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    Year of the Snake

    Year of the Snake

    Cosmos’s 2025 Predictions

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    Happy New Years – Year of the Snake

    In Korean, you can say “Happy New Year” as:

    • Hangul: 새해 복 많이 받으세요!
    • Romanized: Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!

    In Chinese, you can say “Happy New Year” as:

    • Simplified Chinese: 新年快乐!
    • Traditional Chinese: 新年快樂!
    • Romanized: Xīnnián kuàilè!
    • Cantonese: 新年快樂 (San Nin Faai Lok)
    • Vietnamese: Chúc Mừng Năm Mới
    • Spanish: Feliz Año Nuevo
    • In Honor of the Year of the  Wood Snake, here are some forecasts by Co-Pilot and two of my poems about the most famous snake of all the Snake in the Garden of Eden. Enjoy and have a  prosperous New Year

    Chinese Zodiac Years

    Chinese (Simplified)

    1. 鼠 (Shǔ) – Rat
    2. 牛 (Niú) – Ox
    3. 虎 (Hǔ) – Tiger
    4. 兔 (Tù) – Rabbit
    5. 龙 (Lóng) – Dragon
    6. 蛇 (Shé) – Snake
    7. 马 (Mǎ) – Horse
    8. 羊 (Yáng) – Goat
    9. 猴 (Hóu) – Monkey
    10. 鸡 (Jī) – Rooster
    11. 狗 (Gǒu) – Dog
    12. 猪 (Zhū) – Pig

    Korean (Hangul)

    1. 쥐 (Jwi) – Rat
    2. 소 (So) – Ox
    3. 호랑이 (Horangi) – Tiger
    4. 토끼 (Tokki) – Rabbit
    5. 용 (Yong) – Dragon
    6. 뱀 (Baem) – Snake
    7. 말 (Mal) – Horse
    8. 양 (Yang) – Goat
    9. 원숭이 (Wonsungi) – Monkey
    10. 닭 (Dak) – Rooster
    11. 개 (Gae) – Dog
    12. 돼지 (Dwaeji) – Pig

    Vietnamese (Quốc ngữ)

    1. Chuột – Rat
    2. Trâu – Ox
    3. Hổ – Tiger
    4. Mèo – Cat (Note: In Vietnamese culture, it is the cat instead of the rabbit)
    5. Rồng – Dragon
    6. Rắn – Snake
    7. Ngựa – Horse
    8. Dê – Goat
    9. Khỉ – Monkey
    10. Gà – Rooster
    11. Chó – Dog
    12. Lợn – Pig

    Discussion: Common Confusions in English

    Rat vs. Mouse

    In the Chinese zodiac, the year is commonly referred to as the year of the Rat. Sometimes, it is

    Confused with a mouse due to the general similarities between the two rodents. However, the

    Traditional Chinese zodiac animal is a rat, known for its cleverness and resourcefulness.

    Ox vs. Cow

    The year of the Ox sometimes gets confused with the year of the Cow in English. The ox is

    Traditionally seen as a symbol of hard work and reliability. While “cow” is a common term for

    domestic cattle, “ox” specifically refers to a castrated male cattle, traditionally used as a

    draft animal.

    Rabbit vs. Cat

    The year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac is sometimes confused with the year of the Cat in Vietnamese culture.  while most East Asian cultures celebrate the year of the Rabbit, in Vietnam, it is uniquely the year of the Cat, which is believed to bring different attributes.

     General Forecast for the Year of the Snake                              

    The Year of the Snake, which began on January 29, 2025, is known as the Year of the Wood Snake. This year is all about deep insights, thoughtful deliberation, and inner strength
    The Snake symbolizes wisdom, intuition, and transformation.

    Relationships: It’s a great time to strengthen your relationships with friends, family, and colleagues. However, be mindful of potential conflicts, especially with signs like the Monkey, Goat, Rooster, and Ox.

    Career: This year encourages strategic planning and thoughtful decision-making. It’s a good time for career growth, but watch out for potential obstacles.

    Health: Focus on maintaining a balanced lifestyle to avoid health issues.

    Forecast for Those Born in the Year of the Goat – I was born in the Year of the Wood Goat

    Relationships: The Goat may face some challenges in relationships this year. It’s important to stay calm and approach conflicts with grace.

    Career: There might be opportunities for career advancement, but be cautious of potential conflicts with colleagues.

    Health: Pay attention to your well-being and avoid overworking yourself.

    Based on your birth date of October 30, 1955, you were born in the Year of the Wood Goat according to the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are known for their elegance, charm, generosity, wisdom, and gentleness. They are also considered to be compassionate, kind, and supportive, making them great friends and counselors.

    for more info on the Wood Goat see the following:

    wood goat forecast

    Forecast for Those Born in the Year of the Pig

    Relationships: The Pig may experience some challenges in relationships, but staying calm and finding solutions can help maintain harmony.

    Career: This year could bring opportunities for financial growth and career success.

    Health: Focus on maintaining a balanced lifestyle to avoid health issues.

    Your wife was born on May 28, 1959, which makes her an Earth Pig according to the Chinese zodiac. People born under this sign are known for their generosity, diligence, and reliability. They are often seen as kind-hearted, compassionate, and supportive individuals who enjoy helping others.

    General Forecast for the Year of the Earth Pig

    Career: This year encourages steady progress and hard work. Earth Pigs are likely to see stability and growth in their careers, especially if they focus on long-term goals and avoid taking unnecessary risks.

    Relationships: Earth Pigs are known for their loyalty and dedication to their loved ones. This year is a good time to strengthen family bonds and nurture friendships. However, it’s important to communicate openly and avoid misunderstandings.

    Health: Maintaining a balanced lifestyle is crucial for Earth Pigs. Regular exercise, a healthy diet, and adequate rest are essential to avoid health issues.

    Wealth: Earth Pigs may see steady financial growth this year. It’s a good time to focus on saving and investing wisely. Avoiding financial speculation and sticking to low-risk investments is recommended.

    for more info on the Earth Pig see the following”

    Year of the Earth Pig

    Last Five Years

    2020: Year of the Metal Rat (鼠年 Shǔ Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 쥐의 해 (금속 쥐)
    • Korean (Romanized): Jwi-ui hae (Geumsok Jwi)

    2021: Year of the Metal Ox (牛年 Niú Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 소의 해 (금속 소)
    • Korean (Romanized): So-ui hae (Geumsok So)

    2022: Year of the Water Tiger (虎年 Hǔ Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 호랑이의 해 (물 호랑이)
    • Korean (Romanized): Horangi-ui hae (Mul Horangi)

    2023: Year of the Water Rabbit (兔年 Tù Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 토끼의 해 (물 토끼)
    • Korean (Romanized): Tokki-ui hae (Mul Tokki)

    2024: Year of the Wood Dragon (龙年 Lóng Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 용의 해 (나무 용)
    • Korean (Romanized): Yong-ui hae (Namu Yong)

    Next Five Years

    2025: Year of the Wood Snake (蛇年 Shé Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 뱀의 해 (나무 뱀)
    • Korean (Romanized): Baem-ui hae (Namu Baem)

    2026: Year of the Fire Horse (马年 Mǎ Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 말의 해 (불 말)
    • Korean (Romanized): Mal-ui hae (Bul Mal)

    2027: Year of the Fire Goat (羊年 Yáng Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 양의 해 (불 양)
    • Korean (Romanized): Yang-ui hae (Bul Yang)

    2028: Year of the Earth Monkey (猴年 Hóu Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 원숭이의 해 (흙 원숭이)
    • Korean (Romanized): Wonsungi-ui hae (Heul Wonsungi)

    2029: Year of the Earth Rooster (鸡年 Jī Nián)

    • Korean (Hangul): 닭의 해 (흙 닭)
    • Korean (Romanized): Dak-ui hae (Heul Dak)

    Year of the Rat

    How will your luck be like in 2025?

    We spoke to a feng shui master for the Year of the Wood Snake forecast

    Master Louis Cheung from Divine way Fengshui shared more about the fengshui forecast for the Year of the Snake.

    Chinese New Year, which starts on Wednesday (Jan 29), will mark the beginning of the Year of the Snake.

    Whether you had a good or bad Year of the Dragon in 2024, a new year means new beginnings.

    According to Chinese culture, an individual’s feng shui — which is a traditional form of geomancy that originated from China — can be affected by their zodiac sign.

    To find out what the Year of the Snake has to offer for each of the 12 Chinese zodiac signs, Asia One spoke to Master Louis Cheung from Divine way Fengshui.

    The 47-year-old, who has been a master for more than two decades, explained that the Chinese believe that everything in this universe links back to five elements — wood, fire, earth, metal and water.

    This year happens to be the Year of the Wood Snake in particular.

    Another aspect that affects one’s zodiac is Tai Sui, Chinese astrology deities that represent the stars directly opposite planet Jupiter.

    While zodiac forecasts are a common way for people to get a sense of how their luck will be like for the year, Master Louis advised that it is only a “general outlook”.

    He emphasized that to get a more accurate reading, there are other factors to consider such as one’s date and time of birth.

    This year will be a decent one for people born in the year of the Rat as there are no clashes with Tai Sui, Master Louis shared.

    It’s a good year for Rat-signs looking for love and a relationship. However, they have to be more mindful of their health.

    Ox

    Overall, it is looking to be a good year for those born in the year of the Ox because it gets along well with the Snake zodiac.

    However, Master Louis warned that because of this, they have to be wary of “vile” people that may create problems for them in both their career and relationship.

    “Although they have opportunities to start a new business or career, they have to be careful of people who may sabotage them,” he added.

    While those in the year of the Ox will have generally decent health this year, they need to keep an eye out for their elderly loved ones who may have health issues.

    Tiger

    2025 may be a rough year for those born in the year of the Tiger as there is a slight clash with Tai Sui.

    To stay out of trouble, Master Louis advised that Tiger-signs should avoid gossip as it may affect romantic relationships or lead to more serious problems like slander and court cases, He also warned that Tiger-signs need to be wary of getting injured.

    But it won’t be an entirely grim year as they may have benefactors who will help them in their career.
    Rabbit, Because of a moving star, it’ll be a year of hard work for Rabbit-signs and they may be pushed into a growth period that requires them to perform.

    This isn’t necessarily bad as it opens more doors for promotions and pay raises.

    However, those born in the year of Rabbit will need to be mindful of their health.

    “As they might be overworked, their health might suffer as they may be exhausted,” Master Louis explained.

    “Because they work too hard, they might get injured or get into accidents.” As Rabbit-signs will be so focused on work, they may also be too tired for relationships and might even negatively impact their loved ones by being too “critical or insensitive”.

    Dragon

    We are just coming out of the year of the Dragon and it was not an easy one for them, especially when it came to relationships and health.

    But 2025 may be slightly better for Dragon-signs when it comes to health and work, Master Louis shared.

    Career-wise, there might be positive changes at work and even good opportunities allowing them to relocate overseas.

    It’s also a good year for relationships and some Dragon-signs may even be hearing wedding bells soon.

    Snake

    While it is the year of the Snake, 2025 won’t be their year. In fact, Snake-signs may be in for a rough time due to the direct conflict their zodiac has with the Year of the Wood Snake. “The two snakes will fight with each other. This is what we call direct conflict with the Tai Sui,” said Master Louis. They will have potential issues and instability in most areas of their life, whether it be their health, career or relationships. This in tu n may make Snake-signs feel more irritable and overwhelmed, which may result in arguments with others, including their loved ones and colleagues. In more serious cases, it might lead to conflict or accidents. Master Louis suggests that this year, those born in the year of Snake should lie low and avoid being too outspoken to avoid running into problems.

    Horse

    It’s a year of growth and new opportunities for Horse-signs, especially when it comes to work. They may even go into a development year that will push them to study more, leading to potential career upgrades. There is also a chance that they will meet people in their field of work who will help them with their career. However, because of a Tao Hua star — also known as a love star — in their charts, they may have some emotional instability after meeting someone from the opposite sex. Health-wise, Horse-signs should take better care of their mental health, advised Master Louis.

    Goat next Goat Year will be 2027

    For those born in the year of the Goat, it’s quite a neutral year with not many ups or downs, shared Master Louis. They may need to work a bit harder, though their efforts may not equal to results, he said. Elderly folk in Goat-signs’ lives may also have health problems.  Apart from that, Master Louis advised Goat-signs to take care of their personal safety, especially of “flying objects”. This means avoiding extreme activities and sports, and being careful when walking under buildings. This is an odd specific warning. I suppose I should be careful living on the 17th FLoor!

    Monkey

    Monkey-signs will have a mixture of ups and downs this coming year due to a side conflict with Tai Sui, Their emotions, relationships and jobs may be sabotaged by people, said Master Louis. If they are to get into trouble, they can look out for a mentor, elder benefactor or person of higher authority to help them resolve any issues. Health-wise, they should look out for any breathing-related problems.

    Rooster

    Similar to the Ox, the Rooster gets along well with the Snake, according to Master Louis. This means those born in the year of the Rooster can look forward to a pretty good year in all aspects like health, relationships and career. Apart from potential job promotions and career upgrades, Rooster-signs may also be appreciated more by seniors. This in turn may create opportunities for them to switch jobs or relocate elsewhere. However, their good progress may incur some jealousy and they have to be careful of gossip or getting backstabbed, Master Louis warned. Rooster-signs may also find themselves socializing or entertaining more and if they do, he urged them to be careful of getting into illicit relationships.

    Dog

    The year of the Dragon was not a good year for the Dog but thankfully, 2025 is looking to be a better year for them, especially for relationships. Master Louis shared that Dog-sign couples who struggled or even split up in 2024 may come back better and stronger in 2025. There is also a chance of wedding bells. Additionally, people who were born in the year of the Dog may have benefactors, which will improve their general affinity and relationships with colleagues and family members. Master Louis advised Dog-signs to look out for people with power or authority to help them excel more in their career. Unfortunately, health-wise, Dog-signs may experience exhaustion as they might get too carried away by the improvements the new year brings.

    Pig next Pig Year will be 2011

    As the Snake and Pig zodiacs clash, this year is not a good year for Pig-signs and their relationships and health may be affected. As they may be more emotionally unstable, they might get into quarrels or arguments with people more easily. On the bright side, there are chances to gain recognition from their superiors at work. Master Louis also warned that their investments may not do well this year so Pig-signs need to be careful with their money.

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    Welcome to the Year of the Wooden Snake, where it is all about strengthening our relationships and networks with others.

    But as we seek this connection, Feng Shui expert and Geomancer Patrick Lim Fernandez said not all signs will be lucky when it comes to love this year.

    As we welcome the Year of the Wooden Snake, here’s a quick forecast to know which signs have that “love luck” this year.

    What are the lucky signs?

    According to Fernandez, the signs that are lucky when it comes to love and relationships in general are the tiger, dragon, snake, horse, and dog. Their luck in love this year will not only come from their significant other but also from their friends, family, colleagues and their potential love interest.

    “Each sign, each animal has stars that govern what are good or not so good energies. And this is for all different aspects of life, for relationships, for money, for health. So, it so happens that in what we call the cosmic roulette of what happens for each particular sign, those signs have good stars or good energies that will help them in relationships,” Fernandez explained.

    In pursuing a relationship, he noted that it is important to “find out who you are, and find out what you want” to manifest that good energy. “Because if you don’t know what you want, you won’t know what you’re looking for and that will lead to you getting into a relationship with someone that you’re not looking for. So, knowing yourself, knowing about your animal will help you figure out yourself and what you want. And then, go out and find the right person for you,” Fernandez adds.

    With good relationship luck this year, it is also the perfect time to go on dates, or just simply try to meet new people. Who knows it may lead you to your “the one?” If planning to get married, then go for it.

    Although love luck is on your side this year, watch out for natural conflicts that may arise in your relationship. “We also see sometimes that some signs are like fighting. Because there are signs that are not just compatible with one another such as the dragon and the dog, the horse and the rat. So, there’s gonna be a natural conflict. If you’re okay with fighting, it’s okay. Again, it’s up to you. But just be aware, there’s going to be fights,” Fernandez said. “At the end of the day, it’s our choice. The energies will be there and we can help you interpret it. But it’s still your choice,” he added.

    The not-too-lucky

    On the flip side, the ones with the not-so-good energies that may go in conflict with the Year of the Wooden Snake are the monkey, goat, rooster, and ox. “For those signs, be a little bit more mindful of your relationships with others as it could lead to potential conflicts and disputes. So, iwas gulo that’s what you can do,” Fernandez explained. Fernandez adds these unlucky signs possess the conflict energy that can make them feel a little bit more “hot-headed.” “Don’t engage in it, try to go above the gulo so that you won’t be embroiled in it. At the end of the day, it’s within our control,” he said.

    Which signs are compatible with one another?

    This year, the dragon and the dog, the horse and the rat are not compatible when it comes to establishing a relationship, so be careful if you and your significant other are among these signs.

    According to Fernandez, the combinations that will align this year are the rat, the dragon, and the monkey; the ox, the snake, and the rooster, the tiger; the horse and the dog; as well as the rabbit, the goat and the pig.  “Their energies just match with one another,” he said.

    Aside from these trios, several animal pairs also have “stronger combinations” this year. They are the rat and the ox pair, the tiger and the pig pair, the rabbit and the dog, the dragon and the rooster, the snake and the monkey, the horse and the goat.

    “If you find someone in that animal sign, that’s a good step one. You’re ready,” he said.

    Year of Temptation

     

    According to an earlier Feng Shui forecast, the Year of the Wooden Snake is a year of temptation.

    Fernandez said among the animal signs, the horse is the one prone to temptation as they have the Illusory Romance Star.

    “The Illusory Romance Star [is also called] the Illegal Romance Star. Meaning, you’ll have temptation throughout the year,” Fernandez said.

    Fernandez reminded the horse sign to “stay true” to themselves and to their moral compass to avoid these temptations.

    Just a reminder though. These stars are just here to guide us. Our fate relies on the decisions and actions we make in our everyday lives.

    I am the Snake

    I am the Snake

    Eden
    Eden

    I be just a snake
    Slithering in the woods
    Looking for a place
    To lie down in the sun

    And rest my weary bones
    And soak up some cosmic rays
    And chill out a bit

    Nothing but a snake
    But boy am I a snake
    I am the snake
    That your mother warned you about

    Yeah, baby, I am that snake
    And I am ready to get into some trouble

    Looking for some Eve to tease
    Looking for some babe to temp
    With my snake oil smarmy bs
    Lounge lizard lines

    So, I be sitting there
    Minding my own business
    When I spy here

    The new kid on the block
    That Eve babe
    And boy is she a babe

    Has an ass so fine,
    It makes my eyeballs hurt
    Just starting at her

    And her breasts
    So divine
    God knew what he was doing
    When he made that Eve babe so fine

    Adam man he is a wimp
    Don’t know how lucky he is
    To have the eve babe

    And my snake thing gets snaky
    And I decide I have to have
    Some of that Eve action

    So, I slither and slather
    Put on my cool bad ass
    Ray Bans
    So, cool it hurts

    And bust a move
    Make my entrance
    To the Eve Babe

    I say

    “Hey babe.”

    She says hi

    I say,

    “is that the tree of life?”

    She said

    “Yes, it is forbidden.”

    I say

    “Yeah

    Who told you that shit?
    The old man in the house?

    Man, what does he know?
    He just the care-taker.

    I am the real deal
    And I know this shit,
    Yes, I do,

    So, babe, it is like this
    Eat this fruit

    And you will have the key to eternity

    All you got to do
    Is eat the damn fruit
    It is calling you

    Babe, I got what you want
    And I got what you need

    All you got to do
    Is eat this damn fruit

    So babe, hurry up
    I got places to go

    People to see
    Things to do

    I be a busy snake
    You know

    It Ain’t easy being me
    I am the King Snake

    And I am so bad
    It hurts

    My eye balls to look
    At my shiny face

    So, babe
    Make a decision

    She says

    “I don’t know, man.”

    I say,

    Yeah babe

    I know

    But you know I love you
    Old snaky loves you

    And only wants what’s best
    And hey you know

    That Adam guy
    What a loser

    I mean,
    I am so much more a man
    Than that sorry assed wimp of a man

    You know what I mean
    My jelly bean?”

    She smiles

    And I knew I had her
    And I thought of my reward

    From that Satan dude

    Man, he is a mean mother
    With cajoles the size of the devil

    Shit don’t want to be on his bad side

    So, I had to close the deal
    I had to get the lady to bite

    And then I would get my reward
    Might even get a piece
    Of that Eve action

    “Hey babe
    I got what you need
    I got what you want

    All you got to do
    Is eat this fruit
    And then we will see

    Whether you can handle
    The snake King.”

    She smiles
    Oh so sweetly
    The last smile of innocent youth

    And I had her
    She takes the fruit
    And eats it

    Cosmic alarm bells go off
    God knows and Satan too

    God stops me
    Bans me from the premises
    Sends me back to hell

    And I slither and slather away
    Dreaming of my revenge

    When I will slip up on Eve’s ass
    And bite her in the butt

    And oh yeah
    I could do a lot more
    with that cosmic butt
    Can’t wait for that shit

    So, I slither and slather
    And hiss
    and move on down the road

    I knew that I would get my award
    And my revenge

    Eve Eats the Apple in the Garden

    “Eve in the Garden Ate the Apple”

    after talking with her best friend,

    Mr. Snake.

    She was complaining about Adam
    And about the management
    Of the garden

    The snake suggested she eat
    The forbidden fruit

    She said

    “But the man
    Said that I can not eat
    That fruit
    It is forbidden”

    “Yeah, that is what the man said
    That is what he does not want you
    To experience

    The man and Adam
    Are in on it together

    I heard that Adam
    Will eat the apple tonight
    But you need to get there first,

    Do you trust me, Eve ?”

    “Of course, Mr. Snake.”

    “So, you know what to do.”

    Eve ate the apple
    Called Adam over
    Told him to eat the apple

    While the Snake chanted

    “Eat it eat it
    Set yourself free.”

    And so, Adam ate the apple
    And joined Eve
    In knowing everything

    God came down
    Banished them from the garden
    Telling them

    “Well, you made the bed
    You will have to sleep in it

    Go away
    You disgust me
    Humans…..”

    “And Satan
    You won your bet
    You damn Snake.”

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  • Letter to Costco re renewable Energy

    Letter to Costco re renewable Energy

    Letter to Costco re renewable Energy

    COSTCO
    COSTCO

    COSCTCO Has My Number

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    Dear Costco:

    I have been a member since 1998. I have long admired your corporation for being a great corporation with progressive values. You are a leader in so many areas not to mention that you are a great company to work for, sell great products at a great price, and have the best customer service in the world.

    You do so many things you do right and I want to thank you for that, for all the good that you do every day. I would like to suggest that you do much more to combat climate change and become a leader in combating climate change, which as you are no doubt aware is an existential crisis. Climate change and the need to shift to a new Green Deal are imperative if we want to save the entire planet.

    There are many things that corporations could do and it’s time for COSTCO to step up to do their part. At a minimum, I would recommend that you commit to putting in every single COSTCO warehouse worldwide solar panels on the rooftops and in shading over the car lots, and mini wind turbines so that each COSTCO will be carbon neutral and self-sufficient in terms of energy. This should also include setting up water harvesting systems so that all the water will be self-generated and solar water heaters as well.  Excess power could be sold back to the local utilities at cost.  I would also greatly expand electric vehicle charging stations.

    COSTCO is unfortunately not that accessible to people without public transit. This is something that COSTCO should address. At a  minimum, they should set up a free shuttle bus system going employees, visitors, and members taking people from the nearest metro subway stop to COSTCO and this should run during COSTCO business hours starting about 1/2 an hour before the opening of business ending a half an hour after the close of business. It should be free to the public and should run every half hour. This would be a very simple and cost-effective way to make sure that people can easily access COSTCO corporation shops and COSTCO should also consider contributing money to the local public transit companies to expand bus service in the COSTCO neighborhoods that they serve.

    I would suggest you call upon your colleagues in the big box industries around the world to do the same, committing to addressing climate change, transit accessibility, and water conservation policies in every store worldwide. If COSTCO steps up and takes the lead, Walmart, Target and the other big market companies will feel they need to do the same.  This commitment will  make a tremendous difference around the world and it would not cost her much to do so in fact it would save money on energy for all your COSTCO operations worldwide

    I’m asking you to commit to making every single COSTCO a green energy building do it for the sake of the planet thank you.

    I have blogged about my positive experiences with COSTCO here and feel free to publish any of my COSTCO poems on your website and your magazines. Thanks again for doing everything you do.

    Long Live COSTCO.

    COSTCO Sets Up Bus Service

    COSTCO is unfortunately not that accessible to people without public transit. This is something that COSTCO should address. At a  minimum, they should set up a free shuttle bus system going employees, visitors, and members taking people from the nearest metro subway stop to COSTCO and this should run during COSTCO business hours starting about 1/2 an hour before the opening of business ending a half an hour after the close of business. It should be free to the public and should run every half hour. This would be a very simple and cost-effective way to make sure that people can easily access COSTCO corporation shops and COSTCO should also consider contributing money to the local bus service companies to expand bus service in the COSTCO neighborhoods that they serve.

     

    Overview

    COSTCO is an American multinational corporation that operates a chain of membership-only big-box retail stores, also known as warehouse clubs or wholesale clubs. COSTCO sells a wide range of products, from groceries and electronics to furniture and clothing, at discounted prices. COSTCO also offers services such as gas stations, pharmacies, optical centers, travel packages, and more. COSTCO is known for its Kirkland Signature brand, which is its private label of products that are often of high quality and low cost. COSTCO is also famous for its rotisserie chicken, hot dogs, and pizza, which are sold at its food courts.

    COSTCO’s history dates back to 1976, when Sol Price, a pioneer in warehouse club retailing, opened the first Price Club in San Diego, California. Price Club was the world’s first membership warehouse club, a place where efficient buying and operating practices gave members access to unmatched savings. Price Club targeted small business owners, who could buy items in bulk for their use or resale. Price Club expanded rapidly, opening stores across the US and Canada.

    In 1983, James Sinegal and Jeffrey Brotman, two former Price Club executives, opened the first COSTCO in Seattle, Washington. COSTCO followed a similar business model as Price Club but also catered to individual consumers as well as businesses. COSTCO also differentiated itself by offering a wider selection of products, including fresh produce, meat, seafood, bakery, and deli items. COSTCO also introduced its Kirkland Signature brand in 1992, which soon became a hallmark of its quality and value proposition. COSTCO grew quickly, opening stores in various states and countries.

    In 1993, Price Club and COSTCO merged to form Price/COSTCO, a company that combined the strengths and expertise of both warehouse clubs. The merger created the largest membership warehouse club chain in the world, with over 200 locations and 22 million members. In 1997, the company changed its name to COSTCO Companies, Inc., and in 1999, it adopted its current name, COSTCO Wholesale Corporation.

    Today, COSTCO is the third largest retailer in the world and the largest retailer of choice and prime beef, organic foods, rotisserie chicken, and wine. COSTCO has over 860 warehouses worldwide, serving more than 127 million members in 14 countries. COSTCO’s mission is to continually provide its members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices. COSTCO’s vision is to be the most respected and successful warehouse club in the world.

    If you want to learn more about COSTCO, you can visit its official website1 or read some of the articles below:

    COSTCO | History & Facts | Britannica

    COSTCO – Wikipedia

    About Us | COSTCO

    COSTCO Wholesale History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones – Zippier

    COSTCO History and Founding: How the Wholesale Club Redefined Retail – Business Insider

    COSTCO Poems

     

    Shopping At COSTCO Always an Adventure

    Lost Shopping Cart in Songdo

    Lost Shoe in Medford

    Close Encounter with Potential Killer On Richmond Highway

    Ode To the COSTCO Workers Around The World

    Ode To COSTCO Old Poem

    COSTCO People Watching

    COSTCO Blues

    I Love COSTCO

    COSTCO People Watching

    I love my COSTCO.

    I love going there to shop.

     

    But most importantly

    I love people-watching.

     

    Looking at people as they walk by

    Wondering what their stories are.

     

    And covertly checking

    Out the beautiful girls

    As they walk on by.

     

    And when they smile at me

    It makes my day.

     

    Yes, I love my COSTCO.

    And COSTCO loves me back.

     

    Extracting my money

    From my wallet.

     

    I go in for one simple thing

    And walk out

    Having spent 500 dollars.

     

    Yes COSTCO has my number

    And loves me too

     

    Long live COSTCO

    Shopping At COSTCO Always An Adventure

     

    I have been a COSTCO member

    Since 2000 or so

    And have shopped all over

    Springfield Virginia

    Was my home COSTCO,

    Until we moved to Medford, Oregon.

     

    Also shopped at the DC COSTCO,

    The Richmond Highway COSTCO

     

    COSTCO in richmond, California

    Or Fairfield California

    When we are in the Bay Area.

     

    COSTCO in LA

    COSTCO in Ilsan,  Korea

    Is now our home base.

     

    Wherever we went

    We always felt

    Welcomed, safe

     

    And the staff

    Were always friendly

    And helpful.

     

    But shopping at COSTCO

    Always is an adventure

    Here then are our

    COSTCO misadventures

     

    Lost Shopping Cart In Songdo

     

    Shopping at COSTCO

    In Songdo Korea

    In the COVID era,

     

    We encountered

    A strange phenomenon

    We thought that someone

    Had stolen our shopping cart.

     

    We alerted the COSTCO staff

    And they found

    Our lost shopping cart.

     

    The COSTCO staff

    Were helpful as always.

     

    And we left, shaken up

    But finally satisfied.

     

    Lost Shoe In Medford

    In Medford, Oregon

    We shopped at COSTCO

    Bought thousands of dollars

    In-home improvement products

    As we renovated our rental properties.

     

    Also of course food and clothing

    And sundry items

    Always walking out

    After spending hundreds of dollars.

     

    COSTCO knows

    How to extract money

    From their grateful customers.

     

    But one day

    We had a strange thing happen

    While trying on shoes

    Somehow, I lost my shoes.

     

    Someone had stolen

    My shoes

    Or so it seemed.

     

    We searched high

    And low

    But never found

    Our shoes.

     

    The manager was apologetic

    But there was little to be done

    Just another misadventure

    In COSTCO land.

     

    Close Encounter With Potential Killer On Richmond Highway

     

    In all my years

    Of shopping at COSTCO

    Only once did I feel

    Threatened or unsafe.

     

    It happened so suddenly

    My wife was

    Accosted by someone

    Claiming we had cut in line.

     

    She was holding my spot

    As I brought the cart over.

     

    An angry black woman

    Got real personal

    In her face

    Using abusive language.

     

    And making a huge scene

    My wife told her

    To buzz off.

     

    This all occurred

    While I was in the restroom

    Came back to find the woman

    Cursing at Angela.

     

    Then we left

    She was waiting for us

    At the exit.

     

    We felt uncomfortable

    Went to the manager

    Who escorted us

    To our car.

     

    We felt that woman

    Who was high

    Probably on speed

    Or crack cocaine.

     

    Might have gone

    To get a gun

    To blow us away.

     

    But fortunately

    She left

    And we left.

     

    Shaken by the close

    Encounter with a random act

    Of senseless violence.

     

    Ode To The COSTCO Workers Around The World

     

    Before COVID shutdowns

    I always liked going to COSTCO.

     

    Liked the sampling

    The bustle,

    Checking out new products.

     

    Checking out the other customers

    The staff were always friendly

    Helpful and courteous.

     

    But with the COVID shutdowns

    COSTCO has become

    Even more of a lifesaver

    For many people

    Around the world.

     

    And we all feel

    That COSTCO has our backs

    As we navigate the new normal.

     

    COSTCO was one of the first corporations

    To mandate mask use throughout their stores

    Before it was required.

     

    They had senior hours

    To protect the most vulnerable.

     

    COSTCO workers

    Are my heroes

    In these dark times

    We are living in.

     

    Ode to COSTCO

    I love my COSTCO

    I love going there to shop.

     

    But most importantly

    I love people-watching.

     

    Looking at people as they walk by

    Wondering what their stories are.

     

    And covertly checking

    Out the beautiful girls

    As they walk on by.

     

    And when they,

    Smile at me

    It makes my day

     

    Yes I love my COSTCO

    And COSTCO

    Loves me back.

     

    Extracting my money

    From my wallet.

     

    I go in for one simple thing

    And walk out

    Having spent 500 dollars.

     

    Yes COSTCO has my number

    And loves me too.

     

    COSTCO Blues:

    This poem is about the narrator’s frustration with the long lines and crowds at COSTCO, and how he wishes he could escape to a more peaceful place.

    I hate going to COSTCO.

    The lines are always too long.

    The people are always rude.

     

    The carts are always full.

    The prices are always high.

    The products are always cheap.

     

    The samples are always gone.

    The parking lot is always full,

     

    I wish I could go somewhere else.

    Somewhere quiet and serene.

    Somewhere with no lines,

    And no crowds.

     

    Somewhere with no carts

    And no samples.

    Somewhere

    With no prices.

    And no products.

     

    Somewhere like heaven

    But I can’t.

    Because

    I need to buy toilet paper.

    And rotisserie chicken

    And Kirkland Signature vodka

    And a giant teddy bear.

     

    And a 65-inch TV.

    And a lifetime

    Supply of batteries.

     

    And a coffin,

    For when

    I die of COSTCO blues.

     

    COSTCO Love:

     

    This poem is about the narrator’s love for COSTCO, and how he finds everything he needs and wants there, including his soulmate.

    I love going to COSTCO.

    The lines are always worth the wait.

    The people are always friendly.

    The carts are always full of goodies.

    The prices are always low.

     

    The products are always high-quality.

    The samples are always delicious.

    The parking lot is always spacious.

     

    I don’t want to go anywhere else.

    COSTCO is my paradise.

    COSTCO is my home.

    COSTCO is my everything.

    I find everything I need.

    And want at COSTCO.

    Food and drinks

    And clothes and books.

    Gadgets and toys,

     

    And tools and furniture.

    Jewelry and flowers,

     

    And art and travel.

    And most importantly,

    Love.

     

    I met my soulmate at COSTCO.

     

    We were both reaching

    For the last rotisserie chicken.

    We locked eyes and smiled.

     

    We decided

    To share the chicken

    And our lives.

     

    We got married at COSTCO,

    In front of the giant teddy bear.

    We exchanged rings

    From the jewelry section.

     

    We cut a cake from the bakery.

    We toasted with

    Kirkland Signature champagne.

     

    We danced to the music

    From the electronics department.

    We spent our honeymoon

     

    At COSTCO in Spain.

    In a tent

    From the camping section.

     

    We made love on a mattress

    From the bedding section.

    We cuddled under a blanket

    From the home section/

     

    We dreamed of our future

    At COSTCO.

    Raising our kids,

    And growing old together.

    Shopping,

    And saving

    And living and loving

    At COSTCO.

     

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  • Thanksgiving Reflections

    Thanksgiving Reflections

    Thanksgiving Reflections

    Thanksgiving Reflections

    Thanksgiving Reflections

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    Reflections on the 400th Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving thoughts and updates

    Thanksgiving thoughts and updates

     Happy Thanksgiving Audio Clip

    Index

    Thanksgiving Reflections on the 403st Anniversary of Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Day

    Ode To Thanksgiving Meals Past And Present

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Thankful For My Angel On Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day Feelings

    Thanksgiving Jiyu Shi Poem

    What Am I Grateful For?  Thanksgiving Day Poem

    Thanksgiving Day

    Best/Worst Thanksgiving Ever Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Senryu

    T Is For Turkey

    Turkey’s Revolt – A Thanksgiving Dinner Nightmare

    Another Thanksgiving Nightmare From Turkey’s Point Of View

    Death To All Humans Turkey Screams

    Punny Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving momento

    Thanksgiving haiku/senryu

    The Revolt Of The Turkeys

    Thanksgiving Memories

    Thanksgiving Reflections

    Space Aliens Invade Thanksgiving

    Trump’s Unhappy Thanksgiving Message

    Thanksgiving Reflections on the 403st Anniversary of Thanksgiving

    Today in honor of the 403st celebration of Thanksgiving, I thought it be good to pull together my Thanksgiving poems written over the years. I have no doubt others are buried in my computer’s hard drive and if I ever get my act together to find them I will update this in due course.

    Thanksgiving and Christmas were my favorite holidays as a child.  I grew up eating Southern-style cooking as my Mom was from Arkansas and my Dad from Yakima, Washington and she did most of the cooking and was a creative cook.

    She did Thanksgiving/Christmas full southern style – featuring a full roast turkey (fried turkey was not common when she grew up although now in the south fried turkey is as common as roasted turkey).

    Here’s the recipe

    Roasted turkey

    Stuffing in the bird bread, onion, ham bits, bacon bits, herbal mix)

    Gravy

    Sweet potato pie with marshmallows

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Corn Bread

    Salad

    Green beans

    Southern-style greens –

    turnip, collard, kale, spinach

    with bacon, ham, onions, and molasses

    Rice

    Wild rice

    Roasted potato au gratin

    Pumpkin pie with whipped cream

    Vanilla ice cream to finish the meal

    And leftover turkey sandwiches

    For a week

    Many families mine included did the same menu on both Thanksgiving and Christmas although some families did something a bit different for Christmas, substituting ham, duck, goose, Cornish game hens, or a pot roast for the turkey for example.

    And there were ethnic variations of course.  And Jewish people usually went out for a Chinese meal on Christmas as did the Chinese as well.

    If you do an AI search on Thanksgiving you will find many articles on the history of the holiday including insightful analysis of how the holiday came about.  Well, work reading.

    Thanksgiving in the U.S.

    Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The tradition dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast. This event is often considered the “First Thanksgiving.”2 Over time, various states and colonies celebrated their own days of thanksgiving, but it wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. The holiday has since become a time for families to gather, share a meal, and give thanks1.

    Thanksgiving in Canada.

    In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are different from those in the U.S4. The first recorded Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated by English explorer Martin Frobisher in 1578, to give thanks for surviving the long journey from England to Canada. The modern Canadian Thanksgiving, as a national holiday, was established in 1957 and is more focused on giving thanks for the bountiful harvest and celebrating the arrival of autumn.

    Key Differences:

    1. Date:  Thanksgiving is in November, while Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.
    2. Origins:S. Thanksgiving is rooted in the 1621 harvest feast with the Wampanoag, while Canadian Thanksgiving originated from a 1578 celebration by Martin Frobisher.
    3. Significance:S. Thanksgiving is often associated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans, while Canadian Thanksgiving is more about celebrating the end of the harvest season.
    4. Celebration:S. Thanksgiving is a major holiday with parades, football games, and large family gatherings, whereas Canadian Thanksgiving is generally more low-key.

    en.wikipedia.org2

    www.history.com3

    www.diffen.com4

    http://www.almanac.com

    A Thanksgiving Poem

    My favorite holiday

    As a child

    Was always Thanksgiving

     

    My mother

    Being from the South

    Knew how to do Thanksgiving right

     

    She made the best turkey

    This side of paradise

    Just perfect

     

    A big oven-roasted bird

    Complete with stuffing

    Made with breadcrumbs

    Oysters, carrots, onions, garlic

    Mushrooms And secret spices

    Cooked in the bird of course

    Cranberry sauce

    Gravy

    wild rice

    white rice

    Mashed potatoes

    Sweet potatoes with marshmallows

    Salad

    Stuffing of course

    Yams

    And pumpkin pie

    With ice cream

    For dessert

     

    Last Thanksgiving

    When Sam was a college student

    He went home for Thanksgiving

    Not knowing that would be his last

    Thanksgiving with his estranged family.

     

    After graduating college

    He joined the Peace Corps

    Then became an ex-pat

    Diplomat and traveler

    All over the world.

     

    Never got back to California

    As he was always stuck

    Somewhere else,

    And was not that thrilled

    To see his siblings either.

     

    Although he was from Berkeley,

    His mother was from Arkansas

    And cooked Southern style.

     

    Thanksgiving

    has never been the same since

    Sam left home

    and missed his Mom’s

    Southern holiday feasts.

     

    And she did Thanksgiving/Christmas

    Dinners right

     

    A full-roasted turkey

    Cooked with stuffing inside.

     

    The stuffing, including bacon, breadcrumbs

    ham, herbs, onion, garlic, mushrooms, apples

    And carrots.

     

    fresh gravy made with bacon bits.

     

    Bake beans

    Green beans

    grits

    Collard greens Southern style

    with molasses, ham, bacon bits,

    onions and bourbon to flavor.

    Home-made cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Salad

    Wild rice, white rice

    Yams

    Pecan pie with ice cream

    For dessert.

    Thanksgiving Senryu Thanksgiving

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    Americans gather together

    With a big family feast-

    Celebrating another year gone by.

     

    Thanksgiving Day

    On Thanksgiving day

    We are grateful

    For the little things

    In life

     

    For the memories

    for the food

    that we will enjoy

    on this day of giving thanks

     

    National Gratitude Month – encourages us to embrace the power of gratitude

    In an 8-line poem, write about just one non-human thing you are truly grateful for

     

    Ode to Thanksgiving Meals Past and Present

    Growing up

    My favorite holidays

    Were Thanksgiving

    And Christmas

     

    We did a traditional Thanksgiving

    And Christmas dinner as well

    Southern American style

     

    My Mom was from Arkansas

    My Dad was from Yakima

    And we lived in Berkeley, California

     

    Featuring of course the full bird

     

    Roasted turkey

    Stuffing in the bird

    Gravy

    Sweet potato pie with marshmallows

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Corn Bread

    Salad

    Green beans

    Southern-style greens –

    turnip, collard, kale, spinach

    with bacon, ham, onions, and molasses

    Rice

    Wild rice

    Roasted potato au gratin

    Pumpkin pie with whipped cream

    Vanilla ice cream to finish the meal

    And leftover turkey sandwiches

    For a week

     

    Nowadays

    Whenever I am

    In the world

    I try to have a tradition

    Thanksgiving dinner

     

    but it is hard

    doing so overseas

    were turkey

    is just not that common

    a food item

     

    over the years

    I have had steak

    Ham, Mexican food

    Indian food

    Even sushi on Thanksgiving

    In Okinawa

     

    And once

    I had Tofu Turkey

    Even though

    I am from California

    That was a step too far

    Just not for me.

     

    But in the end

    Nothing is more satisfactory

    Then eating turkey

    On Thanksgiving night

     

    I have added drinking

    A bit of bourbon

    On Thanksgiving day

    To my routine

     

    On this Thanksgiving day

    In Korea

     

    We did a roasted turkey breast

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Asparagus

    Cheesecake

     

    Bourbon

    And wine

     

    The turkey, cranberry sauces, bourbon, and wine

    came from the Army Commissary

    The other ingredients from COSTCO

     

    It was just divine

    As always

     

    And in the end

    It all comes together

    As I eat my Thanksgiving dinner

    No matter where I am

     

    As long as I am eating

    Thanksgiving dinner

    With my wife

    It does not matter too much

    What we are eating

     

    Thankfully

    She is there

    To share my life

    On this special day.

     

    Thanksgiving Day

     

    On Thanksgiving day

    We are grateful

    For the little things

    In life

     

    For the memories

    for the food

    that we will enjoy

    on this day of giving thanks

     

    Thankful to my Angel On Thanksgiving Day

    On Thanksgiving Day

    I woke up

    and saw my wife

    Sleeping peacefully

     

    I look at her

    In the dawning light

    Filling my soul

    With her love

     

    I drink my coffee

    Contemplating my life

    Ever thankful

     

    Especially on Thanksgiving day

    For the angel

    That came to me

     

    Out of my dreams

    Walking into my life

    Taking charge of me

     

    42 years ago

    I met my fate

    On that date.

     

    Thanksgiving Senryu

     

    This Thanksgiving

    Celebration of life

    COVID is Ending

     

    T is for Turkey

    Turkey

    The country and bird

    Thanksgiving feasts

     

    Turkey’s Revolt – A Thanksgiving Dinner Nightmare

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    The feast started late

    The turkey was having a problem

    He refused to go quietly

    Into the oven

     

    The turkey stood up

    Screaming

    What is wrong with you people?

    You are going to burn me alive?

     

    What have I done to you?

    Why can’t you just pardon me?

     

    Like the President did

    I mean, I am cuter than Peter Butter

    And Jelly anyway

     

    The turkey grabbed a knife

    And killed the guests

     

    Running out into the dark

    Joining all the other

    Suddenly I woke turkeys

     

    All screaming

     

    “I am mad as hell

    and not going to take it anymore

    Death to all humans.”

     

    That was  the day

    that went down

     

    Thanksgiving

    Turkey revolt.

     

    Another Thanksgiving Nightmare from Turkey’s Point of View

     

    What am I grateful for?  Thanksgiving Day Poem

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    I am thankful

    For the fact

    That I have survived

    My 66th birthday

     

    My father and grandfather

    Both died at the age of 65

    And I felt a curse

    Had been lifted

    As I lived beyond

    That date

    No cancer

    No Alzheimers yet

    And no COVID

     

    Cheated death

    In my life

    22 times

     

    And most important

    I am still madly in love

    With the love of my life

     

    Whom I met

    In a dream

    8 years later

     

    She walked into my life

    Becoming my wife

     

    And this fairy tale romance

    Has continued to this date

    And for that I am thankful.

     

    Thanksgiving Day Feelings

    On Thanksgiving Day

    We have a lot

    To be thankful for

    A lot to be grateful for

     

    Most importantly

    We have survived

    Old Corona has not

    Taken us away

    We are alive

     

    Love and life

    Continues

    As we gather around

    The dinner table

     

    Thinking of the past

    Enjoying the moment

    With thanks in our hearts

    We speak

    Thanksgiving JiYu Shi Poem

    Thanksgiving day

    A time for reflection

    A time to feast

    With friends and family

    Nowadays in person and zoom

    Hard to eat a turkey

    On zoom

     

    Thanksgiving Puny Situation Writing com

    Many years ago
    I had a traditional Thanksgiving
    With friends in Korea
    My fellow teacher said
    He knew how to cook a turkey
    My wife who was in the army
    Got the turkey and we invited friends
    Turns out he lied, he had no clue
    We cooked the bird with the giblets
    Inside the stuffing
    Took it out and told our Korean guests
    That was “American Stamina” food
    Turned out and found that the giblets
    Were all gone
    That was a puny situation
    And a memorable Thanksgiving dinner

    What kind of pitch shall we make today? Are you having a ball going to bat with your New Year’s writing resolution? Or haven’t you left first base, yet? What’s the score? On to the contest. I’m gaming if you’re game.

    Write a story or poem featuring a puny situation.

    Make one of the genres of Comedy.

    Thanksgiving Momento Thanksgiving

     

    Thanksgiving mood.

    Feeling the blues.

    Families gathering.

    Eating too much food.

    Watching the news.

    Relatives blathering.

     

    Thanksgiving Senryu

    on Thanksgiving Day

    We sit down with family.

    happy to be alive.

     

    The Revolt Of The Turkeys

    36 lines

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    All over the world,

    The turkeys of America

    Woke up and turned

    On their human hosts.

     

    Proclaiming on the internet

    It was time for the animals

    To rise and kill all humans.

     

    It all started with Tom

    The woke turkey

    Refused to go quietly

    Into the oven.

     

    The turkey stood up, screaming

     

    “What is wrong with you people?

    You are going to burn me alive?

     

    What have I done to you?

    Why can’t you just pardon me?

     

    Like the President did

    I mean, I am cuter than Peter Butter

    And Jelly anyway.”

     

    The turkey grabbed a knife

    And killed the guests

    Running out into the dark

     

    Joining all the other

    Suddenly I woke turkeys

    Dogs, cats, horses

    The whole animal kingdom.

     

    All screaming

     

    “I am mad as hell

    And not going to take it anymore

    Death to all humans.”

     

    That was  the day

    That went down

     

    Thanksgiving

    Turkey revolt.

     

    Celebrated across the internet

    As animals chimed in

     

    “Death to all humans”

    Became the rallying cry

    Of the animal revolution

    Led by Tom Turkey.

     

    Thanksgiving Memories

     

    My favorite holiday as a child

    Was Thanksgiving

     

    On Thanksgiving day

    My Mother put on a feast

    She grew up in Arkansas

    And we lived in Berkeley, California

     

    The menu consisted of

     

    Full turkey roast with classic homemade stuffing, green beans,

    cranberry sauce,  mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with marshmallows

    salad, apple pie with ice cream,  mincemeat pie, gravy and rolls.

     

    Watching an American football game on TV.

    With my parents and siblings.

    I still remember my childhood

    Thanksgiving dinners.

     

    14 lines

     

    Thanksgiving Reflections

     

    Happy Thanksgiving

    To one and all

     

    On this Thanksgiving

    My 69th Thanksgiving

    I am filled with gratitude

    And yes, a little joy.

     

    May this next year

    Bring a bit of joy

    And happiness

     

    And may our political

    And other divisions

    Begin to heal

     

    As we realize

    We are all in this world

    Together

     

    We are not enemies

    We are friends, neighbors

    Relatives

     

    All connected

    All part of the human family

    That is what makes

    Thanksgiving

     

    My favorite holiday

    As we gather together

    And thanks.

    For all we have.

     

    I am grateful

    For all the friends

    I have known

     

    I am most thankful

    That I met

    And married

     

    The lady of my dreams

    And that she is still

    Here

     

    and that is all

    that matters

     

    Aliens Stay for Thanksgiving Dinner

    One day on Thanksgiving morning
    Space aliens from Jupiter arrived
    Landed in front of Sam Adams’s door
    They knocked on the door

    Explained they were from Jupiter
    And had so many questions about humans
    Sam told them well it was a special day
    Thanksgiving day

    And the aliens were welcome to stay
    For a traditional Thanksgiving feast
    The aliens accepted the invitation
    Fascinated by the cooking

    And eating the turkey
    A bird they had never seen before
    Over dinner, the aliens talked about
    Their homeland

    And the reason for their visit
    They wanted to warn humanity
    That they knew that climate change
    Could end humanity’s reign

    And the aliens were sympathetic
    For they had fled to Europa
    After they destroyed Venus
    Due to climate change
    Millions of years ago.

    Trump’s Unhappy Thanksgiving Message

     

     

     

     

    “Happy Thanksgiving to all,

    including to the Radical Left Lunatics

    who have worked

    so hard to destroy our Country,

    but who have miserably failed,”

     

    “Their ideas and policies

    are so hopelessly bad

    that the great people of our Nation

    just gave a landslide victory

     

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    Reflections on the 400th Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving thoughts and updates

    Thanksgiving thoughts and updates

     Happy Thanksgiving Audio Clip

    Index

    Thanksgiving Reflections on the 403st Anniversary of Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Day

    Ode To Thanksgiving Meals Past And Present

    Happy Thanksgiving

    Thankful For My Angel On Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day Feelings

    Thanksgiving Jiyu Shi Poem

    What Am I Grateful For?  Thanksgiving Day Poem

    Thanksgiving Day

    Best/Worst Thanksgiving Ever Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving Senryu

    T Is For Turkey

    Turkey’s Revolt – A Thanksgiving Dinner Nightmare

    Another Thanksgiving Nightmare From Turkey’s Point Of View

    Death To All Humans Turkey Screams

    Punny Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving momento

    Thanksgiving haiku/senryu

    The Revolt Of The Turkeys

    Thanksgiving Memories

    Thanksgiving Reflections

    Space Aliens Invade Thanksgiving

    Trump’s Unhappy Thanksgiving Message

    Thanksgiving Reflections on the 403st Anniversary of Thanksgiving

    Today in honor of the 403st celebration of Thanksgiving, I thought it be good to pull together my Thanksgiving poems written over the years. I have no doubt others are buried in my computer’s hard drive and if I ever get my act together to find them I will update this in due course.

    Thanksgiving and Christmas were my favorite holidays as a child.  I grew up eating Southern-style cooking as my Mom was from Arkansas and my Dad from Yakima, Washington and she did most of the cooking and was a creative cook.

    She did Thanksgiving/Christmas full southern style – featuring a full roast turkey (fried turkey was not common when she grew up although now in the south fried turkey is as common as roasted turkey).

    Here’s the recipe

    Roasted turkey

    Stuffing in the bird bread, onion, ham bits, bacon bits, herbal mix)

    Gravy

    Sweet potato pie with marshmallows

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Corn Bread

    Salad

    Green beans

    Southern-style greens –

    turnip, collard, kale, spinach

    with bacon, ham, onions, and molasses

    Rice

    Wild rice

    Roasted potato au gratin

    Pumpkin pie with whipped cream

    Vanilla ice cream to finish the meal

    And leftover turkey sandwiches

    For a week

    Many families mine included did the same menu on both Thanksgiving and Christmas although some families did something a bit different for Christmas, substituting ham, duck, goose, Cornish game hens, or a pot roast for the turkey for example.

    And there were ethnic variations of course.  And Jewish people usually went out for a Chinese meal on Christmas as did the Chinese as well.

    If you do an AI search on Thanksgiving you will find many articles on the history of the holiday including insightful analysis of how the holiday came about.  Well, work reading.

    Thanksgiving in the U.S.

    Thanksgiving in the United States is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The tradition dates back to 1621, when the Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag Native Americans shared an autumn harvest feast. This event is often considered the “First Thanksgiving.”2 Over time, various states and colonies celebrated their own days of thanksgiving, but it wasn’t until 1863 that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November. The holiday has since become a time for families to gather, share a meal, and give thanks1.

    Thanksgiving in Canada.

    In Canada, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday in October. The origins of Canadian Thanksgiving are different from those in the U.S4. The first recorded Thanksgiving in Canada was celebrated by English explorer Martin Frobisher in 1578, to give thanks for surviving the long journey from England to Canada. The modern Canadian Thanksgiving, as a national holiday, was established in 1957 and is more focused on giving thanks for the bountiful harvest and celebrating the arrival of autumn.

    Key Differences:

    1. Date:  Thanksgiving is in November, while Canadian Thanksgiving is in October.
    2. Origins:S. Thanksgiving is rooted in the 1621 harvest feast with the Wampanoag, while Canadian Thanksgiving originated from a 1578 celebration by Martin Frobisher.
    3. Significance:S. Thanksgiving is often associated with the Pilgrims and Native Americans, while Canadian Thanksgiving is more about celebrating the end of the harvest season.
    4. Celebration:S. Thanksgiving is a major holiday with parades, football games, and large family gatherings, whereas Canadian Thanksgiving is generally more low-key.

    en.wikipedia.org2

    www.history.com3

    www.diffen.com4

    http://www.almanac.com

    A Thanksgiving Poem

    My favorite holiday

    As a child

    Was always Thanksgiving

     

    My mother

    Being from the South

    Knew how to do Thanksgiving right

     

    She made the best turkey

    This side of paradise

    Just perfect

     

    A big oven-roasted bird

    Complete with stuffing

    Made with breadcrumbs

    Oysters, carrots, onions, garlic

    Mushrooms And secret spices

    Cooked in the bird of course

    Cranberry sauce

    Gravy

    wild rice

    white rice

    Mashed potatoes

    Sweet potatoes with marshmallows

    Salad

    Stuffing of course

    Yams

    And pumpkin pie

    With ice cream

    For dessert

     

    Last Thanksgiving

    When Sam was a college student

    He went home for Thanksgiving

    Not knowing that would be his last

    Thanksgiving with his estranged family.

     

    After graduating college

    He joined the Peace Corps

    Then became an ex-pat

    Diplomat and traveler

    All over the world.

     

    Never got back to California

    As he was always stuck

    Somewhere else,

    And was not that thrilled

    To see his siblings either.

     

    Although he was from Berkeley,

    His mother was from Arkansas

    And cooked Southern style.

     

    Thanksgiving

    has never been the same since

    Sam left home

    and missed his Mom’s

    Southern holiday feasts.

     

    And she did Thanksgiving/Christmas

    Dinners right

     

    A full-roasted turkey

    Cooked with stuffing inside.

     

    The stuffing, including bacon, breadcrumbs

    ham, herbs, onion, garlic, mushrooms, apples

    And carrots.

     

    fresh gravy made with bacon bits.

     

    Bake beans

    Green beans

    grits

    Collard greens Southern style

    with molasses, ham, bacon bits,

    onions and bourbon to flavor.

    Home-made cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Salad

    Wild rice, white rice

    Yams

    Pecan pie with ice cream

    For dessert.

    Thanksgiving Senryu Thanksgiving

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    Americans gather together

    With a big family feast-

    Celebrating another year gone by.

     

    Thanksgiving Day

    On Thanksgiving day

    We are grateful

    For the little things

    In life

     

    For the memories

    for the food

    that we will enjoy

    on this day of giving thanks

     

    National Gratitude Month – encourages us to embrace the power of gratitude

    In an 8-line poem, write about just one non-human thing you are truly grateful for

     

    Ode to Thanksgiving Meals Past and Present

    Growing up

    My favorite holidays

    Were Thanksgiving

    And Christmas

     

    We did a traditional Thanksgiving

    And Christmas dinner as well

    Southern American style

     

    My Mom was from Arkansas

    My Dad was from Yakima

    And we lived in Berkeley, California

     

    Featuring of course the full bird

     

    Roasted turkey

    Stuffing in the bird

    Gravy

    Sweet potato pie with marshmallows

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Corn Bread

    Salad

    Green beans

    Southern-style greens –

    turnip, collard, kale, spinach

    with bacon, ham, onions, and molasses

    Rice

    Wild rice

    Roasted potato au gratin

    Pumpkin pie with whipped cream

    Vanilla ice cream to finish the meal

    And leftover turkey sandwiches

    For a week

     

    Nowadays

    Whenever I am

    In the world

    I try to have a tradition

    Thanksgiving dinner

     

    but it is hard

    doing so overseas

    were turkey

    is just not that common

    a food item

     

    over the years

    I have had steak

    Ham, Mexican food

    Indian food

    Even sushi on Thanksgiving

    In Okinawa

     

    And once

    I had Tofu Turkey

    Even though

    I am from California

    That was a step too far

    Just not for me.

     

    But in the end

    Nothing is more satisfactory

    Then eating turkey

    On Thanksgiving night

     

    I have added drinking

    A bit of bourbon

    On Thanksgiving day

    To my routine

     

    On this Thanksgiving day

    In Korea

     

    We did a roasted turkey breast

    Cranberry sauce

    Mashed potatoes

    Asparagus

    Cheesecake

     

    Bourbon

    And wine

     

    The turkey, cranberry sauces, bourbon, and wine

    came from the Army Commissary

    The other ingredients from COSTCO

     

    It was just divine

    As always

     

    And in the end

    It all comes together

    As I eat my Thanksgiving dinner

    No matter where I am

     

    As long as I am eating

    Thanksgiving dinner

    With my wife

    It does not matter too much

    What we are eating

     

    Thankfully

    She is there

    To share my life

    On this special day.

     

    Thanksgiving Day

     

    On Thanksgiving day

    We are grateful

    For the little things

    In life

     

    For the memories

    for the food

    that we will enjoy

    on this day of giving thanks

     

    Thankful to my Angel On Thanksgiving Day

    On Thanksgiving Day

    I woke up

    and saw my wife

    Sleeping peacefully

     

    I look at her

    In the dawning light

    Filling my soul

    With her love

     

    I drink my coffee

    Contemplating my life

    Ever thankful

     

    Especially on Thanksgiving day

    For the angel

    That came to me

     

    Out of my dreams

    Walking into my life

    Taking charge of me

     

    42 years ago

    I met my fate

    On that date.

     

    Thanksgiving Senryu

     

    This Thanksgiving

    Celebration of life

    COVID is Ending

     

    T is for Turkey

    Turkey

    The country and bird

    Thanksgiving feasts

     

    Turkey’s Revolt – A Thanksgiving Dinner Nightmare

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    The feast started late

    The turkey was having a problem

    He refused to go quietly

    Into the oven

     

    The turkey stood up

    Screaming

    What is wrong with you people?

    You are going to burn me alive?

     

    What have I done to you?

    Why can’t you just pardon me?

     

    Like the President did

    I mean, I am cuter than Peter Butter

    And Jelly anyway

     

    The turkey grabbed a knife

    And killed the guests

     

    Running out into the dark

    Joining all the other

    Suddenly I woke turkeys

     

    All screaming

     

    “I am mad as hell

    and not going to take it anymore

    Death to all humans.”

     

    That was  the day

    that went down

     

    Thanksgiving

    Turkey revolt.

     

    Another Thanksgiving Nightmare from Turkey’s Point of View

     

    What am I grateful for?  Thanksgiving Day Poem

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    I am thankful

    For the fact

    That I have survived

    My 66th birthday

     

    My father and grandfather

    Both died at the age of 65

    And I felt a curse

    Had been lifted

    As I lived beyond

    That date

    No cancer

    No Alzheimers yet

    And no COVID

     

    Cheated death

    In my life

    22 times

     

    And most important

    I am still madly in love

    With the love of my life

     

    Whom I met

    In a dream

    8 years later

     

    She walked into my life

    Becoming my wife

     

    And this fairy tale romance

    Has continued to this date

    And for that I am thankful.

     

    Thanksgiving Day Feelings

    On Thanksgiving Day

    We have a lot

    To be thankful for

    A lot to be grateful for

     

    Most importantly

    We have survived

    Old Corona has not

    Taken us away

    We are alive

     

    Love and life

    Continues

    As we gather around

    The dinner table

     

    Thinking of the past

    Enjoying the moment

    With thanks in our hearts

    We speak

    Thanksgiving JiYu Shi Poem

    Thanksgiving day

    A time for reflection

    A time to feast

    With friends and family

    Nowadays in person and zoom

    Hard to eat a turkey

    On zoom

     

    Thanksgiving Puny Situation Writing com

    Many years ago
    I had a traditional Thanksgiving
    With friends in Korea
    My fellow teacher said
    He knew how to cook a turkey
    My wife who was in the army
    Got the turkey and we invited friends
    Turns out he lied, he had no clue
    We cooked the bird with the giblets
    Inside the stuffing
    Took it out and told our Korean guests
    That was “American Stamina” food
    Turned out and found that the giblets
    Were all gone
    That was a puny situation
    And a memorable Thanksgiving dinner

    What kind of pitch shall we make today? Are you having a ball going to bat with your New Year’s writing resolution? Or haven’t you left first base, yet? What’s the score? On to the contest. I’m gaming if you’re game.

    Write a story or poem featuring a puny situation.

    Make one of the genres of Comedy.

    Thanksgiving Momento Thanksgiving

     

    Thanksgiving mood.

    Feeling the blues.

    Families gathering.

    Eating too much food.

    Watching the news.

    Relatives blathering.

     

    Thanksgiving Senryu

    on Thanksgiving Day

    We sit down with family.

    happy to be alive.

     

    The Revolt Of The Turkeys

    36 lines

     

    On Thanksgiving Day

    All over the world,

    The turkeys of America

    Woke up and turned

    On their human hosts.

     

    Proclaiming on the internet

    It was time for the animals

    To rise and kill all humans.

     

    It all started with Tom

    The woke turkey

    Refused to go quietly

    Into the oven.

     

    The turkey stood up, screaming

     

    “What is wrong with you people?

    You are going to burn me alive?

     

    What have I done to you?

    Why can’t you just pardon me?

     

    Like the President did

    I mean, I am cuter than Peter Butter

    And Jelly anyway.”

     

    The turkey grabbed a knife

    And killed the guests

    Running out into the dark

     

    Joining all the other

    Suddenly I woke turkeys

    Dogs, cats, horses

    The whole animal kingdom.

     

    All screaming

     

    “I am mad as hell

    And not going to take it anymore

    Death to all humans.”

     

    That was  the day

    That went down

     

    Thanksgiving

    Turkey revolt.

     

    Celebrated across the internet

    As animals chimed in

     

    “Death to all humans”

    Became the rallying cry

    Of the animal revolution

    Led by Tom Turkey.

     

    Thanksgiving Memories

     

    My favorite holiday as a child

    Was Thanksgiving

     

    On Thanksgiving day

    My Mother put on a feast

    She grew up in Arkansas

    And we lived in Berkeley, California

     

    The menu consisted of

     

    Full turkey roast with classic homemade stuffing, green beans,

    cranberry sauce,  mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes with marshmallows

    salad, apple pie with ice cream,  mincemeat pie, gravy and rolls.

     

    Watching an American football game on TV.

    With my parents and siblings.

    I still remember my childhood

    Thanksgiving dinners.

     

    14 lines

     

    Thanksgiving Reflections

     

    Happy Thanksgiving

    To one and all

     

    On this Thanksgiving

    My 69th Thanksgiving

    I am filled with gratitude

    And yes, a little joy.

     

    May this next year

    Bring a bit of joy

    And happiness

     

    And may our political

    And other divisions

    Begin to heal

     

    As we realize

    We are all in this world

    Together

     

    We are not enemies

    We are friends, neighbors

    Relatives

     

    All connected

    All part of the human family

    That is what makes

    Thanksgiving

     

    My favorite holiday

    As we gather together

    And thanks.

    For all we have.

     

    I am grateful

    For all the friends

    I have known

     

    I am most thankful

    That I met

    And married

     

    The lady of my dreams

    And that she is still

    Here

     

    and that is all

    that matters

     

    Aliens Stay for Thanksgiving Dinner

    One day on Thanksgiving morning
    Space aliens from Jupiter arrived
    Landed in front of Sam Adams’s door
    They knocked on the door

    Explained they were from Jupiter
    And had so many questions about humans
    Sam told them well it was a special day
    Thanksgiving day

    And the aliens were welcome to stay
    For a traditional Thanksgiving feast
    The aliens accepted the invitation
    Fascinated by the cooking

    And eating the turkey
    A bird they had never seen before
    Over dinner, the aliens talked about
    Their homeland

    And the reason for their visit
    They wanted to warn humanity
    That they knew that climate change
    Could end humanity’s reign

    And the aliens were sympathetic
    For they had fled to Europa
    After they destroyed Venus
    Due to climate change
    Millions of years ago.

    Trump’s Unhappy Thanksgiving Message

     

     

     

     

    “Happy Thanksgiving to all,

    including to the Radical Left Lunatics

    who have worked

    so hard to destroy our Country,

    but who have miserably failed,”

     

    “Their ideas and policies

    are so hopelessly bad

    that the great people of our Nation

    just gave a landslide victory

     

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  • Making Basketball Great Again

    Making Basketball Great Again

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN – FEBRUARY 04: The NBA logo is pictured before the game between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena on February 04, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

    Making Basketball Great Again

    Real World Basketball Series

     Real Word Series

    Make Baseball Great Again

    Make Football Great Again

    NBA Official

     

    My thoughts on the dismal state of basketball, and what can be done to bring it back.   I sent this letter off to the NBA, but they never responded.  Their lost.  Part three of my series was on Making American sports great, the others were on Baseball and American Football. I will send them out to the NBA, NFL and MLB and post any responses I receive.

     

    Letter to  NBA

    Commissioner

    The NBA is in crisis. Its long-term viability as America’s pastime is in serious question as fewer people especially younger viewers are basketball fans or players. It is sad to say that more people watch soccer, and even cricket in the U.S. than watch basketball. The solution is for the NBA to take bold steps to restore Basketball as the world’s favorite sport.

    Here’s my proposal to turn the NBA/WNBA around. It requires bold action, and considerable investment of time and resources to grow the sport.

    There are five basic elements to my proposal.

     

    Expand the League into a world-wide league

    Make games affordable and accessible’

    NBA teams should adopt school districts and colleges and fully fund Basketball programs

    NBA championship should represent the US in international play

    the NBA championship should be replaced a a world cup of Basketball

    First, a dramatic expansion of basketball so that there are major league team teams in every state in the US, every province in Canada, and Mexico, and in Cuba, the DR, Nicaragua, USVI, and Venezuela.  That would mean expanding the number of teams to 70 teams from the 35 teams that exist today.

    Followed by an Asian Baseball league and a European Baseball league, with 70 teams each.

    This would not be as difficult to accomplish as you might first think. You would make sure that there is a major league team in each state in the U.S., each Canadian province, each Mexican State, and in the basketball-playing countries of Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe as well, making it a real-world sport.

    Each team would play mostly in its region which will be as follows:

    Northwest League

    Southwest League

    South East League

    Northeast League

    Central League

    And Caribbean/Mexican League

    Africa League

    Asia League

    European League

    This would make it more affordable for teams to travel as they would mostly be playing against teams in their region.

    The leagues would be adjusted a bit to ensure that they are all about the same number of teams.

    And there would be intense regional rivals for example in the Bay area there would be regular games between SF and Oakland.

    There would also be an expansion to ensure that all major markets have a team.  For example in California, we would add a team in Sacramento and San Jose.  We would add a team in Las Vegas, Oakland, and elsewhere. Particularly those cities that don’t have an NBA team such

    Austin, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Colombus, Louisville, Kansas City, Louisville, Pittsburgh, San Diego and Seattle.  I would also add teams in Canada and Mexico.

    At the end of the season, the North American champion would be crowned and that champion would advance to the real Basketball Championship game which will be a World- cup format with 64 national teams (the national champions) competing with the four final games played in the U.S. which will remain as the spiritual home of basketball.

    Second, each team would adopt a local school district and local college.

    To grow basketball’s future fan base, each team would adopt a local school district and local college fully funding baseball programs in the local school and college, including scholarships for talented students to go to college.

    This would also involve players and team officials serving as coaches and advisors in the local schools helping them develop and expand their basketball programs.

    The NBA would also recruit for their teams from the local colleges that they sponsor. The NBA would also only accept players athletes who have finished their college programs with a degree setting an example to the other major sports franchises that the NBA values education and wants to ensure that their athletes finish their education before beginning their professional sporting careers.

    I think that the NFL, MBA, MLS, and Hockey should follow suit.  It is disgusting that major league sports take student athletes before they graduate and then after a few years spit them out without them having had a chance to earn their degrees.

    The NBA  should step up to the plate and say,

    If you want to play in the majors, you must finish your degree before your first game, or within one year or we will cut you from playing.  That would help the student-athletes, and well be the right thing to do.

    Third, each team would guarantee that a certain percentage of their tickets would be affordable.

    Attending a major sports event costs too much money. To grow the fan base, each team would sell half-price tickets on game day and one hour before the game sell the remaining tickets for five dollars, thus making baseball affordable to everyone. And they would treat the families of their school programs and college programs to free baseball games.  And they would also each week sponsor free tickets for those in need – people living in shelters, people living with chronic illnesses, etc.

    Broadcast the Games for free everywhere

    Greatly expands broadcasting so that the games are available worldwide for free.

    Fourth, the World Series would be replaced by a world cup format.

    All countries that play basketball would be invited to participate in the World Basketball Championship series. At the end of the season in June, the national teams from at least 64 countries would play in the World Championship Series, which will be held every year. The winner of each national championship would represent their country in the real-world series.  The opening games will be played worldwide, with the finals in the U.S. with the top-ranked US teams hosting the top-ranked international teams.

    If the NBA were to take these steps, they would dramatically turn the sport around.

    Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal, I look forward to hearing back from your staff and I hope that you can implement some of my ideas, I hope that NBA will continue to expand and prosper.

     

    Jake Aller

    lifelong Golden State Warriors fan

     

     

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