Neighbors to Love: 7 Posts from Next Door
19 Jul
Love Thy Neighbors
Like family, we don’t choose them.
A wonderful neighbor is a blessing and a friend.
A crazy neighbor is a curse from hell.
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Film: The Lumière Brothers & The Cinematograph
21 Jun
Film: Let There Be Light
The best thing about flying Air France?
Besides le food et la champagne, of course.
The selection of movies to watch!
Highly recommended…
Lumière! / Lumière ! L’aventure commence (2017) – Trailer (English Subs)
“A journey into the universe of the founders of cinema, narrated by Frèmaux with passion and humour, LUMIÈRE! delivers unfrogettable image and a unique view of France and the world at the dawn of the modern era; truly essential films that illuminate the world of contemporary filmmaking.”
In the 1890’s, The Lumière Brothers invented the Cinematograph.
The Happy Skeleton
No flying necessary. Available online.
On Amazon Video
Fascinating!
https://www.festival-cannes.com/en/films/lumiere
News to Amuse: Weird, Wonderful and Wild
7 Jun
Weird & Wonderful NEWS from Around the World
Pain-free News: Isn’t that all we ask?
Medical Fluke
Woman who feels NO PAIN is scientific marvel…
https://tiny.iavian.net/s0vx
But she can still complain if she feels like it.
Shop ’til You Drop, Buy ’til You Cry
24 May
Shop ’til You Drop, Buy ’til You Cry
Is the Consumerism vs. Minimalism dilemma naggin’ at your noggin?
After all, there is so much stuff, yet so little time, money, and space.
Is consumer debt dragging you down?
Stuff
Are you drowning in stuff?
Do you dream of a dumpster rental to solve your terrible, horrible, no good, very bad mess?
Are you feeling compelled to tidy up?
Dying to spark joy? […]
Mother’s Day: What NOT To Give Your Mother
9 May
The Gift of Mother’s Day
Hurrah!
Another “holiday” full of hype, unrealistic expectations, and expense.
Plus loads of gifting pressure.
Because we all know that, whatever she says, gifts are Mom’s love language.
Here are a few tips to assist you in giving well, and perhaps, clinching favorite child status.
What NOT To Give Your Mother
- GRIEF – Don’t get arrested, crash your car, post a sex tape, or kill your brother (it’s her kid!). At least, not today.
Fake Vacations: Is the Unposted Life Worth Living?
28 Apr
Life…
The examined life is worth living.
The documented life is worth living.
But is the publicized life worth living?
Fake or Real?
Life publicized is posted on social media with text, images, and/or video for the universe to see.
It’s all out there – the good, the bad, and the boring.
The mundane and the meaningless.
The real and the fabricated.
News Flash: Goofy News to Amuse You
12 Apr
Fun: Goofy News to Amuse You
The truth is stranger than fake news.
Goofy News
Brain Zaps for Memory
Snacking Hack – Nutella
Life Hacks for April National Humor Month
29 Mar
LIfe Hacks for April National Humor Month
You know you need them!
Live a Better Life Already
7 Trendy Tips to Up Your Game
- How to get a pedicure when you’re wearing an ankle monitoring bracelet (and not electrocute yourself).
- Using duct tape on pimples and fever blisters. (Don’t worry that you’ll never get it off)
- Diet tips to motivate you and your fat dog. (Does not involve duct tape)
- Take a power nap in the refrigerator. Boosts metabolism. Increases zest for life (and brain freeze).
- Learn 501 ways to tie a scarf. Renews creativity. (Includes 499 ways you’ll never wear)
- For sugar cravings, suck on mint dental floss. (Surprisingly satisfying if you’re on a 3-day fast)
- Did you know? In a pinch, dental floss doubles as a cuticle clipper. (Impress your fancy friends at a dinner party with this life hack)
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Humor Book with Heart: Dave Barry’s LESSONS FROM LUCY
15 Mar
Looking for a humor book with heart?
All is not lost.
Dave Barry has a new book coming out on April 2nd
Humor
It’s a delightful mix of humor, self-help, and a happy dog…
What’s not to love?
LESSONS FROM LUCY: The Simple Joys of an Old, Happy Dog
My Humor Empire!
