Funny Uses for Music.

 Funny Uses for Music.

 

 

Ok, the truckers have a point, but the millions of dollars of commerce and the loss of wages for some people on either side of the border between the U.S. and Canada have spurred some freaky happenings. Specifically, New Zealanders have been inspired by the truckers to object strenuously to the mandates enforced in that nation. Yes, they probably have the lowest number of cases of covid and the lowest number of deaths as well. However, the funny part is the strange war of musical numbers that they have chosen in the fights. According to the BBC, New Zealand authorities are fighting protestors with music:

 

Authorities in New Zealand have been playing Barry Manilow's greatest hits in an attempt to dislodge protesters camped outside the parliament building.

Songs by the US singer are being played on a 15-minute loop, along with the Spanish dance tune, Macarena.

 

 

Guess what the protestors did? The demonstrators, who are angry at Covid-19 vaccine mandates, responded by playing songs such as Twisted Sister's We're Not Gonna Take It. The protests began on Tuesday when a convoy of vehicles drove to parliament.

 

 

Years ago, an audience of young people got very enthused over a band in the Petrolia School cafeteria who were playing the song, “Lucille!” Paul Patterson had to go out there on stage and practically unplug the musicians, so obviously, music speaks to some folks more than to others.

 

 

When people have their minds on things other than griping about rules and regulations, we can find things that some people eat that we might never have known exists. For instance: Scientists say the plant enset, an Ethiopian staple, could be a new superfood and a lifesaver in the face of climate change. The plant is almost unknown outside of Ethiopia, where it is used to make porridge and bread. Research suggests the crop can be grown over a much larger range in Africa.

 

 

"This is a crop that can play a really important role in addressing food security and sustainable development," said Dr Wendawek Abebe of Hawassa University in Awasa, Ethiopia. Enset or "false banana" is a close relative of the banana, but is consumed only in one part of Ethiopia. The banana-like fruit of the plant is inedible, but the starchy stems and roots can be fermented and used to make porridge and bread.

 

 

Mariellen Rose’s niece, Kate Ellen, got scammed out of over $600 dollars when she was trying to buy a refrigerator for her little compound. That could just as easily happen here in the U.S., but sending money to Kenya is a pretty sketchy deal. Over there it involves government regulations or taxes on the taxes. Not sure just exactly what is going on with Kate and her family right now, but know they could use our prayers for safety and security.

 

 

Let’s talk about Kathy Jarlsberg. Stilton is trying so hard to have a decent attitude, but some of the things that have happened to his wife make me want to shake a nurse or kick a doctor. Can’t do either of those things, so let’s ask God to find the best solution for that family. It hurts to think that the family is in such limbo.

 

 

Science has always been fascinating to me, but lately the discovery of a skull that is neither Neanderthal nor more like modern man turned up in China. It is basically being called “Dragon Man.” A construction worker found it in a river while the area was under the control of Japan (WWII). He took it home and hid it in the family well. {Garf!} But he told his family it was there and where he found it. So eventually they may find more like it. The skull looked like it came from a really stocky person, so we may all have some ancestors that looked more like a buffalo than a Geisha girl!

 

 

Honestly have no original thoughts to share with you this evening. A very long nap seems so appealing at the moment, but it is just too early to go hit the hay. Sigh. At least the dogs are being good lately and not trying to lie down on my bed at night. Good dogs!

 

 Have just about given up on the idea of cooking food for my dogs. They both turned their noses up at ham and rice! We are going to go most of this coming week with just kibble and maybe a can of dog food shared between them. Who knows? Maybe we can all lose some weight.

 

 

Rest well and enjoy these next few days of decent weather. Remember to be grateful for each blessing. You are loved.