Friday JohnKu – AKA – TGIF

September 17, 2021 · by John W. Howell · in TGIF · 75 Comments

“Well it is Friday and we are at the lounge again.”
“Do you think we are becoming slothful, Lucy?”
“I think prudent is the right descriptor.’

Friday is welcome again. Always good to see its shining face. Friday is like the doorman to the Plaza Hotel in New York City. With a wave of the hand and a hearty welcome to the weekend, Friday makes us feel good.

The FDA is meeting to decide the guiding principles on a booster shot for COVID. All the data suggests that there should be one and now approval for such a move needs to be made. There are still plenty of folks who have not had the first two shots so I wonder what the demand for boosters will do to the supply.

I saw a report yesterday that new car production is being halted due to the lack of silicon chips. Looks like the supply has been affected by COVID. Right now the Ford F150 pickup truck has 150,000 orders that cannot be filled. Hurricane Ida and Nicholas have also hampered the supply chain. The report went on to say the demand for nearly new used cars is up and it might be a good time to sell your used vehicle. Of course, only if you have something else to drive or a horse.

Inflation has raised its ugly head again. For the twelve-month period ending in August, it is 5.2% on the last report. This is compared to a projection of 2.25% made in 2020 and an actual in 2020 of 1.8%. There is some concern that the 3.5 Trillion spending bill will tip us into a hyperinflation situation. When supplies are short (cars, houses, Weber gas grills) there is a tendency for prices to rise if demand can’t be met. We need to watch the indexes. I certainly hope Congress keeps an eye on the data as well. All the social programs that are intended to be delivered won’t help if the population is driven to a position of not being able to afford to live.

This week’s JohnKu talks about trying to find good news in our world today. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

Good news is out there,

You are forced to hunt it down . . .

It is quite bashful.

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Writer Lori · September 17, 2021 - 4:46 am ·

Good news is an elusive creature these days. Spending MUCH more time with my head buried in a book. Wishing you a happy weekend, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:52 am ·
  
  A good way to avoid all the icky stuff, Lori. 😁
  
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davidprosser · September 17, 2021 - 5:02 am ·

I wish you a wonderful weekend too John.
Hugs

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:52 am ·
  
  Thank you, David.
  
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Jill Weatherholt · September 17, 2021 - 5:37 am ·

Indeed! Friday always makes me feel better. That and turning off the divisive media and politicians. Enjoy your weekend, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:53 am ·
  
  Makes me feel better too, Jill.
  
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harmonykentonline · September 17, 2021 - 5:44 am ·

Prudent for sure! Those girls are wise, lols. Have a wonderful weekend, John and all 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:54 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. I hope you have a good one too.
  
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GP · September 17, 2021 - 5:49 am ·

I see the rise of inflation every time I go to buy something!! Frankly, I want to join the girls on the lounge!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:54 am ·
  
  I think there is room, GP. Of course Lucy kicks a little. 😁
  
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  1. GP · September 17, 2021 - 12:25 pm ·
    
    Nervous leg syndrome, eh?
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:47 pm ·
    
    She needs her room. 😁
    
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Joan Hall · September 17, 2021 - 5:58 am ·

I hadn’t heard about the new car manufacturing shortage. Seems like everything is hard to get these days. Have a great weekend!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 6:55 am ·
  
  You as well, Joan. Those chips are in everything so no big surprise. 😁
  
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Liz Gauffreau · September 17, 2021 - 6:11 am ·

A very trenchant JohnKu. Sigh . . .

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 7:00 am ·
  
  So true Liz. I wanted to make the point of self responsibility in finding good news. Cuts to the heart of taking charge in the face of all the bad news. Great word trenchant. I haven’t used it for ages. 😁
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau · September 17, 2021 - 10:14 am ·
    
    I’ve been using “trenchant” more often of late.
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:49 pm ·
    
    I think there is good reason to use it more often.
    
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  3. Liz Gauffreau · September 17, 2021 - 3:33 pm ·
    
    There certainly is.
    
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Charles Yallowitz · September 17, 2021 - 7:20 am ·

I don’t know. Maybe it’s the NY Giants fan in me, but I’m having doubts there’s good news out there.

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Gwen M. Plano · September 17, 2021 - 7:21 am ·

Timely piece, John. Thank you. I love how the girls manage change — with prudence. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 3:00 pm ·
  
  Hahaha.There was a singing group a long time ago called Patience and Prudence https://youtu.be/6YXPoqBiLt4
  
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  1. Gwen M. Plano · September 17, 2021 - 6:14 pm ·
    
    Loved the video clip. I don’t think my parents had a TV at that time, but I know the song — and joined in for a bit. 🤣
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 7:55 pm ·
    
    It was fun. 😁 I din’t realize Perry Como was such a hunorist.
    
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Dale · September 17, 2021 - 8:08 am ·

I’m with Lori. And yes, good news is very bashful. We have to coax it out, though.

Happy Friday to you!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:53 pm ·
  
  Grab it by the collar and let everyone know what it is. Thanks, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · September 17, 2021 - 3:03 pm ·
    
    Oh, you know it, John!
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 3:03 pm ·
    
    Shake it too
    
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  3. Dale · September 17, 2021 - 3:13 pm ·
    
    I’m shakin’ baby!
    
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Dan Antion · September 17, 2021 - 8:25 am ·

Good news is bashful, John.

I hope you have a great weekend. Give those pups some time to relax 😉

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:53 pm ·
  
  Yes. We will take them off the plow for a nice long rest. Thanks, Dan
  
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  1. Dan Antion · September 17, 2021 - 4:29 pm ·
    
    😂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 4:30 pm ·
    
    😁
    
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Linda Mims · September 17, 2021 - 9:09 am ·

Happy Friday to you, too, John! Thanks for closing with encouragement that good news is still out there. Enjoy the weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:52 pm ·
  
  Yesh. Needs to be hunted down though.
  
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Jan Sikes · September 17, 2021 - 9:13 am ·

I love your comparison of Friday to the doorman. 🙂 I agree with the JohnKu – good news is hard to find. But still I keep looking and hoping…Happy Friday, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:51 pm ·
  
  We all should be looking, Jan. Thanks.
  
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Debbie · September 17, 2021 - 9:35 am ·

There might be good news somewhere, but it feels like the media is suppressing it. Probably hoping all of us will break down and wallow in misery so Big Brother can swoop in and “save” us. (Gee, that sounds pretty pessimistic, doesn’t it? Not at all your typical Debbie Sunshine comment!)

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guyportman · September 17, 2021 - 9:53 am ·

150,000 is a lot of trucks, John. Have a good weekend.

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:50 pm ·
  
  It is a lot. Too bad the orders sit there.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · September 17, 2021 - 1:12 pm ·

I’m making it a point to focus on rhe positives in life. We can get through anything if we help each other.

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 2:47 pm ·
  
  Hard sometimes to find others to help but if everyone would help the other it would be great.
  
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kethuprofumo · September 17, 2021 - 3:15 pm ·

A new round of Friday dogtail challenge is at the Twiggy Resort! Hurrah! Might the week-end be fine, dear John! 🙂 🙂 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 4:07 pm ·
  
  Might the weekend be fine for you as well, Dear Maria. 😁
  
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  1. kethuprofumo · September 17, 2021 - 6:19 pm ·
    
    Thank you. dear John! We are expecting Santa to visit us. It’s +3 outside & no central heating yet…🎄🎅😂
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 7:55 pm ·
    
    Goodness. How do you stay warm? 🌫 ⛄️ 🥃
    
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  3. kethuprofumo · September 18, 2021 - 5:51 pm ·
    
    Do my best, my dear friend! Thank you! Thanks God, the central heating has been switched on. So, day by day it will be fine. As a rule, we wear warm clothes, use woollen blankets & we take plenty of tea with herbs. It is always like that when first days of cold weather come. 😊☕☕☕ We know to survive even in extreme cold. The only unusual thing is that this season it has come too early. I expect it will be extremely frosty this winter.
    PS: If you need any anti-cold tips, just let me know. I suppose that the global climate change will make plenty of surprises everywhere. 🍵
    
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  4. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 8:08 pm ·
    
    That all sounds good, Dear Maria. We will be needing cold weather advice in Feburary. Have a lovely Sunday,
    
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  5. kethuprofumo · September 19, 2021 - 3:23 pm ·
    
    😊😊😊 All for you, my dear John!
    
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  6. John W. Howell · September 19, 2021 - 4:50 pm ·
    
    😁 😁 😁
    
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T. W. Dittmer · September 17, 2021 - 3:20 pm ·

Crazy times, even crazier than usual. It’s sometimes difficult to face it straight up, but I intend to do so.

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 4:06 pm ·
  
  Bourbon helps a lot.
  
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B R Chitwood - My Mission: Writing to Discover Me · September 17, 2021 - 3:42 pm ·

Like it! ‘Twiggy Resort’!

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1. John W. Howell · September 17, 2021 - 4:31 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Billy Ray.
  
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coldhandboyack · September 17, 2021 - 9:47 pm ·

You are a wise man, John.

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1. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 6:47 am ·
  
  I wish there was a way to make all the crap go away but there isn’t. Gotta concentrate on looking for goodness.
  
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willowdot21 · September 18, 2021 - 1:55 am ·

Life is full of shortages here too, we are hoping to have our boosters soon and the ordinary flu jab. Life at the moment is full of uncertainty and bad news, we need to take a leaf out of the girls book, definitely. Hope you have a good weekend. By the way your SoCs is unavailable .
💜💜

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1. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 6:55 am ·
  
  The link works from my end. It was scheduled for 4:00 AM here which was a little later than your comment. Maybe I need to push it up the UK.
  
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  1. willowdot21 · September 18, 2021 - 11:15 am ·
    
    Hi John we have been put all day with the boys and grandchildren so I will go and check in a sec 😀
    
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  2. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 2:40 pm ·
    
    Thanks
    
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petespringerauthor · September 18, 2021 - 7:24 am ·

Every day feels like the weekend when you’re retired, but I still remember that great feeling walking out of work on a Friday and the excitement of at least one free day.

What have you heard/read about mixing the type of booster you receive? My wife had the Johnson and Johnson for her first vaccination but is inclined to go with the Pfizer or Moderna for her booster.

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1. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 10:29 am ·
  
  I still like to pretend that Saturday is special. Now that college football is here it is. Thanks Pete.
  
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Sorryless · September 18, 2021 - 11:32 am ·

Ain’t no denying it, Boss. Sometimes it IS cruel to be too kind.

Happy Saturday to you.

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1. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 2:39 pm ·
  
  Yes indeed
  
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Baydreamer · September 18, 2021 - 6:51 pm ·

You said it so well, John! Have a good weekend! 🤗

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1. John W. Howell · September 18, 2021 - 8:05 pm ·
  
  Thanmk you, Lauren. 🤗
  
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Dilranga Perera · September 19, 2021 - 2:20 am ·

❤

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Audrey Dawn - Oldest Daughter Redheaded Sister · September 19, 2021 - 5:42 pm ·

😢 News is bleak to be sure.

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1. John W. Howell · September 19, 2021 - 9:09 pm ·
  
  Yes it is. Gotta search for the good.
  
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markbierman · September 23, 2021 - 12:37 pm ·

Always a silver lining, somewhere. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · September 23, 2021 - 2:21 pm ·
  
  Made of aluminum
  
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Jennie · September 24, 2021 - 4:25 pm ·

Well said, John!

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1. John W. Howell · September 24, 2021 - 4:27 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie
  
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  1. Jennie · September 25, 2021 - 8:49 am ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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