As summer drew to a close, the Space Alien decided to go sailing and invited Your Editor aboard.
The Space Alien, an expert skipper, was at the helm and Your Editor was thrilled to perform minor crew duties!
Instead of wild carousing on the Fourth of July this year, the Space Alien is visiting Independence Hall in Philadelphia to consider the meaning of this day in our Nation's history!
We hope that as Loyal Readers enjoy this historic holiday they will also take some time to think about how these words might best inform our lives today!
Here is a link to an article from the National Archives that the Space Alien will continue to study! It has lots of history and other information about the important document that we celebrate each year on Independence Day, July 4th! You might like to look at it too!
https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript
And enjoy the Space Alien Gazette online at https://www.spacealiengazette.com
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Each year the Space Alien revels on Midsummer Night, an evening observed with festivities in many lands around the time of the summer solstice which in 2021 falls on June 20.
The Space Alien Gazette dedicated an issue to this genius and the spacecraft named for him at: https://www.spacealiengazette.com/2017/09/the-space-alien-says-arrivederci-cassini.html
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| Giovanni Domenico Cassini |
Today is Limerick Day!
Limerick Day is observed on the birthday of the great limerick writer Edward Lear, born on May 12, 1812, who encouraged everyone to write limericks!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki /Edward_Lear
The Space Alien decided to observe Limerick Day by writing some limericks, including one in honor of Your Editor!
Here is some of the Space Alien's original work:
1. To My Editor:
Loyal Readers desiring more information about this important day and the poetic form it honors are directed to the following websites:
1. https://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fun/limerick-day
2. https://nationaltoday.com/national-limerick-day/
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Lear
And please note: The SAG Earth Day Edition posted April 22 was not mailed to subscribers, but is posted at: http://www.spacealiengazette.com/2021/04/the-space-alien-observes-earth-day.html
We look forward to the Gazette with such glee
And all the fine news we shall see
It’s a welcome respite
When your day goes to &%*$
Now where are my crumpets and tea
The readers of every fine issue,
Whether humorous or requiring a tissue,
Send warm greetings this day
And take a moment to say
We love you so much and we miss you
And for the Space Alien themself
The Space Alien’s a very fine friend
One’s sprits they lift and they mend
At tachyonic speeds
Attending to needs
From sunup until the days end
Your adoring readers.
The Space Alien knows how precious and fragile our Earth is, and hopes human friends will protect it!
April 22, is Earth Day; a good day to remember this!
Editor's Note: In the interest of not overwhelming Loyal Readers, this post will not be e-mailed to subscribers. However, we hope Loyal Readers will notice and appreciate the important message!
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The deadline for filing Federal Income Tax returns was approaching, but the Space Alien had no idea how to proceed with this important task.
Expert help was surely needed, so the Space Alien scurried to an open window and traveling at tachyonic velocities exceeding the speed of light soon arrived at the office of Mr. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the United States Internal Revenue Service.
The Commissioner was thrilled to meet the Space Alien!
"I've heard so much about you!" the Commissioner exclaimed. "How may I help you?"
The Space Alien explained the problem and the Commissioner said the Space Alien would need to declare all income for the year 2020.
Reaching into a worn valise the Space Alien spread out the following items on the Commissioner's desk:
A half-finished jar of peanut butter, an open box of crackers, and a toothbrush.
"This is what my Editor gave me last year!" exclaimed the Space Alien. "She is unbelievably generous!"
"But didn't you get any money?" asked the Commissioner, carefully wiping cracker crumbs from his mahogany desk.
"I know people have money" said the Space Alien. "I think my Editor has some in her handbag, but I really don't need it. I just like to share the peanut butter and crackers with hungry birds and squirrels, and my Editor knows I am meticulous about the care of my teeth. I'd like to take a look at yours, and I could brush them for you too if you'd like!"
And with that, the Space Alien picked up the toothbrush.
"Oh, that won't be necessary!" said the Commissioner backing away.
Then the Commissioner pressed a button on his desk, and an assistant appeared in the doorway.
"Ms. Smith," said the Commissioner, "would you kindly escort our distinguished visitor to the front door and mark our records: Space Alien: Paid in Full!"
Then he turned to the Space Alien: "Thank you for your visit today! You are a fine example for every citizen!"
The Space Alien departed, first thanking the Commissioner for making sure there would be enough cash on hand to run the government.
All in all it was a good day for the Space Alien!
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The Space Alien worked overtime during recent winter snowstorms clearing snow from miles of highway so needed supplies could be delivered to stores and hospitals!
The Space Alien brought food to those unable to get out to shop!
Now that the worst days of winter are past, the Space Alien will take a nice vacation! Your Editor may be unable to accompany, but wishes the Space Alien a lovely and well-deserved holiday!
Your Editor found the Space Alien hard at work in the overwhelmingly busy Editorial Offices of the Space Alien Gazette.
"What are you working on?" she asked.
"Have you forgotten?" exclaimed the Space Alien. "Valentine's Day is here and I've written a poem for the occasion!"
"Let's see it!" said Your Editor. "I know you were most impressed with our Presidential Inaugural Poet, our very first National Youth Poet Laureate, Amanda Gorman."
"Yes," said the Space Alien, now blushing shyly. "I watched her on Inauguration Day, January 20, and she took my breath away! She is a superb poet, and the youngest poet ever to read at a Presidential Inauguration!"
"I would love to meet her," continued the Space Alien, "and I hope she might like my work! Perhaps she could even give me some advice! She has been a true inspiration for me!"
"You chose a fine role model," agreed Your Editor, "so let's see how you are doing with your Valentine poem!"
The Space Alien handed Your Editor a sheet of paper with these words:
For my Space Alien Valentine:
Your Editor spent a moment in silent reflection before she spoke, as the Space Alien gazed at her questioningly.
"This is a beautiful poem!" she exclaimed. "It touches my heart, and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated!"
So, dear Loyal Readers, all of us here at the unbelievably busy offices of the Space Alien Gazette offer you this original work of our very own Space Alien, with our warmest wishes for St. Valentine's Day, 2021!
