Of course schools aren’t the only things affected by Mother’s Nature…

- The “Sip & Strip” in Southgate has changed it’s name just for today to the “Sip, SLIP & Strip!”.

- Denny’s reports that they’re Pepper Shakers are full…but the Salt shakers have all been emptied to clear the sidewalks.

- The “Beer, Barf & Bowl” is on a two hour delay due to slippery condition in one of the lanes. 

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Michelle Obama is appearing in two new comercials with Big Bird to promote healthy eating. 

- I guess she wants us all to go on the “Super Model Diet” and “eat like a bird”. 

- The way the economy is going, we’ll all end up eating out of a garbage can like Oscar the Grouch. 

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It was announced that after his retirement, Pope Benedict XVI will get to keep his white cossack, but he has to give up his red shoes and big ring. 

- Basically, didn’t the exact same thing happened to Bozo when he retired? 

Details about the Pope’s farewell ceremony are sketchy. 

- But I’m pretty positive it won’t include a song and dance number called “We Saw Your Boobs”. 

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The Blue Star Line cruise company is planning to launch an exact replica of the Titanic and call it Titanic 2. 

- For some reason I have a sinking feeling about this…

- The specialty in the Dining Room will be a wedge of Iceberg lettuce with blue cheese and bacon.  

- Look for “The Hindenburg II” coming to the skies over New Jersey soon! 

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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research in Germany say that 72 is the new 30. 

- So at 86, Hugh Hefner is actually YOUNGER than his 26-year-old wife Crystal! 

- They also announced that scars from hip replacement surgery are the new “tatoos”. 

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Have a great day…and don’t forget to wear your “Stoshes Galoshes!”

-Dick

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