HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LORENZO!

Lorenzo, one of my grandsons, is 10 years old today! Here's wishing him all the best now and always!

Oh, and his birthday coincides this year with Thanksgiving Day!

Mr. KELLY'S, Mexico's Classic Hamburger Joint, bids farewell after 5 decades.

 "Hamburguesas Mr. Kelly's", Mexico City's iconic hamburger place since 1972, closes its doors today, Sunday 24, 2024. Only four stores existed at one time and all of them disappeared until just one, over at Insurgentes Avenue remained standing. Today it bids goodbye to its many customers. I used to take my son Ricardo, to the Av. Universidad Branch when he came out of school every other Friday for a family lunch. Great times then, and the hamburgers were delicious!!!  I visited the hamburger joint for the last time on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017, and the hamburgers were still as tasty as ever. Farewell Mr. Kelly's!

NOVEMBER 22, 1963

 THIS HAPPENED 61 YEARS AGO! I was only 12 years old but I remember very well the impact these news had all over the world. We stood up in class and kept one minute in silence, praying for JFK. 

The killer is aprehended...

...and then, shot!

BACK IN 1951

Now anyone can have their picture on the front page of any newspaper.

Thank you, Photoshop!

Discussing politics, sports and religion with friends!

This is a cartoon I posted in 2020 but it hasn't lost its relevance.

Incredibly, I've lost more friendships arguing about these three subjects more than any other topics

 and guess what --- I don't even really care about politics, religion or sports!

The Day After The 2024 Elections...

I think America will survive even after this!

But how?

ELECTION DAY 2024!

The 2024 Halloween Season!

My Granddaughter Rebecca Reaches The 10th Birthday Mark Today!!!

Wishing my darling little granddaughter all the best in the world!

Happy 6th Birthday to my Little Princess, Almudena!!

HAPPY 4th BIRTHDAY, FERRÁN!

NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS (OR DAYS)!

Is your life dull, boring, listless, empty and completely devoid of excitement? In other words, have you become an apathetic, lackadaisical sorry imitation of a human being? Well, you can forget about that and begin to enjoy your days with this fabulous alternative to lonely days and/or nights!

 Introducing the Celebrity Life-Size-Cutouts Party Kit! 

Yes! For only a nominal monthly fee you can rent (with an option to buy), these fantastic life-size celebrity cutouts to fill your sad, cold and empty apartment! There is a vast and almost unlimited stock of celebrities, past and present, to choose from. And you can interchange and replace them whenever you like to fit your moods or seasons. Feeling nostalgic? There's Marilyn, Bogie, Laurel & Hardy and Raquel to refresh your memories of better times! Maybe you're playful...then get Willie Wonka or perhaps thrills and adventure are your cup of tea. If so,  Sean Connery as 007, or Steve McQueen as Bullitt can lead the way.

Want something current in politics? Vote for Kamala Harris! Or if sexy and luscious is more to your taste, then why not invite Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears or Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes to a delightful and intimate evening? Whatever turns you on, we've got it! 

Transform your dingy, cold apartment from this............................................................To this!

Yes, folks! It's just that simple.

(Notice: The guy in the center of the picture wearing the tuxedo is not included. He's just a client. )

Special thanks to Photoshop!

My son Ricardo's Birthday!

And it's here again, my son Ricardo's Birthday! It's been quite a ride since that cloudy day back in 1973 when I rushed his mom to the hospital and awaited the arrival of my first (and only) son who has been my pride and joy for more than 51 years! Have a great day, kid! 

The Senior Freeze-Frame Effect!

ACTING! (An Ongoing Tutorial)

It doesn't take years of practice and learning of techniques to become a consummate thespian. 

Just keep your cool, always be focused on your performance and fake it as much as you can even in difficult situations.  But above all, never let your stupidity show!

The Armchair Philosopher!

EMILIANO'S 13TH BIRTHDAY!

 

Emiliano, one of my grandchildren is celebrating his 13th birthday on this date.  I take this opportunity to send him all the best wishes for his birthday and many happy returns! Have a great day, dear Emiliano!