(In case you're wondering, we got more than a foot of snow Friday and Saturday morning.)
Staying home a lot right now -- because we need to. We did enjoy a Mother's Day supper with the kids on Thursday. The restaurant was open-air, which was fine until 8 p.m. or so, when the cold air and wind started. It literally went from the 80s to freezing in just a few hours.
Mr. Bear stopped by one morning at 1 a.m. or so, and tried to drag off Ruby's dogfood bag. The Brick dragged it back while I shone a flashlight on the malcontent. Then we put three more food bins in the garage, until we can figure things out. (Ruby took one sniff outside, then promptly went and hid under a chair. Smart dog.) The bear has been back several days...but nothing edible is out there. He'll soon get tired of visiting.
Meanwhile, we do chores, watch movies and political news...and wait it out. More snow is expected. Then I'll do some planting, and enjoy the sunshine.
Meanwhile:
I look at instagrams like this...and pine.
The Roanoke Colony -- what happened? More thoughts on this intriguing mystery.
Why is our universe expanding, according to Hubble? (It's not supposed to be.)
Four popular New York City restaurant lunches -- to make at home, if you're not headed to NYC anytime soon.
Yes, there really was a $100,000 bill. Probably not now, though, unless you work for the U.S. Government.
Some strange historical events that happened -- including a period where three popes reigned, each accusing the other of being an imposter.
Have you ever wanted to fly to the moon? Get your name included on a flight -- by clicking here.
"What was (and is) your biggest regret after a divorce?" Quora readers have some thoughtful answers on this one -- and it's not always what you think, either.
How to avoid investment scams. From one of my favorite idea bloggers, Millenial Revolution.
Now Colorado and Nebraska are arguing over water rights. Nebraska's using a 99-year-old-agreement as ammunition.
A Ukranian woman confronts the soldier who executed her husband.
This BMW driver is moaning that he can't afford taxis, how is he going to get around, etc. etc...AFTER he's caught doing 199 mph, on top of other incidents. Poor Baby. (The photos actually show the guy smirking, as he says this nonsense.) As RIPD says, 'boo dee hoo hoo.'
Images of kindness within conflict -- 35 of them.
Very funny jokes -- IF you're an engineer, or related to one.
Two engineering students bumped into each other at school and one noticed the other’s new bike. He asked, “Where did you get such a wonderful bike?” The other student replied that a blonde rode up to him, threw her bike on the ground, took off all her clothes, threw them on the ground and said, “Take whatever you’d like to have.” The first student says, “Good call, I’ll bet her clothes wouldn’t have fit either of us.”
Or...
Conventional wisdom: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Mechanical Engineer: If it ain’t broke, consider adding more features.
OR...
What's the difference between mechanical engineers and civil engineers? Mechanical engineers build weapons; civil engineers build targets.
Can you tell I'm married to an engineer? The Brick can fix ANYTHING.
Picnics -- celebrated British-style.
Weird things pulled out of Lake Tahoe. Including a bathtub and lamppost!
Give a billing for a hospital operation? Then, hospital, you're taken at your word. Ask the Colorado Supreme Court about this one.
Minnesota kayakers find a skull in a river -- an 8000-year-old skull, that is.
Weird ways to save money. (From A Small Life)
What have you gotten for free (or cheap) lately? Another classic from yours truly. (Check out my Hits & Misses reports for my current doings in this area.)
A much-loved Colorado teacher and ski patrol staffer is killed in a collision with a snowboarder...who gets a figurative slap on the heinie, mostly for leaving the scene of the accident. Now the family wants more.
This happened at Eldora Ski Resort, not far from where Daughter #2 and Son #1 live. (And we used to.) Accidents have happened so often in recent years that some skiers have taken to calling it 'Dead-ora,' instead.
DIY glitter shoes. These are messy to make, but quite stylin.'
Secret messages in famous statues.
A new movie just out. She-Hulk: Attorney At Law. I am not making this up.
One of the VonTrapp children died...only one is left. Speaking of:
Could some of the world's most famous ruling families be cursed? Maybe so. Or maybe it just looks that way, because family members have made some really bad decisions. (Arrogance, sex, gambling, drugs and drinking don't help.)
The government disinformation board is scrapped, and its would-be director resigned. Darn...
How to make infused lilac oil. Links to other types, too. (From Simply Beyond Herbs)
Our truthful President in action.
One big way to drive credit card companies TOTALLY NUTS -- and help yourself, at the same time! (From Bitches Get Riches)
Funniest fan signs. Like this one:
Thousands of British fish-and-chip shops could close soon...for two very basic reasons. Nooooo....
Some more lovely news from BLM's tax filings.
The unseen side of All Sorts of Stuff, including the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Tour de France.
My favorite con artist, Anna Delvey, holds her own art show. Please don't buy a thing...
Welcome, Karina Jean-Pierre! Congratulations on your new job... now please, do it as honestly and fairly as possible.
Ten haunted forts and military battlefields.
DIY 'granite' countertops by painting them yourself.
Now People Magazine may be facing the end of 'in-print' runs.
The food blogger who had several scams up his sleeve. Fascinating -- how did he get away with it for so long?
A bazillion-dollar art collection finishes selling...and sets a record for a total collection sale. BUT appraisers everywhere want to know -- did the artworks sell individually for record prices, as well? (The answer seems to be no.) Ummm... call me, Harry. I can replace that Jeff Koons piece (which sold for $4.4 million) much more cheaply.
Ten people killed or injured by their own booby traps.
Babylon Bee's gun rules of safety. (Poor Alec Baldwin.)
A Great Gray Owl decides to visit -- close-up on the photographer's lens.
Thieves return 16 idols they stole from a Hindu temple -- turns out they were couldn't sleep at night, due to frightening dreams. But -- only 14 were returned. Where are the other two, and what are they doing? Ya mean -- there's another side of reality, beyond what we can see and touch??
Koko the Gorilla's final message to the world. (Or maybe it was heavily edited by her human managers. Interesting, anyways.) Her meeting with Mr. Rogers (whose show she adored) was interesting, too:
An 18-year-old sits in as drummer for Pearl Jam! And does a great job...
Six ways to earn (or save) some extra money. I plan to try one this week.
How to help a homeless friend. We've been struggling with this lately.
Have a great week.
2 comments:
Next time I go on a picnic, I'm bringing a tv tray! Genius idea.
Ironically, most of the 'picnics' I enjoyed, growing up, were eaten INSIDE the car. (It rained a lot in Michigan.) Drinking hot coffee while the windows steam up just can't be imitated.
Thanks for stopping by, Mavis -- and leaving a comment!
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