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Saturday, July 4, 2026
In New York, they must have some seriously fancy barbecues, 'cause - damn - that's some pricey shit...
Patriotic New Yorkers are getting roasted at the register as they celebrate the Fourth of July this year. Shoppers in the five boroughs are shelling out an extra $63 this year as they prepare for backyard barbecues marking the country’s 250th birthday. The already sky-high prices of BBQ essentials surged a staggering 31% on average in the Big Apple since last year, according to a Post review of retail prices across Gotham grocery stores.
That gooey slice of cheese to top a grilled hamburger is one of the items that climbed the most - a pack of 16 Kraft singles went from $3 last year to $5 this year - a bump of 67%. Booze also took a big hit. A 12-pack of Budweiser or Bud light cans sold for $11 last July 4th, but is now retailing for $17 - up a whopping 55%.
Condiments weren’t spared from inflation either. The same 38 oz. bottle of Heinz ketchup that sold for $4 last summer is now going for $5.60 – a 40% increase.
The one thing the study didn't mention was how many people would be at the barbecue, and ya really don't need to buy all the condiment shit - you should have that already in the fridge. Hell, I could do one for 10 people and not spend more than $ 60.00, and half of 'em would go home fucked up. Juss' sayin'...
Sometimes it's hard for us to believe what we've been - especially when we're celebrating who we are...
Photograph: Gordon Parks, courtesy of and copyright The Gordon Parks Foundation. This image of six-year-old Shirley Blackwell and her aunt outside a segregated store appeared in Life magazine in 1956 (Parks was its first Black staff photographer). Shirley’s mother, a teacher, was quoted as saying that “integration is the only way through which Negroes will receive justice”. As a result, she lost her job and her husband’s life was threatened.
Gordon Parks (1912-2006) was a prominent American photographer, director, musician, and writer best known for his Farm Security Administration (FSA) and Civil Rights era photographs. He was born into a life of poverty and segregation but later went on to teach himself photography after seeing images of migrant workers published in a magazine. Notably, in 1944, Parks became the first African American photographer for Vogue, and later, the first African American staff photographer and writer for Life Magazine, where he worked from 1948–1970. During his tenure at Life, Parks explored stories about the social and economic impact of racism on the lived experiences of Black folks. He subsequently continued his photographic career and began to pursue writing and film.
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Heading for 'The Shore' can be rough during this weekend...
With traffic expected to crawl toward the Jersey Shore today, it’s worth remembering a time when the journey to the sea looked very different.
In this mid-1950s scene at the Public Service Bus Terminal at 13th & Filbert Streets in Philadelphia, vacationers line up in their Sunday best, suitcases in hand, to board the “Beach Haven Express” bound for Long Beach Island. Operated by Public Service Coordinated Transport, these seasonal express buses carried city dwellers straight to the shore, long before the Garden State Parkway defined the ritual.
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Willis Carrier is widely recognized as the father of modern air conditioning. In 1902, while working as an engineer for the Buffalo Forge Company, he designed the first modern electrical air-conditioning system to control humidity inside a printing plant, solving problems with paper and ink caused by changing moisture levels.
His invention quickly transformed industries by improving manufacturing precision and later revolutionized everyday life by making homes, offices, hospitals, schools, movie theaters, and shopping centers far more comfortable. Carrier went on to found the Carrier Engineering Corporation in 1915, and his innovations helped shape the modern world, making year-round climate control possible for millions of people.
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Handmade gifts are extra special when
they're for someone extra special.
Click on the picture for more information on this bracelet
It's one-of-a-kind and comes with free shipping.
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Sure - I agree with almost all of what it says, but then it loses it's credibility with the last statement. You know it and so do I, but there's enough morons out there who just don't understand how shit works.
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The iconic cover features Captain America punching Adolf Hitler directly in the jaw—an incredibly bold political statement made a full year before the United States entered World War II
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was open year-round. The photo taken January, 1948.
Here's my colorized version. Wuddya think?
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I found this in Belfast a long time ago.
It's the best tea I've ever tasted.
It's not cheap, but trust me - it's worth it.
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Friday, July 3, 2026
I'll be home entertaining if ya need me...
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Someone must have a birthday
or anniversary coming up.
Here's a great gift idea...
Click on the picture for more information on this lovely bracelet
It's only $ 35.00 - and it comes to you with free shipping!
It's only $ 35.00 - and it comes to you with free shipping!
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on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy.
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
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Making plans for tomorrow? Maybe these'll help...
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on this blog, I get credit for whatever you buy.
Granted, it's only pennies, but every penny helps, right?
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Oh, to be gay and rule Iran. What could go wrong?
Iran’s entire regime made a red carpet entrance to the first of three funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei - except the dead ayatollah’s own son and successor. Khamenei’s casket, as well as those of his slain daughter, son-in-law and 14-month-old granddaughter, are on display in Tehran on Friday, where regime members, sympathizers and representatives from dozens of non-Western countries are paying tribute to the Shia Islamic extremist.
But current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was a no-show, and he has not been seen or heard from since the Feb. 28 strike that killed his father, wife and child - with reports indicating that the younger Khamenei was seriously injured or even disfigured.
The Post reported back in March that US intelligence assessed Mojtaba Khamenei as “probably gay” and briefed President Trump to that effect.
While the slain ayatollah’s son was a no-show, Iran’s senior leadership - including chief negotiators Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi - were seen visiting Khamenei’s body.
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HVAC filters for a better price than
at big box or hardware stores.
Find the size you use here...
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It's great when people set goals for themselves. Like these guys...
These two guys from Virginia is on a mission to visit every single Texas Roadhouse location in the country – and that’s about 750 to 800 different restaurants. Judy and Mike McNamara, both 73, spend roughly 3.5 months out of the year traveling and hitting up new steakhouse spots to meet their goal, breaking their travels into two major cross-country trips.
When The U.S. Sun spoke with the McNamaras on Thursday, they were in the middle of their 48-day Texas Roadhouse summer trip, with another 40-day adventure planned for November and December.
The retired couple said they were on the homeward leg of their summer stint, moving through Illinois after recently visiting Texas Roadhouse restaurants in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Utah, Montana, and Idaho.
For lunch yesterday, the McNamaras visited a steakhouse in Aurora, Illinois, about 40 miles or so west of downtown Chicago, marking their 584th unique location visit. While the 73-year-olds have dined at Texas Roadhouse hundreds of times, they said the food never gets old.
HillBettys and America. What a great combination...
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Portable Camping Kitchen Utensil Set
27 Piece Cookware Kit
You get it all for $ 39.99
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