AUGUST 2014
Saturday, October 29, 2011
You've got to hear this!
They're now selling ice cream made from CAMELS MILK in merry old England. The couple that has the camels are priceless as they tell us about their great taste treat. Hear the BBC interview here
They're now selling ice cream made from CAMELS MILK in merry old England. The couple that has the camels are priceless as they tell us about their great taste treat. Hear the BBC interview here
I didn't shave this morning. I hope you don't mind.
Winter coats and other items needed for homeless vets in Wisconsin. MORE INFO HERE
Save these lines. They may come in handy some day.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you but it's still on my list.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Evening news is when they start with "Good Evening" and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Whenever I fill out an application, in the line that says, "in case of emergency call...." I put "Doctor".
I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was blaming you.
You do not need a parachute to sky dive. You only need a parachute to sky dive twice.
There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
You're never too old to learn something stupid.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
The last thing I want to do is hurt you but it's still on my list.
Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
Evening news is when they start with "Good Evening" and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.
Whenever I fill out an application, in the line that says, "in case of emergency call...." I put "Doctor".
I didn't say it was your fault. I said I was blaming you.
You do not need a parachute to sky dive. You only need a parachute to sky dive twice.
There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.
You're never too old to learn something stupid.
To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.
Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.
Friday, October 28, 2011
I'm reading "Beijing Welcomes You" by Tom Scocca and I love it. You'll learn a lot about China along the way but the main story is the days and months leading up to the Olympics in the Chinese capital. Read the review in the WASHINGTON POST
LOSER OF THE DAY
A Wausau man was driving drunk, without a license, while texting, when he hit a State Highway Patrol squad car.
LONELY PLANET is featuring its 10 best places to visit in 2012. Most of the places they chose will surprise you. CHECK THEM OUT HERE
3.3 EARTHQUAKE IN OKLAHOMA CITY THIS MORNING
Chilly in the apartment this morning. When I looked at the outside conditions I could understand why. At 2 AM it was 31 with a wind chill of 26. That's "turn up the heat time".
Thursday, October 27, 2011
CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS??
FROM DONNIE: "You've heard nothing but drought from us. So, imagine what happens when we go to an actual desert. That's right, downpour in Phoenix. Streets are flooded.
The average daily high, here, is 84 this time of year....yesterday in the middle of the afternoon it was 61. I should rent myself out to bring the opposite weather wherever I go."
FROM DONNIE: "You've heard nothing but drought from us. So, imagine what happens when we go to an actual desert. That's right, downpour in Phoenix. Streets are flooded.
The average daily high, here, is 84 this time of year....yesterday in the middle of the afternoon it was 61. I should rent myself out to bring the opposite weather wherever I go."
Nanette Fabray celebrates her 91st birthday today.
The Humane Society has too many cats. If you know of anyone who might be able to give one a home please let them know.
(Thunder thanks you)
(Thunder thanks you)
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
WE'VE COME A LONG WAY
Eric Dregni, in his book "Vikings in the Attic", talks about a magazine article, published in 1840, which told about the many Norwegian immigrants arriving in Boston and the fact that many residents of Boston didn't know where Norway was.
In 2001 a Norwegian couple from Trondheim visited Boston and commented that many Bostonians didn't know where Norway was.
Eric Dregni, in his book "Vikings in the Attic", talks about a magazine article, published in 1840, which told about the many Norwegian immigrants arriving in Boston and the fact that many residents of Boston didn't know where Norway was.
In 2001 a Norwegian couple from Trondheim visited Boston and commented that many Bostonians didn't know where Norway was.
DAMN, I'M GOOD!
There's an article in the La Crosse Tribune, this morning, that I found interesting. It's a commentary by Dr. Zorba Paster, who you may have heard on the PBS Ideas Network.
He says, if people took care of four common health issues it could save a million lives.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE
I have all the health issues but, unlike the majority of Americans, I'm taking care of all of them. Most people are ignoring the four issues.
If you're over 50, you probably need an aspirin a day. Check with your doctor and he'll probably tell you to take it. My doctors did and I do.
Most people who have high blood pressure are not taking care of it. I do now but I didn't take care of it soon enough so I have kidney disease. (high blood pressure is the 2nd leading cause of kidney disease. Diabetes is #1)
Most people with high cholesterol aren't taking care of it. I'm taking my medicine and the doctors say my cholesterol numbers, now, are super great.
And, there are still too many people smoking..I'm not one of them anymore.
So, I'm doing all I can. If you're not you're gonna die. On the other hand, so am I. When you come right down to it, we're all headed for the same end. It's just a matter of when.
There's an article in the La Crosse Tribune, this morning, that I found interesting. It's a commentary by Dr. Zorba Paster, who you may have heard on the PBS Ideas Network.
He says, if people took care of four common health issues it could save a million lives.
CLICK HERE TO READ THE WHOLE ARTICLE
I have all the health issues but, unlike the majority of Americans, I'm taking care of all of them. Most people are ignoring the four issues.
If you're over 50, you probably need an aspirin a day. Check with your doctor and he'll probably tell you to take it. My doctors did and I do.
Most people who have high blood pressure are not taking care of it. I do now but I didn't take care of it soon enough so I have kidney disease. (high blood pressure is the 2nd leading cause of kidney disease. Diabetes is #1)
Most people with high cholesterol aren't taking care of it. I'm taking my medicine and the doctors say my cholesterol numbers, now, are super great.
And, there are still too many people smoking..I'm not one of them anymore.
So, I'm doing all I can. If you're not you're gonna die. On the other hand, so am I. When you come right down to it, we're all headed for the same end. It's just a matter of when.
CONGRATULATIONS BOEING!
787: TOKYO TO HONG KONG
The first commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is history. The flight landed in Hong Kong, today, after a four hour, eight minute flight from Tokyo.
The first commercial flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is history. The flight landed in Hong Kong, today, after a four hour, eight minute flight from Tokyo.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Just in time for Halloween from LONELY PLANET it's the 10 spookiest buildings in the world and some of them are pretty far out. Great article. Clicking on "Lonely Planet" will take you there.
I look down the list, every day, of famous people having birthdays and I've noticed that if they're under 60 I have no clue who they are. I'm afraid the parade has passed me by.
One of the lovely ones over 60 is Marion Ross who played the mom on HAPPY DAYS. She is celebrating her 83rd birthday today and, boy, does she look good!
Here she is in an interview she did last year.
One of the lovely ones over 60 is Marion Ross who played the mom on HAPPY DAYS. She is celebrating her 83rd birthday today and, boy, does she look good!
Here she is in an interview she did last year.
I mentioned, the other day, that everybody talked about the World Series when we were kids and now I don't hear anyone mention it. I thought, maybe, it was just me but, I guess not.
The La Crosse Tribune is running a poll, today, asking, "Are you watching the World Series?" 4% say "YES". 73% say "NO" and the rest said they watched "a few games". Wonder what Babe Ruth would think of that?
The La Crosse Tribune is running a poll, today, asking, "Are you watching the World Series?" 4% say "YES". 73% say "NO" and the rest said they watched "a few games". Wonder what Babe Ruth would think of that?
SIX DAYS TO HALLOWEEN AND I DON'T HAVE A THING TO WEAR
Monday, October 24, 2011
An elderly man in Florida had owned a large farm for several years. He had a large pond that was properly shaped for swimming so he fixed it up with picnic tables, horseshoe courts, and some orange and lime trees.
One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond to look it over, as he hadn't been there for a while.
He grabbed a five gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.
As he came closer, he saw a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond.
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end.
One woman shouted at him, "We're not coming out until you leave!"
The old man frowned and said, "I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond.
Holding the bucket up he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator."
Some old men can still think fast.
One evening the old farmer decided to go down to the pond to look it over, as he hadn't been there for a while.
He grabbed a five gallon bucket to bring back some fruit. As he neared the pond, he heard voices shouting and laughing with glee.
As he came closer, he saw a bunch of young women skinny-dipping in his pond.
He made the women aware of his presence and they all went to the deep end.
One woman shouted at him, "We're not coming out until you leave!"
The old man frowned and said, "I didn't come down here to watch you ladies swim naked or make you get out of the pond.
Holding the bucket up he said, "I'm here to feed the alligator."
Some old men can still think fast.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER has a great article about an authentic old west road trip. Sounds great to me. READ IT HERE
LET US ENDEAVOR TO LIVE SO THAT WHEN WE COME TO DIE EVEN THE UNDERTAKER WILL BE SORRY~Mark Twain
JOHNNY CARSON WAS BORN IN CORNING, IOWA ON THIS DATE IN 1925
DID YOU KNOW THAT CHEVROLET IS 100 YEARS OLD THIS YEAR?
Duane isn't the only one hospitalized with pneumonia. Loretta Lynn was diagnosed with the same illness, this weekend.
EMPTY STORES IN MALLS ACROSS AMERICA UP FROM 8.8% LAST YEAR TO 9.4% THIS YEAR
I should have mentioned this yesterday when we were celebrating Nut Day but I just read about it this morning.
Until now, I'll bet you had no idea what the largest nut in the world is so I'll tell you.
The worlds largest nut is the Coco de Mer nut that grows on the Coco de Mer Palm tree which only grows on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse which are part of the Seychelles.
The nut is so rare that every tree and every nut is owned by the government. It's against the law to taste them and, if you want to export them, you need a licence for each and every nut.
So, stick that in your pistachio.
Until now, I'll bet you had no idea what the largest nut in the world is so I'll tell you.
The worlds largest nut is the Coco de Mer nut that grows on the Coco de Mer Palm tree which only grows on the islands of Praslin and Curieuse which are part of the Seychelles.
The nut is so rare that every tree and every nut is owned by the government. It's against the law to taste them and, if you want to export them, you need a licence for each and every nut.
So, stick that in your pistachio.
THE METRO AREA OF PHOENIX COVERS 470 SQUARE MILES
LINDA GOT THE NEW LAPTOP UP AND RUNNING.
I had an email from her this morning.
"Hello from El Paso. We're in the Doubletree, on the 11th floor, right in the downtown area -- the theatre where Don will attend the concert is just a couple of blocks away. and, as a matter of fact, we ran into his friend, the conductor, whose room is just around the corner from ours -but I'll bet he's in a suite. No complaints about our room tho - love the view from up high - very comfortable room.
Beautiful drive so far -- love this southern part of Texas . We stayed in a little historic hotel in Fort Davis last night. - that's where Macdonald Observatory is - dramatic countryside- scrub desert, lots of cactus and yuccas, rock hills - we could see remnants of the wildfires from several months ago.
We'll head out early this morning for the drive through new Mexico up to Phoenix and Surprise -- I suppose it will take us at least 8 hours to get there."
I had an email from her this morning.
"Hello from El Paso. We're in the Doubletree, on the 11th floor, right in the downtown area -- the theatre where Don will attend the concert is just a couple of blocks away. and, as a matter of fact, we ran into his friend, the conductor, whose room is just around the corner from ours -but I'll bet he's in a suite. No complaints about our room tho - love the view from up high - very comfortable room.
Beautiful drive so far -- love this southern part of Texas . We stayed in a little historic hotel in Fort Davis last night. - that's where Macdonald Observatory is - dramatic countryside- scrub desert, lots of cactus and yuccas, rock hills - we could see remnants of the wildfires from several months ago.
We'll head out early this morning for the drive through new Mexico up to Phoenix and Surprise -- I suppose it will take us at least 8 hours to get there."
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