A woman was asked by officials at the Antwerp Zoo to please change her behavior when she visits a 38-year-old Chimpanzee named Chita. The woman claims she is having a real relationship with Chita and compares it to an affair. Chita had been kept as a pet but 30 years ago, he was given to the zoo when his owners found his behavior unmanageable. He has had ongoing issues being able to integrate into the zoo’s chimpanzee troupe. The zoo said, “When Chita is constantly surrounded by visitors, the other animals ignore him and don’t consider him part of the group.” But the woman insists she is in love with the chimp and said, “I haven’t got anything else. Why do they want to take this away from me?” Hmmm.
I guess Cole Porter said it best:
THE chimpanzees in the zoos do it,
Some courageous kangaroos do it,
Let’s do it, let’s fall in love.
I’m sure giraffes on the sly do it,
Even eagles as they fly do it,
Let’s do it, let’s fall in love.
The DFW International Airport passenger that struck and verbally abused an American Airlines flight attendant (after becoming upset because her seat did not recline) has been fined $23,000 by the FAA. The woman also refused to comply with federal face mask requirements. The FAA has already received more than 5,000 complaints of unruly passengers this year alone, including 100 acts of violence against flight crews. And this is happening without alcohol. On a happier note, United Airlines announced that the company will begin serving hard liquor on flights of at least 301 miles after halting this service for Covid. Well, I am speechless. Imagine alcohol-induced UNRULY behavior on LONG flights.
Tiger King star Joe Exotic aka Joseph Maldonado has reported from prison that he has an aggressive form of prostate cancer. Idaho has reported the first human to die from rabies since 1978. New Jersey joined California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, and Virginia, all states with similar bans on the sale of cosmetics that are tested on animals. More interest in cruelty-free products. Beto O’Rourke is running for Governor of Texas and believes he can beat Greg Abbott.
READ THIS: The full moon on November 19th is the Full Beaver moon. According to Farmers’ Almanac, this was the time to set beaver traps before the swamps froze, to ensure a supply of warm winter furs. Another interpretation suggests that the name Full Beaver Moon comes from the fact that the beavers are now actively preparing for winter. There will also be a near-total lunar eclipse of about three and a half hours long at the same time the full moon reaches peak illumination – the longest lunar eclipse of the century and the first of this length in 580 years. You will be able to start seeing it around midnight with the maximum around 3am. Everyone in North America will be able to see it. Time for lunar eclipse party.
China and the US have issued a surprise joint pledge to work together to slow climate change in the next decade. China and the US are also the world’s two largest emitters. I always tell you about climate change because it is for you, for my family, your family, and for everything we love. I know everyone doesn’t believe that there is a problem, but if we can change the mind of just one person.
A Massachusetts funeral home is being sued after one of the side straps on the casket lowering device broke, causing the casket to fall into the grave and break open. The corpse of their loved one fell out, and it would seem embalming fluid was evident. The family is alleging negligence and reckless infliction of emotional distress and seeking $50,000 in damages.
RECENT BIRTHDAYS: Actor Laurence Luckinbill is 87. Actor Marlo Thomas is 84. Actor Juliet Mills of Nanny and the Professor is 80. Actor Goldie Hawn is 76. Keyboardist Lonnie Jordan of War is 73. Singer Livingston Taylor is 71. Brother of James. Actor-singer Lorna Luft is 69. Christian singer Steven Curtis Chapman is 59. Actor Nicollette Sheridan is 58. Singer Bjork is 56. Actor Michael Callan is 86. Originated the role of Riff in West Side Story on Broadway, Gidget Goes Hawaiian, The Interns and Cat Ballou. Actor Tom Conti is 80. Actor Jamie Lee Curtis is 63. Actor Mariel Hemingway is 60. Actor Kathryn Crosby is 88.
Actor John Larroquette is 74. Carl Sack in Boston Legal. Singer Amy Grant is 61. Impressionist Rich Little is 83. Singer Tina Turner is 82. Singer Bruce Hornsby is 67. Good Morning America host Robin Roberts is 61. Country singer Johnny Carver is 81. Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Old Oak Tree and Afternoon Delight. Former Beatles drummer Pete Best is 80. Actor Stanley Livingston of My Three Sons is 71. Singer Bob Lind is 79. Elusive Butterfly. Actor-game show host Ben Stein is 77. Singer Jean Terrell of The Supremes is 77. Bassist John McVie of Fleetwood Mac is 76. TV personality Bill Nye the Science Guy is 66.
Singer Jesse Colin Young of The Youngbloods is 80. He and his daughter, Jazzie Young, just released a new single and music video, “Trouble.” The father/daughter duo is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the movie, Harold and Maude, with their rendition of the Yusuf Islam (Cat Stevens) soundtrack hit. That brings a smile to my face because that movie was a favorite of mine, and my friend Terrie in high school. Such a long time ago, but it seems like yesterday. She and I would walk the neighborhood in our bell bottom jeans that were too long dragging the ground, all the while dissecting that movie. We were such intellects at 15.
If you are a grandparent looking for a perfect Christmas or birthday gift, then I can recommend this with all my heart. My two children attended Kindermusik classes from the time they were about 8 months old, still sitting in my lap, until they were about 4 or 5. I still have all their musical instruments in a basket here at my office. It was such a fun time, and the truth is, music is math. Many math problems require complex thinking and music strengthens that part of the brain. The Kindermusik website says, Kindermusik is the world’s leading provider of music-based education for children from birth through age seven. We use the power and joy of music-making to help children learn and grow during the years most critical to brain development. Since 1978, Kindermusik has helped millions of children around the world build a strong foundation for a lifetime love of learning. For local classes, go to pandatree.kindermusik.com.
If the above doesn’t interest you, then there is always the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate Party Wagon vehicle, 20-inches long, 14-inches tall, and 12-inches wide. Indeed, it’s big enough to transport six of your 7-inch scale action figures. It has removable pizza-rims, boombox, radar dish, plus a winch and tow hook. Only $449.99, for a January delivery. I would tell you more, but really… haven’t you already lost interest? Remember, you only have about a month left to shop.
“Men argue. Nature acts.”- Voltaire in 1764. Four words with such powerful meaning.
The first Lethal Weapon movie came out in 1987 with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Sound. Number 2 released in 1989 and Joe Pesci was added to the cast. Number 3, with Rene Russo, was the most financially successful, following with Number 4 in 1998 with Chris Rock. Director Richard Donner was responsible for all four films but gave his blessing to Mel Gibson before his death in July, to direct the fifth Lethal Weapon. Fun fact: Carrie Fisher was actually hired as a script doctor for Lethal Weapon 3.
It was time for some new cooking extracts, and I order mine from a company called OliveNation. A few years ago, I made homemade vanilla extract for all my Christmas gifts. I ordered the correct brown bottles that you are supposed to use so light does not harm the vanilla, and I used 6-8 Madagascar vanilla beans in each bottle, along with either rum, bourbon, or vodka. I even take my spent beans, dry them well, then make vanilla sugar in the blender. So, as I was ordering my orange oil and maple extract, I thought to myself… this might be the year to make extract again for everyone. Well, on second thought, probably not this year! One single Madagascar vanilla bean is now priced at $6.99 before tax. One little skinny bean. I normally order a pound and that now costs $282.99. Nah. I will just send cards.
Why was a little boy there?!? The 9th and 10th victims of Travis Scott’s disastrous Astroworld music festival tragedy have died. The latest was the 9-year-old boy that was trampled to death. The medical company hired for the evening (crew of 70 medical personnel, which in my opinion, should have been enough) tried desperately to save the lives of fans, but had the huge task of treating eleven people who were all in cardiac arrest at the same time. Rapper Drake, served as a special guest that evening. In one lawsuit he is accused along with Travis Scott, of inciting the crowd into actions that left the concert-goers severely injured. One story, along with pictures, said that after Drake left Astroworld that evening, he hosted an after-party at Dave and Busters, then spent $1 million dollars at a Houston strip club. Hmmm. He must have really been torn up about the events of the evening.
I may act like I’m OK… but deep down inside, I sure do miss Hastings.
An Oklahoma City woman recorded a video of her fellow church members telling her to leave and threatening to call the police after accusing her of bringing marijuana into the church. She explains that it is actually cilantro, meant as a garnish for menudo, the Mexican soup that she had brought to share with them. She says, “Smell it, I promise you.” This would never have happened in Texas.
I was called pretty today. Well, actually the full sentence was you’re pretty annoying. But I only focus on the positive.
On Saturday morning, I made myself a list of things I needed to accomplish before the day was over. Carwash, vacuum office, dogfood, and Lowe’s to see if anything new had come into garden. Note that there is nothing yet in the garden section. I also needed a new shower head with removable handheld, so I can bathe the dog without killing my back now that it’s too cold to bathe him in the driveway. While I was studying the top ten shower heads on my phone, I met a sweet lady named Pearl from Van Vleck on the shower head isle. We started talking… and it is best that we don’t live next door to each other because we would never get anything else done. I sure enjoyed our conversation. Waterpik won, then as I unpacked the box last night, I realized that although described as chrome, it is actually silver covered plastic. This one may have to go back to the store.
The Harry Potter cast will reunite for a 20th anniversary TV special “Return to Hogwarts” reunion on HBO Max, New Year’s Day. But no J.K. Rowling mentioned. This is just one of several Harry Potter 20th anniversary events planned by Warner Bros. Houston Zoo Lights is happening. You know you will love it! On March 18th, 2022, there will be a new Downton Abbey movie called A New Era. It would seem that Maggie Smith inherits a villa from a former love, Tom Branson finds happiness with maid Lucy Smith, and Daisy marries. I cannot wait. Thanks for taking the time to read and shop The Source Weekly this week. We appreciate you so much.
LISA
