We're about to take off... Wheeeee!

 We just got back from a trip to Colorado.  We live in Texas, so we flew to Denver, rented a car, and drove to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park.  As we were about to take off for the flight home, I thought to myself, wouldn't it be more fun if the pilot said something like "And away we gooooooo," as he's about to put the wheels up.  Or maybe as we take off, he sang, "Up, up and away."  Or maybe as we're climbing in the sky, he could say, "Wheeeeee!"  What do you think?  I think it would be hilarious!  How about some vacation funnies?

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Happiness and Randomness Overflowing

This post is really much ado about nothing (but has a small tie to school due to the definition included.)

Is your neighborhood about to get busy, like mine? School starts today!  I'm grateful I'm retired because that summer was too short, and the weather says  it's still summer and will be for a while.

You may know that I've been an avid crafter for as long as I can remember, and I follow a few different types of artists and crafters, many who sell their knowledge in a course, webinar, zoom call, prerecorded video (etc.).  But WHY does everyone think that if you call something an Academy, people will automatically think it is exclusive and better than a regular class?

Examples online :  The Crepe Paper Flower Academy,  The Better Life Academy, Learn (fill in the blank) Academy, Cutting Machine Academy, Organizer Academy,  Watercolor Painting Academy.

The definition of Academy is  a school that teaches a specific skill or subject, a private high school, or an official group of experts who work to advance art, science, or literature.  It is also  a place of study, a special school, or a group that helps arts and sciences grow.

So, is it  legit to call these courses Academies?  What do you think?

Unfortunately, this is what it's like in school now.  The bully doesn't get in trouble.

Have a great week!

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Happy Soccer (Futbol) Tuesday!

 You know what's weird?  My first time serving on a jury back in the 90's was a case where we had to decide which company had the Spanish language rights for televising soccer (futbol) games for the World Cup.  At the time, I thought it was the most boring thing to be arguing about.  Both companies breached their contracts, and both were awarded money from the other one, but it was basically a wash.  Who knew then that futbol was going to become so popular?  I say "so popular" because of all the fans that follow their teams, and the sheer numbers of people who attend the fan fests, one of which was in Houston.  I'm still not wowed by the game of futbol.  To me, it just moves so slowly, and I don't like when a match ends in a tie.  That doesn't happen in my favorite sports:  Baseball and Basketball.  Anyway, just a previous personal interaction with soccer.  Are you keeping up?  Looks like there are 3 games to go.

And now... How about some soccer puns?

Ghoul Keeper!

Because she's always running away from the ball!

Because they prefer watching cricket!

That's when I knew he was a keeper!

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A Tip for You

Do not get in an elevator if you need to go to the restroom.

Ask me how I know.

Luckily it was a few short minutes, so I didn't have time to truly panic.  I took the stairs after that.

 

How many times did you groan at those?  Hope you have a great week, and don't get stuck in an elevator!  And remember to visit Happy Tuesday and Random Tuesday Thoughts.

It's Tuesday Somewhere

 

I recently dined at an Italian restaurant which had handmade pizzas on the menu.  One of the ingredients really stood out.  It said, "foraged mushrooms."  Now, it's my understanding that foraged means that you go out, search for, and harvest wild food from nature.  Do you think they really have people who go out and do that?  How do they know they are safe to eat and not just some toadstool they found in the park?  I find this description questionable.  What do you think?

The NBA finals start tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to it.  I'm going to have to root for San Antonio since I'm from Texas.  Will you be watchin, or Nah?

Funny that neither of them made it to the finals this year!

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It's About Time I Posted

 

Hello!  It's been a while.  First, I just wasn't "feeling it" a couple of weeks ago when I had the chance to post, then we were on our family vacation, and without reliable Internet, I couldn't post.  But here I am today with not much to say but glad to be here anyway.

We actually were able to get 9, yes NINE, of our family together for a vacation!  That included our two little granddaughters, which of course was the most fun.  We were missing a few family members, but that's the most we've had together at the same time in a long while.

We took our granddaughters to a cupcake making class (ages 3 and 6).  Surprisingly, the three year old made it through over half the class before she was ready to go.  She had already made her frog.  So I decorated the other cupcake and took it to her while my husband took her back to the room. Our 6 year old did GREAT!  She did as well as most of the adults at the class.  

It's a frog on a water lily in case you can't tell.  So much fun!  Sad to be home now.  But we're taking off again in less than two weeks for our anniversary trip, and I don't know where we're going.  It's a surprise.  So, let's get to something funny.

This is valid!

This just cracks me up!

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Happy Random Tuesday

 

Today as I was reviewing my recipe email, I came across a recipe for Charcuterie Salad.  Do we really need a recipe for charcuterie (also known as adult lunchable)?  Salami, ham, cheese, crackers, nuts, olives, and so on.  Absolutely nothing in the "recipe" distinguished it as a salad.  The only difference was it said to serve it in cups with toothpicks.  At least with a tray, you can use toothpicks to select the parts you actually like rather than being stuck with what the "chef" wanted you to have.  Seems like there is less waste with a tray, also.

Now moving on.

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