* For all those years, I thought I watched Jeopardy because I liked the show since it is so challenging, and it is always fun to learn new things. That was never the case because I have not watched a single episode since the passing of Alex Trebek.

* After actor Jeremy Renner’s (Hawkeye) snowplow accident, I can now say I know who the strongest Avenger is!

* I think my favorite song, for the time being, is Aretha Franklin’s “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.”

THIS AND THAT * Just so you know, the Critics Choice Awards TV show only had 1.1 million viewers as opposed to any of the football playoff games during the January 14th weekend, with the lowest rating being over 11 million. The average viewership for the football games was 18 million.

THIS AND THAT * Harry and Meghan get over yourselves and grow up! Every family has some kind of drama, so we don’t need to listen to yours. * I recently read this article written by Thomas Catenacci on January 5th…“The Biden administration published a congressionally mandated report highlighting the positive economic benefits the Keystone XL Pipeline would have had if President Biden didn’t revoke its federal permits.

THIS AND THAT * Let’s bring tinsel back on the Christmas trees next year! * God is good. Remember, EVERYONE on that field, on TV as well as everyone watching the night when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, either took a knee or sent up a prayer to God.

THIS AND THAT * Kirk Cameron, who is best known for his role as Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom “Growing Pains” has a new book out, “As You Grow.” * I watched the FIFA World Cup games until my favorite player’s team lost. Until that moment I was watching almost every match, and then when Portugal lost and Ronaldo walked off the pitch, I was basically done.

A NEW YEAR’S BLESSING May God make your year a happy one, Not by shielding you from all sorrows and pain, But by strengthening you to bear it, as it comes; Not by making your path easy, But by making you sturdy to travel any path; Not by taking hardships from you, But by taking fear from your heart; Not by granting you unbroken sunshine, But by keeping your face bright even in the shadows; Not by making your life always pleasant, But by showing you when people and their causes need you most, And by making you ready to be there to help. God’s love, peace, hope and joy to you for the year ahead..

IT’S CHRISTMAS! A Stocking for Jesus We celebrate each Christmas Jesus Christ’s great birth. We remember the gift He is to us And that our souls have worth.

THIS AND THAT * Even though Academy Award winner, singer, actress, songwriter and producer Irene Cara has passed away far too soon, her songs will “Live Forever.” * May you never be too grown up to search the skies on Christmas Eve. * Are you all watching the Christmas movies on the Great American Family Channel? * Have to laugh that actress, and I use that term VERY loosely, Alyssa Milano gave back her Tesla because of Elon Musk purchasing Twitter, and then bought a VW ev.

THIS AND THAT * If you are Christmas shopping for me, I am a size seven day Royal Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas and Cocoa Cay. * The Olde Tyme Christmas Parade was absolutely fantastic! Kuddos to the committee members who worked so hard getting the community to come together for this special occasion.

MERRY DECEMBER! * Happy Merry December! * You may or may not know this about me, but I love to collect pens. I guess I shouldn’t say I love to collect them; what I should say is that I always take a pen if someone is giving them away for free to advertise their business.