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Now Fresno is losing its TGIFridays. What are local gourmets to do?

What a cheesy submission. I'm suddenly craving a pizza...

Who would called about a canned ham product?

I am always grateful when folks with superior educations than mine use their knowledge to make my life easier to navigate.

I just got an email from my medical group about an upcoming virtual cardiology seminar. It will be led by Dr. Hartman. Big marketing fail on his part, not changing the spelling of his last name at the start of his career...

I know, Jeremy, I know... OY! That Couch! What is that, a remnant from SHAMELESS?

I just got an email from my medical group about an upcoming virtual cardiology seminar. It will be led by Dr. Hartman. Big marketing fail on his part, not changing the spelling of his last name at the start of his career...

Do they use fountain pens or quill and ink for messages they want to be sure the recipient can preserve for posterity?

Fast-food customer sues Dunkin' Donuts over 'traumatic' toilet explosion the article is about a toilet that exploded, but the headline conjures up the possibility for some delightful snark.

It's been 14 or 15 years. July 1, whatever year ICE AGE 3 came out. One multiplex in Brooklyn, just over the border from Queens, closed yesterday. Another in Queens will be closing next month and yet another might be right behind it.

I bet Josh would be GIDDY if the whole matter just went away.

‘I Lost 60 Pounds, Added Years To My Life, Thanks To Tirzepatide + Lifestyle Changes’ “It was a miracle drug.” https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/a46106274/tirzepatide-weight-loss-review-before-and-after/ unfortunately behind a paywall.

Though I now use a smartphone (and with my usage, it could best be described as a developmentally-challenged phone), I still don't understand why phones calls are considered passe, and voicemails not even worth the time to listen to. I don't think I'll ever NOT be that old fashioned. I have no idea what brought this to mind...

a less colorful pun... a visual pun...

Dear Abby: Three months ago, my husband of 30 years came home from work, told me he wasn’t happy anymore and said he wanted a divorce. He announced he was moving in with his brother until he could find a place. Six days later, I found out he’d moved in with a woman he’d been seeing for a few months. I am devastated. He flaunts his new heifer all around town, forcing her on our granddaughters and rubbing her in my face. My divorce has been filed on the grounds of adultery. I can’t believe he dragged my adult children into the middle of this and made them lie to me. I have been trying to let go, but how do you let go of someone who gave you so much to remember? I’m still very much in love with him. After such a long marriage, must I just let it end like this? — Dumbfounded in Tennessee Dear Dumbfounded: I suppose you could talk to your lawyer and try to drag out the divorce, hoping your husband will “come to his senses.” But at some point, you will have to admit to yourself that the man you married isn’t the person you thought he was. You have every right to feel pain and anger, but your time and money would be better spent in the office of a licensed mental health professional. That your adult children went along with keeping you in the dark is shameful. It will take time to work through this, and the sooner you start, the better. YES Dear Abby: I moved to a rural area a couple of years ago and was surprised at how friendly my neighbors were. They seemed eager to help at first. I got sick and had to spend a few days in the hospital. I asked the couple to please feed and water my pets until I could come home. They did, but they also made a copy of my house keys, entered my home after I returned to work and stole several thousand dollars’ worth of stuff from me. I am hurt and very angry over this. The police said I have to show receipts to prove ownership of the things that were taken. But most of it I have owned for years, and I no longer have the receipts. I’m going to confront this couple, but how do I get over what they did? I can’t believe how trashy and low-class they are. They both have jobs. I live alone on one salary. A lot of the things they stole I had to save up to pay for. They are nothing more than liars and thieves. What do you suggest? — Victimized in Oklahoma Dear Victimized: Please accept my sympathy. You trusted your neighbors, and they took advantage. But the horse is out of the barn. Change the locks on your house if you haven’t already done it. Install security cameras linked to your cellphone so you have a record of who enters your property when you are out. Photograph and list the serial numbers on your valuable items and store it away from home. (A safety deposit box would be a safe place.) And insure any items of value so you are protected in case it happens again. KILL THE BASTARDS!

Carny stabs man with box cutter at Santa’s Enchanted Forest in Florida getting an early start on this year's naughty list, I guess...

NYC earthquake: 1.7 magnitude tremor originating in Astoria

My doctor said I could try Monjaro if I want, since people lose more weight with it than Ozempic, but I was just on the phone with a very helpful rep from United Healthcare who explained to me that you fall into the medicare coverage gap the minute your drug costs exceed $5030, and that either drug costs $3000+ for a 3 month supply, so I think I'll stay with Metformin for now and see if I start to regain the weight.

sacre bleu!

Damn! I was all set to make a few jokes about her being named after a nondescript Chevrolet model from the 1960s & 70s, and it turns out her name is Cherelle. At least I can joke about her being raised by a famous American poet, writer, critic, wit, and satirist: Cherelle was born to a single teenage mom and raised by her grandparents James and Dorothy Parker.

She was no Martha Raye, I'll admit that.

I decided to tackle a more time-consuming project. I cleaned my fridge, including taking out all the shelves and drawers. It took about 2 1/2 hours.