... I'm scheduled to have lubricant injected in my knees next week. That says something about stages of life: I've gone from jello shots to shots of gel. ... The threat by North Korea's leader Kim Jung Un to fire missiles into the waters around Guam failed to disturb most Americans. Educators realized the reason and began conducting session in schools to answer students questions such as "Where is Guam? What was World War II? and Why was it so hard for the United States military to drive Vietnam out of the Philippines? ... I had to explain to a friend of mine recently that "Alt Right" is not the key next to the space bar on the right side of the keyboard. ... I think I have found the perfect role for American militias. We need to convince them they are essential in the come Zombie Apocalypse. .... The recent departure of Steven Bannon, President Trump's chief strategist had a very touching moment. On the way out of the White House, Bannon was observed to be wiping tears from his eyes as he read the engraving on his watch: "Steve and Donnie, BFFs". Bannon will not be returning to his media company, BreitBart, but will instead take a position with Bright by Text, which delivers stories to children via text messages. His recent experiences were considered an ideal background. ... A 23-year-old undertaker won a contest at a Japanese biggest funeral expo, which tested ancient skills in the ritual dressing of the dead The bathing suit competition was dropped after it was found to be too disgusting and the talent contest was a nonstarter.. ... The Russian ambassador to Sudan died recently, become the eighth Russian ambassador to die in the last 10 months, Minister Vladimir Putin expressed his regrets, but said if the ambassadors had practiced riding horseback bare-chested, they would have increased their longevity.