Midwest Chick's Place

(A.K.A. Non-Original Rants)

–Co-opting good stuff from all over the ‘Net and maybe some original thoughts—ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒE

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  • When it seems like a win, but…..

    FINA (international swimming) is changing its rules so that anyone who has gone through puberty as a male cannot compete in their women’s divisions.  Which sounds good. However (and I’m glad they note this in their announcement), they indicate that this is not/should not be an impetus for children to ‘transition’ early. “They’re not saying… Continue reading

  • Skillz… he did not have them

     Yesterday took surreal to 11 when a new neighbor said he had an opossum in his garage.  Not outside the realm of possibility so I go to check.  Turns out it was a ferret.  Other new neighbor has a couple of ferrets that keep getting outside so I put two-and-two together. Someone who was moving… Continue reading

  • Father's Day–My Three Dads

    Most people just get one father.   I have three:  the one that sired me, the one that raised me, and the one who has been there for me to act as a sounding board and a source of strength. From the dad who sired me I got the gift of gab, a love of hot… Continue reading

  • Meme Saturday

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  • So she basically wanted to start shit

     There’s a semi-viral video going around–a woman posted a tik tok video of herself at the gym (at 1:00 am) taking off her shirt.  Not sure why, but okay, I’ve seen people do it if they get hot during cardio or something.  But it’s rare to come out of the locker room and then start… Continue reading

  • Fight the source, not the mandate

     I’m not sure where I read the other day that our efforts are pointed in the wrong direction when it comes to mandates.  The mandates themselves–masking, shots, etc.  are egregious and we all know that they are, at the base, unconstitutional.  So we’ve been writing letters and emails and calling our elected officials as well… Continue reading

  • I know Ripley's is 'for profit' but c'mon….

    So the braintrust at Ripley’s Believe it or Not  decided it would be a piping hot idea to let Kim ‘Fat Ass’ Kardashian wear Marilyn Monroe’s Birthday dress to the Met Gala.  You know, the dress that was made to fit Marilyn Monroe SIXTY years ago.  I’m sure they thought it would be a great… Continue reading

  • The experts explaining why masks don't work against viruses

    Here’s a montage video of medical experts mocking the idea of using masks to keep from getting or transmitting a virus.  It spans over a decade.  The CDC tried to bring masking back for monkeypox before getting slammed down and they are trying another round of covid fearmongering (like anyone cares at this point). I… Continue reading

  • Oh NO! Not my sriracha!

     B gave me the heads up.  Due to a bad chili crop, Huy Fong Foods (the best sriracha, IMO) is indicating that their products will be in short supply.   Considering the fact that I put this stuff on most items, I’m going to head to the store and put an extra bottle on the shelf.… Continue reading

  • And we danced

     On my walking route, there is a family who does greyhound rescue.  They have kept some of the dogs who were not adoptable due to various reasons.  One of them is Sammy and he is blind. I haven’t seen Sammy and his person in months.  But we happened to be out at the same time… Continue reading