Debate Day

Good Day Everyone!
   Looking forward to this evening's GOP debate program tonight on CNN.  Fancying myself somewhat of a political junkie, I confess that I am looking forward to some theatrics.While its nice when everyone plays nice in the sandbox, with a look at this cast of characters such as these it seems an inevitability that some sparks will fly.
   Sen. Rand Paul is taking some IRS target practice  vine.co/v/eUOiDaVYeF1  and the nominee poll-leader gets an ego stroke from the heavily ego-laden Patriot"s QB Tom Brady who says "It would be great" if Donald Trump wins... dlvr.it/C9fX1G  .  Any of you follow @TheRickWilson on Twitter?  His message about declaring war on The Donald:  politi.co/1QGp5cl  .  It's a good read.
   My take on Mr. Trump is simple:  While I might agree that the things he says need to be said because lots of folks are thinking them, if you dare to disagree with him he gets all personal and insulting.  If he is displaying a "thin skin" with comments during the campaign, however will he behave when the phone rings at 3am?
  Onto something really off topic- are you aware that the National Zoo in D.C. welcomed a new baby Giant Panda cub about 4 weeks ago?  He's a male cub currently weighing in at almost 2 lbs. after a birth weight of approximately 4 oz.  He can be seen on the National Zoo Pandacam here: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/webcams/giant-panda.cfm




Photo courtesy of the Smithsonian's National Zoo

Have a great day!
Best
Anne

Good Morning to Blogging, Day 2!
   Yesterdays blog page set-up went easy enough. However, you can see there is nothing customized about my blog presentation page so far.  The reason for that is that this website is the second-most vast including everything AND the-kitchen-sink-for-options-place-this-side-of-Excel ( which is the first most vast place for options ).
  I don't claim to be a graphic designer, but I did use an Ipad to set this up, meaning that I am not a technological moron.  I use an Iphone and a laptop and a Samsung Slate with wireless components...Is it me?
 ** If I move Off The Wall to another blog site I will post notification here.

Where are we this week....Ahhnald is replacing Trump on NBC's Celebrity Apprentice  (He said "He'd be back" no?)
*Attack against Pope Francis while he is in America has been disrupted.(This will certainly upset a reward for martyrdom)
*CNN hosts Republican Debate at Reagan Library on Wednesday, September 16 at 8pm ET   (Again-options, options, & more options!)    
*Its the height of Hurricane season. Nothing to report but watch for possible TS Ida in the Atlantic.
*Great book reviews:  Kirkusreviews.com                       
*Near Clearwater Beach, FL?  Luke Williams formerly of the Bushwackers of New Zealand professional wrestlers is opening a gym there not far from Hulk Hogan's Beach Shop.(The Bushwackers! A blast from the past!)
**My personal fave so far this week is Republican Presidential Candidate Carly Fiorina's class act response to a less than polite hit at her appearance.  https://reason.com/blog/2015/09/14/carly-fiorina-look-at-this-face-ad
Wishing you all a great day,
Anne

Welcome!

Hello & Welcome to the first post in a new blog called Off The Wall.
     I am hoping to share my views & opinions regarding topics including current events, pets, animals, books and whatever else I (and you) deem interesting.
  I come to you from the Midwest & the Central Time Zone   This is my first foray into the blogosphere and I aim to share views & opinions with courtesy & respect while attempting to bring a common sense viewpoint.
  I detect a challenge in a crazy, mixed up world.  Come join in!
Best,
Anne