Tuesday, December 31, 2024

The Year's End

Whether you’re sipping hot chai, cuddled up under a blanket, or celebrating at a lively New Year’s party, exchanging "Happy New Year 2025" greetings has become a cherished tradition.


Whether you’re sipping hot chai, cuddled up under a blanket, or celebrating at a lively New Year’s party, exchanging "Happy New Year 2025" greetings has become a cherished tradition.


 

Whether you’re sipping hot chocolate, cuddled up under a blanket, or  celebrating at a lively New Year’s party, exchanging "Happy New Year 2025" greetings has become a cherished tradition.
 
Wishing you a year filled with happiness, love, and all the dreams you’ve yet to chase.
 
 

 

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

A Christmas Fable

 A Christmas Fable

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the pre-Christmas pressure.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.

Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.

Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor.

In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.

He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.

Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"

And thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!

 

 

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the pre-Christmas pressure.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.

Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.

Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor.

In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.

He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.

Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"

And thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!



Read More: The Story of How the Angel Tree Topper Came to Be [HUMOR] | https://1061evansville.com/the-story-of-how-the-angel-tree-topper-came-to-be-humor/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

 

 

 

When four of Santa's elves got sick, the trainee elves did not produce toys as fast as the regular ones, and Santa began to feel the pre-Christmas pressure.

Then Mrs. Claus told Santa that her Mother was coming to visit, which stressed Santa even more.

When he went to harness the reindeer, he found that three of them were about to give birth and two others had jumped the fence and were out, Heaven knows where.

Then when he began to load the sleigh, one of the floorboards cracked, the toy bag fell to the ground and all the toys were scattered.

Frustrated, Santa went in the house for a cup of apple cider and a shot of rum. When he went to the cupboard, he discovered the elves had drunk all the cider and hidden the liquor.

In his frustration, he accidentally dropped the cider jug, and it broke into hundreds of little glass pieces all over the kitchen floor.

He went to get the broom and found the mice had eaten all the straw off the end of the broom.

Just then the doorbell rang, and an irritated Santa marched to the door, yanked it open, and there stood a little angel with a great big Christmas tree.

The angel said very cheerfully, "Merry Christmas, Santa. Isn't this a lovely day? I have a beautiful tree for you. Where would you like me to stick it?"

And thus began the tradition of the little angel on top of the Christmas tree.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everybody!



Read More: The Story of How the Angel Tree Topper Came to Be [HUMOR] | https://1061evansville.com/the-story-of-how-the-angel-tree-topper-came-to-be-humor/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

 

Sunday, December 08, 2024

Gratitude

 

Be Grateful

Once upon a time there lived a non-conforming young bird. When winter came, all his family and friends began to fly south. He didn't want to fly south with the rest of the birds, he was stubborn and wanted to stay right where he was. They warned him that not only would his odds of survival drop if he lost the protection of the flock, he would stand out and be alone to predators, and, he might freeze to death. He insisted he would be fine, and let the last of the flock depart. The first few days were increasingly challenging, but he held out as long as he could, until it got so cold that he had no choice but to start flying south.

Not long after he began, it started to snow, which weighed down his wings and caused him to tire. He had to glide for longer periods than usual while he tried to catch his breath. Eventually, while gliding, his wings iced and froze and he fell to the ground.  Landing in a farmers barnyard, he despaired of his fate.  He thought for sure he was doomed, as the snow began to fall more heavily and rapidly.

Just as he was about to pass out, possibly for the last time, he heard the sound of what seemed like a large animal’s footsteps approaching. A big cow stopped and sh*t on the poor sparrow. The little sparrow thought to himself that this was a horrible way to die, alone and in a pile of cow sh*t.  Soon enough the warm manure began to melt the snow and unfreeze his wings. Within minutes, he was unfrozen, able to breath easily, and happy to be alive.

He was so happy to be alive, warm, and breathing easily that he started to sing. A the farmer's cat happened to be walking by, heard the singing, found the bird, dug him out, and ate him.


Three morals:

First, not everyone who sh*ts on you is your enemy.

Second, not everyone who pulls you out of sh*t is your friend.

Third, if you are warm and happy, even if you are in a pile of sh*t, keep your mouth shut.

 

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving

 Happy Thanksgiving to my online family of friends.  💖

 


 

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Monday, November 25, 2024

Reflections

 

 “It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a little emotional scarring.” ~ Timothy Burke

 


 

Friday, November 22, 2024

Reflections

 Thanksgiving preparation

 


About half of us could not be more excited about the next four years.

About half of us could not be more terrified about the next four years.

 

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Reflections

 

 

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase." — Martin Luther King, Jr.

 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Reflections

 


"Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies." ~ Nelson Mandela

Friday, November 15, 2024

Reflections

 


 

"Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness." ~ Desmond Tutu

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Reflections


 


 

"Our hope for the future depends also on our resolution as a nation in dealing with the scourge of corruption" ~ Nelson Mandela

 

 

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Reflections

 Reflections

 

 

 "The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood."  ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

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The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood. Share this Quote Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Monday, November 11, 2024

 

Honoring All Who Served

 


Thank You for Your Service

Sunday, September 22, 2024

Fall into Autumn

 


“In fall, my favorite color is October.”


 “Autumn calories don’t count, right? I’m asking for a friend.”

 “Fall: When the trees turn into exhibitionists and the pumpkins get all the attention.”

 “Fall: When the leaves moonwalk off the trees.”

 

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

9/11 Tribute

9/11 Tribute

 

https://biggeekdad.com/2018/09/9-11-tribute-video/

This 9/11 Tribute set to the song “Sounds of Silence” is a moving video that is hard to watch without getting emotional. The terrible day impacted so many lives. It is a day that should not be forgotten.

Thursday, August 08, 2024

A Day of Honor

 

 

  “Time spent with cats is never wasted.” —Sigmund Freud

 


“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” – Terry Pratchett

“Cats can work out mathematically the exact place to sit that will cause most inconvenience.” – Pam Brown

“As anyone who has ever been around a cat for any length of time well knows, cats have enormous patience with the limitations of the human kind.” – Cleveland Amory

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Cats

 

“Dogs believe they are human. Cats believe they are God.”

 


 

“Dogs have their day but cats have 365.”  ~ Lilian Jackson Braun

“In ancient times cats were worshiped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” ~ Terry Pratchett

 “A happy arrangement: many people prefer cats to other people, and many cats prefer people to other cats.” ~ Mason Cooley

 

Trying Again

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