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The Butterfly Story

2026-10-23T03:15:29.879-05:00

There was an ugly caterpillar,
That would do not a thing but eat,
He thought he was quite handsome,
Then he saw his defeat.

He met a beautiful butterfly,
With wings that could expand,
"I can be like that!", he shouted,
And ate the leaf in his hand.

He tried his best,
He looked real tough,
"No," he sighed,
This will never be enough.

He felt tired one day,
So he took a nap,
Crawled into his pupa,
And shut that little cap.

When he woke up,
Everything was different,
The sun was shining bright outside,
And the air smelled of mint.

He felt something on his back,
It was bright and dark blue,
He had become a butterfly,
His dream had come true!

~Author Unknown.~

"A butterfly lights beside us, like a sunbeam...
and for a brief moment it's glory and beauty belong to our world...
But then it flies on again, and although we wish it could have stayed,
We are so thankful to have seen it at all."

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Trick -or-Treat: Are You Too Old?

2026-10-18T18:24:46.409-05:00

The porch light is glowing, the steps are all set,
With the finest jack-lanterns we’ve carved up just yet.

Our trick-or-treat bags have been retired for years,
But we’re still full of candy and Halloween cheers!

We may be too old to go door-to-door,
And our knees say we shouldn’t go march anymore.

But we’ll sit on the stoop with a smile and a wink,
And hand out the best chocolate treats, we would think!

So dress up your best and come walking our way,
We love seeing ghouls and the goblins at play.

The costumes, the laughter, the tricks, and the fun—
Happy Halloween wishes to every last one!

You know you are too old to Trick or Treat when:

10. You get winded from knocking on the door.

9. You have to have another kid chew the candy for you.

8. You ask for high fiber candy only.

7. When someone drops a candy bar in your bag, you lose your balance and fall over.

6. People say: 'Great Boris Karloff Mask,' And you're not wearing a mask.

5. When the door opens you yell, 'Trick or.....' And can't remember the rest.

4. By the end of the night, you have a bag full of restraining orders.

3. You have to carefully choose a costume that won't dislodge your hairpiece.

2. You're the only Power Ranger in the neighborhood with a walker.

And the number one reason Seniors should not go Trick Or Treating...

1. You keep having to go home to pee.

No matter, have a HAPPY HALLOWEEN anyway.

Poem and image are AI Generated 2026

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Pun ... Intended!

2026-10-18T17:34:48.255-05:00

1. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The flight attendant looks at him and says, "I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger.

2. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!

3. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it immediately sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

4. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" The first replies "Yes, I'm positive."

5. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.

6. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse."But why?", they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said," I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

7. A woman has identical twins and is forced to give them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal."The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're identical twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

8. A group of friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. So, the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart,the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop. Terrified, they did so, thereby proving that only Hugh can prevent Florist friars.

9. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good) a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.And finally,

10. There was the person who sent ten different puns to friends with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh.
No pun in ten did.

Source: Herald-A-New-Day

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A Step Back In Time

2026-10-17T10:40:18.473-05:00

I took a step back in time,
To when I was just a child,
I loved to pose for a picture,
And oh, how I loved to smile.

Little brother would follow suit,
Mocking each thing I'd do.
Posing e'er so perfectly,
Or sticking out his tongue too.

Mother threatened if we didn't behave,
As the photographer loaded the flash,
I stood as pretty as could be,
Kicking my shoes to my back.

From the corner of his eye,
Little brother saw the shoes,
Following along with sister,
Our mother's face changed hues,

She reached out to get me,
But the click was just too fast,
The picture was delightful,
And mother just had to laugh.

There we were in our finery,
Smiling like angels for sure,
But scanning on down the picture,
Showed the antics she must endure.

Bare feet just a shining,
Not even a sock in sight,
But mother love the setting,
Barefooted kids with their trike.

She said it was befitting,
The picture made this way,
She cherished the photograph,
Showing it often in her day.

Gayle Davis
May 2, 2005
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ICQGreetings4U (Geocities Archived)

2026-10-14T02:25:40.211-05:00

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8 Gifts That Cost Nothing ...

Sunset At The Lighthouse

A Sister Is...

It's BathTime!!

The Quest For Knowledge

Boys and PuppyTails

Basket Of Love

April Showers

You Are Unique

Charlie's First Job

Eek... A Mouse!

Happiness and Birthdays

Reading with Grandma

The Mirror

Out with the Old

I Believe

Furbabies

Welcome To Paradis

Isolation

Our Morning Chat

The Beautiful Rose

Timeless Beauty

Why Dogs Are Special

Velvet Touch

Angel of the Night

Red Phone Box

Guinevere, Lady of Camelot

Arise Sir Knight

Unborn Child's Prayer

Gift Of Living

Diary of an Unborn Child

Summer Delights

Boy In Red

Spring is in the Air

Reflections On Life

Hello Operator

Dogs and Cats

The Trophy

A Hug

Normal For Me

To My Child

Fence

Autumn Reflections

Three Yellow Roses - PLanting his seeds LKG

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For The Love of a Good Book

2026-10-14T00:23:09.157-05:00

"The very essence of me ~ my two loves (after my hubby and my beloved pooch, of course) are reading books and writing poetry on the computer. And yes, you can find me in either place at just about any time! For the love of a good book is where I'll be." - Christina

Give me a good book anytime
a thriller or mystery
Let me devour each aspect
that has become such a part of me!

Each page does surely come to life
as I sit in bed at night
Holding my eyelids open but
I just can't turn out the light!

Whichever tale I'm reading
takes complete control
As I find myself suspended
within the book I hold.

Immersed in every aspect
of the vast psychology
Of killers and their profiles
as I solve each mystery.

Such a fascination
for this I must confess
As each puzzle unravels
it's mystery I love best!

There's never any shortage
I've plenty of books you see,
And if I'm not on my computer
then I'm reading, I guarantee!

© Christina 1st May, 2005

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Dirt Roads

2026-10-02T14:32:55.028-05:00

What's mainly wrong with society today is that too many Dirt Roads have been paved.

There's not a problem in America today, crime, drugs, education, divorce, delinquency...that wouldn't be remedied, if we just had more Dirt Roads, because Dirt Roads give character.

People that live at the end of Dirt Roads
learn early on that life is a bumpy ride.

That it can jar you right down to your teeth
sometimes, but it's worth it, if at the end is
home...a loving spouse, happy kids and a dog.

We wouldn't have near the trouble with our educational system if our kids got their exercise walking a Dirt Road with other kids, from whom they learn how to get along.

There was less crime in our streets
before they were paved.

Criminals didn't walk two dusty miles to rob
or rape, if they knew they'd be welcomed by
5 barking dogs and a double barrel shotgun.

And there were no drive by shootings.

Our values were better when
our roads were worse!

People did not worship their cars more than
their kids, and motorists were more
courteous, they didn't tailgate by riding the
bumper...or the guy in front would choke you with
dust and bust your windshield with rocks.

Dirt Roads taught patience.

Dirt Roads were environmentally friendly, you didn't hop in your car for a quart of milk you walked to the barn for your milk.

For your mail, you walked to the mail box.

What if it rained and the Dirt Road got washed out? That was the best part, then you stayed home and had some family time, roasted marshmallows and popped popcorn and pony rode on Daddy's shoulders and learned how to make prettier quilts than anybody.

At the end of Dirt Roads, you soon learned
that bad words tasted like soap.

Most paved roads lead to trouble. Dirt Roads more likely lead to a fishing creek or a swimming hole.

At the end of a Dirt Road, the only time we even locked our car was in August, because if we didn't some neighbor would fill it with too much zucchini.

At the end of a Dirt Road, there was always extra springtime income, from when city dudes would get stuck, you'd have to hitch up a team and pull them out.

Usually you got a dollar...always you got a new friend...at the end of a Dirt Road!

~By Paul Harvey

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~~ Granny Got A Scooter ~~

2026-09-24T17:09:19.130-05:00

I purchased a new scooter just for me
My kids say, now granny be careful
Your new scooter is not like a car
They seem to worry, you see.

They keep telling me that I am old
But there's one thing I want them to know
I am not staying inside this house
I'm riding my scooter even if it is cold.

I say to my kids, now listen to me
I'm warning all of you here and now
You better keep the driveway clear
Granny is riding the scooter, you hear.

I tell them I know all the rules
So, kids don't you fret
Granny's got a new scooter
And I'm not through riding yet!

SpiritIsUp

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Learning To Drive ~ Poem

2026-09-24T16:25:38.507-05:00

I was so proud of me
For I had learned to drive a car
My husband wouldn't ride with me
Or allow me to go very far

But while he was at work
I'd get out my extra key
Sneak to where he parked
And take that car with me

While he worked all day
I drove around the town
Getting good experience
With him no-where around

You see, he'd get so nervous
When he tried to teach me how
So, I decided I could do much better
If I done it by myself

One day across the town
I set out for a drive
I had borrowed my sister's license
We favored enough for disguise

Then I walked to where he worked
And drove away once more
But...this time I got caught
Not like it was before

There I was, having so much fun
Not aware of all the fear
While he was nearly crazy
Searching everywhere

You see, they had asked if he
Would run a little errand
So he went to get his car,
But stood there just a-staring!

An empty place he found
Where his Chevy once had been
But where was it now
Who'd pulled a trick on him?

He made a call to home
Where my sis answered the phone
She told him I was gone
Didn't know when I'd be home

Unaware of all this
I started back to park the car
But, turned wrong down a one way street
So did not get too far

You see there was a policeman
Waiting in the wings
Just to catch someone
Doing that very thing!

He stopped me right real quick
Asked me if I knew
I was going the wrong way, lady
There's a sign, you paid no attention to

The next thing that he noted
was the license was not mine
So he gave me a ticket,
It was a heavy fine

I cried as I went on
To put that car in place...
But when I drove it in
I saw my husband's face

Oh my Lord, I cried
Deliver me from this
He was mad enough I could see
To ruin our wedded bliss!

When the storm had cleared
I settled down a bit
But...later I still took that car!
I just could not stay home and sit

When I got a license of my own
My poor husband almost died
While he worked, and worried
I went out on joy rides

Betty Hill © 2007

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New Fangled Device

2026-09-24T15:38:16.154-05:00

When I was old with hair so white
I made a decision, not too bright,
To buy myself a new fangled device,
Talked into it through a friends advice.

Spent all my savings to get a computer.
Nobody told me I'd need a good tutor.
First came the basics, "bootups and shutdowns"
And from that point my smiles turned to frowns.

That big button for on, never off at all.
Only for total lockup would that rule fall.
And then a whole new language I must learn.
There was MG Ram and CDs we could burn.

And something that I really had to know,
This word download; just click on go.
And the word WinZip, here is a must.
But, I must admit, it was then that I cussed.

For security reasons, it's AVG and ZoneAlarm.
Without them a computer can come to harm.
And, whatever is scandisk and defrag too?
This you must master or it is "woe unto you"

And "pop-ups seem to come from everywhere,
So it is important that you "click" with care.
The one I dread says "fatal error has occurred".
My heart will pound and I can't say a word.

I pray, Dear Lord, where do I go from here,
And I begin to know the meaning of fear.
Will my screen go black or will I just "crash"?
Horrible things through my mind will flash.

They tell me in time it will all be so clear,
But, I know that time is still not near.
So, blissfully, it is on my way I go,
Aware, there are things I will never know.

But it is all worth it I'm happy to say,
For with this computer I can "make my day".
The pleasure I get from this new fangled toy.
Despite all it's troubles it does bring me joy.

Now all my daily housework just has to wait,
For now I'm so busy that delay is their fate.
So, thank you my friend, also my "tutor"
For I love life now that I have my computer.

ŠKay Brewer
Source: Angel9oh7

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The Hand You Were Dealt

2026-09-24T09:39:32.041-05:00

Imagine playing a game of cards
You don't like what you hold in your hand
But still you have to make a smart play
Even if at times you can't seem to win

Thats how at times life might be
If so you just have to treat it best you can
At times it can be like an hour glass
Moving so quickly like the pouring sand

And then at times life can be the best
It will treat you oh so very good
You'll feel like things are back on track
Just living like you always should

So no matter the situation you are in
As long as self respect is what you have left
You're actually doing better than you thought
By dealing with the hand you were dealt

Source: asandboxgreeting

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Astrology

2026-09-23T16:04:54.253-05:00

We are all born at a certain time,
With different qualities that are easy to define.
There are twelve equal parts to the astrology chart,
At the first house is where you should really start.

The first house in the chart is very important you see,
It will explain the place or persons' personality.
How the person or place first appears to be,
There are other things hidden though you can not see.

The rising sign is how we think in our head
It sometimes controls what will or will not be said.
If you just study a place or a persons chart,
You will know all of the houses play a special part.

My Venus is in Libra, my Moon is in Gemini,
Do you think you would like to give it a try?
We are never just one sign and if you take a look,
It is carefully explained in a good astrology book.

There is something I tell everyone I know,
It takes more than just one sign for you to grow.
Because if there is just one ingredient,
How boring, how dull, not how life is to be spent.

There are so many stars in the galaxy,
Each one in our chart affects us differently.
So when someone says they are a Leo with flare,
I can’t help but look at them and stare.

Scorpio is the detective of the zodiac,
Studying astrology, well it takes a certain knack.
Libra must have things balance, Pisces cannot decide,
Virgo must analyze, forget it Taurus, you can’t hide.

Gemini there always seems to be two,
You never know which one you're talking to.
An Aquarius will seem to float through the air,
Now the Sagittarius they don’t seem to have a care.

Then when you study a chart with a little bit of one,
That is where you can start to have all the fun.
Where is your destiny?
It’s all in the stars, take a look at it and see.

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A Visit to the Dentist

2026-09-23T14:36:38.420-05:00

Well it is time for a visit to the dentist again,
I don’t want to go but I will feel better in the end.
I finally gave in and called today,
I can’t escape this no matter how much I delay.

When it gets closer to the actual date,
I know I should be on time and must not be late.
But there suddenly is this fear that is gripping me,
I pray for snow, a blizzard, anything you see.

It is really very easy when you first get there,
They have pretty music and a nice soft chair.
The receptionist is always as pleasant as can be,
But she doesn’t share my fear, don’t you see.

I know sooner or later and I am fully aware,
They are going to put me in that dreaded chair.
Is it just a cleaning of my teeth I need today?,
I hope so and it is not too long I have to stay.

All kinds of things hanging everywhere,
Enough to give anyone a good scare.
Have you ever heard the sound of the drill?,
The sound of that thing will give you a chill.

There are very dark goggles to protect your eyes,
Hiding things though and you are in for a big surprise.
The stuff that they give you to make your gums numb,
That taste is it cherry or bubble gum?

I grip the arms of the chair as hard as I can,
I even stop breathing but that is not part of the plan.
The dentist is always so nice and has a special way,
Of saying to me, “Are you ok?”

When they are all through and I can finally get away,
I try to remember to tell them thanks and have a nice day.
My dentist really is very special you see,
I am glad they have the patience to put up with me.

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Life's Demands

2026-09-09T00:29:00.000-05:00

Life is what tends to happen
when we make other plans
And seemingly beyond our reach
they then slip from our hands.

When troubles of so many kinds
and more heartache we can bear
Befalls on our tomorrows
so much more than is our share.

Demands are made of our time
of home and family,
Sapping till there's nothing left
and we've no more energy.

Soon we find we're overwhelmed
and in a frazzled mess
Lost upon life's bumpy path
and waiting out its "test".

So much has seemed to happen
in such a small space of time
When life went into overload
so seemingly unkind;

But you know there is a promise
that you will see it through
For no problem is too big or small
that He won't take care of you.

So do not be disheartened
there's no need to despair
Your friends are right beside you
and we are always there;

Just take your time relaxing
and doing what you choose,
Celebrate and be yourself
for you've long paid your dues.

© Christina 28th August, 2005

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Are You Lonesome Tonight ?

2026-08-19T01:36:00.000-05:00

Are you lonesome tonight,
does your tummy feel tight?
Did you bring your Mylanta and Tums?
Does your memory stray,
to that bright sunny day...
When you had all your teeth and your gums?

Is your hairline receding?
Are your eyes growing dim?
Hysterectomy for her, and its prostate for him.
Does your back give you pain...
do your knees predict rain?

Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

Is your blood pressure up,
your good cholesterol down?
Are you eating your low fat cuisine?
All that oat bran and fruit,
metamucil to boot,
Keeps you like a well oiled machine.

If it's football, or baseball...
he sure knows the score.
Yes, he knows where it's at...
but forgets what it's for.
So, your gall bladder's gone.
But his gout lingers on.

Tell me dear, are you lonesome tonight?

When you're hungry, he's not.
when you're cold, then he's hot.
Then you start that old thermostat war.
When you turn out the light,
He goes left, you go right.
Then you get his great symphonic snore.

He was once so romantic,
and witty and smart.
How'd he turn out to be
such a cranky old fart?
So don't take any bets
this is as good as it gets.

TELL ME DEAR,
ARE YOU LONSOME TONIGHT?

Source: Mom's Place

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Lord's Hospital

2026-08-16T16:30:00.000-05:00

I went to the Lord's Hospital for a routine check-up and found out I was sick. When JESUS measured my blood pressure, he found that I was low on TENDERNESS . When he measured my temperature, he registered 40 degrees of SELFISHNESS .

I had an electrocardiogram and it was diagnosed that I needed a BRIDGE OF LOVE , because my vein was blocked and wasn't supplying my EMPTY HEART .

I went to the orthopedist because I was having difficulty walking side-by-side with my brother, and I couldn't hug him because I had fractured my arm when I tripped over my VANITY .

Myopia was diagnosed, as I was unable to see beyond APPEARANCES .

I complained that I couldn't hear him, and he diagnosed a blockage resulting from the EMPTY WORDS of everyday life.

Thank you LORD , for not charging me for the consultation, for your great MERCY . I promise, when I leave here, to only use:

Natural remedies, which you recommended to me and which are in the prescription book of YOUR GOSPEL .

Every day, upon waking, I will drink a TEA OF GRATITUDE , upon arriving at work I will drink a tablespoon of GOOD MORNING , and every hour, a PATIENCE tablet with a glass of HUMILITY .

When I get home, LORD , I will take a daily injection of LOVE and, before going to bed, two capsules of a CLEAR CONSCIENCE .

By acting this way, I am certain that I will no longer get sick and every day will be a day of fellowship and solidarity .

I promise to continue this preventative treatment for the rest of my life, so that when you call me, it will be due to NATURAL DEATH.

Thank you, Lord!

relatosdeamor

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God's Refrigerator

2026-08-15T16:26:00.000-05:00

If God had a refrigerator, his portrait would be on it!

If God had a wallet, he would carry your picture in it.

He sends you flowers every spring.

He sends you the sunrise every morning.

Whenever you want to talk, He listens.

He can live anywhere in the universe.

But He chose her heart.

Face it, my friend - He 's crazy about you!

God did not promise days without pain, laughter without suffering,

Sun without rain, but He promised strength for the day.

Comfort for the tears and light for the path.

Send this to every "beautiful person"
you wish to bless.

Source: RelatoDeamor

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Family ~ Inspiration

2026-07-30T12:25:46.661-05:00

I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
"Oh excuse me please" was my reply.
He said, "Please excuse me, too;
I wasn't really watching for you."

We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said good-bye.
But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
"Move out of the way," I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake that night in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,

"While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use,
But the children you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
You never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."

By this time, I was feeling very small,
And then my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
"Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.

"Are these the flowers you picked for me?"
He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."

I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."
He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay.
I love you anyway."

I said, "Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers,
especially the blue."

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Flamingo Trivia Game

2026-07-25T11:46:00.000-05:00

Each year since my dad's passing . my family [12 siblings, spouses, neices and nephews etc... about 82 of us total] have had an annual camping weekend. This year was our 30th Anniversary so we splurged and went to a huge air B&bB in spooner Wiusconsin. The Thme was "flamingos"

Colored bars will reveal the answer.

FLAMINGO TRIVIA

1 What color are flamingos when they're born?

A. Pink

B. Gray

C. White

B. Gray (Note: They can also be white, making both B and C technically accurate, but gray/white is the standard chick color).

2. What gives flamingos their pink color?

A. Sunlight

B. Swimming

C. Their food

3. What do flamingos mostly eat?

A. Worms

B. Algae and shrimp

C. Fruit and berries

B. Algae and shrimp

4. Which body part is especially long on a flamingo?

A. Wings

B. Tail

C. Legs

5. How do flamingos usually sleep?

A. On their stomach

B. Lying flat

C. Standing on one leg

6. What is a group of flamingos called?

A. Flock

B. Pack

C. Flamboyance

7. Where do flamingos often live?

A. Deserts

B. Wetlands and lakes

C. Forests

B. Wetlands and lakes

8. How many species of flamingos are there?

A. 2

B. 4

C. 6

9. Which continent has the most flamingo species?

A. South America

B. Asia

C. Europe

A. South America (It is home to 4 of the 6 species).

10. How do flamingos stay balanced on one leg?

A. Strong muscles

B. Sleeping deeply

C. Special joints

C. Special joints (Their joints lock into place, requiring almost no muscle effort).

11. Are flamingos good at flying?

A. Yes

B. No

C. Only when scared

A. Yes

12. Why do flamingos stand in shallow water?

A. To cool down

B. To hide from predators

C. To find food

Christmas in July is an unofficial, mid-year celebration that brings the festive spirit, decorations, and traditions of Christmas into the summer month of July. Peak activities typically focus on July 25, which sits exactly six months apart from the traditional December 25 holiday.

Common ways to celebrate tropical-themed backyard holiday barbecues.

1. Drinking iced or frozen hot chocolate.
2. Playing Flamingo games such as Deck the Palms, Ring Toss, What's Your Flamingo Name?, "Word Searches etc...
3. Organizing small Secret Santa gift exchanges.
4. Setting up outdoor movie screens for holiday film marathons.

Did you Know ?? -World Flamingo Day (or International Flamingo Day) is celebrated annually on April 26 to raise awareness about the six spectacular flamingo species and their vital wetland habitats. The date honors the birthday of John James Audubon, the iconic ornithologist and painter who famously captured the American flamingo.

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Humorous Life Lessons

2026-07-15T18:28:12.420-05:00

Humorous Life Lessons For Children

1. No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats.
2. When your mom is mad at your dad, don’t let her brush your hair.
3. If your sister or brother hits you, don’t hit him/her back. They always catch the second person.
4. Never ask your three-year-old brother to hold a tomato.
5. You can’t trust dogs to watch your food.
6. Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
7. Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
8. You can’t hide a piece of broccoli in a glass of milk.
9. Don’t wear polka-dot underwear under white shorts.
10. The best place to be when you’re sad is Grandma’s lap.

Funny Lessons Learned In Life

1. Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2. Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3. When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you’re down there.
4. You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from a rocking chair that you once got from a roller coaster.
5. It’s frustrating when you know all the answers, but nobody bothers to ask you the questions.
6. Time may be a great healer, but it’s also a lousy beautician.
7. With age comes wisdom, but sometimes age comes alone.

Funny Life Lesson Quotes For Adults

1. Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to a tree.
2. Wrinkles don’t hurt.
3. Families are like fudge – mostly sweet, with a few nuts.
4. Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground.
5. Laughing helps. It’s like jogging on the inside.
6. Middle age is when you choose your cereal for the fiber, not the toy.

17 Life Lessons to Teach Your Child Before 18 (and great for us all)!

1. Be kind, even when others aren't.
2. Take responsibility for your actions.
3. Failure is a part of learning.
4. Money must be earned and managed wisely.
5. Time is your most valuable asset.
6. Respect is earned, not demanded.
7. Stand up for what's right, even if alone.
8. Your mindset shapes your life.
9. Hard work beats talent without effort.
10. Listen more than you speak.
11. Your health is your true wealth.
12. Choose friends who uplift you.
13. Be honest, even when it's hard.
14. Learn to say no confidently.
15. Ask questions, stay curious.
16. Apologize when you're wrong.
17. Not everything deserves your reaction.

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A Worry-Free Day Today!

2026-07-09T02:19:00.000-05:00

There are two days in every week
about which we should not worry:

One of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares,
its faults and blunders, its aches and pains.

We cannot undo a single act we performed;
we cannot erase a single word we said.
Yesterday is gone forever.

The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow
with all its possible adversities, its burdens,
its large promise and its poor performance;
Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control.

Tomorrow's sun will rise,
either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will rise.
Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow,
for it is yet to be born.

This leaves only one day, Today.
Any person can fight the battle of just one day.
It is when you and I add the burdens
of those two awful eternities
Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down.

Live but one day at a time! :)

Why Computers Crash ~ Dr. Seuss

2026-07-04T03:42:30.449-05:00

Dr. Seuss Explains...
Why Computers Crash

(Read this to yourself aloud - it's great!)

If a packet hits a pocket
On a socket on a port
And the bus is interrupted
At a very last resort

And the access of the memory
Makes your floppy disk abort
Then the socket packet pocket
Has an error to report

If your cursor finds a menu item
Followed by a dash
And the double-clicking icon
Puts your window in the trash

And your data is corrupted
Cuz the index doesn't hash
Then the situation's hopeless
And your system's gonna crash

If the label on the cable
At your house
Says the network is connected to
The button on your mouse

But your packets want to
Tunnel to another protocol
That's repeatedly rejected
By the printer down the hall

And your screen is all distorted
By the side effects of gauss
So your icons in the window
Are as wavy as a souse

Then you may as well reboot
And go out with a bang
Cuz sure as I'm a poet
The sucker's gonna hang !

When the copy of your floppy's
Getting sloppy in the disc
And the microcode instructions
Cause unnecessary risk

Then you'll have to flash the memory
And you'll want to RAM your ROM
Quickly turn off the computer
And be sure to tell your Mom!

Well, that certainly clears things
up for me. How about you?

WandasCountry

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Lessons :: Motorcycle

2026-07-04T01:30:13.819-05:00

Riders agree, motorcycle experiences teach valuable life lessons, with many relating to freedom and adventure.

Lessons Learned While Riding A Motorcycle

1. Always keep an open mind.
2. Travel light.
3. Always take back roads.
4. The easiest way is not always the best (or the most fun).
5. Plan ahead.
6. But be spontaneous.
7. Take a good opportunity when you see it.
8. Don’t forget to stop and enjoy the ride.
9. Protect yourself.
10. Carpe diem.

Life lessons learned from riding a motorcycle

Twelve Important Things My Motorcycle Has Taught Me:
1. The only good view of a thunderstorm is in your rear view mirror.
2. Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul.
3. Life may begin at 30, but it doesn't get real interesting until about 75 mph.
4. Midnight bugs taste just as bad as noon time bugs.
5. Sometimes it takes a whole tank full of gas before you can think straight.
6. A bike on the road is worth two in the shed.
7. Young riders pick a destination and go; old riders pick a direction and go.
8. When you're riding lead, don't spit.
9. Catching a yellow jacket in your shirt at 75 mph can double your vocabulary.
10. If you can't get it going with bungee cords and duct tape, it's serious.
11. Only a biker knows why a dog sticks his head out of a car window.
12. I've never seen a Harley parked in front of a psychiatrist's office.
Always remember that riding a motorcycle on a bad day is still better than riding in a car on a good day!!!!

Summary of lessons from “A Twist of the Wrist”

Don't badmouth yourself. Reflect on what you can improve, not what you did wrong.
Ride out mistakes, to learn the full lesson.
Look for the root of mistakes in the inputs, not the outcome.
Follow your own path.
The faster you're going, the more aggressively you have to turn.
The best racers are those fastest at learning to read and interpret critical information.
Don't watch others; watch the track.
First do it right, then add speed.
You gain more in the race by going faster in long sweeps, not tight turns.
The best riding advice comes from your best friend: You
Be willing to fall down… or don't ride

Biker Quote for Today

You start with a full bag of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience before you empty the bag of luck.

What Learning To Ride A Motorcycle Taught Me About Life
~ Keep Your Head Up ~
~ Look To The Goal, Not The Obstacle ~
~ Practice Patience ~

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The Last Leaves On The Tree

2026-07-01T00:39:13.047-05:00

Recently I started to find my roots and got to thinking all the things my parents taught us.
On my father's side there were 10 siblings and on my mother's side there were 14 siblings, and I also have 12 siblings myself so Family has always been important for me...

While researching our family roots on Ancestry and FamilySearch.org, This song showed up on my YouTube playlist.... Thanks to ScooterPuss ... Love it !!!!

The Last Leaves On The Tree

[Not to be confused with the Tom Waits or Willie Nelson Songs]

We're starting like a river, wild and free,

covering out our path through history.

Every dawn of promise, every night of prayer,

holding on to moments. I'm aware of the wear and tear.

Seasons turn, the leaves fall down.
Whispers of the past, a silent sound.

We watch them go one by one,

feeling the way to what's been done.

Now we're the last leaves on the tree.

Fading in the cold just hanging free.

Saying goodbye in a quiet song.

Know that it's right, but it feels so wrong.

Time's a river that never stays

sweeping us along it way.

We were young, now we're old.
There's some stories that need to be told.

The circle turns and life moves on
to we're the last, till all is gone.

We're the last leaves on the tree.

Holding on to meories.

We danced in the sunlight. Drank from the well.

Build a house of dreams. A story to tell.

The shadows grew longer, the seasons changed,

and every loved one, quietly, they've gone away.

[instrumental]

Time to sleep in the night's embrace.

Takin' parts of our soul, leaving no trace.

We say our goodbyes in the saddest way.

Knowing it's part of the break of day.

Now we're the last leaves on the tree.
Fading in the cold, just hangin' free.
Saying goodbye in a quiet song.
Know it is right, but it feels so wrong.

Time's a river that never stays, sweepin' us along its way.

We were young, now we're old, passing stories that need to be told.

The circles turn and life moves on.

Til we're the last till all is gone.
We're the last leaves on the tree

holding on to memories.

And I wonder if they're looking down from a place beyond this town,
Whispering softly through the breeze, reminding me

life's just a leaf on the trees.

So I'll stand here in the winds low cry, watch the seasons, say goodbye.
One by one they've gone ahead, leaving me the last

where they once lived.

We're the last leaves on the tree.
Just a whisper of what used to be.

YouTube - from ScooterPuss

Why Worry? There's only 2 things in life you have to worry about ...

2026-06-30T13:30:00.000-05:00

Why Worry?

There are only two things in life to worry about:

Whether you are well
or whether you are sick.

If you are well ...

then there is nothing to worry about.

But if you are sick ...

there are only two things to worry about:

Whether you are going to get well,

or whether you are going to die.

If you get well ...

then there is nothing to worry about.

But if you die,

there are only two things to worry about:

Whether you are going to go to heaven ... or whether you are going to go to hell.

If you go to heaven ... ,

then you have nothing to worry about.

But if you go to hell ... ,

you'll be so busy shaking hands with all your friends,

that you won't have time to worry!

So, Why Worry?

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Why Worry? There's only 2 things in life you have to worry about ...

Why Worry?

~~ Granny Got A Scooter ~~