The Jewish Dog

THE RICH AND FAMOUS

    I went to my first Golf Tournament (a fund raising event for the Gary Center) last Monday. No. I didn't play. I brought my art materials and I drew caricatures. Food and drinks poured as if in a cruise. Met a different set of people there --- many were the Rich and Famous.

    I overheard a man with a loud voice and a strong Hispanic accent. He was sharing how intelligent horses really are and he described his favorite horse (I think its name was "Affirmed") who was smart, composed and gentle. But when he heard the starting gunshot, he was off in a flash. He also talked about the many broken bones he received from accidents. When I turned around it was the winningest jockey in the world --- a dimunitive character named Laffit Pincay, Jr. Like golf, horse racing is alien to me but (earlier) the people around me said he was somebody important. Although he was 2 tables away from me, I could see his face clearly so I proceeded to make a caricature of him riding a rocking horse. When I gave it to him he said "Ken you make my nose a leetel beeger?" I hope he was not offended. I don't think so. Another elderly gentleman was smiling at me and so I asked if he wanted his picture done. It turned out to be Big Al, the founder of the Gary Center.

    These are important people but none of them had the airs you would normally expect from celebrities. Quite a contrast from several "wannabe's" I know who need to flaunt their cars, their jewelry, their houses to create an image of success. When people lack in character and substance, they try to make up for it in appearance. When will they learn that it's lonely at the top and you dress down to be just like the rest of us?

Wisdom from Rey of Simi Valley, CA

Horseback Riding
Contributed by Tom of Pasadena, CA

If the world was a logical place, men would be the ones who ride horses sidesaddle.

The Jewish Dog
Contributed by Mike of New York
(Even if I don't know any Jewish words, I still got the joke --- Raoul)

Morty visits Dr. Saul, the veterinarian, and says, "My dog has a problem."

Dr. Saul says, "So, tell me about the dog and the problem."

"It's a Jewish dog. His name is Seth and he can talk," says Morty.

"He can talk?!" the doubting doctor asks.

"Watch this!" Morty points to the dog and commands: " Seth, Fetch!"

Dr. Saul is amazed, "This is remarkable! So, what's the problem?"
Morty says, "He has a hearing problem! I said 'Fetch,' not 'Kvetch."

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Videos of the week:

Terrorizing People with Michael Jackson Moves
Contributed by Kyle of Virginia

The Thriller in the streets. Funny reactions. Wouldn't it be a blast if a lot of people did this around Halloween?

ISIS Silent Gun Drill
Contributed by Mike of New York

This show-off gets what he deserves.

YouTube Ads of the Decade
Contributed by Peter Paul of S. Pasadena

With 140 million hits, Turkish Airlines' "Kobe vs. Messi: The Selfie Shootout" is supposed to be the most popular YouTube ad of the decade. I'm surprised. But it's hard to argue with numbers. My favorite was the "Little Darth Vader" and the "Van Damme Split." My least was the "Like a Girl" ad. What about you?

Boomer Buys a Harrier Aircraft
Contributed by Don of Kelowna, B.C.

Inspirational story of a senior citizen who went against all odds to purchase a favorite toy --- a military war machine --- the Harrier Jump Jet.

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Ever since the "fall" man has detached himself from God. This video is a good reminder that it isn't up to God ... but up to us to rekindle that relationship.

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