I am CuTRis

I believe that if persons in Syria are responsible for killing men, women and children with chemical weapons , they should be tried by an international court. I do not believe the USA should go against the United Nations and act militarily and unilaterally . I do not agree that the USA should start another war--by justifying it was a response to atrocities. I do not want to see the mutilated little bodies of children caught in the middle of a political struggle that they cannot understand. I do not want the people of the USA to have to fund more wars. I oppose action that is not agreed on by the United Nations Security Council . Sincerely, Kevin J. Curtis USA 8/30/2013

I received an email from PublishAmerica, who I have long since parted ways with. It said I sold no books and get no royalties. My response is below. PublishAmerica has no rights to sell my book. In fact, if I find out you are still selling my book I will sue your crap ass company. Our contract has long ago run out. Sincerely, Kevin J. Curtis

Aldo was talking to his neighbor Jeblinka Johnson one day about her son Tyreese. Apparently Tyreese had applied for a job at the hardware store down the street and he wasn't hired. Jeblinka was furious, because their other neighbor, Brian, who was the same age as Tyreese was now working at the hardware store. Jeblinka was sure that Tyreese was discriminated against. About that time, a school bus stopped on the corner and Brian got off of it. Brian waved to Aldo and Jeblinka, and said 'hello' before running into his house. For a moment Aldo wondered why Tyreese wasn't getting off of the bus since he and Brian were about the same age. But then Aldo remembered that he had seen Tyreese downtown earlier in the day. Tyreese had been hanging out with some other young men on a street corner. Aldo knew it was Tyreese, because of the tattoo on his neck. Meanwhile, Jeblinka had begun badmouthing the owner of the hardware store as being a racist. A few moments later, Brian ran out ...

CuTRis Asks Obama to Bomb Robot Mantids UnAssociated Press August 29, 2013 CuTRis means business! Shown in a photo with robot Mantids , CuTRis said he was recently at a banquet to honor a male mantis named Jooney, for helping the poor. At the end of the banquet, apparently Jooney's wife, Milgo ate him! In fact, said CuTRis , all of the female mantids ate their male partners. While the giant robotic mantids maintain that females eating males is part of their culture , CuTRis has asked President Obama to launch an immediate airstrike against the mantids, before the wussies at the United Nations say they can't do that.

CuTRis Challenges Ben Affleck to a Batman Being Contest UnAssociated Press August 29, 2013 CuTRis has issued a challenge to Ben Affleck to a Batman "Being" Contest. CuTRis said that while he respects Affleck's acting skills, he ( CuTRis ) believes that he can better portray the caped crusader in the planned "Man of Steel Sequel" due out in 2015. The UAP is hoping for a reply to the challenge from Ben Affleck soon.

Thanks to Christopher Tozier for helping me to identify this Osmonderma beetle I saw while on my walk today.

CuTRis Accused of Being High-Handed UnAssociated Press August 27, 2013 CuTRis denied allegations today, that he is high-handed . However, after seeing a picture of himself with his hand elevated, he conceded that perhaps there was some truth to it.

I like to check the countries that my blog visitors are in and this morning there was someone from Zimbabwe! Hello! I find it fascinating when I see a country like Kazakhstan represented. Do these people think I am a total goofball or do they take me seriously? Either way would be correct depending on what entry you happened to be reading...

CuTRis To Be Batman UnAssociated Press August 23, 2013 CuTRis is disputing reports that Ben Affleck is to be the new Batman in the planned "Man of Steel Sequel" due out in 2015. CuTRis is maintaining that he will be the next "caped crusader." CuTRis said he has nothing against Ben Affleck , but clearly if there is going to be a new Batman , it is going to be CuTRis ; not Ben Affleck. CuTRis was quick to point out that though he has less acting experience than Affleck, he has watched more of the original Batman TV series than Ben Affleck--so it is really a "no brainer" according to CuTRis . CuTRis also said that he finds it sad when a trusted source like tabloid journalism can get a story so wrong!

I like to walk. Today as a I was crossing at a busy intersection with the crossing signal , a car coming parallel from the other direction honked and the guy on the passenger side yelled something about "jaywalker" . The same thing happened to me and Larry about a month ago. Since I was actually crossing the absolute most legal way possible, the rude people must be either very stupid or have some warped emotional need to give others a hard time. The question that remains for me, is if these same guys are as rude to strangers when they are not in a moving vehicle? I think it is always easier to be rude (and "brave") when you are in a car and the person you are antagonizing is on foot.

A bone marrow donor match(es) has been found for my niece Jiena! We still are still hoping for my nephew Mason! http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lees

I think something is wrong with the microwave oven at work. I wanted to heat up my lunch so I thought maybe 100 second s would be long enough to do the job. I put in 100 seconds and pressed the "start" button. Immediately the digital readout went from 100 seconds to 59 seconds, then 58 and so on! It missed an entire 41 seconds!!! Luckily my lunch was warm enough anyway when the clock got to 0.

Remember the flashy thing in the movie(s) Men in Black ? Here is my impression of Agent J asking Agent K if he used the neuralyzer on him.  

My biggest (blog) commenter starts his new job today. Good Luck Larry!

Outside the Faribault Woolen Mill Co.   On Saturday, we visited Faribault, Minnesota . I enjoyed the River Bend Nature Center . Humming Bird Feeder at River Bend Nature Center  The (trickle) Waterfall at the River Bend Nature Center  

 Just like Venice! We spent yesterday in Northfield, Minnesota .   My son likes waterfalls.   The Archer House  

Click photo to enlarge: click "back" to go back What is "A Ralph Compton Novel by David Robbins?" Does that mean Compton didn't write it and Robbins did? So how is it a Compton novel then? Is it written in the style of Ralph Compton--who is said to write in the style of Louis Lamour? This seems to be a publisher's ploy to use the name of a popular author to sell books written by someone else.

CuTRis Hires Suk Law Firm UnAssociated Press August 15, 2013 CuTRis has hired the Suk Law Firm to represent him in a legal battle initiated by an unnamed animal rights group. The suit is in response to recent photos that have emerged which are questionable. The primary photo/incident in the lawsuit shows CuTRis allegedly about to fight a bull . Before the suit could proceed, it was apparently thrown out by Judge Francis J. Hooligan of the (Lake) Superior Court. When questioned about the lawsuit by the UAP, CuTRis said the suit was a load of bull crap .

"The new guy looks kind of young--do you think he can handle that riding lawnmower?"

This bat likes to hang out under our patio umbrella when it is closed.

I just sent this email to the co-owner/sales manager at Hoffman Refrigeration & Heating in Stillwater MN. Dennis, A year ago I spent over $7,000 on a new furnace and AC. We had it checked on 7/31/2013 for $68. Less than a week later a coupon for the same service came in the mail for $48. I called 8/6/2013 to see if we could get a credit or refund for the $20. I was told the person who workes in the office would contact me when she returned (this week). I called a few minutes ago and was told I couldn't get the coupon deal. I responded that maybe I need to go somewhere else next time. The response from the Hoffman guy was "you do that." Last summer Andy assured me I was getting the best equipment and the best service. He was so convincing I went with Hoffman over a cheaper estimate. Is this how you treat your customers after the big sale? After all I spent now you guys pull this? So $20 is worth losing a customer over? I would have been happy with a $20 credit...

Why would anyone want to stop the bike path???

The sign says, "No" Overnight Parking . First of all, this does not look like an ideal place to park your car--so I have to wonder if this sign is really necessary. Second, Why is the word "No" in quotes? is it really NO PARKING or is it, "No" Parking--as in there might be exceptions? All in all I find the whole thing a bit confusing...

CuTRis May Have Been a Bullfighter UnAssociated Press August 8, 2013 New information made public today suggests that CuTRis may have been a Bullfighter . A picture was obtained by the UAP, showing what appears to be the back of CuTRis as he is about to hit an oncoming bull . When asked about the photo, CuTRis admitted that it did look like him. He also said that while he had never been a bullfighter, he may have gotten into a fight with a bull once or twice. Animal rights advocates are already planning to protest against CuTRis in the next few minutes--unless something more believable comes along that they can protest.

CuTRis Now Seen Riding Giant Ant UnAssociated Press August 8, 2013   In another bizarre photo that surfaced this morning, CuTRis is shown riding on a giant ant . Just why CuTRis was riding the giant ant; or what he may be up to next is anyone 's guess! When a UAP reporter attempted to ask CuTRis why he was on the ant, he roped the reporter and hogtie d him before riding off on the ant shouting, "Yippie ki-yay!"

Click picture to enlarge: click "back" to go back   No one instills more confidence in legal matters than the Suk Law Firm !

CuTRis Seen in Eagle's Nest UnAssociated Press August 7, 2013 CuTRis may be inhabiting a large Bald Eagle 's nest that he was seen in this morning. CuTRis was peering out of the nest when this photo was taken. No further information was available about CuTRis or the eagle's nest at the time this story was printed--though speculation is that CuTRis may have purchased the nest from the eagles as a tax write off .   CuTRis in Eagle's Nest

CuTRis Seen Swimming with Dolphins UnAssociated Press August 6, 2013 CuTRis was seen swimming with two Bottlenose Dolphins in the Pacific Ocean this morning. Where they were going or what they were doing is at this time still unknown. What is known is that CuTRis , who is thought to be human , seemed to be fully accepted by the members of the dolphin pod. He was seen breaching and eating fish with the marine mammals.  CuTRis Swimming with Dolphins

CuTRis Back on Dry Land UnAssociated Press August 5, 2013 CuTRis is reportedly back on dry land this morning after living underwater and holding his breath for 4,313 minutes. This would beat the record by 4,291 minutes--except that no one was officially timing it. CuTRis said he was beginning to blackout after the first day, but was able to hold on for almost two more days before he had to return to the surface to breathe. CuTRis did not appear to have suffered any lasting effects from the prolonged time without breathing--except that he seems to be able to communicate with dolphins and whales in their own language now.  Photo Taken Just Before CuTRis Surfaced

CuTRis May be Living Under Water UnAssociated Press August 2, 2013 This photo may indicate that CuTRis is now living underwater . No further information was available about this new situation at the time of this printing.

Confidently, CuTRis walked through the crowd that had gathered for the early morning press conference. There were things to be said, and CuTRis was there to say them. He reached out and grabbed the microphone that was attached to the podium and spoke directly into it which caused a loud shriek of feedback . Satisfied that it was working, CuTRis began to speak. "As I understand it," CuTRis began, "same-sex marriage is now legal in Minnesota . Well, it's about time opposite-sex marriage became legal too! I stand before you proclaiming equal rights for heterosexual couples ! I believe that--" Just then CuTRis' advisor, Larry , walked up behind CuTRis and whispered something in his ear. Though he was no longer bellowing into the microphone , CuTRis could be heard saying, "Really? That's what it means? Oh crap!" Then CuTRis smile d at the crowd and ran away.

The fat is free! I like that. I don't like paying for fat!