Monday, February 20, 2023

Monday Stuff On the Way to Other Stuff: Finally -- Progress!

 On the world cruise, our British staff would often say their lists were "ticked off" when finished. The Americans would look at each other -- 'Why are they angry??' But now that we've been able to 'tick some things off' our personal lists, it's very encouraging.

     The flu has lifted. We've still got snow on the ground, but it's maneuverable. Now, to watch those lists continue to shrink...



Supposedly the 10 funniest Superbowl commercials. (Frankly, they're  more stupid than anything.)

And the 10 best...especially the Boston Lager one.


But the real winner? The 15-second Tubi commercial that made everyone think they lost connection... us included!

Bacon french fry dipping sauce. What's not to like?

The most popular candy bars over the decades.  Speaking of popular...

Why the tv series 'Blue Bloods' has been so incredibly evergreen.  This was the Mama's favorite show, along with (I am not making this up) 'American Gladiators.'

South Park comments on the Sussexes...

A HUGE dino footprint -- found in Yorkshire.  (3.3 ft long)

A remarkably good movie...if you like zombie flicks! We just saw the Korean Train to Busan. (dubbed in English)


The Forest Service is waiving fees for President's Day.  This is happening in Colorado -- it may be the case in your state, too.

Cats with very funny names.

A rerun of one of yours truly's profiles is back.  (Thanks, Frugal Girl)

Certain paintings are barred from selling, unless they're to an English buyer.  By British decree.

More than an hour of Titanic dive footage!!  Wowwwww....


A robot that can change from solid to liquid -- and back again.  (If you're not thinking about the Terminator, you should be.)



Snorkelers find a hoard of Roman gold while diving in Spain.

Codebreakers figure out the code Mary Queen of Scots used in her letters, written during her imprisonment. 

Twelve treasures found in recent years...


New treasures are still being found in Pompeii, too.

Some newly-discovered twists on 'traditional' info about Charles Dickens' death and burial.

California's Lake Oroville is no longer 'empty,' thanks to the all the rain they've been getting. Oops...didn't climate change people say that wouldn't be happening anymore??

'Bad advice' that's actually very funny. For example:

"If you are at an ATM at night and there is a person in front of you, kiss them on the neck to let them know you are not a threat."

Or, as one commenter suggested, give them a friendly slap on the butt, instead. See what that gets you.

Homemade Italian salad dressing mix.  (From Little House Living)

Philly cheesesteak egg rolls...easier than you think.

Some really good storage ideas.

Yosemite National Park just had its annual 'firefall' event.


President Jimmy Carter's health is failing. I didn't always agree with his decisions, but have an immense amount of respect for this man's courage and kindness.

Practicing 'stealth wealth.'  (From Financial Samurai)

A black bear takes more than 400 selfies... after discovering a game camera in Boulder County, CO. (More here, including a wonderful mix of animals/birds caught on camera.)

Monsterverse fans are yelling: bring Gamera back to fight with Godzilla!   I wouldn't mind it myself, Gentle Readers...


There's still one Blockbuster store left. The Bend, OR location had a Superbowl ad...

The ship found after it went missing for 17 years  -- with her crew still on board, in frozen popsicle form. Legend... or truth? 

A Colorado cop dies, after accidentally falling off a bridge.

Martin Luther King's copy of his 'I Have A Dream' just happens to be saved...and found again. 

What are celebrities snacking on now?  (Ramen is one of the choices.)

Remember the shop teacher with the huge appendages?  She/he now insists they're real -- and the man photographed coming out of her apartment is someone different. (Gee, he sure looks similar...)

Easy, beautiful pastry desserts -- including this incredible 'rose' apple tart.  (From The Baller On A Budget)



A glorious early look at spring... via Instagram's Prudent Homemaker. Will it come?


Have a good week.



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