So grateful for the humor, Gary, and for the reminder that no action is without consequence. This is an interesting take on the whole business of naming, if you have any time right now to read it. Hope the preparations and rehabilitations are moving along to suit you.
If I may comment with what I jokingly wrote in my journal when I heard about the renaming…
Executive order 1965378:
“In order to inject more ‘masculine energy’ into Native-American named blue states, to high-five the BoBBs (best of billionaire brothers), and provide additional relief to those who experienced a few hours of TikTok withdrawal, we herewith rename Minnesota to Meta.”
In a game of renaming the states we could offer up a contest for the best categories and for the best names. I rather like your Meta for Minnesota.
Probably a waste of precious time, although cheap entertainment for the mind. There’s a whole lot more serious going on that is going to need the best we have to resist and overcome.
I don’t know that engaging in humor is a waste of time at all - we need some diversions to lighten the heart and sanitize the mind, yes? Let’s start with blue states Illinois and Massachusetts… ;)
Yes, humor lightens the load and sends endorphins. Count me in for now and if others want to join, welcome to the parlor.
For Illinois > Prairie. For Michigan > Quadralacus
I like geographical features, recently finished listening to audible’s version of “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose about the Lewis & Clark expedition. Fascination in its detailed descriptions.
It could be amusing if it weren't serious. Did you see where the billionaire bros lost over a trillion in the crypto market? It's a repeat of the 2016 reference to "The Emperor's New Clothes". Same song, next verse. We've seen it and heard it before and here we go again
So grateful for the humor, Gary, and for the reminder that no action is without consequence. This is an interesting take on the whole business of naming, if you have any time right now to read it. Hope the preparations and rehabilitations are moving along to suit you.
ETA (oops, sorry I forgot on round 1): https://archive.ph/Rs2VZ
If I may comment with what I jokingly wrote in my journal when I heard about the renaming…
Executive order 1965378:
“In order to inject more ‘masculine energy’ into Native-American named blue states, to high-five the BoBBs (best of billionaire brothers), and provide additional relief to those who experienced a few hours of TikTok withdrawal, we herewith rename Minnesota to Meta.”
More to come… ;)
In a game of renaming the states we could offer up a contest for the best categories and for the best names. I rather like your Meta for Minnesota.
Probably a waste of precious time, although cheap entertainment for the mind. There’s a whole lot more serious going on that is going to need the best we have to resist and overcome.
I don’t know that engaging in humor is a waste of time at all - we need some diversions to lighten the heart and sanitize the mind, yes? Let’s start with blue states Illinois and Massachusetts… ;)
Yes, humor lightens the load and sends endorphins. Count me in for now and if others want to join, welcome to the parlor.
For Illinois > Prairie. For Michigan > Quadralacus
I like geographical features, recently finished listening to audible’s version of “Undaunted Courage” by Stephen Ambrose about the Lewis & Clark expedition. Fascination in its detailed descriptions.
Brillliant! GMTA!
It could be amusing if it weren't serious. Did you see where the billionaire bros lost over a trillion in the crypto market? It's a repeat of the 2016 reference to "The Emperor's New Clothes". Same song, next verse. We've seen it and heard it before and here we go again
Delighted to see you back online, writing and engaging!
Yes, I did see what happened in crypto but the BoBBs are so deeply embalmed with the meme coins that they can’t get out of the pyramid…
As for verse two - hubris and arrogance, the two great poisons, seem to be at all-time highs levels… maybe some antidotes will arrive in time 🙏🏽😌
I never knew the origins of the names of each state in the US until today. Reading this was engaging and informative.
Thank you for sharing, Gary.
Gary, this is such a fascinating post. Thank you.
Fascinating Gary. Thank you.
I enjoyed this post. I hope it means you're feeling better!