The Daily Dose/July 2, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.

Leading Off will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow hits the road. Today’s Diary. 

Recall yesterday, we weren’t entirely clear what ol’ Sparrow’s stuffing-his-face schedule would be for today’s trip…Both deep-fried shrimp and our preferred burger were in play, and the logistics of the trip dictated we couldn’t do both…The matter solved itself on the drive out: neither of them…

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On This Date
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In 1776 – The United States of America is formed when the 2nd Continental Congress of the United Colonies declares its independence from Great Britain. The Congress passed the Lee Resolution, which had been introduced on June 7 and declared the colonies “are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States…”. The Declaration of Independence had been delivered to Congress on June 28 and was approved two days later. 

In 1902 – Muriel Robb of Great Britain wins the Wimbledon championship, defeating Charlotte Cooper Sterry 7-5, 6-1, a day after the first match had been called because of rain at 6-4, 11-13. It was the only Wimbledon title for Robb and was the fourth of six runner-up finishes for Cooper, to go along with five championships, with the eleven finals appearances a then-record now held by Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova, who each have twelve. The match remains the only Wimbledon championship match to be played twice over.

In 2005 – Carrie Underwood is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the only week with Inside Your Heaven. It was the first of 23 Top 40 and four Top 10 hits for Underwood, and remains her only #1. The song also went to #1 in Canada and at #52 on Billboard’s country chart. A version by Bo Bice would peak at #2 the following week.  

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

…if his mind was preoccupied with emotions, he couldn’t use it effectively.
John Creasy
A Sharp Rise In Crime

Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.

Four riders have won five Tours de France: Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault of France, Miguel Indurain of Spain, and Eddy Merckx of Belgium. 

Today’s Stumper
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Who was the president of the 2nd Continental Congress in July 1776? – Answer next time! 

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The Daily Dose/July 1, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.

Leading Off will return.  

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow’s right shoulder is getting better. Today’s Diary. 

The big news is our right shoulder is feeling a lot better because today, for the first time in a long time, we were able to reach back for our wallet without discomfort…

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On This Date
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In 1958 – The flooding of the St Lawrence Seaway – a system of channels and locks along the St Lawrence River – begins. Ten towns were lost to the flooding, with some residents moved to a planned community in southern Ontario, though some communities were moved. The seaway allows ships to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes, and the flooding took four days. 

In 1903 – The first Tour de France begins in Montgeron. The race was run in six stages, finishing in Paris on July 19, with each stage between 167 and 293 miles in length. 21 cyclists participated in all six stages, and Frenchman Maurice Garin won the race in 94 hours, 3 minutes, his only Tour win, and he earned 6,075 francs, about $40,000 in today’s money. The 2025 Tour de France begins Saturday, with the winner receiving a bit more than half a million dollars. 

In 1972 – The Rolling Stones are at #1 on the Billboard 200 album chart for the third of four consecutive weeks with Exile on Main St. The album went to #1 in five other countries, including Norway and Great Britain, and was Billboard’s 2nd-biggest album of the year. The song produced two chart singles, including Happy, which featured lead vocals by Keith Richards and peaked #22, which remains the only Rolling Stones single not sung by Mick Jagger. It was the third of ten #1 albums for the group. 

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

Judaism is the way we share the decisive times and crises of our life…The need to religiously share that existence remains.
RJ Rubenstein

Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.

George Washington volunteered his services as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. His rather detailed expense account was reimbursed. 

Today’s Stumper
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What rider has won the most Tours de France? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 28, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

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Notes from around the human experience.

Leading Off will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow and Tucker discuss the Elizabeth imbroglio. Today’s Diary. 

We noted, however, that while disappointed, at least we knew and yours truly was liberated to move on to other women who don’t want to go out with me…

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In 1776 – Continental Army soldier (rank unknown) and member of General Washington’s protection detail Thomas Hickey is executed for treason in New York City. The death warrant signed by Washington said Hickey had been convicted of …”mutiny and sedition, and also of holding a treacherous correspondence with the enemies of said Colonies…”. Hickey had originally fought for the British Army, but joined the American cause when the Revolution broke out. 

In 1970 – The Pittsburgh Pirates win the final two games at Forbes Field, defeating the Chicago Cubs 3-2 and 4-1. The stadium opened on June 30, 1909, with a 3-2 loss to the Cubs, and over the years, it hosted 4,760 regular-season Pirates games. The Pirates would move into Three Rivers Stadium on July 16 and have played at PNC Park since 2001. Known for its spacious outfield, the Pirates hit 5,381 triples at Forbes Field, compared to 3,285 on the road during that same period. The Pittsburgh Steelers played there from 1933-63. 

In 1980 – Paul McCartney and Wings is at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the first of three consecutive weeks with Coming Up. The song had two versions: a studio version and a live version, both of which were included on the single in the US and both received airplay. The song also went to #1 in Canada, peaked at #2 in Great Britain, and was Billboard’s 7th-biggest song of the year. McCartney wrote and produced the song, and played all the instruments on the studio version and was his sixth and final #1 with Wings.

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

The song transcends your age and continues to speak to that part of you that is both exhilarated and frightened about what tomorrow brings.
Bruce Springsteen
Regards Born To Run

Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.

Conway Twitty’s biggest hit on the Hot 100 was It’s Only Make Believe, which spent one week at #1 in 1958, the sixth #1 song on the Hot 100. 

Today’s Stumper
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What was General George Washington’s pay as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 27, 2025
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around the human experience.

HERE WE GO AGAIN: In some ways, Donald Trump is a president like none America has seen: he is a man of zero moral or intellectual substance; he is a convicted felon and an admitted sexual predator. That’s a first for us. 

On The Other Hand: In one way, however, Trump is like every president we’ve had since World War II: he completely disregards our Constitution’s mandate that Congress declares war. His unilateral attack on Iran earlier this week shows that. 

Dry, Technial Matter: It couldn’t be plainer, with Article I, Section 8, Clause 11 being very clear on the matter: 

The Congress shall have Power To…To declare War…

Fly In The Ointment: It doesn’t give Congress the power to pass a resolution authorizing military force, and it doesn’t give the president the power to make war on his own. Nor can Congress abrogate this responsibility to anyone else, like the UN. 

Can You Make This Any Plainer For Us, Gaylon?: Congress declares war, dammit! And we don’t think it is unreasonable to conclude that this means a formal declaration from both houses stating that a state of war exists between us and another country. We would submit to you that attacking a sovereign nation like the US did to Iran this week is an act of war. 

FunFact: Congress hasn’t declared war all that often over the centuries, only eleven times, the last time in World War II. Every war we’ve fought since then has been illegal: Korean, Vietnam, Afghanistan, every single one!

USA! USA! Now, this does not mean American military elements cannot defend themselves when attacked. Of course, they can. Threats must be eliminated immediately and for good. But the attack of a sovereign nation is an act of war, and war must be declared by Congress. 

The Bottom Line: We should be ashamed of ourselves. It’s not the politicians who are to blame for this, but rather you and me – we the people – who are to blame for this because we accept this. Over the past 70 years, we’ve allowed our constitution to become irrelevant, and we are paying the price for it as more and more America is becoming irrelevant both to its citizens and the rest of the world. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow somehow manages to have a slow night at the hospital. Today’s Diary. 

Boy, the hospital was swamped tonite…The floor had 17 patients – it has 24 beds – and the ER looked like a MASH unit…There were even constables on hand taking statements…The birth center was doing good business, too, and rumor had it the OR wasn’t shuttered for the nite, either.

Thank God none of this affected Officer Sparrow…

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On This Date
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In 1994 – Members of the Japanese cult Aum Shinrikyo release sarin gas in a neighborhood of Matsumoto, Japan, killing eight and injuring over 500. The attacks were designed to attack three judges ruling in a suit against the cult, and to test sarin gas as a mass murder agent. Finding the results satisfactory, the cult carried out an attack on a Tokyo subway nine months later. Thirteen cult members were later tried and convicted in connection with both attacks, and six were executed in 2018. 

In 1959 – Mickey Wright becomes the first woman to defend her US Open title, defeating Louise Suggs by two strokes with a final-round 71 at Churchill Valley Country Club near Pittsburgh. It was the second of four US Open titles for Wright and her third of 13 major titles, and was one of five runner-up finishes for Suggs, alongside two titles. Since Wright, six other women have defended their US Open title. 

In 1970 – Conway Twitty is at #1 on Billboard’s country chart – then known as the Hot Country Singles chart – for the fourth and final consecutive week with Hello Darlin’. It was the fourth of a then-record 36 #1 country songs for Twitty, a mark now held by George Strait with 44. The song also went #2 country in Canada, peaked at #60 on the Hot 100, and was Billboard’s #1 country song of the year. 

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement.
Mabel Newcomer

Answer To The Last Trivia Questions
Knowledge is power.

The Canton Bulldogs won two NFL titles, the most of any defunct team. 

Today’s Stumper
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What was Conway Twitty’s biggest hit on the Hot 100? – Answer next time!

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