Chet Collins

A busy day around the outside of the house.

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Man Chokes In Restaurant, Dr. Jill Biden Springs Into Action To Deliver Educational Lecture - The Babylon Bee

“Thank you for having me here today,” Dr. Jill Biden said as the bewildered choking man tried to call for a “real doctor,” since he was obviously a misogynistic bigot.

Old, Failed Idea Repackaged As New, Progressive Idea - The Babylon Bee

“Wow! This will solve everything!” said an enthusiastic young liberal about an idea proven by history to make everything worse.

Final Appeal: Trump Pens Letter To Santa Asking Him To Overturn Biden’s Win - The Babylon Bee

I have been a good boy all year long. Many people are saying that anyway. I made peace in the Middle East, got a vaccine delivered in RECORD time, and even helped Melania in her garden.

Chinese Spy Assigned To Date Eric Swalwell Begs To Be Sent To Labor Camp Instead - The Babylon Bee

“It’s cruel and unusual punishment. Which, I guess, is allowed here, but still. It’s not a good look,” she said. An international human rights board agreed, putting pressure on the Chinese government to stop forcing spies to date Eric Swalwell and other U.S. congressmen.

Man Selflessly Offers To Let Rest Of Country Try Vaccine First - The Babylon Bee

Johnston had initially planned to receive the shot after watching Governor Cuomo’s Oscar-worthy performance pleading for the public to get the vaccine. However, Johnston was dissuaded when he watched a replay of Cuomo destroying the vaccine’s credibility in an Emmy winning performance just three weeks prior.

Homeowner Frantically Makes Figgy Pudding To Get Rid Of Carolers - The Babylon Bee

Neighbors say that as of 1 am, the carolers are on their 427th round of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas” and have promised to stay in place until they get some figgy pudding.

Sad!

William Barr to Resign as Attorney General - WSJ

Mr. Barr said he would depart Dec. 23

Not good!

Me: “Thanks for your help! Merry Christmas!”

Apple Support: “Happy Holidays.”

Today I went to Lowe’s. There was a woman sitting comfortably in a chair out front smoking a cigarette. A few minutes later, EMS showed up to evaluate her. I’m thinking she could’ve made it to the hospital of her own accord.

The Biden Team Strikes Back - WSJ

This has triggered a flood of media and Twitter criticism, including demands that I retract the piece, apologize personally to Mrs. Biden, ban Mr. Epstein for all time, and resign and think upon my sins.

I always enjoy reading Paul’s work.

As far as the opinion piece in question, I disagree. The title “Doctor” is an educational distinction. It’s entirely fair for anyone with that credential to use the title that they’ve earned.

Google Tests Dark Mode for Its Desktop Web Search Page - MacRumors

Google has added belated support for ‌Dark Mode‌ to its Gmail and Search apps, but it looks like Google for desktop web could be on its way, too.

My websites have more cutting edge design than Google.

Made our Advent candles this morning.

For One Prized Italian Tradition, Covid-19 Deals Heartbreaking Blow - WSJ

For many Neapolitans, the Nativity scene, or presepe in Italian, is more the symbol of Christmas than a tree.

Agree.

Holy Family Arrested In Egypt For Violating Travel Restrictions - The Babylon Bee

The officer explained to the recalcitrant parents that the safest way to protect their child from a murderous tyrant was to stay home, stay safe, and comply with the local laws of said murderous tyrant. Or be buddies with a politician.

Got my workbench set up, laundry room functional, and cars parked in the garage.

Good progress today!

I strongly dislike the Office of the President-Elect moniker. Never have.

It’s disconcerting that it’s becoming the norm. Even worse is that logo that is so clearly a stripped down seal of the President.

I’m all in favor of building out a government and a robust transition process, but let’s not make up a meaningless title to somehow convey authority.

No matter how many times I listen to his music, I still find great beauty in Ludovico Einaudi’s art.

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