MEGXIT BREXIT EXIT SO LONG HARRY AND MEGHAN DOES ANYBODY CARE?

First and foremost, let me state for the record that I do not have a single drop of so-called Royal blood. Although I will add here that I never quite understood the rationale of clutching such a title in this day and age. 


Two members of the British "Royal Family" -- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle  announced recently their apparent desire to pull a Brexit and leap out of the fray for at least a portion of the time. The pair has gone far enough to establish themselves as a "brand" for marketing purposes. It's called sussexroyal.com 

Reports say the branding includes clothing items and assorted other things. I have visions of pajamas with crowns all over them eventually turning up at Savers when the sales pass.

Their website incidentally states that they will continue to use social media in an updated approach which will enable them "to share more, with you, directly."  I never realized I was so important!

The website also states that they "value the ability to earn a professional income" and that the current structure prohibits them from doing just that. The rumor mill is floating around a statement that Oprah Winfrey did not counsel the two, though that's not hard to believe. Now that's a financial juggernaut to emulate.

One suggestion about professional income Harry or Meghan may consider -- Taco Bell will be paying some of its managers a six-figure salary. 

So in keeping with that theme, here is my statement: (and yes I've ripped some from the Royals)

"After many months of NO reflection or internal discussions, I have chosen to make a transition this year to carve out a progressive new role in some #institution. Who knows which, I've yet to decide.

I intend to step down as "senior" member of no family in particular. This should allow my circle of peeps to figure out our next chapter, whatever that is.

I will also work to become financially independent. I'm going to draw some ideas from Harry and Meghan, neither of which currently have a "real job" and derive most of their income from Harry's father, Prince Charles. If anyone wishes to establish a GO FUND ME so that  I can carry out this hallucination you are welcome to do so.

I may opt to spend some time with any of my Canadian friends, since they are a hoot and a half. That goes especially for you Anne Keiver.

I won't mind if Harry and Meghan allow me to use some of their castles for part of the time when they are not using them. I really dig one with a moat, by the way.

A tiara would be nice too, but nothing too flashy.

And by the way, Oprah, call me when you get the chance.

#RoyalFamily #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #TheQueen #Brexit #Sussex 

Bruins. Celtics, Patriots. Red Sox. WINNERS ALL!

It seems that everyone is yammering about the fate of Tom Brady and naturally, the Patriots -- with good reason of course.

Those of us who hail from New England have become accustomed to watching the Brady bunch win over and over again -- and it's not easy to think that an era may be coming to an end.

But at times like these we must gain strength from just how spoiled rotten we are living in the land of  incredibly winning teams.

Bruins.

Celtics.

Patriots.

Red Sox.

Think about it -- when one of these teams is having a so-so year, one of the others seems to pick up the ball in another arena and go for a win of a different flavor.

While we sit and chew our nails wondering what the outcome of the Brady/Patriots saga will be, let's remember one thing -- ALL of our New England teams are historically huge winners in all sports. It may take us awhile (like the Red Sox) but we get the job done and always will.

It's who we are, New England, it's who we are.