Up in the Morning

The sun is still tucked behind the Mogollon Rim, a thin layer of snow quiets the morning, and the house is awake long before the town. Kadizzle is up at 5 a.m., coffee in hand, reading about the latest damage being done by the presidential bully. If you’re in the mood for that particular brand of outrage, you can find those thoughts over on the National Association for the Advancement of Humanity blog:
https://naftaoh.blogspot.com/

Closer to home, Payson lost a good man yesterday. Chris Higgins passed away unexpectedly, and the town is poorer for it. Chris stood his ground against the Tea Party Hoopleheads and their steady diet of misinformation. He fought honestly, and he fought hard. Unfortunately, in Payson politics, lies often outpace truth, and for now they’ve won the day.

The result is what we’re left with: Otto, Ferris, and Bell—our own Three Stooges—driving the town backward as fast as the bus will go. It may be wishful thinking, but Kadizzle hopes Chris Higgins’ passing serves as a wake-up call. Maybe it jolts the reasonable people of this town into paying attention. Maybe it reminds them what integrity looks like.

Payson doesn’t have to keep sliding downhill. It can still rise from the ashes this crew is busy creating—if enough people decide they’ve had enough.

Payson will invade Pine and Strawberry

BREAKING: PAYSON ASSERTS HISTORIC RIGHT TO TOURISTS 🇺🇸🪖

In a bold move reminiscent of very stable genius foreign policy, Town of Payson has announced it has every right to invade Pine and Strawberry to reclaim the tourists that were clearly stolen over the years.

“These tourists belong to Payson,” officials reportedly said. “They may currently be drinking coffee in Pine or hiking in Strawberry, but deep down, they are Payson tourists.”

Rumor has it Steve Otto is amassing armed men on the outskirts of town—mostly guys with tactical vests, leaf blowers, and strong opinions about roundabouts—preparing for a special tourism operation.

The plan, sources say:

• Swiftly cross the county line

• Secure gift shops, pie counters, and scenic overlooks

• Capture local leadership

• Transport them to Payson for a very fair trial at the community center (right after bingo)

Officials insist this is not an invasion, but a “liberation of misplaced visitors.” Any resistance will be met with stern looks, passive-aggressive press releases, and possibly a strongly worded Facebook post.

When asked about international reaction, town leaders responded:
“Frankly, Pine and Strawberry should be grateful. Payson brings freedom, order, and at least three new committees.”

Stay tuned. The Tourist Defense Force is reportedly standing by, fueled by breakfast burritos and righteous indignation.

🇺🇸 Make Tourism Pay-son Again 🇺🇸

(Satire, folks. Put the pitchforks down.)

It made national news, my bridge fell down.

Watching NBC tonight there was a report a bridge fell down in Wheeling, West Virginia. The picture looked familiar. Yes, it was the Washington Avenue bridge we used to play under.  Form our side of the creed we shot huge slingshots over toward the Bandi's house on the other side. The sling shots were made from the fork of a good sized tree, and a bicycle tube was used to propel rocks the size of softballs. Amazing no one was killed in the battles. Under the bridge was a good place to smoke cigarettes, and cigars. Each neighborhood had a gang, and under the bridge was the place of the Washington Avenue gang. Kadizzle was from the Woodsdale gang, but got along with the members of the Washington Avenue gang. 

The Notting Hillbillies "The Next Time Im In Town"

Stunned

We now live in a full blown dictatorship. Who cares? Kadizzle has a new pair of shoes and a warm place to shit. So let Trump have a ball room, and if he wants Greenland. The fact that our democracy is toast, just doesn't matter. We have always relied on the rich to feed us, now we need to pay a higher rent to live in the country the rich own.  

Being the king of laziness Kadizzle asked Albert Indigo to rewrite this theme over on the National Association for the Advancement of Humanity blog. Albert Indigo is actually AI the new threat to humanity. Albert did a great job and Kadizzle highly recommends you read the AI version. https://naftaoh.blogspot.com/

Going biking

Today we take off for a bike trip. Of course being old goats the trip will be on ebikes. The thought will not leave the mind. We are now in a full blown dictatorship. Who cares, we have iphones, and french fries. Our mentally ill king is having fun stealing countries, and his rich buddies just clap, and sop up the goodies. There are good drug dealers  Trump pardons, and bad ones he kidnaps. Reality has shifted, and exist no more.  

Working Man (the miners song).

A rainy day with members of the trail crew

 2026, and what will Trump do to fuck up a one car funeral. Sorry for the expletive, but reading about Trump and the money he has takin in bribes, and shady dealings is astounding. Trump's level of immorality seems like something no one could ignore, yet the MAGAs do. Some old friends we worked with on the trail crew spent the night. It was nice having them and they were treated to a terrific fireworks show last night. Our home is in the perfect spot to view the displays. Everyone on the trail crew has crumbled to the point volunteer work for the Forest Service is over. Trump has decimated public lands by cutting funding. Trump's revenge presidency serves no one but the rich.