tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72570736631148256072024-03-11T21:51:43.853-07:00Kazan's FablesDick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.comBlogger405125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-37366189795580944172024-01-26T16:07:00.000-08:002024-01-26T16:10:13.063-08:00The Secret To A Longer Life?<p>After analyzing data from hundreds of studies of people
in 59 countries, scientists determined people with more schooling tended to die
later. Every additional year of education reduced mortality by 2%.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>In an attempt to prolong my life, I am enrolling in
classes in Russian, Greek, Chinese, and in advanced mathematics and physics. As
this study did not analyze how well these people did in the classes they took,
it is not my intent to attend any of these classes. I do intend to hang out in the
cafeteria and eat all the junk food the students eat.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">I anticipate living to be 134.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Footnote: This Study was published in Lancet Public Health, and I took literary license in evaluating the results.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Footnote: There is no word on how many classes biblical Methuselah took to live to be 969.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-51345336234761102762024-01-09T10:52:00.000-08:002024-01-09T10:52:14.061-08:00Seeking Peace<p>In the news, Quiet Parks International, a nonprofit
group is designating silent areas in nature, no human noise, and encouraging everyone to seek this silence. So I drove up to Yosemite alone, because they are advising us to avoid human noise.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Once I got there, I went to the famous Yosemite Lookout but
there were too many cars for me to find parking. Finally, I abandoned my car on
the side of the road and asked a Park Ranger where I should go.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He said there were many fine places of silence. He then
handed me a group of bells and told me to wear them at all times, and jingle
them often, so that I do not startle any bears, mountain lions or other
dangerous creatures.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Trying to avoid poison ivy, I sat down next to a tarantula,
who did not appreciate my company. As I fled, I barely managed to avoid a
rattlesnake. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Having attained no peace of mind, I got back on the freeway
for Los Angeles, thankful for all the traffic, and the noise, as I set my radio
loudly on rock ‘n’ roll. </p><p class="MsoNormal">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-84159149162543926042023-12-11T10:30:00.000-08:002023-12-11T10:30:11.919-08:00Paradise<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Hamneskär, is a remote island, 5 miles west of the
Swedish coast. It is known for its old lighthouse. Now the Swedish Gov’t has
converted the housing the lighthouse keepers, families, and staff used to live
in, into a hotel for vacationers.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Wanting to go there, I contacted the Manager:</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Do you have Wi-Fi and TV?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Manager: We don’t have electricity, so no!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: What is the weather like?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Manager: Freezing cold for most of the year! In fact, this
time of year, we also have only 3 hours of daylight.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Can I take a boat ride?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Manager: You can! But the waters are very rough, that’s why
there is a lighthouse.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Why would I want to stay there?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Manager: Because your creditors will never find you. And even
if they did, none of them would ever chase you down there.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Sounds Great! Put me down for the entire month of
January!</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Dear Reader: I've taken literary latitude in writing this Fable. To learn more about what may be a wonderful place, please investigate it further.</p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-69313853146389236782023-12-04T11:23:00.000-08:002023-12-11T15:27:32.893-08:00Environmental Sensitivity<p>The 28th Annual United Nations Climate Change Conference kicked off this morning in Dubai, with an expected attendance of 70,000 participants. A prominent focus of the conference will be the phasing out of fossil fuels.</p><p>Eager to capture the significance of the event, I looked forward to conducting interviews with some of the attendees.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">As I waited at the airport, observing the arrival of numerous private jets, I eventually made my way to one of the world's most luxurious hotels in a convoy of limousines. The pervasive air-conditioning provided relief from the intense heat.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">The experience was truly remarkable.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">On the surface, it seemed that the affluent and influential were poised to dictate environmentally conscious lifestyles to others. However, I recognized that for any meaningful progress in addressing environmental challenges, leaders needed to be comfortable and unencumbered by what they say the rest of us should do.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">My commitment is to match their sacrifices until we find solutions to these issues.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Dear Reader, my dear friend and webmaster Jon Barnes used AI to help edit this piece.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p><p class="MsoPlainText">.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-19654625674502615442023-11-18T10:33:00.000-08:002023-11-18T10:38:58.244-08:00A Library Book Returned After 96 Years<p>A library book originally checked out in February 1927,
“A History of the United States,” by Benson Lossing was recently returned to a
Napa County, CA library.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Missing for 96 years, the book ran up huge penalties.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Police identified the grandson of the thief, who had long possessed the book and should have returned it decades ago. </p><p class="MsoPlainText">He was convicted and sent
to jail. Ironically, while needing something to read, this book was loaned to
him. </p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-75595053996750761012023-11-17T14:40:00.000-08:002023-11-17T14:45:30.179-08:00Surfing The Waves of Santa Monica<p>According to The World Surf League, Australian pro surfer Laura Enever broke the world record
when she surfed a 43 foot wave in Hawaii in January.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>The 31 year old told The Washington Post, that “I knew it
when it picked me up that it was a massive wave.“</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">In a related story, I intended to be as courageous as Laura Enever, but yesterday, a 2 foot wave in Santa
Monica knocked me down. I panicked and nearly called for help, but then all I had to
do was stand up. </p><p class="MsoPlainText">The Washington Post has not yet interviewed me about my surfing prowess. </p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-68820706975760456412023-10-08T08:26:00.004-07:002023-10-09T14:12:40.529-07:00Goodbye To Binkey<p>Recently, master repairman Joaquin Miranda, fixed the front lights to our home. But Joaquin had to return a day later, because the lights still did not work.</p><p>They didn’t work because Binkey the mouse had eaten the wires, and unable to digest them, he died. Why had he eaten them? He was determined to set a new Guinness Book Of World Records record for wires eaten at one time by one mouse, it was a bold effort!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>We had a moment of silence for Binkey and after Joaquin replaced the wires, we turned the lights off and on in his honor. He is survived by his 400 children.</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-82262891539662624522023-08-11T15:30:00.003-07:002023-08-14T10:44:48.017-07:00My Career As A Thief<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">At 4:50 PM yesterday, a “Flash Mob” of more than 30
people, robbed an Yves Saint Laurent store in the Glendale Mall of about
$300,000 in merchandise. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">I hate “Flash Mob” robbery, but I was emboldened by this
crime, and today tried to rob Costco of two pair of socks. A Girl Scout tackled
me, and a store clerk sat on me until the police arrived.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">Would someone please post my bail and come and get me? I
don’t like the food here, and I regret my crime, mostly because they're not going to let me keep the socks.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-30725758475343467862023-08-01T09:35:00.002-07:002023-08-01T09:36:43.475-07:00Roman Emperor Nero's Famed Theater<p>During excavation for the Four Seasons Hotel in Rome,
archaeologists were called in when Roman Emperor Nero’s famed but long lost
Theater was found.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">In related news, 10 minutes after the discovery, Taylor
Swift booked, and sold out all of her upcoming concerts there.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">In what is now a tradition, Ticketmaster couldn’t handle
the demand for Taylor Swift tickets and shutdown, leaving all the ticket
requests unfulfilled.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Said Nero’s ghost, “Even I didn’t screw up this
badly!“ </p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-70591927422336784712023-07-26T14:40:00.002-07:002023-07-26T14:45:43.282-07:00The Tour de Turtles<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Modeled on the Tour de France, the Sea Turtle Conservancy
on August 1st, will launch the Tour de Turtles. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">The “race” will include putting trackers on turtle
“contestants,” and measuring when and where the turtles go.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">But much like the Tour de France, rumors are already
swirling about the illegal use of steroids.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">To find out if this is true, this morning, I arrived to
interview Myrtle the Turtle but before I could ask a single question, this confused but muscular reptile swam
off in the wrong direction.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-13860405442070928622023-07-26T13:49:00.001-07:002023-07-26T13:50:44.459-07:00Novak Djokovic Shocking Sports News<p>In shocking sports news, Novak Djokovic will be unable to play for any more tennis championships because no one can pronounce his name.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Said Djokovic, “It’s OK, I can’t pronounce it either.“</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">It was reported Djokovic will be moving to the California desert community of Zzyzx.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-2349535999961980632023-07-26T11:40:00.001-07:002023-07-26T11:42:43.911-07:00A Greater Vision<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">GiveVision has a great new product, that allows sports
fans with limited vision to see everything in far greater detail using their
new GiveVision headset!</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">But the biggest market is for matchmakers, such as
eHarmony as GiveVision headsets allow a much better look at candidates.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">“With this new headset,” said Rose, “I can see his wallet
and immediately know if he can afford me.”</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">“With this new headset,” said Joe, “I can see any of her
plastic surgeries.”</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">“Business is the best ever!” cried out the eHarmony
president with tears in his eyes. "I've never been so happy!"</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-91002282512408546172023-07-26T11:25:00.005-07:002023-07-26T11:30:28.142-07:00My Exciting New Hollywood Career<p>Recently, I began pursuing an exciting new career in the entertainment industry. Looking for opportunities, I went to Disneyland, where they auditioned me for a wide variety of roles.</p><p>Would they cast me as Mufasa ("The Lion King") or Prince Charming? Well not exactly.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>They cast me as Goofey’s backup! This may not seem like the best role, but the good news is, if anything
happens to Goofy such as getting run over by a clown car or a child headbutting
him in the testicles, I’m in!</p><p>With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-32354102710037072172023-07-26T11:07:00.000-07:002023-07-26T11:07:06.190-07:00Beenie Von Weenie<p>At the Weinerschnitzel Weiner Nationals, an annual event
held in Los Alamitos, CA a Dachshund named Beenie Von Weenie was declared “The
Fastest Wienie of the West” for 2023 after he outran about 100 other
Dachshunds. He won $1000 and a new dog house, in this fund raising charity
event.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Seeing a great opportunity, I began to get my mutt, Oh
Hell No! into shape, to race other mutts. Thus far he has been outrun by every
other dog including Beenie Von Weenie.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">As he has no speed, I must redefine this contest: I’m
thinking either as the world‘s loudest whiner, or the biggest pooper. In these
categories, he is unbeatable.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-15899004419139016252023-07-15T09:01:00.004-07:002023-07-15T09:11:23.862-07:00Dial A Cop<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">There is a new service that allows scared passengers to call
a pilot before flying, to ask questions and get reassurance. It’s called <a href="https://www.dialapilot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="background: white; color: #0c548c; font-family: Roboto; font-size: 13.5pt; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Dial A Pilot,</span></a> and the cost is only $50 for a 15
minute call.<u5:p></u5:p><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As an entrepreneur, I see another great potential service.
Dial A Cop. For just $500 on a stolen credit card you can speak with a retired
FBI agent. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p><a name='more'></a>This is perfect for those committing securities fraud,
embezzlement or money laundering, so that in the unlikely event they get
prosecuted, they know how to find the right white collar crime lawyer to avoid prison. <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">And the best part is, for a huge fee, many Wall Streeters
would not only endorse it, but also raise money to start it!</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Our ads would be short and simple: “So call now!
1-800-You-Crook! Operators are standing by! Se habla Espanol.”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-53333562174799131222023-07-11T14:53:00.015-07:002023-07-12T08:51:04.772-07:00Dental Breakthrough, Regrowing Teeth<p>The dental profession is excited about a new
Japanese medication that could regrow teeth. Clinical trials begin July 2024,
and it could be in commercial use by 2030.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Excited with this medical breakthrough, I
requested to be the first patient, waiving any liability. My treatment began
last week and since then my number of teeth went from 32 to 64.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">The bad news is, I can’t close my mouth. The
good news is I am always smiling!</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-66182482338944145552023-07-10T10:12:00.005-07:002023-07-26T11:10:18.911-07:00A Great New Product, Colachup!<p class="MsoPlainText">Pepsi just introduced a great new food product, Colachup!
It combines cola with <span></span>ketchup, something the world has always wanted.</p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">As a man into health food, I am thrilled! For this is the
first time I can eat a food that will not only immediately clear itself out of
my system, but clear out everything else I’ve recently eaten.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">Congratulations to the Pepsi scientists for creating this
tasty and exciting new weight loss product! I better get some now while they are still on the store shelves.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick </p><p class="MsoPlainText"></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/business/pepsi-colachup-ketchup-infused-cola-rcna91875">https://www.nbcnews.com/business/pepsi-colachup-ketchup-infused-cola-rcna91875</a></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Per my dear friend Yanin Ontiveros: "I can't wait to see what Pepsi scientists will come up with next, hopefully Pepsitaco?"</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><br /></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-4183363632006730852023-07-06T09:21:00.002-07:002023-07-06T09:21:38.972-07:00Nathan‘s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest<p><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">On July 4th, I competed in the Nathan‘s Famous Hot
Dog Eating Contest. Joey Chestnut won by eating 62 hotdogs and buns in 10
minutes. </span></p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">I thought I could beat him but after eating 4 veggie dogs, with mine
having mustard, pickles, onions, and relish, I threw up on Joey Chestnut, and
was disqualified! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Calibri",sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">With Love To All - Dick </span></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-80627648978809764012023-07-04T09:10:00.004-07:002023-07-04T09:14:23.784-07:00A Medical Miracle<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Last week, I witnessed a Medical Miracle! A 98-year-old
man on his deathbed reached for a cup of water, and accidentally
drank a cup of hot Sriracha Sauce.<o:p></o:p></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">Not only did he survive, but he was last seen
running down the street screaming for water and cursing Mexico.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">From this Medical Miracle, Sriracha sales have
skyrocketed, prices have soared and Mexico just paid off its national debt!</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Dear Reader: Anticipating hot Sriracha Sauce would catch on worldwide, I bought stock in Pepto-Bismol and made a fortune. </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-20149315160707239572023-06-30T15:35:00.005-07:002023-07-05T08:45:02.611-07:00Pitching A Perfect Game<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">Inspired by Domingo German pitching a perfect game for
the New York Yankees over the Oakland A’s (he got all 27 batters out) two nights ago, last
night I pitched against a team of peewee leaguers. (ages 6 and 7)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Unfortunately, they hit all my pitches until my manager,
my 10 year old grandson Ikaika took me out of the game. We were losing 27 to 0.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">“Don’t worry,” he said. “You’ll do better next time.”
Thanks for the reassurance, I replied. “You are welcome” he said. “I’m demoting
you to the preschool league."</p><p class="MsoPlainText">I feel very good about this. At that level, I may be the
next Domingo German.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Dear Reader, I have an update to this story:</p><p class="MsoPlainText">Pitching to preschoolers didn’t work out well either,
they pounded my pitches!<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">The only lower league is Mommy Day Care and I think I
will be great as many of the batters are distracted by diaper changes.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">I wonder if this happened to Domingo German before
pitching for the Yankees?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-5352868880170190972023-06-29T09:08:00.003-07:002023-06-29T09:08:40.679-07:00Ancient Pizza<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">In a recent excavation in Pompeii, a city that was buried
in volcanic ash in 79 A.D. a fresco of what looks like a pizza was uncovered.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">What is striking about this fresco is that mozzarella
cheese had not been created yet, nor had tomatoes from South America yet been
discovered.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">In addition, archaeologists believe this pizza was
delivered cold, and that the kid who delivered it still demanded a tip. No
confirmation yet from Domino’s.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">To learn more http://pompeiisites.org/en/comunicati/pompeii-a-still-life-discovered-by-the-new-excavations-of-regio-ix/ </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-31255710120656719232023-06-28T14:26:00.001-07:002023-06-28T14:27:25.143-07:001100 Dolly Parton Impersonators<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">In an attempt to set a Guinness Book Of World
Records record for the number of Dolly Parton impersonators in one place, at one time, the
Irish town of Listowel 5-days ago had over 1100 impersonators.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">I was among them, as was my pet turtle, Myrtle,
both of us wearing blonde wigs. We feel it is only a matter of time before we
are hired as permanent attractions at Dollywood, and as stand-ins to perform in Dolly's place when
she is too tired to perform a concert.</p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoPlainText">To learn more https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/23/dolly-parton-day-world-record-ireland/ </p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-12262167815158642532023-06-26T10:44:00.005-07:002023-06-26T13:45:42.059-07:00Rescuing A Tiny Turtle<p></p><p class="MsoNormal">The tiny, adorable Puerto Vallarta Mexican mud turtle, about
the size of a thumb, was on the brink of extinction until scientists recently
began to save it.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">An international non-profit headed by Austrian
scientist Peter Praschag along with the University of Guadalajara, created Turtle Island, a conservation, breeding and research center, where
the tiny turtles are safe and happy. Thumb nail size, the
first babies are already hatched and thriving.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In a statement, Dr. Praschag stated, “Despite facing
numerous challenges in their natural habitat, they have shown the ability to
overcome adversity and thrive in a protected environment.” </p><p class="MsoNormal">Immediately after that statement, numerous endangered immigrants throughout the world
demanded the same protection.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As for the tiny turtles, a complication has arisen. They
have gotten organized and are demanding Spa privileges at the Marriott Puerto
Vallarta.</p><p class="MsoNormal">With Love To All - Dick</p><p class="MsoNormal">To learn more https://nicenews.com/animals/turtle-island-protecting-tiny-vallarta-mud-turtles/ </p><p></p><p>
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-24656191668500530392023-06-22T16:00:00.002-07:002023-06-22T16:00:56.383-07:00Exciting Offer From Ireland<p>In their new “Our Living Islands” program, the Irish government
announced a grant program of up to $92,000 for those willing to move to various
offshore Irish islands, as they try to attract new residents.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Touched by their exciting offer, this morning I wrote the following
letter to the Irish Government:</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoNormal">Dear Ireland,</p><p class="MsoNormal">Thank you for your compelling offer under your “Our Living
Islands” program. In an attempt to save you money, I would be willing to
relocate to the Hawaiian Islands for as little as $50,000. Please send these
funds as soon as possible because I am often frivolous with money. Your Friend
- Dick</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Dick Kazanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00822822099223404199noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7257073663114825607.post-46515152767390069242023-06-20T10:27:00.001-07:002023-06-20T10:31:27.494-07:00Europe's First Floating Neighborhood<p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">You have heard of houseboats, but in 2019, in an
Amsterdam canal the first European floating neighborhood opened.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">It’s called Schoonschip and was created by Marjan de
Blok. There are 46 homes housing 144 residents.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">I interviewed Mr. de Blok:</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Why did you launch this?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">de Blok: To avoid property taxes. There is no ground so
they can’t tax it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: Is this stable?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">de Blok: Of course! I am insulted that you would ask such
a question.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">Just then, a strong current began taking Schoonschip into
the open sea.</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">DK: What do we do now?</p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText">deBlok: Start swimming, he shouted in a panic as we
floated by Belgium. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoPlainText">With Love To All - Dick </p><p class="MsoPlainText">To learn more https://schoonschipamsterdam.org/en/#site_header </p><p></p><p class="MsoPlainText"><o:p></o:p></p><p>
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