ARE YOU DEAD?

Are You Dead?, also known by its English name Demumu, is a Chinese application designed for people living alone. It requires setting up one emergency contact and sends automatic notifications if the user has not checked in via the app for consecutive days. It was released on the App Store on 10 June 2025. In early January 2026, the application gained popularity due to its name and the issue of safety for people living alone, and ranked high on the list of paid applications in the Chinese region of the Apple App Store before being removed. (WIKIPEDIA)

OLIVER HARDY'S BIRTHDATE REMEMBERED

 

         Oliver Norvell Hardy (born Norvell Hardy; January 18, 1892 – August 7, 1957) was an American comic actor and one half of Laurel and Hardy, the double act that began in the era of silent films and lasted from 1926 to 1957. He appeared with his comedy partner Stan Laurel in 107 short films, feature films, and cameo roles. He was credited with his first film, Outwitting Dad, in 1914. In most of his silent films before joining producer Hal Roach, he was billed on screen as Babe Hardy. (WIKIPEDIA)

THE MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES!

Largely unknown to many but a very small circle of close friends, I am known as The Man Of A Thousand Faces. Here are four of them. The remaining 996 faces will be revealed sometime during the next 20 or 30 years. I'll keep you posted!

Am I Inactive?

I have always been inactive in life but why wait until now to remove me?

OUR FIRST EARTHQUAKE OF 2026!

The first earth tremor of 2026 hit our region at about 7:59 AM today. 6.5 magnitude. No big deal. 

I've grown accustomed to these telluric movements since I felt my first one back in 1957!

My New Year Celebration!

That's the spirit!

Wishing You All A Very Happy 2026!

NEW YEAR WISH!

                                                             As you get older, this happens a lot!

THE ANNUAL GRUMPY OLD MEN REUNION!

It's almost the end of the year so, as it always does at this time, the Grumpy Old Men Club held its annual reunion at a park bench to bid farewell to 2025 where, after much discussion and heated arguments, we decided to hold next year's meetings someplace other than a park bench. The reason? We've been bothered too much by all the damned pigeons hanging around looking for crumbs!

Bye bye, BB

 Very sad news today. Brigitte Bardot, French ‘sex kitten’ who gave up movies for animal rights, died at 91 years of age.

Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot (28 September 1934 – 28 December 2025), often referred to by her initials B.B., was a French actress, singer, model and animal rights activist. Famous for portraying characters with hedonistic lives, she was one of the best-known symbols of the sexual revolution. Although she withdrew from the entertainment industry in 1973, she remained a major pop culture icon. She acted in 47 films, performed in several musicals, and recorded more than 60 songs. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1985. (Wikipedia)

                      

             

          

With Sean Connery in SHALAKO

        

  

      

Hallelujah! Christmas Time is Here!

  MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!

CHRISTMAS EVE!

I'm ready!

TWO SHADES OF GRINCH

Yes! Don't get me wrong.  I enthusiastically love Christmas but there's another side to the Yuletide Season I just simply hate...and that is the crowds at department stores, the long, long lines at cashiers, the prices being hiked up on everything and the fact that it's all over, done with and gone so quickly.  Still, unlike the Grinch, I have never, ever hated Christmas. 

CHRISTMAS 2025 WISH LIST!

I have compiled a very exhaustive and thorough list of great gifts I would like to receive on this Christmas Season. And if past history serves as a guide, I know very well my list will be ignored as it typically has been the case for the last 70 plus years...but who cares! It's always a delightful exercise to think about all those lovely girls I know I'll never meet!

A CHRISTMAS MEMORIES REVIEW