WELCOME to MONDAY FEBRUARY 9th, 2026

Here’s The Story….
Last week I purchased a burger for $1.58. I handed the cashier $2.00 and started digging 
for some change. I pulled out 8 cents and gave it to her. She stood there with $2 and 8 cents. 
She looked bewildered, holding the nickel and 3 pennies, while looking at the screen on her register.

I sensed her discomfort and tried to tell her to just give me two quarters, but she hailed the 
manager for help. While he tried to explain the transaction to her, she burst into tears.

The incident got me thinking about how our kids were learning math in school…. (or not).

Teaching Math In 1950: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production 
is 4/5ths of the price. What is his profit?

Teaching Math In 1960: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production 
is 4/5ths of the price, or $80. What is his profit?

Teaching Math In 1970: A logger exchanges a set “L” of lumber for a set of “M” of money. 
The cardinality of set “M” is 100. Each element is worth one dollar. Make 100 dots representing 
the elements of the set “M.” The set “C,” the cost of production, contains 20 fewer points than 
set “M.” Represent the set “C” as a subset of set “M.” Answer this question: 
What is the cardinality of the set “P” of profits?

Teaching Math In 1980: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production 
is $80 and his profit is $20. Your assignment: Underline the number 20.

Teaching Math In 1990: By cutting down beautiful forest trees, the logger makes $20. What do 
you think of this way of making a living? Topic for class participation after answering the question: 
How did the forest birds and squirrels feel as the logger cut down the trees. (There are no wrong answers)

Teaching Math In The 2000s: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production 
is $120. How does Goldman Sachs determine that his profit margin is $60?

That’s my story and I’m sticking to it! Have a WONDERFUL MONDAY people, stay safe,
and whatever you do, don’t forget to laff it up! Peace, I am outta here! Eucman! 😁

q u o t e s o f t h e d a y

“The stars gathered in Los Angeles for the Golden Globes. Oprah Winfrey delivered 
a speech so powerful that all day long people have been asking if Oprah will run for 
president–which at this point, wouldn’t president be a demotion for Oprah?” -Jimmy Kimmil

“A new study shows that monkeys can look at photos and recognize other monkeys 
they know. However, the study also shows that monkeys are terrible with names.” -Conan O’Brien

“A man in London just took Uber’s one-billionth ride, and to celebrate, Uber gave 
him a year’s worth of free rides. The man says he’s excited to spend the entire year drunk.” -Jimmy Fallon 
 
 
 

Guaranteed to Roll Your Eyes
My mother and I were walking through the mall when a man stopped us 
to ask if we would take part in a survey. One of the questions was; 
“Do you think there is too much sex in movies?”
“I don’t know,” replied my mother. “I’m usually too wrapped up in the 
film to notice what the rest of the audience is doing.” 

Friday’s Movie Trivia of the day!  
What 2025 motion picture starred Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender, and dealt with espionage?
 
Answer: Black Bag! Directed by Steven Soderbergh, “Black Bag” was an espionage thriller starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender. In the film, a counterintelligence officer named George Woodhouse (Fassbender) worked with the National Cyber Security Centre and is tasked to find who leaked a high profile program called Severus. Chief among the suspects is his wife, Kathryn St. Jean as played by Blanchett.

Mondays Movie Trivia of the day!  
Which animated film had a connection to Gary De’Snake, Jason Bateman, and Ginnifer Goodwin?

Friday’s Quizzler is….​
I have been many things in my life.
To England I traveled during times of strife.

I owned a printing shop and made its periodicals popular.
Many enjoyed my views and called me a philosopher.

I loved inventing and in the field of science I strove.
Some of my inventions were bifocal eyeglasses, the glass harmonica and even a stove.

Many public offices have I held and served long,
Not the least of which, was reorganizing the postal system and making it strong.

Thanks to my love for travel, debates and tendency to chat,
I earned the title of diplomat.

I spent many times in England, that’s a fact.
I defended American rights and fought for repeal of the Stamp Act.

My ability to write and strong belief that all men are created equal caused me to help design
A Declaration of Independence, on which the original I did sign.

Be original, a thinker, give it a try.
Can you figure out my name; who am I?

Answer:  The answer, my friend, I say with a grin,
Is none other than Benjamin Franklin.

Benjamin Franklin(1706-1790). He was an American printer, author, economist, diplomat, philosopher, scientist, inventor, and one of America’s greatest statesmen. Benjamin Franklin was known for so many things, but he is best remembered in the United States as a patriot and diplomat.

Monday’s Quizzler is….​😎😎
Complete the word square by inserting the 9 letters into the grid, to create the same words reading down & across.

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