Forgetfulone

Happiness and Randomness Overflowing

2026-08-11T00:28:15.790-05:00

This post is really much ado about nothing (but has a small tie to school due to the definition included.)

Is your neighborhood about to get busy, like mine? School starts today! I'm grateful I'm retired because that summer was too short, and the weather says it's still summer and will be for a while.

You may know that I've been an avid crafter for as long as I can remember, and I follow a few different types of artists and crafters, many who sell their knowledge in a course, webinar, zoom call, prerecorded video (etc.). But WHY does everyone think that if you call something an Academy, people will automatically think it is exclusive and better than a regular class?

Examples online : The Crepe Paper Flower Academy, The Better Life Academy, Learn (fill in the blank) Academy, Cutting Machine Academy, Organizer Academy, Watercolor Painting Academy.

The definition of Academy is a school that teaches a specific skill or subject, a private high school, or an official group of experts who work to advance art, science, or literature. It is also a place of study, a special school, or a group that helps arts and sciences grow.

So, is it legit to call these courses Academies? What do you think?

Unfortunately, this is what it's like in school now. The bully doesn't get in trouble.

Have a great week!

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Random Tuesday Nonsense and Happy Thoughts

2026-08-03T23:46:39.195-05:00

Hey everyone. We've been out and about a lot more recently, and I have noticed... at the risk of sounding like Maxine, there are so many ta-tas hanging out! Is it always like this? Or is this a recent shift? Ladies seem to be loving showing off their ta-tas. A ta-ta here, a ta-ta there, Ta-Tas Everywhere! Maybe because it is summer? Perhaps it's been like this a while, and I'm just now noticing! Maybe it's just my local area (doubtful). Anyway, it is what it is. Where has modesty gone?

How about something funny?

HAHAHAHA!

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Have a great week!

2026-07-28T00:19:32.857-05:00

Today while watching baseball, I heard this: "Something is afoot. " You may know I love to figure out where idioms come from and what they mean. So here goes... I got a fairly boring response. It means that an activity is in progress. It also sometimes implies that something secret or surprising is happening behind the scenes. " Ahhhhh, something is afoot I see." Imagine the voice I heard in my head as I typed it out!

The word afoot first appeared in the 13th century(around 1275) in Middle English texts, such as the writings of the poet Laȝamon. The famous phrase "the game is afoot" was first recorded later by William Shakespeare in his play King Henry IV, Part 1 around 1597. And that's about all there is to it!

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Cat got your tongue

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Happy Soccer (Futbol) Tuesday!

2026-07-13T23:59:01.614-05:00

You know what's weird? My first time serving on a jury back in the 90's was a case where we had to decide which company had the Spanish language rights for televising soccer (futbol) games for the World Cup. At the time, I thought it was the most boring thing to be arguing about. Both companies breached their contracts, and both were awarded money from the other one, but it was basically a wash. Who knew then that futbol was going to become so popular? I say "so popular" because of all the fans that follow their teams, and the sheer numbers of people who attend the fan fests, one of which was in Houston. I'm still not wowed by the game of futbol. To me, it just moves so slowly, and I don't like when a match ends in a tie. That doesn't happen in my favorite sports: Baseball and Basketball. Anyway, just a previous personal interaction with soccer. Are you keeping up? Looks like there are 3 games to go.

And now... How about some soccer puns?

Ghoul Keeper!

Because she's always running away from the ball!

Because they prefer watching cricket!

That's when I knew he was a keeper!

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I missed the fireworks.

2026-07-06T23:23:16.304-05:00

This past weekend I was at a retreat, so I didn't get to see any fireworks! I heard the ones at the National mall were post-poned for several hours due to rain. I would have liked to have seen our hometown fireworks. Those for the 4th largest city in the US must have been fabulous! But, alas, all I could do was hear the amateur pyro from where I was. Oh well.

And right now, I'm eating slightly expired yogurt and wondering what's going to happen to me! Wish me luck!

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A Random Person Puts Your Napkin in Your Lap

2026-06-16T00:59:17.112-05:00

First of all, I'm wondering why it is customary to put our napkins in our laps when we eat. Supposedly, one reason is to protect your clothing from spills. But... I usually get stuff on my shirt when I spill, not my lap. Anyone else?

Second, it signals the waiter you are ready to eat. I'm not buying that. A closed menu is usually what lets a waiter know you're ready.

Third, it keeps soiled napkins off the table. Now, I can see this being a reason.

But... how do you feel about going to a fancy restaurant and this person you haven't even officially met yet is putting your napkin in your lap for you. Do you allow this, or are you like my husband and rush to put your napkin in your lap so when the waiter gets there, it's already done. What do you think?

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I love a good pun!

True. I used to write all the time when I was teaching. Now, not so much.

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A Tip for You

2026-06-08T20:12:41.648-05:00

Do not get in an elevator if you need to go to the restroom.

Ask me how I know.

Luckily it was a few short minutes, so I didn't have time to truly panic. I took the stairs after that.

How many times did you groan at those? Hope you have a great week, and don't get stuck in an elevator! And remember to visit Happy Tuesday and Random Tuesday Thoughts.

It's Tuesday Somewhere

2026-06-01T21:37:16.280-05:00

I recently dined at an Italian restaurant which had handmade pizzas on the menu. One of the ingredients really stood out. It said, "foraged mushrooms." Now, it's my understanding that foraged means that you go out, search for, and harvest wild food from nature. Do you think they really have people who go out and do that? How do they know they are safe to eat and not just some toadstool they found in the park? I find this description questionable. What do you think?

The NBA finals start tomorrow, and I'm really looking forward to it. I'm going to have to root for San Antonio since I'm from Texas. Will you be watchin, or Nah?

Funny that neither of them made it to the finals this year!

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What Kind of Store Is It?

2026-05-27T22:44:40.142-05:00

I had to go to the drugstore today to pick up a prescription. Does anyone even call those places drugstores anymore? Or just pharmacies? They are so much more than just pharmacies! They're department stores!

They have...

1. School and office supplies

2. Photo services

3. Optical Items (like reading glasses)

4. Laundry detergent

5. Pet Food

6. Immunizations

7. OTC medication, supplements, and first aid

8. Greeting cards and wrapping supplies

9. Makeup and beauty supplies

10 Printer supplies

11 Clothing (tees, socks, and more)

12 Hair care

13 Groceries and snacks (even frozen dinners and milk)

What else can you think of?

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Happy Memorial Day

2026-05-24T23:57:13.530-05:00

Photo Fun

2026-05-20T00:52:44.834-05:00

These photos were taken at the Dallas Aquarium in 2019.

Flamingos

Manatee

Seahorse

Rays

Toucan

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It's About Time I Posted

2026-05-18T21:01:18.171-05:00

Hello! It's been a while. First, I just wasn't "feeling it" a couple of weeks ago when I had the chance to post, then we were on our family vacation, and without reliable Internet, I couldn't post. But here I am today with not much to say but glad to be here anyway.

We actually were able to get 9, yes NINE, of our family together for a vacation! That included our two little granddaughters, which of course was the most fun. We were missing a few family members, but that's the most we've had together at the same time in a long while.

We took our granddaughters to a cupcake making class (ages 3 and 6). Surprisingly, the three year old made it through over half the class before she was ready to go. She had already made her frog. So I decorated the other cupcake and took it to her while my husband took her back to the room. Our 6 year old did GREAT! She did as well as most of the adults at the class.

It's a frog on a water lily in case you can't tell. So much fun! Sad to be home now. But we're taking off again in less than two weeks for our anniversary trip, and I don't know where we're going. It's a surprise. So, let's get to something funny.

This is valid!

This just cracks me up!

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Sunday Synopsis - Cozy Mystery

2026-05-02T21:00:00.000-05:00

Lykoi Larceny by Katherine Hayton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the third book in the Kitten Cafe series. The first thing to note is that you don't have to have read the first two for this one to make sense. If you have read them, you're familiar with the setting and a couple of the characters, but it's not necessary.

Marjorie, who owns the cat cafe', has been busy baking for the Community Center where they will be hosting an event for foster kids and their families. As she goes to check on her neighbor, she finds him dead. She ends up taking temporary ownership of a rare "Werewolf" Lykoi kitten due to his owner's death. In addition, the Christmas gifts for the foster kids have been stolen. Marge and her friend and fellow entrepreneur Esme realize they must go out and try to find the gifts while also asking for further donations.

I won't spoil anything and tell you how it worked out in the end. But be assured there's no swearing, no cliffhangers, and no graphic scenes. I liked this book, maybe not as much as the other two, but not bad.

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Current Mood

2026-04-28T00:11:44.745-05:00

Looking through recipes a couple of days ago, and my husband found one. I cooked it for dinner last night with only a few minor tweaks. It's French Onion Meatloaf, and it was good.

Next, I'm making crispy chicken sandwiches (kind of like Popeyes chicken sandwiches). Dry mix is breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, seasoning salt and flour. Batter ingredients are egg and milk. Perfect fried chicken every time.

Then I'm making my charro beans from scratch. I won't have the whole family here, just my son, but my whole family loves them, and they freeze very well. First, they have to soak overnight. These have a few ingredients: onion, tomato, broth, jalapeno, bacon, bacon grease, beer, spices, pinto beans, and green chiles when I have them. I often put cilantro, but my soon-to-be daughter-in-law is allergic, so I've been leaving it out. It's still good. They key is to mash some of the beans when they get to a certain point in the cooking process which makes the beans a little thicker. Come on over and have some!

And if all this sounds exciting... it's not really. I'm in a "meh" state of mind currently.

But this will be me in ten days, so it's alright!

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Sunday Synopsis - Guilt

2026-04-25T22:36:00.000-05:00

Guilt by Jonathan Kellerman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is the 28th installment of the Alex Delaware series. I had read a couple previously, so you can see that you don't have to start at number one. I usually do because that's how I roll, but I got this one for such a bargain I decided to go out of order. Everything is explained enough that you don't have to have read the one(s) prior.

Alex Delaware is a psychologist who often works as a consultant for LAPD and works mostly with a friend of his on the force, Detective Milo Sturgis. The story begins with the discovery of a dead baby buried in a tin box at a woman's house 60 years ago. This event sets off a series of unfortunate mysteries that Delaware and Sturgis will need to connect somehow. And will they even be able to identify the biggest threat?

If you enjoy crime ficion, mysteries, and psychological thrillers, you may enjoy this book. I did.

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Happy Random Tuesday

2026-04-20T21:00:00.002-05:00

Today as I was reviewing my recipe email, I came across a recipe for Charcuterie Salad. Do we really need a recipe for charcuterie (also known as adult lunchable)? Salami, ham, cheese, crackers, nuts, olives, and so on. Absolutely nothing in the "recipe" distinguished it as a salad. The only difference was it said to serve it in cups with toothpicks. At least with a tray, you can use toothpicks to select the parts you actually like rather than being stuck with what the "chef" wanted you to have. Seems like there is less waste with a tray, also.

Now moving on.

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Sunday Synopsis - The Boelyn Traitor

2026-04-18T21:00:00.001-05:00

Boleyn Traitor by Philippa Gregory
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one in a long line of Philippa Gregory's novels about English Royal History. And I'm here for it! I hope she continues to write from different points of view within a pre 19th century timeline. They are my favorite.

This book focuses on someone who seems unimportant, but in actuality has more influence than one would think. The main character is Jane Boelyn, also known as Lady Rochford. She was Anne Boelyn's sister-in-law having been married to her brother. As a spy, Lady Rochford must manage the secrets of the Tudor Court and the dangers that come with it. She is often seen as a villain, but serves as the protagonist of this story. Jane is a survivor of much of Henry VIII's rule.

The book addresses the themes of power, betrayal, ambition, survival, and loyalty. I don't want to give away any more to the story because it is such a great book, I think you should read it.

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Fun Photo

2026-04-08T22:00:00.003-05:00

Beautiful scenery in Big Bend National Park in Texas

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It's Tuesday Again

2026-04-06T22:30:00.003-05:00

Here it is again... Tuesday. Funny how that happens every week! Here's a random thought. I was watching Call the Midwife today, and one of the characters said, "You're going to have to wait on me hand and foot." That made me wonder... why do we say "wait on" and "hand and foot."

Obviously waiting on you means catering to your needs, but why "wait on?" Apparently, it has been linked to the word "waiter" as early as the 14th century which means to serve someone. According to the www, it is mainly an American saying, especially in the South. I still don't understand why the word wait means to serve someone.

Hand and foot makes a little more sense. It originated in the 14th century as well and refers to the "hand," doing manual tasks, and "foot," meaning movement, and together meaning to be at someone's beck and call. Doesn't that one make more sense?

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Happy Random Tuesday

2026-03-30T21:36:00.004-05:00

What do you do when you are unhappy? Feeling unhappy happens to everyone at times—it’s not something to ignore, but it’s also not something you’re stuck with. The key is to gently shift from “I feel bad” to “What can I do next?”

Here are a few simple, realistic steps according to Chat GPT:

🌱 Start small (don’t try to fix everything)

Pick one tiny action:

Take a short walk
Step outside for fresh air
Drink water, eat something nourishing

Small resets can change your mood more than you expect.

🎯 Do one thing that gives you a sense of control

Tidy a small space
Finish a quick task
Work on a simple craft

Progress—even tiny—can lift your mood.

❤️ Be kind to yourself

Avoid thoughts like:

“I shouldn’t feel this way”
Replace with:
“It’s okay to feel this. It will pass.”

To help you be kind to yourself if you are feeling unhappy, here are some funnies. (But is anyone else running out of funnies?)

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Random Cat News

2026-03-23T22:19:00.002-05:00

I've got a new friend! Meet Franklin.

He's not mine, but I get to spend the week with him. My daughter is fostering him, and I am staying with her this week to help her through a surgical procedure.

He's still mostly kitten in his behavior. What a mess! He gets into all kinds of things, even the trash can if you're not watching him. I think he ate one of my earrings. How he got it out of the baggie I will never know. He also bit me, thinking I was food, totally an accident. He likes to wear his shirt and bandana. Appropriately, his shirt says, "Little Menace." He constantly gets underfoot, but he's so loveable.

How about some more cat-related content?

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Fun Photos

2026-03-17T23:42:57.148-05:00

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These pictures were taken in the Caribbean October, 2025. This... is bliss!

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Happy Random Tuesday

2026-03-16T21:04:00.001-05:00

As I mentioned on my "Random" post after the Superbowl, I just can't get enough of this commercial! Lately, I see it on TV quite a bit, but most of the time, they only show the ending with the Eagle spreading his wings and taking off from the Clydesdale's back. But the backstory is so good. Take a minute to watch if you'd like.

And now, moving on to some funnies.

If you ever see me running, you should run, too because something is after me!

Hahaha! They do call me Forgetfulone!

I don't even know what a wormhole is!

According to the Internet... "A wormhole is a theoretical passage through spacetime that acts as a shortcut between distant regions of the universe." Also called Einstein-Rosen Bridge.

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Random Happy Tuesday - for the birds!

2026-03-10T00:19:00.005-05:00

This time change is killing me! One day I get too much sleep. Another day I can't sleep at all. This is for the birds! I wish we just stayed at one time - all the time - and didn't change it twice a year. How about you?

And speaking of it being for the birds... The idiom is believed to have been started by soldiers during WWII. They would use it to describe anything that was useless, boring, or of little value. It is believed the imagery comes from birds pecking in dung meaning that if some thing is of such low quality, it isn't fit for me, only for birds. HM. I learned something new!

Bird puns:

"That bird joke flew right over your head."
"I'm trying to feed the birds but the squirrels keep robin the seed."
"Stop mocking-bird me! Toucan play that game."
"I’m not an early bird, I’m a night owl."
"How hawk-ward is that?"

How did you like these? Were you groaning as much as I was? Haha!

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Wordless Wednesday

2026-03-03T21:17:00.003-06:00

I love trees!

These photos were taken at Goose Island State Park in Rockport, Texas in 2018.

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