All Good Things Must Come to an End

 It is with great sadness we wish to inform all of the Catalyst's (AKA Bruce, AKA Grandpa) passing.

This is Bruce's granddaughters.  Bruce left this world peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at 11:10 PM March 24th, 2026.

Bruce will be remembered fondly by us all.  We would love for you to celebrate him with a few photos from over the years.  

Thank you for following his blog all this time.  One of his last requests was that we let you all know of his passing.  He was dedicated to all of you.  

We will greatly miss him and our beautiful Nana, Judith (AKA SWMBO).  His beautiful daughter Gayle (AKA BAD) also sends her warm regards. 

Franklin Bruce Taylor - April 24th, 1940-March 24th, 2026.

Never knew the Catalyst was a bronc rider!

The Catalyst circa 1959.

Unsure of the date but certain of that smirk.

 

Okay, obviously the man in this picture is a young Johnny Depp, however, if you look closely the man carrying groceries in the background is the Catalyst! Bruce had a stint in Hollywood as an extra in two films.  This one was What's Eating Gilbert Grape from 1993.

 

The Catalyst interviews John Wayne.  Sorry, unsure of a date here.

 

A clean shaven Catalyst.

For the younger folks: "Feeling cute, IDK might blog a bit later."  Or for those unfamiliar with the meme: "Don't hate me because I'm beautiful!" ;)

We will combine the Catalyst's love for trekkie and cat memes for one final post.

Thank you All and Farewell.

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

With the exception of the weather here, it's been a trying week.

My cardiologist's office scheduled me for a neurology test and when that office called me they said their first available appointment was March 23, 2027!

In case you missed that it's over a YEAR from now!

After I finished laughing I told her to mark it down and I'd try to live that long.

And with that let the true weekly humor begin.

Okay you can stop snickering, chortling, giggling, groaning, or guffawing now.

Gather yourselves and plan to have a splendiferous weekend.

But always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

( . . . ooh, my . . . )

(Please note that I did not mention that it is Friday the 13th.)

PICNIC WEATHER

The mercury climbed to 72 degrees here early this afternoon.

Just right for a simple patio picnic.

A small beef summer sausage and a piece of smoked gouda.

Should have put a smile on my face but with that get-up I bet you're smiling.

WARNING! WARNING! WARNING!

 

DST AID

 

WHO'S SAVING DAYLIGHT?

 

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

I've been busy with doctor appointments this week.

I guess they're checking to see if I'm still alive.

Some days I feel less than that.

But I persevere and so do my elves.

So I continue on with this blog of mild and sometimes ribald comedy, just to entertain you.

And speaking of the latter . . .

And that's all I've got, or for you language people, that's all I have.

Now whatever language you confer in, please have a remarkable weekend.

And never forget to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

( . . . hmm, that is indeed a poser . . . )