Rolling Stones

M is for wet MONDAY

Today is Qatari National Day. Qatar National Day (Al-Yaoum-al-Watani) commemorates the day in 1878 when Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani succeeded his father, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Thani, as the ruler of Qatar.

Qatar had started to develop into an important settlement in the eighteenth century. Following periods of control from various local regions, including agreements with the British, the Ottoman Empire arrived in 1871 at the request of the Emir.

On December 18th 1878, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed Al Thani, succeeded his father, Sheikh Mohammed bin Thani, as ruler of Qatar, becoming its first Emir in a lineage that continues to this day.

Ruling Qatar until his death in 1913, Sultan Jassim is revered in Qatar as ‘The Founder’ as under his rule he unified the tribes of the peninsula marking the creation of the modern state of Qatar. His leadership, both political and militarily, defined Qatar’s status a nation in the view of the two key powers in the region at that time – the Ottomans and the British.

In 1916 Qatar became a British protectorate. Qatar gained independence from the United Kingdom and became an independent sovereign state on September 3rd 1971. September 3rd was originally celebrated as Qatar’s National Day.


The ducks want an explanation.

“The quote is “I’m sexy and I know it”

sqrt(1+tan^2) can be verbalized as “sec” and so this formula is the “sec of c”

“I’m sec C and I know it””

Today is the birthday in 1943, of Keith Richards, ‘The Human Riff’, guitarist, singer, songwriter and founding member of The Rolling Stones who have had over 35 Top 40 singles and albums. Rolling Stone magazine said Richards had created ‘rock’s greatest single body of riffs’. Classic albums include: Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main Street. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiRQT2AXGrw

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A ‘T’ day, maybe TUESDAY

Today is United Nations Day. It commemorates the creation of the United Nations on this day in 1945. The UN was established after World War II with the aim of preventing future world wars. On 25 April, 1945, 50 nations met in San Francisco and began drafting the UN Charter. The Charter took effect on October 24, 1945 upon ratification by the General Assembly of the UN and its Security Council. The organization’s objectives, as defined by its charter, include maintaining international peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, promoting sustainable development, and upholding international law. At its founding, the UN had 51 member states; as of 2023, it has 193 – almost all of the world’s sovereign states.


Maybe not you…

March of the Penguins, Narrated by Soren Kierkegaard

Funny and relatable cartoon by Daniel Kanhai.

Bada Bing!!

No parent has ever turned the car around. It was an empty threat that we all fell for!

I just put a stick in a non-stick pan.

Whoever said money can’t buy happiness has obviously never been bonded out.

I’m writing a fairytale about a printer that just works.

I don’t agree with ‘you snooze you lose’. Snoozing seems like winning to me.

The only thing my wife hates more than picking a place to eat is the place I just picked.

My sister said she voluntold her husband he has to build a bench for the school and I think I found my new favorite verb.

I was going to buy my wife a car for Christmas but then I remembered I don’t live in a commercial.

No no, we’re a BUDDHIST colony. BUDDHIST, with a B.

When I was in college, I was listening to a lecture about RNA. After the prof was finished I raised my hand and asked if I understood that in order to replicate, one must unzip their genes first. The room was silent for several seconds and then everyone started laughing. The professor just stared at me.

So many people are too judgemental these days. I can tell just by looking at them.

We wouldn’t have so many needy if we didn’t have so many greedy.

Do people who run marathons know they don’t have to?

Nurse: “Have you had any unexplained weight gain this past year?” Me: “No, there are explanations.”

Some couples exercise together. My wife and I send each other articles when we’re sitting in the same room.

I’m surprised people still ask me if I want to hold their baby given the number of times I’ve dropped my phone.

I got kicked out of church because when I got baptized I had bath bombs in my pockets. Everyone started to run when the water started boiling and changing colors.


Today is the birthday, in 1936, of Bill Wyman, bass, The Rolling Stones (1969 UK & US No.1 single ‘Honky Tonk Women’, and over 30 Top 40 UK & US singles and albums. Quit The Stones in 1993, 1981 UK solo No.14 ‘Je Suis Un Rock Star’). Now tours with his backing band, The Rhythm Kings, which has featured Albert Lee and Georgie Fame. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ef9QnZVpVd8

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music

WEDNESDAY…meh

Today is Independence Day in the Maldives. This holiday celebrates the day in 1965 when the Maldives gained independence from Britain.

On December 16th 1887, the Maldives became a protectorate of the British Empire. The Sultan of the Maldives agreed to give up the islands’ sovereignty in matters of foreign policy. In return, the British would provide military protection and not interfere in the internal affairs of the islands, though they still needed to be consulted on key changes such as the appointment of a new Sultan. On July 26th 1965, an agreement was signed by the Maldives’ Prime Minister and the British Ambassador which ended the British responsibility for the defense and external affairs of the Maldives.

The Maldives is the lowest country in the world. Its ground level on average is 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches) above sea level, and its highest point on the islands is 2.3 meters (7 feet 7 inches) above sea level. It is also the smallest country in Asia.


Fun idea! Bring your husband shopping with you!!!


a bush

Today is the birthday, in 1943, of Mick Jagger, singer, songwriter with The Rolling Stones, (1969 UK & US No.1 single ‘Honky Tonk Women’, and over 35 UK & US Top 40 singles and albums). Solo (1985 UK No.1 single with David Bowie ‘Dancing In The Street’). 1985 UK No. 6 solo album ‘She’s The Boss.’ In 2003 he was knighted for his services to popular music and in early 2009 he joined the electric supergroup SuperHeavy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poXvMBhjSWk

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies

Despite grassroots campaigns, attempted legislation and other initiatives, it’s still MONDAY

Today is Independence Day, a public holiday in Zambia. Northern Rhodesia was a British protectorate. In 1953, several countries under British control in the region were put into the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland. The federation was dissolved on December 31st 1963, and in January 1964, Kenneth Kaunda won the only election for Prime Minister of Northern Rhodesia. On October 24th 1964, the British colony of Northern Rhodesia became the independent Republic of Zambia and prime minister Kenneth Kaunda became the inaugural president serving until 1991.

Today is the birthday, in 1936, of Bill Wyman, Bassist for the Rolling Stones.

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a TUESDAY in July

Today is Independence Day, a public holiday in Liberia. The date commemorates the adoption of the Liberian Constitution and declaration of independence in 1947.

Bada Bing!

My husband said he did a double take when he first met me. But I’ve also seen him do a double take on a free pile of dirt.

Maintenance came by today but only left a note. The note said, “Black cat said NO!”

Me: How many loads of laundry can this thing hold? Salesperson: Ummm… This is a dining table. Me: And?

I hate it when I go out in public and the public is there.

How did a fool and his money get together in the first place? — Steven Wright

Absurdity is assigning you “The Grapes of Wrath” at 16 and tear-gassing you at 26 for understanding it.

Getting older is just one body part after another saying, “HA! You think that’s bad? Watch this!”

My goal in life is to piss off at least one person a day. So far I’m about 4 years ahead of schedule.

One great thing about this heat. You can be guaranteed no one is waiting in your backseat to kill you.

Men, if you are over 50, leave the young girls alone and find a woman who understands the signs of a stroke.

Posted by Tom in Humor, Music, sixties and seventies