“You can?” he asked somewhat suspiciously. “Yes, I’m very good at using them to make money disappear.” … I don’t know if this says something about our neighborhood but the golf shop that was here for years has been replaced by a smoke shop .. . Former GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin made news this week when dining (although outside) in New York, without a mask,  days after testing positive for COVID-19. Palin had a lot of trouble with her surroundings, being so used to the amount of wilderness in Alaska. She wanted to know when moose hunting season started and if she could leave food on her plate while she went to the restroom without it attracting bears. … I’m glad I’m usually in Group 2 for boarding United Airlines flights. It can be so hard on the people in Group Five. I was listening this week when it was announced, "Grooup 5, you’ll have to help load the luggage. There’s some spots in cargo and blankets. You can keep your carry-ons with you.” … Scientists have mused over the possibility of space having portals into other universes. Most of us have already found one—Las Vegas. It’s as close to another universe as most of us with get. … One scientist this week made news by declaring Octopuses (Octopi or Octopode if you wish to pick the plural of your choice) are aliens from outer space. I believe he has also declare the mice are spontaneously generated from cheese and a witch will float. …