Archive for the ‘Fun’ Category
Sing Along. Get A Good Laugh. Oh Heck, Just Watch.
February 3rd, 2010
Performed by Zo, a guest appearance by Pat Boone, and directed by Roger Simon. How could you go wrong?
What a perfect subject for this rendition of “You Talk Too Much.”
HT: Jim Hoft for pointing me in the direction of this very entertaining video.
Enjoy
October 20th, 2009
Here’s the YouTube description:
More than 200 dancers were performing their version of “Do Re Mi”, in the Central Station of Antwerp. with just 2 rehearsals they created this amazing stunt! Those 4 fantastic minutes started the 23 of march 2009, 08:00 AM. It is a promotion stunt for a Belgian television program, where they are looking for someone to play the leading role, in the musical of “The Sound of Music”.
Monday Music
August 17th, 2009
Those who recall the music of Sha-Na-Na remember who it was that stole the show each and every time he stepped to the microphone.
Enjoy Bowser performing with the Boston Pops.
Just For Fun
July 18th, 2009
From my email box:
Click on any year and a Juke Box pops up with 20 hits of that year.
40’s JuKeBoX
1955 JuKeBoX
1956 JuKeBoX
1957 JuKeBoX
1958 JuKeBoX
1959 JuKeBoX
1960 JuKeBoX
1961 JuKeBoX
1962 JuKeBoX
1963 JuKeBoX
1964 JuKeBoX
1965 JuKeBoX
1966 JuKeBoX
1967 JuKeBoX
1968 JuKeBoX
1969 JuKebox
1970 JuKeBoX
Much more at upchucky.com
Dance, Dance, Dance
June 20th, 2009
At some weddings you see some guests lose interest in the bride and groom’s first dance in short order.
It would probably be a safe bet that did not happen at this wedding:
(Bear with the beginning, the “fun” starts before the minute mark)
Enjoy!
The Fuller Brush Man, Gum Wrapper Chains and Brownie Cameras..What Fun!
May 21st, 2009
This video is making the email rounds but just in case you missed it, have a good time walking down memory lane!
Wonderful!
May 19th, 2009
This came in my inbox tonight and I thought I’d share with you.
This clinic is in north Scottsdale . Sometimes a volunteer will be playing the grand piano as people arrive for their doctor appointments. I was amazed how entertaining it was. This couple takes the cake. Let’s hear it for the old people yea!
In the Mayo Buildings there is a piano that sometimes people stop to play. This is a cute video of two older folks playing the piano in the Gonda Building , and is worth watching.
Fran and Marlo Cowan (married 62 years) playing impromptu recital together in the atrium of the Mayo Clinic. He was 90 in February. He’s 90 and she’s 84. What a delight!
Friday Fly-By
March 27th, 2009
No politics, no news..just bits of this and that to help kick start the weekend in a relaxing fashion.
An evil eye guaranteed to garner a smile:
These little ones born at the National Zoo would warm any animal lovers heart:
The beauty of Spring is upon us. Even if for a few moments, leave your cares behind and enjoy!
Have a terrific weekend!
Friday Fly-By
March 20th, 2009
Was Barack Obama’s luck o’ the Irish what led him to purchase and then sell this particular stock at very specific times?
However, the company had been around since 1980, and had never brought a single drug to market. Yet guided by his preternatural capitalistic savvy, Chairman Zero bought the stock. By some remarkable coincidence…
8 months after Obama bought the stock, the company was awarded a $28 million contract from the federal government to research treatments against biological warfare or a bioterrorism attack.
AVI Biopharma spiked in price… and days after the announcement, Obama sold his shares and booked a 73% profit.
Where’s the press? Crickets, chirping…….
HT:Confederate Yankee
There are times when a simple thank you to an employee is just not sufficient.
This would have to be a strong contender for photoshop of the week.
Just for fun:
Last but not least. A little something for those of us who remember when times seemed a bit simpler, and okay, the clothes a little dorkier:
Have a good weekend folks!
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Find your “Survivors IQ”
February 21st, 2009
From Glenn Beck’s site. TheSurvivors Club Quiz:
A Fighter, Believer, Realist, Thinker or Connector? And what kind of survivor are you?
According to the test, I am a thinker. Who knew?
How about you?
Friday Fly-By
February 19th, 2009
How about this for picture of the week?
Senator DeMint has shown great courage lately through his actions in the Senate. Calling for a vote on the Fairness Doctrine as early as next week would be another moment worth watching:
Sen. Jim DeMint announced that he will force a vote next week on a bill that prevents the Federal Communications Commission from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine.
The South Carolina Republican’s bill, the Broadcaster Freedom Act, is cosponsored by John Thune, R-S.D., and 27 others and will be offered as an amendment to the D.C. Voting Rights bill…
Let’s get it out in the open. America should see how each of their elected officials lean on this matter.
Cowards, huh? That’s a heck of a thing for a Attorney General of the United States to say.
Here is the best take down of Holder’s statement I have read to date.
If anyone can tie coffee, the courts and the porkfest legislation into one neat package it is Alfonzo Rachel..just watch:
Have a good weekend all. Hopefully by Monday this bug will have departed altogether. Maybe then this exhausting, exasperating monster will allow me to post something original and intelligent.
Leapin’ Lizards..No Wait, That’s Lemurs
February 18th, 2009
The Besancon Zoo in Eastern France welcomed the arrival of a baby Sifaka in late December. ‘Tahina’ means ‘needs to be protected’ in malgache. With no mother to protect her, ‘Tahina’ is seen living up to her name by clinging tightly to a surrogate stuffed Mommy Lemur.
(Jeff Pachoud/AFP/Getty Images)
Here is the lemur as he/she matures:
Hope I made you smile.
In Honor of Presidents Day:Which President Said This? (Updated with answers)
February 16th, 2009
A friend of ours who has studied and taught American History gave the following quiz to his seventh grade class.
The object was to match the United States President to his proper quote.
I asked that he email it to so I might give it a whirl.
Thought just for fun you might enjoy taking a crack at it also. [I'll update the post tomorrow with the correct answers.]
1]
Honor is not the exclusive property of any political party.
answer:[c] Herbert Hoover
2]
If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
answer: [e] James Madison
3]
Any man who wants to be president is either an egomaniac or crazy.
answer [a] Dwight D. Eishenhower
4]
I don’t think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more out of the New York Times.
amswer: [f] John F. Kennedy
5]
Let us all take more responsibility, not only for ourselves and our families but for our communities and our country.
answer: [d] William J. Clinton
6]
If a dog will not come to you after having looked you in the face, you should go home and examine your conscience.
answer: [b] Woodrow Wilson
7]
Advertisements contain the only truths to be relied on in a newspaper.
answer [g] Thomas Jefferson
Answers in no particular order:
a] Dwight D. Eisenhower
b] Woodrow Wilson
c] Herbert Hoover
d] William J. Clinton
e] James Madison
f] John F. Kennedy
g] Thomas Jefferson
Good luck and enjoy!
Bits Of This And That
February 7th, 2009
Free entertainment from Amazon. Kate has the details.
*New Website*. Check out the Conservative Underground.
The Word of the Week award goes to Jules Crittenden:
Bi-Schmartisanmanship
Just try and say that three times fast!
This is when Hollywood cared less for politics and more for country:
Thanks to John Nolte at Big Hollywood for locating and sharing this wonderful video.
Jennifer Rubin captures in the title of this post exactly how I believe many of us are feeling.
Have a terrific weekend all!
Think Positive
February 2nd, 2009
Think quick!
Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to focus on the positives in your life and why you are blessed to live in America.
You have thirty-four seconds. (No, the video won’t self destruct)
Silly. Maybe. But the gloom and doom thrown at us from all directions recently could blur anyone’s perspective.
A little positive thinking and counting our blessings might just take a bit of the edge off.
Football Fun
January 29th, 2009
Two balls collide in mid-air and are delivered on target to two receivers..oh heck, just watch the amazing abilities of these professional football players:
Digital Conversion Help
January 17th, 2009
Right now unless you have a cable or satellite box on your TV, you will not be able to get analog signals after Feb. 9.
I thought I’d post this instruction video so you can install your digital converter box yourself.
Shall We Dance?
December 2nd, 2008
Kick back, take a break from the holiday decorating, baking and shopping and let the cast of Footloose entertain you:
A Bit Of Philosophy For Wednesday
November 5th, 2008
people who treat you right, forget about the ones who don’t, and
believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance,
take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said life would be easy,
they just promised it would be worth it.”
Nice philosophy. Mix that with ” Spoonful of Sugar”:
And… Smile!
Enjoy!
October 24th, 2008
Turbo announces his choice for President of the United States.
Just a bit of Friday fun!
Just A Couple Of Hockey Moms
October 11th, 2008
Governor Palin drops the puck at the opening of the season for the Philadelphia Flyers.
Her daughters must have been thrilled to be there to shake hands with both Mike Richards and Scott Gomez the respective team Captains.
Bet little Piper will not forget this night any time soon!
A Story Which Begs To Be Shared
August 12th, 2008
This has got to be my favorite story of the entire election cycle:
RWV Excl: McCain Caught In Photo With Younger Woman
And from that “younger woman,” a few quotes which are simply delightful, not in her political preference, but rather the simplicity of statements such as these:
This will make American’s money last long and worth more. That means they can buy more stuff for less money again. Which is really good.
It’s like if you had 1 dollar now, you could only buy one piece of candy maybe a Hersheys bar or whatever you like. But with his plan that dollar could buy you more stuff probably two Hersheys bars. Families need that cause it takes a lot of dollars to buy everything they need and it would be nice to get more.
or this:
Influences: My Mom. Not my dad, cause he’s not Republican. But I still love him a lot, and he’s good for other stuff.
Ah, to be ten, so innocent so honest and so influential..she even convinced her Dad to vote for McCain.
Thanks to Riehl World View for sharing this light campaign moment with the rest of us! What fun!
If You Were A Condiment…..
July 16th, 2008
Not being much of a condiment person myself and definitely not one for spicy foods, I was a bit surprised when I took this simple quiz and the following was the result:
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You Are Hot Sauce |
 You are the life of any party, because you’re so good at bringing people out of their shell. You have a knack for helping people happily embrace their true selves. You are ambitious, driven, and fearless. You love taking risks. Your taste in food is 100% adventurous. |
Wonder what you are?
What do Jimmy Dean, Elections And Western Movies Have In Common?
June 23rd, 2008
This parody of Jimmy Dean’s Big John was produced by the “Texans for John Cornyn”. touting the Senator’s campaign for re-election: HT:Hot Air
Rather enjoyable as campaign ads go I suppose, but even better is this video which is a tribute to a true “Big John.”
A Children’s Television Treasure
June 20th, 2008
There are many, many children who cut their teeth, so to speak, on Sesame Street.
Heck, there are lots of adults I have known over the years who have gotten one of the catchy tunes performed by those crazy Muppets stuck in their head for days on end. Those who know me well would say I have been guilty of attempting to sing a few of them myself.
Today when reading this article it took me aback though. Has it really been that long?
NEW YORK, June 20 (UPI) — The U.S. children’s TV program “Sesame Street” announced it will welcome its first Indian-American cast member when its 39th season begins this summer.[emphasis-mine]
The character Leela is described as someone who embraces her heritage and culture as she begins her new life in the neighborhood, working in the laundromat next to Hooper’s Store. The show said she enjoys singing, dancing and helping her friends on “Sesame Street.”
Thirty-nine years young..that is what this show has maintained throughout the years, and those of us who have had young children in our midst over those years or even for brief periods of these episodes will no doubt remember a few of the following clips:
Back to the adult world tomorrow but for now I’d like to pass along one of my favorite scenes from Sesame Street which was used many times over as a teaching tool for the alphabet.
Jim Henson would be proud that after all these years his creation is still going strong.
Have a great weekend all and hope this brings out a bit of the child in all of you or at the very least stirs up one or two fond memories.
