mass Despacio ("por favor"): A slight deviation from what you expected, how this term is pronounced, but its basic intent is the same: "Slow down please; please slow down..." AKA getting us to s-l-o-w down, appreciate some of the simpler, SWEET things in life, before heading headlong into spring...(lose an hour of sleep😫) Or, in this case, as in what you may have tuned in for, what you spiffed up your CV (Curriculum Vitae, sort of expanded form of resume, allowing to em-bellish all the bull-ishness you took in school...) in order to gain ground on your competition...for the Recess! ref, AKA Playground Patrol Policia...That can and will wait...besides spring has not fully sprung -- witness, those youngsters who seemed to be so eager to get outside a few days ago have skedaddled! (when was the last time you saw or used this word for "depart quickly or hurriedly, run away...") as from the playground sup...