Groaners

Our friend View recently had a birthday. He is no longer with us, but I thought he might have enjoyed a few of these jokes.

We miss you View! You will always be remembered. 😍

Spring Is Coming!!

This week marks the first day of spring!  

The spring equinox falls on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at 5:58 P.M. EDT. 

There will be a FULL MOON on the Spring Equinox!!  The last time the Full Worm Moon happened less than one day of the March equinox was 19 years ago, in 2000, and the next time will be 11 years from now, in 2030.

But that’s not all: March’s full Moon will also be a supermoon, meaning that it will be slightly larger than most of the other full Moons this year.

The word equinox comes from the Latin words for “equal night”—aequus (equal) and nox (night). 

On the equinox, the length of day and night is nearly equal in all parts of the world. 

I'm ready for spring, are you?!

It's Saint Patrick's Day!!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!!  

I've got 2 pots of corned beef and cabbage simmering on the stove.  

Is anyone else celebrating?

Wishing everyone, especially our green friend, a great day.

Lovely place

Can you imagine a blog reunion under this magnificent wisteria? Let's head to Molyvos, Isle of Lesvos, in Greece! Hey, daydreaming never hurt anyone...

Let's celebrate, it's March 14th!

March 14th is significant to me for more than just Pi day. The youngest RM family member was born on this day 24 years ago. She completed our family in the best way possible. 😃

Have a good day everyone!

Content

I was preparing to relax for the evening and happened to glance to my left and saw Duncan. He was so comfortable and stealing couch space! I wish I could unwind and sleep just like him. Petting him certainly helps, and we both enjoy it. A nice way to spend the evening. 🐾

Mr. Feather Tail.

Have a good week everyone!

It's Finally Friday!!!!!!!

Some weeks seem longer than others, but every week I look forward to Friday. I couldn't pick just one of these Friday memes, so here's a bunch!  

Happy Friday, Friends!! 

 I saved the best for last...

Good for a laugh

I saw these on Facebook and thought they were good to share:

Oh no!!!

This can't be good. I saw this message at the grocery store yesterday.

I think I will hit every farmstand next summer and make as many pickles as I can. I don't have the space to grow them myself.

I will save some for all of you 😊

Have a good week everyone.

Weekend fun

You can't help but smile at these pictures. Thank you Amy for your contribution as always. 

Daydreaming...

I think we can all agree that winter has been difficult this year. The weather has been crazy and relentless, and spring doesn't appear to be arriving any time soon. Wouldn't it be nice to get away to a tropical island?

We could relax on the beach all day, just chatting and enjoying each other's company.

We would eat delicious food.

I am sure we would enjoy a few tropical drinks. It's a vacation after all. 😉

Back to reality,  it's the end of February and the projection for the next two weeks is colder than normal temperatures. Sigh... Well, writing this post made me feel warm for a few minutes anyway.

Have a good week everyone!

Something Isn't Right...

Our dear friends P & A are getting some wicked weather in Arizona.  I hope that the last snowstorm is their final one of the season, and that it gets back to nice sunny, warm weather.

Here are some photos of the snow in AZ.

What's different?

Food is always a good topic. Last night I prepared Creole pork chops, wild rice and veggies. It was very tasty.

Have a great day everyone!

Winter Beauty

Most of us have had some real winter weather lately.  I was reminded of a favorite poem.  I'm sure many of you know it.

Winter Scene (1901 or after)

Abbott Handerson Thayer 

(American, 1849–1921)

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

By Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.
His house is in the village though;
He will not see me stopping here
To watch his woods fill up with snow.

My little horse must think it queer
To stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake
The darkest evening of the year.

He gives his harness bells a shake
To ask if there is some mistake.
The only other sound’s the sweep
Of easy wind and downy flake.

The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.

Short and sweet

Good morning everyone, have a good Sunday!

Superstitions

Is it only me, or do some of us here seem to be going through a period of bad luck?  I was thinking about superstitions last night, wondering what I could have possibly done to provoke whatever is causing my bad streak.  If anyone knows how to break the curse, please chime in!

Here are some superstitions from around the world.  I saved the one to bring good luck for the last!

Whistling Indoors Invites Evil

Whistling while you work may be an issue in Lithuania where it's forbidden to whistle whistle indoors because the noise is believed to summon demons.  

Avoid Sleeping With Your Head to the North

According to Japanese superstition, sleeping with your head in this direction is bad luck because that's how the deceased are laid to rest.  Before you move your bed...

Avoid Sleeping With Your Head to the West

Conversely, the same superstition exists in Africa if you sleep with your head to the west.

Itchy Hands Have Financial Repercussions

In Turkey, an itchy right hand means you'll come into some money but an itch on your left means you'll lose money.

Don't Play With Scissors

Idly playing with scissors will bring bad luck according to Egyptian lure. 

Stepping in Dog Poop Isn't Necessarily Bad

This one seems unlucky all around but just go with it. Stepping in dog poop is actually considered good luck in France if you do it with your left foot. It's only bad luck if you step with your right foot.

Bird Poop Brings Good Fortune

According to a Russian superstition, bird poop that lands on you or something that belongs to you will bring you wealth — something to keep in mind the next time you're reading under a tree.

Knitting Outside Can Prolong Winter

If you're in Iceland, keep the knitting inside the house. There's a local superstition that doing your needlework on on your doorstep will keep those temps frigid.

Spilling Water Behind Someone Is a Nice Gesture

In Serbia, it's believed to bring good luck if you drip water behind a person.

Who wants to come to Boston to spill water behind me?