Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Ulysses S. Kadizzle

Delusions of grandeur is a common malady among the insane, so why not indulge. A lot of people get confused and think they are Jesus, but Kadizzle has become convinced he is the reincarnation of Ulysses S. Grant. Two things brought this on.  First, Kadizzle was checking out of the pheasant hunting lodge and paying the proprietor with a crisp $50 dollar bill. Charlene remarked to Kadizzle when he handed it to her that every time she held a fifty and looked at the picture she thought of Kadizzle.

Tonight Kadizzle has been laying in bed reading the book about the history of his home town during the Civil War. Unbeknownst to Kadizzle until this evening Ulysses S. Grant passed through Wheeling, West Virginia several times. Wheeling was the farthest west you could get on the B&O Railroad.  During the Civil War if you wanted to get to the battle the way to go was through Wheeling, then down the Ohio River by steamboat.

Grant had a reputation as a drinker.  Lincoln supposedly responded to some critics of Grant's drinking by saying he had sent people to find out what kind of whiskey Grant drank, so he could give some to the other Generals.

My hometown was always famous for a little or a lot of sin here and there.  I am sure while Grant was in Wheeling waiting for the riverboat he may have take some delights that could have led to my bloodline. No doubt Grant stayed in the famous McClure Hotel.  My mother had an aunt who lived there in style.  It all adds up. Let me pour myself a strong shot of whiskey, and I am sure I can put the rest of this together.

Now someone may ask "How do you know you are Ulysses S. Grant"  ?   The answer is simple, just try to find out what the S. stands for as his middle initial.  You will never find the answer, unless you come to Kadizzle.  Just try to find out and if you don't I will gladly supply the answer.

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