REFRESHER COURSE
FOR THOSE WHO THOUGHT THEY
KNEW EVERYTHING
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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used
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The liquid inside young coconuts can be used
as a substitute for Blood plasma.
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No piece of paper can be folded in half
more than seven (7) times.
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No piece of paper can be folded in half
more than seven (7) times.
Oh, go ahead..I'll wait...
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Donkeys kill more people annually
than plane crashes or shark attacks
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You burn more calories sleeping
than you do watching television.
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Oak trees do not produce acorns
until they are fifty (50) years of age or older.
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The first product to have a bar code
was Wrigley's gum.
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The King of Hearts is the only king
WITHOUT A MOUSTACHE
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American Airlines saved $40,000 in 1987
by eliminating one (1) olive
from each salad served in first-class.
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Venus is the only planet that rotates clockwise.
(Since Venus is normally associated with women,
what does this tell you?....
That women are going the 'right' direction...?)
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Apples, not caffeine, are more efficient at
waking you up in the morning.
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Most dust particles in your house are made from
DEAD SKIN!
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The first owner of the Marlboro Company died
of lung cancer.
So did the first 'Marlboro Man'.
So did the first 'Marlboro Man'.
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Walt Disney was afraid
OF MICE!
Walt Disney was afraid
OF MICE!
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PEARLS MELT
IN VINEGAR!
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It is possible to lead a cow upstairs...
but, not downstairs.
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A duck's quack doesn't echo,
and no one knows why.
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Dentists have recommended that a toothbrush
be kept at least six (6) feet away from
a toilet to avoid airborne particles
resulting from the flush.
(I keep my toothbrush in the living room now!)
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WELCOME, AUTUMN!
Our chipmunks have been so lazy this summer! We've only seen a few, but now, they are all over the yard. I had really missed having them running in and out of the back porch! A few of them will take peanuts out of my hand, & some climb up on my feet to get the peanuts. If I can ever remember to take the camera out with me, I'll try to take some pictures to share!
Even Maxine is getting ready for Fall.....
Yay! We stopped at the big Farmers' Market outside Atlanta yesterday afternoon, and I finally found a white pumpkin, and a few other interesting pumpkins & squash! Hopefully, they'll inspire me to get going on decorating the house for Fall!
BIKER BILL, (& JEFF & ALAN)
On Labor Day weekend, Bill, Jeff & Alan took off on their bikes to ride the famous (or should I say 'infamous'!) 'Tail of the Dragon', near Robbinsville, NC. The first pic below shows only a very small portion of the many bikes that were there that weekend.
Here's Alan & Jeff in front of the Deal's Gap sign...
The picture below is of Alan & Bill in front of the 'Tree of Shame'.
Started some time in the 80's by a group of Harley riders, it is a makeshift shrine to those bitten by the Dragon, & is composed of parts left behind by riders who weren't as fortunate as those who have slain the dragon.
Many put their name, date, and a little saying on a part before they add it to the tree to immortalize their dance with the Dragon.
Bill & Alan & the 'Silver Fox'.
I'm happy to say that they had a safe trip.
It is not a place for novice (or foolish) riders!
*****
For more information, check out:
Deal'sGap.com, or
TailoftheDragon.com
WISHING YOU A DAY LIKE THIS...
Aaahhhhhhhhhhhhh!!
This is the life!!!!
(This is kind of the way I feel about these
cooler temperatures we've been having
here in the mountains!)
GOOD INTENTIONS
I meant to do my work today --
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.
And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand--
So what could I do but laugh and go?
But a brown bird sang in the apple tree,
And a butterfly flitted across the field,
And all the leaves were calling me.
And the wind went sighing over the land,
Tossing the grasses to and fro,
And a rainbow held out its shining hand--
So what could I do but laugh and go?
Poem: Transgression by Richard Le Gallienne
1866-1947
Art: Beneath the Apple Tree, Daniel Ridgway Knight
1839-1924
GREEN EGGS and sHAM
I do not like this Uncle Sam,
I do not like his health care scam.
I do not like these dirty crooks,
or how they lie and cook the books.
I do not like when Congress steals,
I do not like their secret deals.
I do not like this speaker Nan ,
I do not like this 'YES, WE CAN'.
I do not like this spending spree---
I'm smart, I know that nothing's free.
I do not like your smug replies,
when I complain about your lies.
I do not like this kind of hope.
I do not like it.
Nope,
nope,
NOPE!
Go green - recycle Congress in 2010!
*I have no idea who wrote this little poem, so cannot give credit.
Pretty clever, though!
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"It is not that liberals do not know anything,
it is that they know so many things that are not so."
~ Ronald Reagan
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SEA SHELLS
We're back at home now, after spending last week in Florida. (Most of the week at Cocoa Beach). I've been busy sorting sea shells, so thought I'd share the results with you.
Left picture below shows a group of Jingle shells (also sometimes called 'Mermaid's Toenails'). Picture on right is a large group of beautiful, irridescent Pen shells.
Isn't this a gorgeous array of Florida beach shells? Most of these were collected by my cousin, Toni, on S. Fla. beaches. The two groups of small shells & the little crab shell shown at the top of the photo below are from Cocoa Beach, collected by Justin, Jeff & Bill.
Last year, we found quite a few perfectly intact cockle shells, but this year, not the first one. I've had fun sorting these, & am in the process of planning a shell mosaic (or two, or three).
There are tons of seagulls & small brownish-black birds at the beach, but I was a little surprised to look out & see a crow perched on our balcony railing! (Do you suppose our pet crow followed us here from NC??) These photos came out pretty good, considering they were taken from inside our room, through sliding glass doors.
Even with the scruffy tail feathers, he's a beautiful silhouette against the blue ocean & sky!
He returned again & again when I put some pieces of bread on the railing.
We always love spending time here. (Thanks, Lisa & Jeff!) It was breezy all week, and the weather was perfect!
Left picture below shows a group of Jingle shells (also sometimes called 'Mermaid's Toenails'). Picture on right is a large group of beautiful, irridescent Pen shells.
Isn't this a gorgeous array of Florida beach shells? Most of these were collected by my cousin, Toni, on S. Fla. beaches. The two groups of small shells & the little crab shell shown at the top of the photo below are from Cocoa Beach, collected by Justin, Jeff & Bill.
Last year, we found quite a few perfectly intact cockle shells, but this year, not the first one. I've had fun sorting these, & am in the process of planning a shell mosaic (or two, or three).
There are tons of seagulls & small brownish-black birds at the beach, but I was a little surprised to look out & see a crow perched on our balcony railing! (Do you suppose our pet crow followed us here from NC??) These photos came out pretty good, considering they were taken from inside our room, through sliding glass doors.
Even with the scruffy tail feathers, he's a beautiful silhouette against the blue ocean & sky!He returned again & again when I put some pieces of bread on the railing.
We always love spending time here. (Thanks, Lisa & Jeff!) It was breezy all week, and the weather was perfect!
COCOA BEACH
We're having a great time this week at Cocoa Beach.
Favorite cousins, Toni & Johnny were here Mon. & Tues.,
& today, grandkids Alan & Amanda are coming over.
Picture below is the view from our terrace.
I'll be back to blogging again in a few days.
HUMILITY
I am reminded of the man who said to his friends,
"I have been trying to be humble, and at last I've succeeded!"
The friend said, "Well, I know you must be proud of that!"
The man replied, "I SURE AM!"
Humility is not attained by human effort.
We have to be humbled by the Spirit of God.
--J. Vernon McGee
(Please mute Playlist first)
(Please mute Playlist first)
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because,
"God opposes the proud
but gives grace to the humble."
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that He may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
--1 Peter 5: 5 & 6
TOO COMPLICATED!
Does anyone remember the simplicity of the sixties?
Do you sometimes think our lives are just becoming
Do you sometimes think our lives are just becoming
too complicated?
It's exasperating!!
Wishing you an uncomplicated week!
S: )
VERTIGO!
Blogging has been minimal lately, as the old VERTIGO bug has bitten me again!
If you've never experienced an episode of vertigo, I hope you NEVER do!
It's been two years since my last one. The following three pictures kinda give you an idea of how much fun it is! First, you're just standing still; your life is moving at a normal pace.
Then, all of a sudden, the room starts to spin, and you have to hold on to something to brace yourself.
Sitting down sometimes helps a little, but lying down doesn't!!. In fact, it gets worse if you close your eyes.
If you've never experienced an episode of vertigo, I hope you NEVER do!
It's been two years since my last one. The following three pictures kinda give you an idea of how much fun it is! First, you're just standing still; your life is moving at a normal pace.
Then, all of a sudden, the room starts to spin, and you have to hold on to something to brace yourself.
Sitting down sometimes helps a little, but lying down doesn't!!. In fact, it gets worse if you close your eyes.
Please don't look at this graphic for more than a glance, but can you imagine staring at it for hours? That's kind of how my brain feels.
The good news, is that vertigo usually goes away as mysteriously as it began. Today seems a little better than yesterday, so I'm hoping it's clearing up!
The good news, is that vertigo usually goes away as mysteriously as it began. Today seems a little better than yesterday, so I'm hoping it's clearing up!
WHAT WERE THEY THINKING?
Ads you'll never see today.......
If you were putting together an ad for Wrigley's Spearmint gum, what are the chances you'd say, "I've got a great idea!
Let's feature a meatloaf shaped like a football'!"....?
Not exactly Levi's finest hour!
Well, if there's one thing that really whets my appetite, it's the thought of pancake batter spreading over a puddle of
bacon grease!
Gag!
Does this say beer?
Oh dear, oh dear!
At least this one was honest!
No matter what your size or color preference,
here's a telephone receiver for you!
No comment.
Oops!
With apologies to Alphonse Mucha!!
'Ah' inspiring?
(NOT!)
Oh, look! BeeGees in a box!
Mothers, hide the kids!
Does this say beer?
Oh dear, oh dear!
At least this one was honest!
No matter what your size or color preference,
here's a telephone receiver for you!
No comment.
Oops!
With apologies to Alphonse Mucha!!
'Ah' inspiring?
(NOT!)
Oh, look! BeeGees in a box!
Mothers, hide the kids!
This one's not for prime time!
SAFE IN THE ARMS OF JESUS
At 11:50 pm, Thursday, July 29th, Clayton Glenn French slipped peacefully into the waiting arms of Jesus, after a thirteen month battle with cancer of the brain stem.
I have been so privileged to pray for him for the past year. The unwaivering faith of his family (especially his mom) have been a beautiful testimony to all!
Please keep this family in your prayers as they face the days ahead without
Clayton.
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I will leave the link for 'Clayton's Journal' on the sidebar for awhile, and encourage you to read his mom's touching account of his brief life and homegoing!
*****
Safe in the arms of Jesus
safe on his gentle breast;
There by his love o'ershaded
sweetly my soul shall rest.
Hark 'tis the voice of angels
born in a song to me
Over the fields of glory
over the jasper sea.
Safe in the arms of Jesus...
Jesus my heart's dear refuge
Jesus has died for me.
Firm on the Rock of Ages
ever my trust shall be.
Safe in the arms of Jesus
safe on his gentle breast;
There by his love o'ershaded
sweetly my soul shall rest.
Hark 'tis the voice of angels
born in a song to me
Over the fields of glory
over the jasper sea.
Safe in the arms of Jesus...
Jesus my heart's dear refuge
Jesus has died for me.
Firm on the Rock of Ages
ever my trust shall be.
Here let me wait with patience
wait till the night is over;
Wait till I see the morning
break on the golden shore.
Safe in the arms of Jesus...
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