Hi all. Hopefully Gary is getting moved out of that horrible horrible hospital tomorrow to a decent nursing facility. It's been brutal. The one and only doctor I actually trusted in that whole mess left two days ago for his break. Thankfully he listened to me when I said I thought Gary had been having mini strokes for awhile and he actually did a brain MRI-- and yes signs of multiple mini strokes with blood clots. Gary has serious vascular disease and while apparently everyone is reluctant to diagnose it at this point- likely he has developed vascular dementia which would explain the behavioral changes and massive denial this past year as well as the mess his finances are in. he is still pretty out of it but hopefully the shift to rehab will help. Our first choices of facilities refused him, but oddly, or maybe appropriately enough, it looks like he will be going to the facility in the town where he was born and raised. Its a very long drive for me, but hopefully he will get more visits from old friends and family there. Reading back over this, I realized I used the word hopefully alot- that kinda sums up my life right now. Hopefully many more Happy Birthdays for Celia and us all!
He raised you to be a fighter! I wanted to cry with the Pearl Harbor footage. I am currently on the War at Sea --- there are like 20 episodes. It is to match the World at War.
Thus far, World War 2 with Tom Hanks is pretty good. There is not much of PC cant btw. The rape of Nanking is covered and the barbarism of the Japanese.
The rape of Nanking and the barbarism of the Japanese is barely mentioned in high school history classes. There is, however, much coverage of the horrible USA with the internment of Japanese Americans. There is no cause and effect element. History is remade through a WOKE curriculum.
I'm surprised at the lack of Woke. Years ago, Tom Hanks said that we only fought the Japanese because America is racist. He's a very good actor, but I completely lost respect for any opinions he might have after that. He is certainly NOT who I would have chosen for such a role.
I've been sensing his vibe (as the kids would say) as well. You are leading and taking charge and The Admiral would be proud. I'm visualizing Gary's sister as a Charles DeGaulle-esque presence... please continue to keep us posted.
It sounds as if the top priority at this point is finding a doctor who will diagnose the vascular dementia. I wish you the best of all possible luck in your endeavors to deal with this. I pray for you and Gary every day. *hugs you tight*
All the prayers is what is getting me through right now. Several friends have told me it is strangely hard to get a dementia diagnosis. likely because of money. Apparently several services kick in with that. My nurse friend had a heck of time getting her father diagnosed. He had to steal the car and get lost before finally his doc would sign off on it.
Good news of a sort here -- the Nowak thing is not going away for the Government. Starmer has now started to blame Elon Musk. It is a bit rich considering Starmer famously took the knee for George Floyd (a policing matter which didn't concern a British politician)
So Starmer is now going to meet Henry Nowak's family.
Kemi Badenoch has already met the family. They agree with her approach. They knew what the reaction would be when the footage was released btw and do want to bring about change in policing. https://x.com/KemiBadenoch/status/2062477297333006460
Through training. It is the only way to advance. The National College of Policing made it a priority. It has all gone badly wrong as many predicted it would do.
The basic assumption should have been if someone says they are stabbed, treat it as a stabbing until conclusively proved otherwise. If the person is lying, you can then charge them. If not, you will at least be treating that person with dignity as they die instead of what happened to Henry Nowak.
Starmer looks like my gay uncle. Also he…wait a sec…someone’s pounding on my door telling me to come out with my hands up. I’ll get back to you shortly.
Those poor people. How cringe. But I watched their press conference and they are Starmer et co's worst nightmare; articulate, attractive, and focused. I'm hoping for a complete collapse of the Labor party but then again I hope for a full-flavor, fat-free potato chip.
I'm also cheering for the Restore Party in the Makerham (?) by-election. I know that Nigel Farage's watch is telling him this is the hour and his mirror is saying he is the man, but there's something very George W Bush about him.
Farage is a showman. He can't share the spotlight. BUt the situation is tailormade for Reform. They should not have attacked Badenoch as she has been consistent in her criticism of DEI.
What Restore may do in Makerham is ensure that Burnham is elected.
Kemi Badenoch is emerging as a very credible leader. May, Johnson and Sunak made such a hash of the party that she faces strong headwinds.
Starmer is trying to pick a fight with Musk. <eyeroll>. He does not get it how angry ordinary people are.
It will be interesting to see what Burnham says as he is supposedly going to make a statement on Nowak after consulting Greater Manchester Police.
That would be entirely appropriate and should be preceded by; “Mr. Starmer, on behalf of the citizens of this country” followed with a towel tossed at his stunned face and “Now get the f**k out of this house.”
It would certainly be worth the punishment which couldn’t be any worse than losing a family member in such a monumentally stupid and callous manner.
I hope they sue the proverbial pants off the police. It won’t bring back their son, but it will have more deterrent value than a boatload of politicians “apologizing”.
The original post from GBPolitics: "NEW: 11 officers were injured during last nights riots in Southampton". Gist of over 3.3k replies, most of them with tens of thousands likes, is "I don't think they were, mate."
Which is the reply the police officer gave to Henry Nowak as he bled out, saying "I've been stabbed." Officer: "I don't think you have, mate."
It's hard to gauge the amount of rioting in Southhampton but it seems to be centered on the assailant's home and the protesters are throwing large, wheeled trashcans (bins) at the local police. In one video, a very heavy bin is seen sailing through the air at least 20 yards, and someone commented "Get whoever threw that bin an Olympic tryout!" Golf clap.
I guess one could interpret it that way, but I see it as invoking the event, which demonstrated that the current trend of racism is actually against white people.
Happy Birthday, Dear Celia! You are an amazing woman in every way. You have fought and clawed your way through life and that’s the reason why people love to read and hear from you. There’s nothing like hearing from a common sense woman who actually had to endure hardship yet continues to keep on keeping on. Enjoy this glorious milestone. Send a BIG HUG and much love from your JiP family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
My wife and I spent 4 years at KSU and both have graduate degrees from there. We had a great time in Manhattan, KS - (1977-1980 and we are both quite a bit older than you Celia - happy birthday)
Play the birthday song to Cecilia! Have an amazing day.
Which one?
Preferably the Beatles one.
Thank you!
That Celia person sounds like a keeper 😃
🤗
Have a blessed and joyous day, my friend!
Thank you!
What the heck, lay claim to the whole week, Celia! I can’t remember my 60th. If you celebrate for a week, you might remember it at 70.
Happy birthday 🎂!!!!
Thank you!
'JiP Founder Turns 60' is the best news of the day. Happy Birthday!
Thank you!
Hi all. Hopefully Gary is getting moved out of that horrible horrible hospital tomorrow to a decent nursing facility. It's been brutal. The one and only doctor I actually trusted in that whole mess left two days ago for his break. Thankfully he listened to me when I said I thought Gary had been having mini strokes for awhile and he actually did a brain MRI-- and yes signs of multiple mini strokes with blood clots. Gary has serious vascular disease and while apparently everyone is reluctant to diagnose it at this point- likely he has developed vascular dementia which would explain the behavioral changes and massive denial this past year as well as the mess his finances are in. he is still pretty out of it but hopefully the shift to rehab will help. Our first choices of facilities refused him, but oddly, or maybe appropriately enough, it looks like he will be going to the facility in the town where he was born and raised. Its a very long drive for me, but hopefully he will get more visits from old friends and family there. Reading back over this, I realized I used the word hopefully alot- that kinda sums up my life right now. Hopefully many more Happy Birthdays for Celia and us all!
Keeping you and Gary in my prayers.
I am currently watching World Two with Tom Hanks and keep hoping that your grandfather will get a mention.
Thanks. Been feeling grandpa's spirit close by through all this.
He raised you to be a fighter! I wanted to cry with the Pearl Harbor footage. I am currently on the War at Sea --- there are like 20 episodes. It is to match the World at War.
Check out the old Victory at Sea series. It was masterful.
Was just going to suggest that, Bruce.
With music by Richard Rodgers.
And an utter absence of PC cant.
A great series.
Thus far, World War 2 with Tom Hanks is pretty good. There is not much of PC cant btw. The rape of Nanking is covered and the barbarism of the Japanese.
The rape of Nanking and the barbarism of the Japanese is barely mentioned in high school history classes. There is, however, much coverage of the horrible USA with the internment of Japanese Americans. There is no cause and effect element. History is remade through a WOKE curriculum.
I'm surprised at the lack of Woke. Years ago, Tom Hanks said that we only fought the Japanese because America is racist. He's a very good actor, but I completely lost respect for any opinions he might have after that. He is certainly NOT who I would have chosen for such a role.
I've been sensing his vibe (as the kids would say) as well. You are leading and taking charge and The Admiral would be proud. I'm visualizing Gary's sister as a Charles DeGaulle-esque presence... please continue to keep us posted.
And happy birthday Celia!
I'm hoping with you, Rainbow Medicine-Walker.
Thank you!
It sounds as if the top priority at this point is finding a doctor who will diagnose the vascular dementia. I wish you the best of all possible luck in your endeavors to deal with this. I pray for you and Gary every day. *hugs you tight*
All the prayers is what is getting me through right now. Several friends have told me it is strangely hard to get a dementia diagnosis. likely because of money. Apparently several services kick in with that. My nurse friend had a heck of time getting her father diagnosed. He had to steal the car and get lost before finally his doc would sign off on it.
Stock may already be out of the corral, but can they check carotid arteries?
Stock may already be out of the corral, but can they check carotid arteries?
Pick up some audio books for the long drive, find a lovely spot to rest or to eat on the way. I pray the staff are kind to him there.
So many hearts are with you, Rainbow.
Thank you Roberta. I would be a completely non-functional mess right now if not for all the prayers and support.
Best wishes, Rainbow. These are not easy things.
Thanks for this update Rainbow. I think of you and Gary every single day.
My best wishes and hopes to you and Gary, dear Rainbow Medicine-Walker.
Thank you.
May a cat lick your birthday cake with all the luck in the world!
😁
Thanks!
Congrats on turning 60!!!
Good news of a sort here -- the Nowak thing is not going away for the Government. Starmer has now started to blame Elon Musk. It is a bit rich considering Starmer famously took the knee for George Floyd (a policing matter which didn't concern a British politician)
JackStraw who was the Home Secretary at the time of Macpherson has said the current anti-racism guidance has gone too far. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/article/keir-starmer-two-tier-policing-henry-nowak-nigel-farage-36b8klrrm or https://archive.ph/eSQcJ
The BBC have had to apologise to Farage for saying that he called it 'white cold rage ' when his actual words were 'pure cold rage'.
And a coroner has ruled that a jury inquest must examine if the police actions contributed to Nowak's death. It was due to take place on 20 Sept but may be brought forward in the public interest. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/04/henry-nowak-inquest-to-examine-if-police-action-led-death/
So Starmer is now going to meet Henry Nowak's family.
Kemi Badenoch has already met the family. They agree with her approach. They knew what the reaction would be when the footage was released btw and do want to bring about change in policing. https://x.com/KemiBadenoch/status/2062477297333006460
I get DIEism amongst the "leaders;" how on earth did the bobbie (do they still call them that?) on the street get so seriously warped?
Through training. It is the only way to advance. The National College of Policing made it a priority. It has all gone badly wrong as many predicted it would do.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/02/cult-diversity-inclusion-heart-henry-nowak-police-force/ or https://archive.ph/j1OWZ
The basic assumption should have been if someone says they are stabbed, treat it as a stabbing until conclusively proved otherwise. If the person is lying, you can then charge them. If not, you will at least be treating that person with dignity as they die instead of what happened to Henry Nowak.
Mr Jupp does a dive into the odious training.
An infusion of militant lesbians?
Not only militant lesbians, but lesbians who are offended when a child (in this case, an autistic 16-year-old girl) notices that they're lesbians. https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/seven-officers-drag-autistic-girl-hate-crime-female-lesbian-nana-DWzdXc_2/
They should have been doused with lighter fluid and promptly torched. There is nothing worse than an abusive crooked cop.
Shouldn't they be shunning Queer Keir?
Starmer looks like my gay uncle. Also he…wait a sec…someone’s pounding on my door telling me to come out with my hands up. I’ll get back to you shortly.
Please send them my way. Starting with that prancing pussy, "Sir" Mark Rowley.....
Those poor people. How cringe. But I watched their press conference and they are Starmer et co's worst nightmare; articulate, attractive, and focused. I'm hoping for a complete collapse of the Labor party but then again I hope for a full-flavor, fat-free potato chip.
I'm also cheering for the Restore Party in the Makerham (?) by-election. I know that Nigel Farage's watch is telling him this is the hour and his mirror is saying he is the man, but there's something very George W Bush about him.
Farage is a showman. He can't share the spotlight. BUt the situation is tailormade for Reform. They should not have attacked Badenoch as she has been consistent in her criticism of DEI.
What Restore may do in Makerham is ensure that Burnham is elected.
Kemi Badenoch is emerging as a very credible leader. May, Johnson and Sunak made such a hash of the party that she faces strong headwinds.
Starmer is trying to pick a fight with Musk. <eyeroll>. He does not get it how angry ordinary people are.
It will be interesting to see what Burnham says as he is supposedly going to make a statement on Nowak after consulting Greater Manchester Police.
It’s the carbs! What you want is a potato-free fat chip! 😊
It’s the carbs! What you want is a potato-free fat chip! 😊
If I were in his family, I'd spit in Starmer's face. Literally.
That would be entirely appropriate and should be preceded by; “Mr. Starmer, on behalf of the citizens of this country” followed with a towel tossed at his stunned face and “Now get the f**k out of this house.”
It would certainly be worth the punishment which couldn’t be any worse than losing a family member in such a monumentally stupid and callous manner.
Nice people have gone along for far too long being "nice".
Nice is what got us where we are. Fuck nice. Do the right thing, do good, even if it hurts. Excuse my French.
Exactly! I'm done with nice. Fuck nice for the slobs who think their bullshit deserves a nice response. Do not excuse my French.
I hope they sue the proverbial pants off the police. It won’t bring back their son, but it will have more deterrent value than a boatload of politicians “apologizing”.
Give "the Beeb" the Scott Pelley treatment!
I'm glad this is not going away.
Good heavens, the ratio. I think it's one of the biggest I've ever witnessed: https://x.com/Lord_Talbot64/status/2062139622461722688, original post: https://x.com/GBPolitcs/status/2062124202405093619
The original post from GBPolitics: "NEW: 11 officers were injured during last nights riots in Southampton". Gist of over 3.3k replies, most of them with tens of thousands likes, is "I don't think they were, mate."
Which is the reply the police officer gave to Henry Nowak as he bled out, saying "I've been stabbed." Officer: "I don't think you have, mate."
It's hard to gauge the amount of rioting in Southhampton but it seems to be centered on the assailant's home and the protesters are throwing large, wheeled trashcans (bins) at the local police. In one video, a very heavy bin is seen sailing through the air at least 20 yards, and someone commented "Get whoever threw that bin an Olympic tryout!" Golf clap.
I'm now seeing "I don’t think you have, mate" popping up in numerous online posts and references.
I saw someone suggest that the response to being called "racist" should be, "I don't think I am, mate."
But using it that way, wouldn't this imply that the accusation is really truthful? 🤔
I guess one could interpret it that way, but I see it as invoking the event, which demonstrated that the current trend of racism is actually against white people.
Happy Birthday, Dear Celia! You are an amazing woman in every way. You have fought and clawed your way through life and that’s the reason why people love to read and hear from you. There’s nothing like hearing from a common sense woman who actually had to endure hardship yet continues to keep on keeping on. Enjoy this glorious milestone. Send a BIG HUG and much love from your JiP family. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Celia. We are twinkies! I, also, turned 60 one week ago. Gemini's Rock!
Woot! Happy belated birthday!
Best birthday wishes to you, too, JB! Still miles to go before you sleep…
Thank you.
My wife and I spent 4 years at KSU and both have graduate degrees from there. We had a great time in Manhattan, KS - (1977-1980 and we are both quite a bit older than you Celia - happy birthday)
I imagine it was a less Woke place back then! But Manhattan (known as "the Little Apple") is a nice town.
Happiest of birthdays Celia!! 🥳
Wishing you a year full of good health, joy, and pleasant surprises!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday! 🥳 🎂
Thank you!
Young punk. (In a good way.}
It's nice to have a venue where I get to feel like I'm young!
You are young Celia, says this 81 years old person.
Happy birthday Celia! Have a wonderful day.
Thank you!
Happy Celia Day!
Thanks!