Why

If you don’t bother to take the time,
To express your thoughts in rhyme,
The chances are awfully good,
You’ve not thought as much as you should.
Rhymes are fun and set the stage right,
Like lovers undressing before a fight…


Source: The New York Times

The Biggest Loser

Some agree with Donnie, Greta should “chill”

She comes out swinging, and goes for the kill.

But what we see here is why she’s a star –

The adults of the world are just so bizarre.

Damn the torpedoes! And all common sense…

Special interests will thrive, at nature’s expense.


Source: The New York Times

The Real Deal

The Carnegie Hero Fund is quite unique

And finds everyday people at their peak.

You can’t be a soldier or rescue professional

(Not to dismiss such work that’s exceptional)

But you must save lives while risking your own

In a selfless act that is good to the bone.


Source: The Atlantic

Centerville

It’s an Army Base town in a tough location,

But can it serve as a model for the nation?

It seems what makes the town really work

Is that people are unwilling to be a jerk.

They’re not linked by social media’s tether

They know each other and live together.


Source: Time Magazine

Why He Cares

So Greta was named Person of the Year

And with that honor has instilled fear

In a dude at the White House who tweeted

That it didn’t mean he had been defeated!

But yes it caused him anger and ache…

Since his TIME cover was only a fake.


Source: The Economist

What’s in a Name?

At one time it was a miracle material

And the town that made it was ethereal.

But that changed quickly once we knew

That breathing asbestos will also kill you.

So now the town wants to change its name…

I’d imagine Trump Heights feels the same.


Source: The Financial Times

Donnie’s Damage

I had the pleasure of meeting this hero.

His tolerance for bullshit was close to zero.

Volcker served as Chairman of the Fed

Faithfully helping the nation, no matter who led.

The pillars of democracy? Yes, we need ‘em!

So Donnie must stop jeopardizing our freedom.


Source: The Daily Wire

Why Donnie Is

I have to admit it’s an interesting vid

By Piers Morgan who makes the bid

That Donnie exists due to backlash

Against the truly annoying and big stash

Of liberal whining and the superior air

Of people who only pretend to care.


Source: The New York Times

$120K is bananas

So this banana was taped to a wall,

A safe place to prevent a slip and fall.

Not that damage was fully prevented –

People paid a price that was demented.

The attention it got raged unabated.

Until a dude passed by and ate it…!


Source: Morgan Stanley

Uh, don’t spend anything?

You have to wonder what they’re thinking,

These financial advisors must be drinking.

The intent, it seems, is to discuss a plan

That reveals to the kids they’re in a rich clan.

But at that age could they comprehend it?

My money talk is: “Hey kids, don’t spend it!”


Source: The Washington Post

Fire Away!

A Burt Reynolds movie from the 80s

Explored all the fun and the sexy ladies.

Turns out to win it takes different skills,

With more focus on planning than the thrills.

Of course it’s illegal and we shouldn’t feed it.

But man it’s fun that these bandits succeeded.