Deceit and Disbelief

This may be the first time in my life I ever agreed with any statement issued by the Communist Chinese Party, but the adage states that there's a first time for everything. When China says that Joe Biden never mentioned genocide in his phone conversation with President Xi, I'm with China.

In fact, I don't believe there was a two-hour phone conversation between Joe and Xi. Have you watched Joe Biden try to patch two sentences together? Do you think he could manage two hours on the phone? As the Brits might say, not bloody likely. Actually, I wonder if he was even on the call at all. Someone was, I suppose, but I don't believe it was Joe.

There's nothing credible coming out of this White House. Some examples? Regardless of what the official word is, I don't believe that the border is closed. I don't believe that the economy is strong; it's never strong in a recession, and we're in one now. I don't believe in "Putin's price hike" (neither does the Federal Reserve Chairman), and I don't believe Biden deserves any credit for the half-dollar drop in gas prices. 

What I do believe is that one day the current occupant of the White House will pay a price for his constant deceitfulness. If I'm going to believe that we still have a country, I have to believe that.

A Small Return

The first American police officer died in the line of duty in 1786. There was one such death that year. 

By the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund's count, in 2020, 373 officers died in the line of duty. In 2021, 472 officers did. If you add in 2022's total--so far--that's almost one thousand officers dead from doing their jobs in two year's time.

For people who put their lives on the line for us every day, I think that's way too many. I also think they deserve more gratitude than what they receive. 

So I have a new charity to support. After what the fallen police officers have done, this is the very least I can do.

Summer Singing

One of the many perks of having grandchildren is getting to watch movies with them. I recently watched the animated feature film, Sing 2, with my grandkids; it was delightful.

I had watched Sing, the original 2016 film, when it was first streaming and found it so enjoyable that I coaxed adult friends and family members to watch it, too. Everyone who watched it, liked it. I think they will feel the same about the sequel, which is less story build-up and more musical fun. The soundtracks are certain to have you singing along, or at least bopping in your chair.

Both Sing and Sing 2 feature a entirely animal character cast. Gems from Hollywood's A-list such as Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, and Reese Witherspoon give voice to, respectively, a koala, a porcupine, and a pig. This second film also features a star turn by Bono as a reclusive rock star lion. It's great fun, with charming humor for young and old alike. There are also a few positive life lessons embedded in the story, which are always a welcome surprise in today's dark cultural climate.

It's not necessary to watch the first movie to enjoy the second, but I highly recommend that you start at the beginning of Buster Moon's quest for musical stardom. It's a wonderfully uplifting break from the dreariness of current events. There are no woke agendas in these adorable movies, no indoctrinating themes on race or any other topic--not that I could see. There's just engaging characters, lighthearted fun and terrific music. Treat yourself to a night off from the weary world. SING!

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