Articles tagged with humor
Do You Like Quizzes?
Quizzes used to frighten me. Mainly because whenever I heard the word “quiz” it was preceded by the word “pop”. Pop Quiz! Those were two words I dreaded hearing my teachers say. I attended a catholic high school and my tea
The Joys of In-house Tech Support
It's noon and it's Thursday. She'd probably rather be enjoying her lunch right now. Instead, my daughter is helping her father with his computer problems. AGAIN!! It's funny. My significant other has a “problem” almost every he t
Austin, Texas - The Wild Wild West?
Back in the day there was a popular TV show called “Wild Wild West” about American government secret agents in the west. One agent was Artemis who was a master of disguise; a handy skill to have when you need to sneak into places. The other age
Age Happens (If We Live)
“What is life but a vapor that appears for a little while and then vanishes away.” True that life is brief but sometimes the years seem to drag. Wouldn't mind so much if youth and the joys of being young could last a little longer. Sure the
Movies That Suck With Sequels
Question. Why is that the movies that you can most assuredly live the rest of your life without ever watching, have sequels?? Makes me wonder. How bad does a movie have to be before people realize it sucks?? What is that about? Do they have to go lik
short story review: "Father's Vampire" by Alvin Taylor and Len J. Moffatt
The narrator begins by telling the reader that Father is a little mad and someday he shall have to put him away, too, but for the moment he’s harmless. Father has always collected things, even when the family was poor. Now that they&rsquo
Looking for a Little Action Tonight
As the time is ticking toward midnight, I have to admit I am looking for a bit more action. I wish that there were more people who came out from around the world at all hours of the night, so I could interact more real-time. I enjoy it when I se
We're Having a Heat Wave ...
Don't you love the Internet. It's like having a library in your home. Even though my trips to a real brick and mortar local library are sorely missed, the worldwide web is a great substitute! Recommending an online magazine which is likely something I'd b
What Was That Noise? Have I Turned into a Squeaky Toy?
So I go downstairs one Sunday morning and see that Hubby didn’t make it to church as he usually does. He’s still home, and that means he didn’t get enough sleep and wasn’t feeling good. I was still a bit groggy myself. So I decided
It was his wife's panties or nothing!
DIY enthusiast A cousin of mine is married to a DIY enthusiast. He was not only a DIY enthusiast but also a music fanatic, with Hi Fi and all sorts of musical equipment. Loft Conversion He had so much equipment that there really was no space in the hous
Science Fiction Short Story Review: "The World Behind the Moon" by Paul Ernst
This is another in the series of “It Came from the Pulps!” where I review science fiction short stories that were originally published in the pulp magazines of mid-20th century. Many of these have become available in electronic form as free dow
Dominant Personality Traits
Love to take #personality #quizzes . Just for #fun though. Not to explore myself inner self and learn new things about me, because this year will be my 60th birthday and if I haven't figured out who I am by now, might as well put that “project”
Sarcasm and My Pal Smiley
Five years ago, I wrote Reality...and the Yellow Smiley Face, which I resurrected and updated on my blog last month. It was a good reminder to me of how I came to be so sarcastic. I have always tried to see the good in people and situations, but I ca
Perhaps It's Best Not To Leave Me Alone With a Smart Phone and Your Kids
Last night, I went out to dinner with some friends, and one of my friends regaled the others on something that happened last December. I introduced her children to "Fart Metal". Let me explain. I am unmarried. I have no children.
Ghost Story review: "A Shady Plot" by Elsie Brown
John Hallock has just sat down to write the ghost story that his editor ordered him to produce. It’s what the public wants and, since his magazine is the only one that’s been printing his work, Hallock is not going to argue. In the past, he&rs
Goverment Secrets
Currently publishing two blogs published using the #Tumblr #microblogging platform. What is great about Tumblr is you can share almost anything. Can't stress that feature enough. Since #YAHOO acquired them other neat changes are being made and the CEO appe
My Awesome Temp Jobs
Ever worked as a temp? Temping is an excellent way to maintain cash flow while you're looking for permanent employment. The goal is usually to start as a temp and then end up becoming permanent. But there are some who actually prefer working temp jobs, ins
"What If" Your Ancestors Did Things You Were Ashamed Of
If your ancestors owned slaves would you ask other people who knew that fact, to keep it quiet? There was a buzzing on Facebook that Ben Affleck asked PBS to hide the fact that his ancestors owned slaves. Read a couple of remarks. Some folks seems
Short Short Review: "In the Barn" by Burges Johnson
The narrator of this story, a teacher, and his wife bring a group of students into an old barn that has been unused for some 30 years to tell them a seasonal ghost story. The girls arrange themselves in a circle on the hay. The teacher, already suspicious
Persona Paper Versus Bubblews
Published over 70 posts at this site. Left 100 minus 3 posts behind at Bubblews. So now a contrast and comparison is possible for me to do. There are significant differences between #Bubblews and #PersonaPaper that make the latter more appealing t
Music Makes Magic
Listverse.com is a fun site where people publish lists of anything from the nuclear deal with Iran to schizophrenia to celebrity stalkers to fairy tales to musical instruments that have magical powers. “10 Musical Instruments With Ma
There's Another Izzy?
Everybody know who dat, who dat? I-Z-Z-Y * Iggy Azalea has got some people angry – they seem to think she's a fake RAPPER. A white girl from Australia?? She can't be real! (Whatever!) She also has other people like
Review: Science Fiction Short Story: "Hex" by Laurence Mark Janifer
This is another in the series of “It Came from the Pulps!” where I review science fiction short stories that were originally published in the pulp magazines of mid-20th century. Many of these have become available in electronic form as free dow
Review Science Fiction Short Story: "Heist Job on Thizar" by Randall Garrett
This is another in the series of “It Came from the Pulps!” where I review science fiction short stories that were originally published in the pulp magazines of mid-20th century. Many of these have become available in electronic form as free dow
Final Fantasy XV Demo is Out!
Don't normally write about video games because? Well because … not talking about my generation, I guess. LOL. But had to share this one because my daughter is really excited about it and it was hard not to get sucked in by her enthusiasm!
Don't Hate Me Cause I Love Chocolate
Don't hate me cause I'm an out of control chocolate lover. I'm sharing the recipes with you! :) Chocolate Zucchini Cake http://bit.ly/1lL44T3 Chocolate Candy for the Lactose Intolerant http://bit.ly/1qUc0g0 Chocolate Sou
What Shall We Do with Your Body?
This post by &Feisty56 is about the various rituals associated with the death of a loved one and discusses her feelings about viewings, funerals and the like. &JeanC commented that she would like to have a fun wake, over which her mortal remai
Common Thinking Mistakes We All Make
Each day is a brand new day and I am always thinking of ways to enhance or improve my creative thought process. Ever heard of Buffer? This business provides a service that helps you automate your social media sharing. The organization curre
Ode to a Pair of Flip-Flops
When I bought you many moons ago,You had pattern of red cherries on your white sole,And bright red straps to slip my feet in.The cherries have long since disappeared,And the white faded to gray several years ago.The ridges on your bottomsIntended to keep m
Sleepers - Every Home Has Them
Sleepers. Everybody's home has one or more. There were a lot of sleepers in the house of my childhood. Then when I got married, rather than having 2.5 kids like most Americans, we ended up with 11. E-l-e-v-e-n. Yes! I knew it was the water and I kept drink
Movie Review: Mercy Rule
The movie Mercy Rule is actually a pretty good film. The movie presents two family centered problems in an interesting and intriguing manner. A young little league player's learns about himself and teamwork via both experience and guidance from his
ghost story review: "The Specter Bridegroom" by Washington Irving
This is a cute little send up of gothic ghost stories, set “on the summit of one of the heights of the Odenwald, a wild and romantic tract of Upper Germany that lies not far from the confluence of the Main and the Rhine.” The main a
ghost story review: "The Haunted Mill" by Jerome K. Jerome
Who needs a treasure map when the spirit of the miller who buried the treasure he hoarded over his lifetime will lead you? Never mind that no one else has found that treasure all these years, nor did anyone see it while the old miller was still alive. In
Finding the Humor in Life
I look to celebrate all victories, even when there seems to be little to celebrate. Most often, it is due largely to the fact that I am a "smart-ass" and it becomes part of my "schtick." At other times, I am so frustrated that, if I did not try to find t
Movie Review: Ghost Graduation
A young teenager named Modesto is at a high school dance watching the other kids dance. When the song 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' is played, a young girl on the dance floor invites him to dance. It is love as first sight as Modesto starts dancing
London Transport hated me
When I was 19 I moved to London with a college friend to work. At that time my parents were living in Birmingham and we would often pop home at the weekend then catch the red-eye train into London at the crack of dawn on a Monday morning. We weren't parti
Laughter is the best medicine
After the seriousness of my last few posts, vital as they are, I thought I would bring you a smile to start the weekend on. My youngest daughter is one of those people that things just seem to happen to and throughout her life she has had me in stitches (
Speaking My Own Language
sometimes I wish I could make up words and use them and people would totally understand me. I could fill an encyclopedia with the amount of words I do not know. Every day I hear words that I don't know the definition of and have to #Google " what is the de
"The Donkey Games"
I travel frequently between Lahore and #Islamabad because while I live in Islamabad, my entire clan lives in Lahore. My parents and siblings put on hold all celebrations/family functions/get-togethers till I can come to Lahore. My #children love meeting t
"The Donkey Games"
i travel frequently between Lahore and #Islamabad because while I live in Islamabad, my entire clan lives in Lahore. My parents and siblings hold all celebrations/family functions/get-togethers till I come to Lahore. My #children love meeting their cousin
DorothyGale has never seen a germ! (A little humor)
DorothyGale has been thinking about germs lately. She's not sure she really believes in the germ theory, since she has never seen a germ. It's for this very same reason that DorothyGale does not believe in the Great Turkey, who supposedly brings pumpkin pi
GO CHASE YOURSELF
Well now, you are all saying, what in the world does that title mean? Well, I head this line in an old Little Rascals show many years ago. I always thought it to be funny, and it is. Like with my previous post, I picture someone chasing themselves all arou
