Pun: A play on words, sometimes on different senses of the same word and sometimes on the similar sense or sound of different words. The ability to make and understand puns is the highest level of language development. The 10 first place winners in the International Pun Contest are: 1. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The flight attendant looks at him and says, “I’m sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed... 

How to Make a Salvador Dali Clock from wikiHow – The How to Manual That You Can Edit Here’s a great way to recycle old records that you don’t necessarily want to keep anymore but wouldn’t mind having on display as a fun reminder of things once loved. Steps Imagine a Salvador Dali style clock in your mind before beginning. This photo is but one representation of his famous “melting” clock style. ... 

I love Halloween. LOVE it! It’s probably my third favorite day; behind Christmas and my birthday. Now, if I could only figure out how to get gifts from people on Halloween… The term Halloween (and its alternative rendering Hallowe’en) is shortened from All-hallow-even, as it is the eve of “All Hallows’ Day”...which is now known as All Saints’ Day. It was a day of religious festivities in various... 

This is my “depressed stance.” When you’re depressed, it makes a lot of difference how you stand. The worst thing you can do is straighten up and hold your head high because then you’ll start to feel better. If you’re going to get any joy out of being depressed, you’ve got to stand like this. ~Charlie Brown Most people would rather be certain they’re miserable, than risk being happy. ~Robert Anthony Those... 

It’s finally Friday! I don’t know about you, but I’ve had a pretty long week. Time to relax and laugh….. A woman got into her car and discovered that the steering wheel was gone, the radio was gone, and the accelerator and brake pedals were gone. She was just about to report it to the police when she discovered she was in the back seat. A man was examined at a hospital and was awaiting the results. The doctor comes... 

Here’s a little something different from our friends at Daily Free Games. Old school Ro-Sham-Bo meets modern technology. Happy Hump Day! Rock Paper Scissor is a totally fun and addicting arcade game. It’s you vs. the computer in this game, and it’s all about luck. Choose either one and see if you can defeat your opponent. Yup, it’s that easy. Out of the three hands below, pick one to fight your opponent on the right.... 

Here are some more interesting facts from my friend Rhobby. He is just a fountain of random information. I love it! *North Dakota has never had an earthquake. *Illinois has the most personalized license plates. *Twinkies used to be filled with banana – until there was a U.S. banana shortage. *Hostess Fruit Pies have beef in them. *Japan watches more TV than any other country. *Hawaii moves closer to Japan an average of 4 inches a year. *Macadamia... 

You’re invited to the Black Rock City Rocket Launch in Gerlach, Nevada… Black Rock is a “dry” lake about 100 miles north of Reno Nevada. It’s very empty country; just about the only town nearby is the town of Gerlach. About the Black Rock Desert This coming September 14th, 15th, and 16th, I will be there enjoying the XPRS (Extreme Performance Rocket Ships) launch. XPRS.org Its 3 days of certified motor launches... 

HAPPY MONDAY! I had an awesome weekend hanging with my baby nephew, and really don’t want to get back to the daily grind. But, such is life. Here’s a little joke to help start off your week. I’ll be doing a Hollywood Gossip Round Up later this evening, so don’t forget to come back. A young ventriloquist is touring the clubs and one night he’s doing a show in a small club in a small town in Arkansas. With his... 

Today is Friday the 13th – the day when freaky things happen. The number 13 has held a special place throughout history. Some believe it’s a dark number, holding mystical powers to bring bad luck. Others think it’s extra lucky. Then there’s Sarah Winchester who took the number 13 to a whole new level. … an architectural marvel. Unlike most homes of its era, this 160-room Victorian mansion had modern heating... 

When you rearrange the letters… A DECIMAL POINT becomes IM A DOT IN PLACE ANIMOSITY becomes IS NO AMITY ASTRONOMER becomes MOON STARER DESPERATION becomes A ROPE ENDS IT DORMITORY becomes DIRTY ROOM ELECTION RESULTS becomes LIES - LET’S RECOUNT ELEVEN PLUS TWO becomes TWELVE PLUS ONE GEORGE BUSH becomes HE BUGS GORE MOTHER-IN-LAW becomes WOMAN HITLER PRESBYTERIAN becomes BEST IN PRAYER SLOT MACHINES becomes CASH LOST IN ME SNOOZE... 

When I was a kid, we had Earthquake drills. When my parents were children, they had air raid drills. I’ll take an Earthquake over an Air Raid any day, thank you very much. Yesterday I received in the mail some items that my parents found in a trunk that belonged to my maternal grandmother. One of the items made me laugh so hard, I knew I had to share it. AIR RAID INSTRUCTIONS FOR CIVILIANS 1. As soon as the bombs start dropping, run... 

The next time you’re at a party, and the conversation stalls, getting it going again with one of these questions. Or ponder them when you’re stuck in traffic. Or on the can. *How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered? *Why do you have to “put your two cents in”… but it’s only a “penny for your thoughts”? Where’s that extra... 

Have you ever been picking out fresh broccoli at your local grocery store when you hear the crackle the warns of the mister and you think you have enough time to grab your little green bunch but then the water starts and gets your hand wet? No? Hmm, I must be the only one. I don’t remember those mister things even existing when I was a child. Or maybe I was just never close enough to the vegetables to notice. Here’s a fun chuckle… The... 

So it looks like my computer has bought the farm and is no longer with us. There are some sales going on around me, so hopefully I can find something this weekend. I must admit, I feel very lost without it. How sad is that? Keep your fingers crossed that I’ll be up and running again by Monday. March 30th in History… 1822 – Florida became a US territory 1842 – Dr. Crawford Long – 1st physician to use ether as... 

For most Americans, St. Patrick’s Day is an excuse to get trashed. As if we really needed another excuse…can we say “Super Bowl Sunday”? But for the Irish, St. Patrick’s Day actually means something – with customs and traditions, recipes and crafts, and of course history. In honor of this GREEN day, I give you quotes from some famous Irishmen. “Nothing is funnier than unhappiness.” –... 

Angelina Jolie has adopted another child; this time a 3-year-old boy from Vietnam. Although his birth name is Pham Quang Sang, Angelina has changed it to Pax Thien Jolie—“Pax” is Latin for “peace” and “Thien” means “sky” in Vietnamese. Video Clip As wonderful as I think it is that Angelina Jolie has the ability to extend her life and open her heart to children who so desperately need... 

10 Questions. 10 Answers. Sports Edition. You know the rules: scroll down for the answers and no cheating! 1. Name the 2 days of the year in which there are no professional sports games. 2. Who holds the baseball major league record for home runs in a career? 3. What former NHL star has 9 MVP awards? 4. Which NBA star returned to the game after retiring to play baseball? 5. In what year was the very first bowling ball made? 6. What is illegal... 

I love the Foster Farms Chickens! Their commercials make me laugh every single time I see them. Did you know they have their own website? You can watch the commercials or play a game or two. I can’t think of a better way to pass the time (other than reading my blog, of course). Have fun! The Foster Imposters …muppet style chicken characters, the Foster Imposters®. Created in 1993…Scruffy, paunchy and unhealthy, the... 

10 Questions. 10 Answers. How many do you know? Scroll down for answers. No cheating! I’m watching you! 1. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles of what? 2. What is the most popular boat name requested by new boat owners? 3. If you spell out numbers (one, two, three, etc.), how far do you have to go until you find the letter “A”? 4. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers all...