Manic Monday Silence

There are times when silence has the loudest voice.

Leroy Brownlow

5 fun facts for friday with a twist

want to test your knowledge of useless trivia facts?
or at least do some creative guessing?
give these questions your best shot
and I'll post the answers on Monday.
(no searching the internet now!)

1. what is the world's best selling book as well as the most shoplifted book?

2. what is tegestology?

3. who gets hiccups more often? men or women?

4. back in the day, what was the Vikings favorite drinking vessel?

5. mr. potatohead has a claim to fame. What is it?

Thanks for playing everyone! Here are the answers:

1. the bible

2. the collection of beer mats or coasters.

3. men get hiccups more than women

4. skulls were the preferred drinking vessel of Vikings.

5. mr. potatohead was the first toy to be advertised on television.

Happy Bloomin Birthday to me!

There is nothing better than friends and family who always make my birthdays special! Thank you.

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. It's what sunflowers do. - Helen Keller

Two for Tuesday - chickens and cats!

One of the (many) things I loved about Key West were the chickens and cats roaming freely throughout town. The Hemingway cats (known for their extra toes) were happy to share their napping place and the roosters provided my wake up call every morning.

I'm leaving on a jet plane.......

well, more like a puddle jumper or two.

am off on a mini vacation this weekend.

want to know where?

let's see,

I am bringing my bathing suit.

definitely my camera for awesome sunset shots

snorkeling is on the agenda

as is pub crawling as there are many, many here (and rum drinks of course!)

and when we lunch? it will be cheeseburgers in paradise.

will post photos next week.

have a great weekend.

Gotta love a good practical joke!

Extra, Extra

Today, April 17th, from 12pm until 8pm participating Ben & Jerry’s scoop shops around the world will be hosting Ben & Jerry’s Annual Free Cone Day. Click HERE to find a participating scoop shop near you!

Two for Tuesday (David)

David Justin Ryan turned 18 yesterday!

READY?














YAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!














photos by Nick Scalione

Manic Monday "Tax"

Today's Manic Monday word is "tax"

To check out all posts and participants, visit Mo at It's a Blog Eat Blog World.

Here's a little tax humor for today.

5 Fun (law) Facts for Friday

In Texas it's illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.

In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania it is illegal to have sex with a truck driver inside a toll booth.

You're subject to fines and/or imprisonment for making ugly faces at dogs in Oklahoma.

While it is legal to shoot bears, waking a sleeping bear for the purpose of taking a photograph is prohibited in Alaska.

In Alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.

Kitty's Day Out!

A cat has surprised bus drivers by commuting on a busy route most days for the past three months.

The mystery cat jumps on the No 331 service in Wolverhampton and rides it two stops down the road before leaping off near the shops. (a fish and chip shop is nearby)

Since January, the cat - nicknamed Macavity by drivers - has caught the bus three times a week and always gets on and off at the same spot.

"It was quite strange at first but now seems normal. He is the perfect passenger. The only problem is he never pays."

(as seen at daily mail.co.uk)

Manic Monday 'Snap"

“Listen to the fairy song of health, the merry chorus sung by Kellogg's Rice Krispies as they merrily snap, crackle, and pop in a bowl of milk.” (1932 radio ad)








Originally designed by illustrator Vernon Grant, they made their debut in 1933.

Snap!™ is the oldest and the leader of the group. He solves the problems his two brothers create and wears a baker’s hat.

Crackle!™ is the good-hearted, fun middle child. He gets stuck keeping order between his brothers’ personalities and wears a red-and-white-striped stocking cap.

Pop!™ is the mischievous, clumsy younger child. He plays jokes, doesn’t take things seriously and wears a military hat.

Snap, Crackle, Pop! (and Pow?) In the 1950's a concept for a fourth brother named "Pow" was created but never used.

5 Fun Facts for Friday

Did you know.....

There are 293 ways to make change for a dollar.

In England, the Speaker of the House is not allowed to speak.

There are only four words in the English language which end in "dous": tremendous, horrendous, stupendous, and hazardous. (now use them all in one sentence)

Most car horns honk in the key of 'F'.

Slugs have 4 noses.

Eye Exam

If you can't read the eye exam below try squinting.










Todd, thank you for making me laugh every day.
(I'm glad)

Two for Tuesday Gadgets

1. Bendy LED people for home, office or car.

These guys know how to lend a helping hand.
They are pen holders and note wavers.
Flexible appendages with magnetic feet let them bend over backward to illuminate a spot where needed.

read more or order here

2. The Memphis BBQ

Add some blues and boom to your burgers with the world's first MP3 blasting barbecue!
Powered by two gas burners, the music comes courtesy of a hidden speaker in the 50's style cooker's front panel, while your player hooks into an MP3 adaptor 'round the back.

Currently only available in the UK for around £230 (approx. $451)

Manic Monday Branch

Branch is the word for today's manic monday. To see all manic monday participants visit Mo at It's a Blog Eat Blog World.

My favorite branch is one covered with the glowing colors of autumn.

Central Park 2006