Life is a Zoo

The Schloss-Blog is exploring zoo-like aspects of life, including those from actual zoos.

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So the two monkeys missing from the Dallas Zoo were discovered when Lancaster Church members tipped police to their whereabouts in a nearby home, where there was a Noah's Ark collection accompanying them.

Not only that, but 12 monkeys were discovered missing from Louisiana's Zoosiana.

Quick, alert Bruce Willis and Brad Pitt.

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Speaking of zoos, Kari Lake is claiming to be the rightfully elected governor of Arizona.

No, Kari, I am. Well, if she can...

Speaking of which, Trump still starts his rallies with gripes about the 2020 election.

He forgets to mention his ties to Arizona's "Fraudit" sponsors, revealed in recently made-public texts.

He is a traitor. Yet, Republican voters buy it. Effin' idiots.

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Arizona must still be considered a 'red' state.

Why else is "Real Time With Bill Maher" on so late on Friday nights, but on in prime time in Chicago? I have to watch it on Saturdays, frequently.

When I contacted HBO about it, they said they can't change a broadcast time to accommodate just one viewer. Why do I think I'm not the only one?

And "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" is in the same boat on Sunday nights, a liberal-minded comic with a show crassly crossing up the establishment.

It's on so late on Sunday nights that it is actually Monday in Phoenix. I have to watch it after I get up on Monday.

Thanks, HBO. This sucks, but where else can I watch those shows that I love?

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A Gallop poll, as reported by CNN, shows that Americans are generally dissatisfied with life in general.

Really?

Jobs are plentiful. Wages are up 5%. COVID-aftershock inflation is slowing. And two administrations, Trump's and Biden's, decided to give away billions to average Americans in COVID-related relief, further adding to the deficit.

But Americans are dissatisfied with their lots in life, from national policy on abortion to inflation to the economy in general.

If you're that dissatisfied, give back the COVID relief money so it can be put toward reducing the deficit.

Yeah, that's what I thought.

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Ozzy Osbourne is canceling his tour. The 74-year-old rocker says it's too much in the wake of a recent accident.

But in case you're wondering, he'll be in a Super Bowl LVII commercial for WorkDay as the office co-worker from Hell.

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Fast Company Compass tip of the week: To help heal your mental health strain, especially if you're a boss, five things can help: meditate; visualize; breathe; spread "metta;" and reduce your cognitive load.

Really?

If that's all it took, I'd be a U.S. Senator now.

So would you.

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Bonus Fast Company tip (there are so many): Five Things to Do When Someone Talks Over You!

Yeah, they include have a specific phrase ready to use; watch your body language; etc.; etc.; etc.

Me, I use STFU.

You get it, I think.

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Hey Josh Sills of the Eagles, really? Just before the Super Bowl? Who do you think you are, Eugene Robinson?

Fly Eagles, fly, but Sills already has.

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Good night, Mrs. Calabash. Here's to you, Mrs. Robinson.

More Sunday night on my Radio Free Phoenix rock 'n' roll show (right after the Super Bowl).

Eagles to win, Chiefs to cover. But if the Chiefs cover, I might as well say Chiefs to win.