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28 April 2010

Those Funny Mothers Day Quotes and Trivia

From Denny: Check out the sampling from one of many funny posts just in time to enjoy for Mothers Day! From the latest Mothers Day cartoons to funny facts about Mothers Day traditions around the world to funny quotes from mothers and about mothering to laugh out loud "how you know you are a mother when..."






Check this out on the way to facts about Mothers Day:

So when do they think the first celebrations of a Mother's Day were honored? As with so many traditions it goes back to ancient Greece where that culture celebrated the Mother of the Gods, Rhea. Their version of the perfect mother received gifts of cakes made with the sweetest honey, lovely flowers and drinks at dawn. Sounds pretty good to me. Make my drink a Margarita on the rocks with Silver Patron Tequila - though I'm not so sure alcoholic drinks were on that Mother's Day menu. :)

Well, we all know you can't talk "ancient" without bringing up the ancient Egyptians into the conversation. They honored the glorious goddess Isis because she was celebrated as the Mother of the Pharaohs - and we all know it's good PR to talk good about the government when getting your head cut off is at stake.

Speaking of an ancient culture, the Chinese are rather sentimental about how they celebrate motherhood. The tradition with them is that their family name often begins with the character for the word "mother." It's the way they like to honor their ancestral mothers who brought their line into this world.





You Know You Are Really A Mom When...

* You want to take out a contract on the kid who broke your child's favorite toy and made them cry.

* You consider finger paint to be a controlled substance.

* You mastered the art of placing food on a plate without anything touching.

* Your child insists that you read "Once upon a Potty" out loud in the lobby of the doctor's office and you do it.





My Mother Taught Me...

To Value A Job Well Done: If you're going to kill each other, do it outside. I just finished cleaning.

Time Travel: If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!

Logic: Because I said so, that's why.


*** Make sure to pay a visit to The Mother Post for the full post and all the funny links from several other Mothers Day posts to enjoy:

Funny Mothers Day Quotes and Trivia - Cheeky Quote Day 28 Apr 2010


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27 April 2010

Dennys Photo Gallery: Life is Just Plain Funny

From Denny: While on one of my famous "coffee breaks" where I go tripping through the flickr Creative Commons database for interesting photos to rest my mind, relax and drink in visually - I put together this theme for you to enjoy with me! :) It is funny how animals and their silly ideas or just silly selves can provide hours of amusement for people. Of course, that might actually be a commentary upon us...

Make sure you check out the various photographers and the links to their pages over at flickr. There is plenty more humor to be explored with them, enjoy!





Ah, the endless joys of PhotoShop. Swine flu by The Artifex @ flickr






I told you it's time for dinner! Get yourselves in this house this instant, NOW! Yawn by Andrew Ciscel @ flickr






Photographer: I'm sitting in a presentation this morning and the kid in front of me has got this awesome 'fro blocking my view. What else am I to do? Photo by Robert S. Donovan @ flickr






This was a clever double meaning riding around the city on the side of a bus. It is amusing how funny photos and situations can literally drive on past us in our daily life. Quick! Pull out the camera and capture it! Scratch winners on the bus by Andrew Ciscel @ flickr






Here's another funny juxtaposition. While the owner comfortably reads in the background the cat is oh, so comfortable too in the foreground, lounging rather lazily. Cat gelling while mom reads a book by Andrew Ciscel @ flickr






I had a cat that I used to carry around on my forearm from the time she was a tiny kitten. When she was grown she still expected me to pick her up and carry her like that. At ten pounds the old girl was getting to be a bit of a load and she needed to go on a diet. It was her human perch and she loved it like a kid demands to be pushed higher and higher while on a playground swing. Looks like this lady had a better solution and invented a hitchhiker cat backpack. Lazy hitchhiker by Andrew Ciscel @ flickr






Talk about filthy. I don't even want to see the inside of that vehicle... Dirt is fun by Misserion @ flickr






Was this dog riding in the back of that filthy vehicle? Sure looks like he thought it was great fun! It is the same photographer, hmmm... Bath time with Mr. Muddy Mess by Misserion @ flickr






What all little boys want to grow up to look like to attract the ladies... Impressive! Photo by aleske @ flickr






This photographer often captures the humor in real life. Make up your mind already - is it Yes or No? by P/\UL @ flickr






Gus simply has no dignity (and he looks a bit like the Easter Bunny) by firepile @ flickr






Odd Alert: Wooden swan seen swilling coffee at local coffeehouse Photo by liber @ flickr






Scary spider well armed and ready for battle by slopjop @ flickr






You are waaaay too close, buddy! by blhphotography @ flickr






I love this one. Look closely. This lizard is not just sunning himself on a green twig. This twig has lettering on it. Yep! That's a high voltage tension wire that lizard is catching some sun rays on up there! He must be getting quite the buzzing sensation like it's his very own massage chair. Photo by JBEwing @ flickr






Wasp in my coffee - hey! save some for me! Photo by slopjop @ flickr






Get out of here - this is my garden you fools! Photo by foxypar4 @ flickr






Birthday cake stealing hounds by Just Jefa @ flickr






Did you ever have just "one of those days"? Or decide to "let sleeping dogs lie..." Photo by faith goble @ flickr


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26 April 2010

Roundup of Late Nite Funnies: Colbert Lampoons Arizona Immigration Law

From Denny: Here's a fun sampling of the laugh out loud funnies going on over at The Social Poets on Mondays where I round up the late night jokes, political cartoons and funny videos lampooning something, someone and somewhere. It's a great way to get through the work week with a silly grin on your face. Maybe your boss will actually think you are enjoying your lame job - or looking at eight hours of porn on company time just like the weirdos over at the SEC. "Our government at work..." :)


David Letterman's Top Ten Goldman Sachs Excuses


10. Huh?
9. You're saying 'fraud' like it's a bad thing
8. Planned on using money to buy everyone in America delicious KFC Double Down sandwich
7. Distraught over George Lopez's move to midnight
6. We were framed by evil menswear company Goldman Slacks
5. Since when are financial institutions not allowed to screw their customers?
4. Hey sport, how much to make these questions go away?
3. America needed a villain both Republicans and Democrats can hate
2. Everyone we ripped off got an 'I Got Cheated By Goldman Sachs' tote bag
1. Uhh, it's Obama's fault?



*** Colbert pokes jabs at the state of Arizona for passing controversial bold new immigration bill which basically legalizes the harassment of Latinos. Colbert thinks the new strategy is one to irritate and frustrate the Latino community to the point they will get fed up and leave on their own.



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*** For the full post full of late night jokes from all the guys, please visit:

Colbert Lampoons Immigration and Pot Smokers - Roundup of Late Nite Comedy 26 Apr 2010


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25 April 2010

Posts Roundup This Week at Dennys Blogs 25 Apr 2010



From Denny: Reading is such a pleasure because we can learn new information or take a mental trip into someone else's world to see what they discover. These days I seem to be on the writing end rather than the reading end. Maybe that's what happens after you spend so much time reading: you start writing! :)

I love to poke around and see what I find and then share it on my blogs. Here are some of the latest posts and also many of the most popular ones from my many eclectic interests, enjoy! And hey! - if you cook anything wonderful from these recipe posts, send a sample dish my way - and let me know how you have altered the recipes to your tastes. We love trying new foods at our house!





The Social Poets:


Whats Happening in America This Week - Political Cartoons 24 Apr 2010

Prez Clinton Versus Violent Wingnuts and Blowhard Limbaugh

Hey, Tea Party, Give Up Your Socialism Social Security Checks - Roundup of Late Night Comedy 19 Apr 2010

Pollen Storms poem - Libations Friday 9 April 2010

Top 15 Bestsellers of What America is Reading: 15 Apr 2010


The Smallest Earth Day Poem

Release Your Dreams & Spring into Life - poem

Funny Allergy Quotes - Cheeky Quote Day 7 Apr 2010

Funny Tax Quotes - Cheeky Quote Day 14 Apr 2010

Posts Roundup This Week at Dennys Blogs - 18 Apr 2010






Dennys Global Politics:


Greedy Opportunistic Wall Street: Political Cartoons, Opinion Post

Icelands 2nd Volcano, Haiti Food Stops, Wayward Nukes Seized, Freaky Unschooling, Earth Day - News Headlines 21 Apr 2010

Prez Clinton Versus Violent Wingnuts and Blowhard Limbaugh

Poison Politics Meet Domestic Terrorists, Volcano Axes Economies, Wall Street War, Octupus Thief - News Headlines 20 Apr 2010

Prez Clinton Interviews, Slamming Wall Street, Tea Party Spat With Fox, Volcano Effect - News Headlines 19 Apr 2010






Beautiful Quotes:


How Is Your Relationship With Your Inspiration Muse?

What Spiritual Tests Develop Good Character And Our Talents? - with over 12,700 views the first day that sure was a happy surprise. Thank You!

Your Dreams: 5 Common Characteristics

Does Your Life Feel Like a Disaster?

3 Quotes About Facing Tough Times

Uplifting Soul Quote: What is Your Power in the World?

Spiritual Energy: Can Simple Words Add to Our Quality of Life?







Humor Blogs:

Greedy Opportunistic Wall Street: Political Cartoons, Opinion Post

Ridiculous Outrageous Extra Airline Fees: Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons: Iceland Volcano Wrecks World Economy

College Grads Chances of Finding Jobs: Political Cartoons

Funny Earth Day Cartoons

Take the Test: Whats Your Sex IQ?

Crazy Limbaugh Blames Iceland Volcano on Obama

Outrageous Tea Party Tax Signs and the Perverted Fools That Carry Them





Food Blogs:


Cooking 4 Men, Teaching Men to Cook 2

Gorgeous Whiskey Chocolate Brownies

2 Crowd Pleasing Easy Casseroles: Mexican Lasagna, Turkey Tetrazzini

Awesome Cajun Barbecued Shrimp — New Orleans Style

Yummy Homemade Coconut Cream Pie

Awesome Sauces 4 Louisiana Seafood

New Orleans Recipes: Crawfish Etouffee, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo, Jambalaya, Sazerac Cocktail

Kid Friendly Recipes: Chocolate Quesadillas, Very Best Fudge

Spring Into Grill Season: Mouthwatering Steaks

Chef Rocco Dispiritos Cheap Yet Healthy Comfort Food

Forget the Birds: Awesome Recipes 4 Stale Bread

Flourless Passover Chocolate Cake

Kid Chefs Offer Tasty Recipes 4 Sandwiches Adults Will Like






The Soul Calendar - science:


Political Cartoons: Iceland Volcano Wrecks World Economy

Icelands Volcanic Ash: Hurting Us And Our Planet?

What Do All the Recent Global Earthquakes Mean?

Come to Iceland: Experience Living With a Volcano in Your Back Yard

Moon Water: Order Up Your Cocktail Today

New Astronomy Photos: Cosmic Rosebud, Winds of Change Black Hole, Orion Nebula





Visual Insights - photos:

Happy Birthday to Our Humanitarian Friend Peter

Dennys Photo Gallery: How to Know Its Spring

Funny Odd Couples: Cats and Their Weirdo Friends

Dennys Photo Gallery: Spectacular Sunrises

Dennys Photo Gallery: Beautiful Blues in Our World

Photography, Beautiful Metaphor for Life: 17 Boats

Only White Theme: 26 Photos

Photo History: 1st Lady Gowns, Michelle Obama Donates Hers





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Happy Birthday to Our Humanitarian Friend Peter



Happy Birthday cake by Omer Wazir @ flickr


From Denny: A very Happy Birthday to a cool friend of ours we met in Austria on a visit to Europe. He has a wonderful love for people - especially troubled people in transition in their lives. He has worked with people suffering from severe depression and suicidal - which is rampant in Austria. He also works with those who struggle with addictions and with single mothers who need to know someone is there to encourage them.

Peter is a joyful loving spirit, always ready to lend a hand to others. Today we celebrate the day he was sent to Earth as a humble humanitarian. He is not a rich philanthropist who gives of his money and gets lauded by the socialite community. Peter is a simple person who gives of himself and his time. He is an example of what any of us can do to make the world a better place. Happy Birthday, Peter of Austria!




Lots of candles birthday cake by dee m @ flickr


May you have many more birthdays with so many candles on the cake your neighbors will have to call the fire department to come extinguish the flames. :)




Happy Birthday candles burning down the house by ritchielee @ flickr





Children blowing out candles on birthday cake way back in 1934 - some things never change! by Foxtongue @ flickr


May you have many loved ones around you as you celebrate your special day - a day of which many people are glad you are here because of how you have touched and impacted their lives to the good!






Chocolate birthday cake message by zappowbang @ flickr




A "Happy Birthday" message is always best written in chocolate cake - my favorite cake to give you if we were there to throw you a birthday party.





Funny dogs trying to grab some birthday cake food for themselves by Just Jefa @ flickr


Make sure no family dogs are close by to steal your delicious birthday cake! :) (Austrians love dogs like Americans do.)


HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Peter, and many more to you!!!

Love, From Your Friends in America...



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24 April 2010

Whats Happening in America This Week - Political Cartoons 24 Apr 2010

From Denny: In the interest of getting these pages to load faster for you I thought I'd try something different. You know about the traveling dinner concept? That's where you go to one person's house for the opening cocktail or appetizer, then travel on to another house for a salad, then somewhere else for the entree and finally the dessert.

Well, since I have such a love of the satire from clever political cartoonists lampooning our society, current culture and politics the weekly posts have gotten far too long. Fun but long. So, I thought I'd treat you to a traveling post among my various blogs to enjoy the flavors at each "house."

In this "house" post weapons seem to be the main theme: Iran working on becoming a nuclear state, concealed weapons carried by college students on campus and coffee drinkers into Starbucks coffee shops. It's no big surprise that NASA and the Air Force are preparing to weaponize space. More weapons loose on deck are the "nuclear option" of the Republican filibuster, the financial sledgehammer from Wall Street bankers and - leading up to celebration of Earth Day - planet Earth setting off the Icelandic volcano to scream its message of "Enough already with the fossil fuels, people!" Yeah, that Iceland volcano sure got the attention of the airline industry. It cost $200 million per day worldwide, wrecking a weak economy in Europe and America.

Check out what the cartoonists had to say about this week's news...






Where Obama, the Tea Party, Nukes and NASA intersect:


















































Congress and their voting dilemmas:















Oh, NASA, Oh, NASA, where art thou?










Our Earth:














*** Check out the rest of the Saturday series of political cartoons this week:

Greedy Opportunistic Wall Street: Political Cartoons, Opinion Post

College Grads Chances of Finding Jobs: Political Cartoons

Political Cartoons: Iceland Volcano Wrecks World Economy

Ridiculous Outrageous Extra Airline Fees: Political Cartoons

Cool Earth Day Links, Message From Our Prez

The Smallest Earth Day Poem - Libations Friday 16 Apr 2010


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