Merry Tossmas!

I just received an e-video from a friend. I think many of you will appreciate it as much as I did, so click and watch.

Merry Tossmas!

Now that you've seen the video . . .

Merry Christmas too!

Merry Christmas- Have a Ball!

Starring You! eCards on JibJab

I Live in Road-I'-lin

Every place has it's uniqueness.

For instance, when living in Maine I learned that:

* You cayin't get theyah from heyah (spoken very slowly).

* If you weren't born in Maine, you'll NEVER be from Maine.

* Be careful when you ask for directions. You'll likely get something like this: "...then turn at the big tree..."

* there are 3 seasons in Maine: WINTER, Mud Season (also called black fly Season) and Summer (but you can't really count Summer, because it only lasts 1 week long).

* In Winter, you might actually have to pay someone to shovel snow off your roof.

Now that I live in a place spelled "Rhode Island" I have begun learning the uniqueness of my new home. So far, I've learned that:

* Spelling doesn't matter, it's pronounced "Road-I'-lin" (said quickly, with a heavy accent on the I).

* You've heard of 6 degrees of separation? In RI, it's only 2 degrees; everyone either knows each other or they are related. It's a small state after all.

* They don't really like to put road signs on the cross roads. It's okay to know what road you're on, but the road you want to turn on is a carefully guarded secret. After all, you should know where you're going.

* Be careful when you ask for directions. You'll likely get something like this: "...then turn where the old Armory used to be..." If that's confusing to you, check the point above- you should know where you're going.

* People born in RI don't like to travel far- and that means anyplace over 15 minutes (I'm serious).

* It's a law that every block HAS to have a Dunkin' Donuts on it.

I'm SURE there are more, but this is my list so far. I'll keep you updated as I'm indoctrinated. You gotta love this place. I do!

Critical Thinking Test

The following is a test of your critical-thinking skills and your ability to quickly analyze events. Scroll down slowly, read and answer the question BEFORE scrolling down to the answer. Continue this way until you have finished the test.



1. How do you put a giraffe into a refrigerator?









Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, put the giraffe in and close the door.

This question tests whether you tend to do simple things in an overly complicated way.

2. How do you put an elephant into a refrigerator?










Wrong Answer: Open the refrigerator, put the elephant in and close the refrigerator.

Correct Answer: Open the refrigerator, take out the giraffe, put the elephant in and close the door.

This tests your ability to think through the repercussions of your previous actions.

3. The Lion King is hosting an animal conference. All the animals attend except one. Which animal does not attend?









Correct Answer: The elephant. The elephant is in the refrigerator.

This tests your memory.

4. There is a river you must cross. But it is inhabited by crocodiles. How do you manage it?









Correct Answer: You swim across. All the crocodiles are attending the animal conference.

This tests whether you learn quickly from your mistakes.

According to Anderson Consulting Worldwide, around 90% of the professionals they tested got all of the questions wrong. However many preschoolers got several answers correct. Anderson Consulting says this conclusively disproves the theory that most professionals have the brain of a 4 year old.

Think YOU'RE Having a Bad Day?

Feel better now?

Misery loves company.

Mbembe and the Elephant

You may have heard this report. In 1986, Mkele Mbembe was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Northwestern University. On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Mbembe approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee and inspected the elephant's foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Mbembe worked the wood out with his hunting knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot. The elephant turned to face the man, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments.

Mbembe stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away.

Mbembe never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.

Twenty years later, Mbembe was walking through the Chicago Zoo with his teenage son. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Mbembe and his son Tapu were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Mbembe, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.

Remembering the encounter in 1986, Mbembe couldn't help wondering if this was the same elephant. Mbembe summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder.

The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Mbembe's legs and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.

Probably wasn't the same elephant.

Moses' Press Secretary

The Caveman's Crib

Any of you who have seen the Geico "Caveman" ads, will really enjoy this new website they have put up. It's the Caveman's Crib (Click here to go there).

Once you enter the apartment, you can click on things and tour his house. Click on his books in the book case and see what he reads. If you go in the bathroom don't forget to click on the toilet handle.

This is an interesting site- not difficult at all to figure out. In fact, it's so easy a caveman could do it!

If Only The Salvation Army Had Been there for Anakin

Not Really Funny

If this weren't so true, it might be funny.

How can people not see this brash enemy who kills thousands of children right under our noses? And we either turn our heads or fight for the right to continue this practice.

BLESSING:
May your eyes be opened to the destruction all around you caused by our great Enemy. May his plans be clear to all and his ways deemed shameful and appalling. May your heart be broken until you actually get up the courage to do something about it all. You can make a difference; may you start today.

Stress Relief

If you've had a tough week, click on the link below and enjoy some needed stress relief. Or for that matter, bookmark this one for any future tough week!

Stress Relief

Giant Lobster Attacks the Coast of Maine

I got this picture from Michael today and just HAD to put it up here. Mike went lobstering (is that what you call it?) the other day with his uncle. Check out the lobster that's almost as BIG as he is! Yowser!

Looks like some good eating ahead. Oops- Michael doesn't like lobster! Go figure.

Bring it my way any day Mike- I'm always good for lobster!

Send a Special Christmas Card

I received the gist below from a friend and thought it was a great idea. I've altered the wording a bit.

So how about it? Join in the fun this Christmas season!

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Wanna have some fun this CHRISTMAS? Send the ACLU a CHRISTMAS CARD!

As they are working so very hard to get rid of the CHRISTmas part of this holiday, we should all send them a nice CHRISTian card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world.

Make sure it says "Merry Christmas" on it! Just don't be rude or crude (it's not the Christian way, you know).

Here's their main address- of course, you could also find the address of an office close to you and spread even more CHRISTmas joy!

ACLU
125 Broad Street
18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Hmmm

What if there were no rhetorical questions?