I’ve got an old car, an old house, old clothes, a six pack of beer, three bottles of wine, frozen corn, a Ghost Garden, 20+ bird houses, a messy desk, a closet filled with old books / new books, a $20 ukelele, a $465 Dbanjo that barks (a steal), doors made out of old fence boards, a broken weed eater, an outdoor stereo, a haircut, a useless gas fireplace, a blog, too many plates, bowls, and utensils, two bank accounts, a few friends, a letter from Social Security denying my claim for benefits, an outdoor bar, a signed copy of Masking The Truth, a barred owl feather, the Shining screenplay, an exercise bike, a real alien, a new J13 Trump image never seen before, 8 ½ fingers and a keyboard, a functioning brain (debatable), a million ghosts, and nine hundred and ten subscribers.
What a wacky and wonderful list! So many blessings and curses--but all bathed in gratitude...or at least acknowledgement. Thankful for your Substack. Take care.
I am thankful for My friend who lets Me keep a few belongings and My cat on the floor of His studio apartment. I have a roof overhead and access to kitchen and bathroom, with a little table for My 15+ year old laptop, and access to the net via ethernet.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike, the attitude of Gratitude is a wonderful attribute; I am glad you are also confessing that you are a hoarder.. :) AND a Gardener. I have a whole house of full "stuff" for which I am very thankful and many life long friends... and family. ENJOY and save some room for the pumpkin pie.. :)
No way. Wife kicked me and Dbanjo out of bed for snoring. Probably the same again tonight. It’s Dbanjo not me. She’s embedded in the post. Friends for 50 years. Thanks Sharine.
you sound like my son... whom I haven't heard from yet. OH well.. HE IS THANKFUL... aside from his F the system and disenfranchisement ("quoting") and he is a conservative.. must be a phase or something. Living in DC is very wearing. I just keep on BEING THANKFUL and that is a great song.
Funny list there, mate ... I too have a $20 ukulele, half a six pack, 3 birds (one that talks smack), a very diminutive garden (hotter than hell Tabasco peppers, a pineapple plant, a grapefruit tree), 2 trikes for riding the beach, a beach, 2 fishing kayaks, some rusty hooks, two ancient rusty vehicles, a substack that is more fun than a tilt-a-whirl full of drunk monkeys and a C. Farley van down by the river, where I am thankful to not be living.
Thanks TnDoc. Our in house doctor and the only doctor I currently trust. Happy T Day to you and the wife and animals. Let’s talk before you bail out of here.
And your good health and youth. My teenage son doesn't understand those two things are worth more than any amount of money. Happy Thanksgiving and best regards to you Mike and all the VRR readers.
Yes and my son who is much older and I THOUGHT went through that.. is now.. going through another phase... Happy Thanksgiving to you.. and all like you all the VRR readers an of course Mike.. a constant source of both interest and amazing stuff. :)
OH,, I forgot to mention.. that. Mike: Go to Social Security disability section which clearly states.. what the it takes to get Disability for any cause at all. I am guessing because of your age your are applying for disability. Hope you don't' have to get an attorney. :) Happy T-day. :)
The rejected my claim because I honestly filled out the online form. I guess I’m suppose to lie when they ask you if you don’t have any idea on what income you might earn for 2024 and 2025 just predict it. I think the correct answer is $00.00. They then also said they are suspending any future benefits through March 2025. All of this after I talked to an SS agent on the phone who told me there are no issues with me easy peasy.
Having my name in the most censored book in America is valuable indeed. Thanks Don. Happy T-Day to you and your family.
What a wacky and wonderful list! So many blessings and curses--but all bathed in gratitude...or at least acknowledgement. Thankful for your Substack. Take care.
I am thankful for My friend who lets Me keep a few belongings and My cat on the floor of His studio apartment. I have a roof overhead and access to kitchen and bathroom, with a little table for My 15+ year old laptop, and access to the net via ethernet.
Love always!
I am thankful for my life and the joys and hard work to get those joys.
Thank you, Mike, for your work, your garden, your life. We are all connected and this seems right.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! 🦃🍁🍂
Thank you Donna.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike! Thanks for so many great articles, and sharing the Ghost Garden.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mike, the attitude of Gratitude is a wonderful attribute; I am glad you are also confessing that you are a hoarder.. :) AND a Gardener. I have a whole house of full "stuff" for which I am very thankful and many life long friends... and family. ENJOY and save some room for the pumpkin pie.. :)
Great list! (Don't forget your wife.)
Thank you for all your exhaustive research. I look forward to your next exposés. Yeah, the THINGS leave their crap everywhere.
No way. Wife kicked me and Dbanjo out of bed for snoring. Probably the same again tonight. It’s Dbanjo not me. She’s embedded in the post. Friends for 50 years. Thanks Sharine.
Yes,, he did forget to mention her.. well.. who knows.. maybe she does not read his Substack. OOPS.
Fuck the System. Aside from that, it's a good day to remember and count blessings, and feel gratitude :)
you sound like my son... whom I haven't heard from yet. OH well.. HE IS THANKFUL... aside from his F the system and disenfranchisement ("quoting") and he is a conservative.. must be a phase or something. Living in DC is very wearing. I just keep on BEING THANKFUL and that is a great song.
Funny list there, mate ... I too have a $20 ukulele, half a six pack, 3 birds (one that talks smack), a very diminutive garden (hotter than hell Tabasco peppers, a pineapple plant, a grapefruit tree), 2 trikes for riding the beach, a beach, 2 fishing kayaks, some rusty hooks, two ancient rusty vehicles, a substack that is more fun than a tilt-a-whirl full of drunk monkeys and a C. Farley van down by the river, where I am thankful to not be living.
Happy Leftovers Weekend!
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Mike, thank you for all your diligence and excellent eye for details - your work makes a difference to me. Happy T-Day!
Thanks Erik.
Speaking of CSN and the Laurel Canyon days, this will blow your mind. There is a part of the conversation which addresses that era and beyond. If you're Woke you'll panic and hate it. If you're Awake you'll love it. https://rumble.com/v5llcvx--the-wacky-woo-show-with-jc-and-guests-nov-3.html
Great song----I'm not giving in an inch to fear......
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy T Day, Mike! Proud of you...
Thanks TnDoc. Our in house doctor and the only doctor I currently trust. Happy T Day to you and the wife and animals. Let’s talk before you bail out of here.
Impending nuclear conflict in the EU may change plans - here, too!
Peace and Hope!
And your good health and youth. My teenage son doesn't understand those two things are worth more than any amount of money. Happy Thanksgiving and best regards to you Mike and all the VRR readers.
Yes and my son who is much older and I THOUGHT went through that.. is now.. going through another phase... Happy Thanksgiving to you.. and all like you all the VRR readers an of course Mike.. a constant source of both interest and amazing stuff. :)
Lol. Why did Social Security deny you? But at least you have that signed copy of "Masking the Truth." Very valuable item. Happy Thanksgiving!
OH,, I forgot to mention.. that. Mike: Go to Social Security disability section which clearly states.. what the it takes to get Disability for any cause at all. I am guessing because of your age your are applying for disability. Hope you don't' have to get an attorney. :) Happy T-day. :)
The rejected my claim because I honestly filled out the online form. I guess I’m suppose to lie when they ask you if you don’t have any idea on what income you might earn for 2024 and 2025 just predict it. I think the correct answer is $00.00. They then also said they are suspending any future benefits through March 2025. All of this after I talked to an SS agent on the phone who told me there are no issues with me easy peasy.
Having my name in the most censored book in America is valuable indeed. Thanks Don. Happy T-Day to you and your family.
When we are grateful for what we have, we create room for more to be grateful for. Happy Thanksgiving to you, your wife, puppy and other family Mike.
Happy Thanksgiving from Scotland Mike. Still trying work out what Thansgiving is, but if it entails giving thanks, you naoled it 🍾🍾
Love to go to Scotland. Thanks Rhoda.