Author: Sir Digby Classic

Yep, I have to work tonight (my pardner has a birthday AND college graduation this weekend).  Nope, my familial travails aren’t anywhere near improved.  But, it’s been long enough, and, since I have no idea when I’ll be prevented from doing this on any kind of schedule, might as well get something out before the end of the year.  With that out of the way, let’s get on with the commenting festivities:

Since we are in the holiday season, and since I usually throw in some music with these posts (and, there are a LOT of options for me to choose), I’ll try a bit different format.  I trust that, if you don’t participate, you may still like these choices…or, not, since I’m not your boss, or anything:

1. Something traditional, to start us off
2. If you know Sir Digby, you probably expected this jam
3. If you don’t like this classic, may Krampus visit you in the small hours of the night, wearing a French tickler and space helmet.
4. This artist’s seasonal offerings made for a tough choice, and this is where I landed. I had no idea he had so many!
5. Allow this goy boy to offer up something that should please many .
6. Sir Digby’s personal favorite, in the classic style.

I can only say that I’m really disappointed my home state doesn’t have a sheriff like this.  I have no idea if this is a good idea, or bad.  I am, however, very elated at the hope this gives to others.

I am happy that this was in my home town.  I can see these folks embody a particular stereotype, but, I definitely applaud the giving.

Did anyone do any Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday shopping, in meat-space or online?  If so, care to share any bargains you got, or, any best kept secrets for that time of year?

I know this has made the rounds amongst the glibs, but…c’mon—it’s a classic, and the reason for my handle addition.  Notice the explanation under the video.  Are you sure the ‘whole thing’ really adds to anything other than the comedy?

Do you see what multiculturalism has led to??  Do you?!?  (“a lot more metal” is right!)

Wait…how close is CA to BC?  It’s not Christmas if it’s not political.  Post-Enlightenment, indeed.

Glib holiday travel plans:  Where are you going?  For how long?  How are you getting there?  Will you bring me back a souvenir?  Er, scratch that—how about I just watch your stuff while you’re gone?  You know, for security purposes…

Yeah, I’m watching The Mandalorian, and I’m enjoying the heck out of it, too.  But, since some of you just had to crap on it, you get THIS.  See what you made me do?

Alright—I guess it’s time to wrap up (get it??) with a classic, by a beloved performer.

I don’t know if this was a return to form for me, or, just an attempt to get back on the horse.  Or, both.  In any event, I’m not giving up on my beloved Saturday nights just yet.  Don’t you do it, either.  If I don’t happen to get another one out before the new year, do your best to enjoy the holiday season, in whatever form that takes.  For those of you who spend time on the Discord server, please invite our brethren and sistren over for some late Saturday yuks and hijinks.  Peace!

Baby, it continues to be cold outside!  OK, for some of you more fortunate glibs, it continues to be pleasant—maybe even tropical.  I, myself, have taken a couple of holiday days off, in order to attempt some follow-up/closure on my previous spleen issue.  Might as well get some other things done, while everyone else is working.  Eh, I’ll probably just watch some TV and have a few White Claws.  In that same spirit, here’s the weekender ephemera:

This starts off so promising, but things have to go and get violent.  And, a bit sexy.

Is it OK to hate everyone in this story?  Ugh…I can’t even any more!

Well, it IS Hollywood, after all.  (Insert movie industry jokes at your leisure.)  There seems to be some hand-wringing regarding this guy not still being locked up.  I’m not really sure what they are expecting.  Me?  I figure she should have been allowed to be armed.  Might very well take care of any ‘revolving door’ angst. Please note that I sympathize with the lady, and get the concern about violent mental illness.

Why do they call her ‘Joy’?  Is it to be ironical?  With her, maybe we should call it ‘Skanksgiving’.  And, by the way, Mr. Berkowitz (yeah, I went there)—there’s nothing “sort of” about you.

Feces II:  Feces Harder.  Denver sees LA and says, “I’ll see your homeless problem, and raise you a citation on a productive member of society!”  What is it with these bums?  Don’t they know they can just go to Starbucks for this?  Yes, I did consider an Electric Boogaloo reference, Mr. Falcon.

Do you just hate you some Jews?  Well, have I got the perfect city for you!  Seriously, kids—WTF?  Familiarity breeds contempt?  Did they take yer jerbs?  Look, Al Sharpton isn’t gonna bang you, so stop being a tryhard.  OK, maybe just a handy…

Whoosh!  It’s an oldie, but a …oldie.  I have always had a good laugh over this story.  In fact, you should look into what happened to the guy.

Sorry, my loyal (and not-so-loyal) glib friends, but I am running out of time for completing the post. Life intrudes on what should be my TG holiday time off. Feel free in jump in with your own closing music. I will, hopefully, be able to continue next week, but family care is pressing. Do me proud, and glib it up tonight.

Baby, it’s cold outside!  It’s also Standard Daylight time, now, but, fat lot of good that does us on the night shift.  The year is winding down, and, that means food, fun, and family.  Or, it could mean liquor, loneliness, and…lemurs?  Leather fiends?  Laser-brains?  Alright; so much for Diggy’s alliteration attempts.  The point is, we gotta start prepping for the season (hint:  I wear a 2X Tall in condoms shirts/jackets, and I prefer Samsung products). On with the stuff I do:

For everyone who identifies with the F’s.  Strangely, not a euphemism.

In crappy bar food news…  I have no idea if this is bullshit, or, not.  It could go either way, in my book.  Of course, the most important part of the story is the lone customer who gets what I like to call the “Crusty Juggler” treatment.

Anyone have any “before the end of the year” issues to deal with?  I think I’ll have a visit to the optometrist’s office, as well as some full-scale blood testing, because 50 is quickly approaching.  My query, though, isn’t only about healthcare; major purchases?  Travel?  Any of the assorted pieces of crap life has in store for you.

I guess CVS stands for “Can’t Verify Status”?  Again, I have no idea if this is bullshit, or, not.  Seems like something happened.  Of course, the mom sounds like a real treat; maybe Winston’s Mom could give her some pointers.

When a bakery kicks you university’s ass, and the school kinda doubles down, maybe it’s time to find another school.  Hey, Oberlin:  try not being such shit-heels, and maybe kick the thieves out.

I believe someone here was saying earlier that Chick-Fil-A > Popeye’s….  I guess the Fight for 15 is really about collecting hazard pay.  It’s just fried chicken, you dumb shits—there’s plenty to be found all over the place!

This is totally believable—everyone knows those Pacific Islanders are all a bunch of slimy, no good, double-crossin’ swindlers.

An ode to Pie, my fellow nighttime travelers, and fans of the band.  Bite me– it still fits the theme.

I suppose we’ve got enough weird sh..stuff to keep us chatting through the night.  If you have topics of your own you want to air out, be my guest.  As the night theme for music is probably vast, but, my knowledge is limited, I will probably ditch that angle once we hit the new year.  I don’t want to neglect good music just to try to fit a limited narrative.  You have all been warned…

Got sick.  Got better.  Got crackin’ on a new post.  Unfortunately for me, this timeline happened during the earlier part of the week, leaving me much less time to serve up my gold silver bronze-level goodness.  So, I will probably have you enact some of my labor, and entertain me.  The pay may be less than what you’re used to, but, the benes are pretty damned cool, in my book.  Alright, enough with the small talk:

To start:  Something groovy.  What—you were expecting something else?  (Yes, I know…I know)

You know what—you lot link up some music for the rest of us.  Yeah, yeah; I know you usually do, anyway.  Consider this an official request from ya boy Diggy.

News you can read.  One word:  Venom.  When you find it, you can join me in a case of unending, full-body tremors.

That’s some good work, boys.  Too bad the suspect wasn’t a soldier instead; I think the guy woulda had a great 3A case.

Well, get a load of liberty-minded Jazz!  If you would only turn that kind of self-scrutiny on to your copsucking…  I’m only bringing this up because it’s interesting to watch someone who’s made his scratch writing about the limitless virtues of America’s Boys in Blue, now dissecting his thought process in favor of the government NOT having a say I peoples’ lives.  Little steps.

An ode to Q:  1930’s Edition.  Yeah, yeah—you’ll be in your bunk.

Something of a follow-up on the local transgender/custody hearing in Dallas.  Even I have trouble believing I’m linking to NYT, but, some perspective from “the other side”, especially in a case that wasn’t making much sense.  Note the mention of the 10 cases at the bottom of the article…your thoughts on those?

Holidays—what are your plans for the upcoming slack days?  Working, you say?  Getting lumps of shit coal for gifts?  Eating tofurkey?  That’s the Chrismahanukwanzakah* spirit! (*Sorry, no Festivus-types allowed)

You made it to the end, much like we made it to the end of October.  In fact, I’d say it’s exactly the same way—time passed, we’re still alive, and, we maybe got a few laughs out of it.  If gift-giving is in your future, you might want to get started on those purchases (I wear XM 2X-Tall).  Maybe pick up a chocolate turkey for the kids…however you do the holidays in your home.  We’ll do it again next week—Lord willin’, and the creek don’t rise.

That was a damn fine get-together last Saturday, if I do say so my damn self..  Interesting back-and-forth, and that isn’t a euphemism.  Well…not completely.  Since then, we’ve had epic weather, illness, arguing, drinking, sexy time.  In other words:  a very Glibertarian week.  I see you’re wearing something loose, like I suggested.  And, since you didn’t play the “I don’t know; what do you want” game, and gave me some suggestions for hang-outs, we can inject some variety into this evening’s festivities.  To whit:

With a tip of the hat to Chafed—the most obvious music choice EVAR

Thanks to the awesome CPRM, I have a new avatar pic, based on the idea by Cacciatore.  So, as of this posting I shall be opening Sir Digby’s Ice Cream Parlour and Woodchipper Emporium!  Come one, come all!  Just, you know—clean up after yourselves.

My one, non- patented copyrighted move.

Oh, boy—Texas has a police problem, it seems.  Since the Amber Guyger story generated so much talk last week, I was wondering what could follow it up.  Well, it seems Texas stepped up once again.  This is very early in the situation, especially as of my putting this together.  No telling if any new information will be forthcoming.  Here’s a I will say that, prior to the last four or five years, I would have said I much prefer the idea of being policed by Ft. Worth’s finest than by Dallas’.  Maybe not so much, anymore.  The city itself is still preferable to Dallas, but only just so.

I gave birthday shout-outs to fellow Augustinian glibs at the end of that month, completely expecting to make it a monthly deal.  Of course, I forgot September.  And then, Q mentions his happy ending birthday, so, here we are.  If you recently celebrated, or, endured another anniversary of your existence:  Happy Birthday.

Favorite products:  If you were giving advice on items on which someone could spend hard-earned cash, what would it be?  Whether were talking a luxury you indulge, or, something you figure everyone buys.  One recommendation I would make is jersey-knit (t-shirt) sheets; specifically, the AmazonBasics line.  Excellent weight/thickness (natch); very sturdy for jersey-knit, but not a lot of colors available.  I’m sure that, like most items, jersey-knit sheets are not for everyone, but I suggest that anyone give them a try, as they are comfy and cheap.  They do NOT last as long as your standard percale sheets, but, if you find a good manufacturer, I think you’ll like them.  Now, it’s your turn.

Speaking of favorite products…  Give it a watch

This one’s for the ladies:  Many of you say we live in the best time-line.  I’m not completely sold on that, but this timeline does have Mike Rowe to be a voice of wisdom and sanity.  The truly “best” timeline:  Mike Rowe is Crusty Juggler.

When you worship the government, that pesky Second Commandment is a thing of the past.  Plus, coveting is practically encouraged!

Well, that pretty much wraps up my contribution to glib-verse.  Next week is a Halloween costume party for ol’ Diggy, so, while I plan on putting up a post, I may be a bit late to the show.  To sing us out, I found something rather interesting (yes, I intended to troll you lot, but…just watch the whole thing).

Going by results, it seems my weirdness wasn’t exactly a crowd-pleaser.  Either that, or, all the autumnal types were busy getting their Fall on.  Or, could it be that Friday nights are the answer?   Well over 900 comments is a tough act to follow, although I did seem to get a new nickname out of it (H/T to Gender Traitor).  Oh, well—time to get Diggy with it…

Here’s something to set the mood for the night.  (What??  I’m a guy of many facets…)

Yes, yes—my weekly go-to.

Sir Digby topic:  I am considering getting certified as a Gemologist through the GIA.  I’m not looking for a new career, exactly.  This is an area that I like (gemstones), and something that, while pricey, could probably be accomplished fairly quickly, and give me other job options, should I want/need them.  I don’t exactly relish the idea of standing around in a suit all day, just to sell some high-priced baubles.  But, that isn’t the only type of gemologist work, either.  Do any of you have experience with later-in-life career changes?  How about delayed education or career training?  (Anyone have any jeweler-type contacts you could share?)  I’d like input on this, especially for issues I may not be considering.

Combining two things with which I am somewhat familiar:  Crime, and, humor.

I hate to say it, but, I don’t think we’ve heard the last in the Botham Jean murder case.  Between the Judge/Bible brouhaha, the subsequent murder of one of the witnesses, and, the appeal that I would think is forthcoming, it seems like this may stay in the media longer than the Las Vegas massacre.  I haven’t seen anything in-depth about the investigation yet.  However, I find it odd that the DA was able to effectively “prove” intent, while using arguments that seems to show recklessness, effectively making it manslaughter.  Don’t take this to mean that I think the officer isn’t culpable for his homicide—she should be doing time.  Maybe the 10 years—which will likely be somewhere around three or four year, barring any troubles inside—is a type of compromise?  What do you think?

For your consideration:  Beautiful caves.  (Not a euphemism)

Do you have a favorite restaurant, store, hang-out, etc, in your area?  Either some place you prefer to spend time and/or money, or, a place that you would gladly recommend to people you like (tolerate) who visit your area.  Yeah, this is me continuing my “getting to know you”, glib outreach project, and is further inspired by Florida Man’s posts.  For instance, in my area, I would recommend La Hacienda Ranch, owned by the guy who invented the frozen margarita machine.  A restaurant chain for good drinks, the best guacamole I’ve ever had, as well as the best fajitas.  And, not having pets, I like to go dog-watching at this spot every so often.  Tell us about your haunts.

An obvious song choice, by a not-so-obvious performer.  Is it just me, or does this actually kick some ass??

I plan on asking you out for next week, so, clear your calendar.

And, be sure to wear something loose…

What can I say; I kvetched, and my fellow late-nighters stepped up and gave me a confidence boost.  Well, you get more of what you reward.  And you rewarded me—good and hard…  I posted last week’s submission so early on, that I forgot what was even in it.  I guess I shot my wad rather quickly on that one.  (This is where you make me feel extra-special by reassuring me that it happens to everyone at some point or another)  OK; time to jump into the brackish stock pond that is The Night Shift comments.  Caution– this may get a little weird:

First, seductive weirdness.  Hey, ladies….

Oh, right!!  My bread-and-butter weirdness.

Artsy-fartsy weirdness.  This is because of a comment I made a couple of weeks ago, and is based on an old inside joke that…you know, never mind.

Segue weirdness.   Yeah, I coulda gone with just “city weirdness”, or, “Pac North West”.  But, that IS a good segue.

Gee…other doktors doctors just went all in on cloning.  That’s one hell of a grudge.  I’ve no wish to start up the great Glibs Abortion Debate of 2019, pt.4XXXX.  This, though…was pure vileness.  Weirdness doesn’t do this story justice.  Good riddance to bad rubbish.

I mentioned Moon Knight in the post’s blurb.  (Yes, I know I mentioned someone from the Tick, too—just stick with me.)  I was never a comic book reader.  In my youth, I was curious about the ones that various friends were reading, so I got lots of info about various characters, and was somewhat up on who did what to whom.  So, I am interested in hearing from glibs who did/do read them.  Which Franchise(s)?  Any particular characters you love, or, hate?  Any good stories from comic book stores/fellow comic readers?  What about your takes on franchises made into TV shows/Movies?  Nerd it up, ya….ya….weirdos!

“Why, yes, Mr. O’Rourke—I am familiar with National Lampoon.  Why do you ask?”  Not meant to be a pearl-clutch, here.  The guy is simply a putz, and plays it to the hilt.

Sex Panther:  A Primer  Heheheheheh…he said “Beaver”.

Weirdness confession:  I am a fan of Fortean subjects.  If you don’t know who he is, you should read up on him (weirdness alert: I’m not linking, just because).  While I’m no devotee to these ideas, or, anything like that, there are various subjects that get lumped into “Fortean Phenomena” that have held my interest over the years.  I used to get books on UFOs and cryptids when I was a kid.  I even got a pen pal in fourth (?) grade, who lived in Inverness, just so I could ask him if he’d ever seen Nessie.  The little smart-ass denied it, then turned it around and asked me if I’d ever seen Bigfoot!  Peasant…Didn’t he know that the correct term is “Sasquatch”?  Really, I’m more interested in what people find in investigating the claims that get made in these cases.  Regale us with tales of your encounters with High Strangeness No, not “strange”.   Well…maybe.

A bit of 80’s nighttime rock?  If you don’t like the 80’s….I can’t think of a weird enough way to finish that sentence.

After my last post, I’m a little gun-shy:  Most of you ingrates fine, upstanding glibs seemed to be feeling it (I said most), and things just started to peter out early.  The action was a little light that night, admittedly, regardless of my smoothest moves.  Oh, well—it’s that time:

Aww, yeah…

Gotta rely on my patented moves, here.

OK—Gotta thank everyone who talked about lucid dreaming.  Haven’t had a chance to share the insights with the friend in question, but will do so ASAP.

I recently asked about TPTB being IRL friends.  Without getting into more initials, I am interested in meeting “you people” in meat-space (What?? I’m trying to broaden my horizons or, some such crap).  Of course, I don’t really travel for business purposes, and, just getting up and going isn’t quite as easy as that, so, this is all theoretical at this stage.  Since it seems I’m in a bit of Glibertarian desert here in North Texas, which of you lot ever make it up this way, and are up for meeting?  What about where you live (not an official attempt to doxx you, unless you like this sort of thing)—do you entertain guests of a certain political/philosophical persuasion?  Raise your hand in the comments, if you’re feeling adventurous.

To Catch a Predator!  What a crap-fest.  While I think I know what the overall attitude here is about this…situation, I am interested in reading your (yes, you) thoughts about it.   From what I can tell, it was the sting in Murphy, TX, which heralded the downfall.  Murphy is very close to where I work, and, former co-workers of mine, from my first agency, worked there just prior to it.  To the best of my knowledge, they had no take on the issue that I ever learned.

Sum moar LE talk:  Most glibs who have commented on property crime investigation tend to snark that police have better things to do.  From my experience, this is actually very correct.  And, I think the reason why is the realization that stolen property, especially when resulting from a burglary, is usually hit-or-miss in whether it will be recovered.   When it comes to stolen property, the national LE databases have it broken down thusly:

• Vehicles/boats (conveyances of just about every kind)
• License Plates
• Securities—financial instruments of various types
• Guns
• Articles

“Articles” is the catch-all for any property that doesn’t have a specific database for it.  There are some rules that govern what can and can’t go in.  Fun fact:  Pets and livestock can be entered as stolen in the Articles file.  So, as you can imagine, this database is filled with all kinds of things.  Federal rules say that items entered into it are kept for the remainder of the year of entry +1 year.  For instance; if your stolen PlayStation gets entered into the database on January first of 2019, it will auto-purge on December 31, 2020.  That’s all the time allowed.  In my experience, agencies do not re-enter property into this database (I believe it is prohibited).  I can say that, at least in Texas, pawn shops have to provide info lists of all items they take in weekly, to their local police department.  That agency is supposed to check the list against stolen item reports.  This can be very helpful in recovering property.  However, it’s more than likely that, if you rely solely on the agency that took the report, you’re not likely to get the item(s) back.  This is going to be at least one reason why Joe Flatfoot is less than enthused about dealing with a home burglary that is really just a list of stolen property.  Of course, feel free to speculate on the other reasons for that apathy.

Considering the feedback on ol’ Teddy; the only president from whom I consider shilling.  What??  I gotta give y’all some red meat/green veg every so often.

You go, Beto!  OK, so maybe the source of the award isn’t all that.  Then again, snark is our life blood around here.

No snark necessary.  I’m not sure how to do so, but, this guy deserves a lot of support and praise.  Just cleaning up messes can go a long way towards making life so much better.

So, was it good for you?  Oh…  Well, gimme a week and I’ll be good to go again.  Be excellent to each other, ya rotten bastards.  (Not you.  Or, you…)