βLearn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.β
β Pablo Picasso
Joke of the day – SPOOKtacular
“Hey, BOOtiful!”
“I’ll do the mane part. Β Just sit in the pumpkin and collect the candies.”
“Eye love you.”
“I’m a ghost guard.”
“My name is Fang. Β Short for Fangtastic!”
“I bat you think I’mΒ unBOOlievable.”
Joke of the day – Seamstress
I tried to be a seamstress, but I wasnβt cut out for it. Β
It seamstress-ful but mainly because it was a sew-sew job.
Joke of the day – Harley Davidson
β¬ Harley, Harley, Harley!
Buy my rice and curry!β¬Β
~inspired by Dr. Bombay’s Rice & Curry
Joke of the day – Deck of cards
A patient bursts into a doctorβs office.
Patient: Β “Doctor, I believe I’m a deck of cards!”
Doctor: “Please sit in the waiting room. Β I’ll be dealing with you later.”
Rhythm of the falling rain!
Just listen to the rhythm of the falling rain,
coming downΒ like confetti from the sky,
Β singing us a soothing song of nature.
When it rains, I love to
watch the trees dance,
hear the children’s laughter as
they play in the rain and
jump in the puddles.
When I was young
I was so taken with thoseΒ
lovey-dovey scenes in movies.
And I thought it wasΒ so romantic
to kiss your lover in the rain,
But in reality, we most likely
cuddle and watch TV,
play scrabble,
read a book,
or have a cup of coffee.
I love it when it rains.
Maybe it’s because
rain is not afraid of falling,
when it could no longer
hold it’s heaviness.
Our tears are just like rain.
And we have to let them flow freely
on days when our troubles
seemed too much toΒ bear.
Just like the plants,
we’ll never grow if there’s no rain.
So let the rhythm of the falling rain
soothe and heal your soul!
Quote of the day – Diana Cortes
βThere is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound.β
β Diana Cortes
PLANTastic CactUS!
It’s a scorcher!
It’s been unbearably hot and humid
for more than a week now.
My daughters thought it would be cool
to have their very own cactus
since it feels like we’re living in the desert.
My 11-year old chose the moon cactus,
just like her personality – reticent and artistic.
And my 6-year old picked one
that I do not even know what it’s called.
It’s a nice-looking succulent – fresh and pleasant,
that compliments her carefree and vibrant nature.
They both have such distinct personalities
like day and night.
I bet the little one will never stop
annoying her big sister.
And I wish for big sister loads of patience
to endure the never-ending nonsense.
But I pray they’ll grow to be
confident and resilient
yet gentle and kind,
always loving and caring for each other,
that they’ll show up in good times
and times of dry spell in life.
Alone, a cact-I.
Together, a cact-US.
May they be bosom friends forever!
Let the sea set us free!
Imagine we’re sailing happily together
out in the big blue sea
on a stolen sailboat from the yacht club.
We have to escape from the crazy life ashore.
No longer are we slaves to the technology tools
that are hijacking our minds.
Far away from traffic jams, mean bosses,
endless board meetings,Β and deadlines.
There’s absolute freedom in the open sea
where all our troubles are swept away
by strong winds and huge waves.
A place where we could hear our soul speaks to us
and set-sail our priorities in the right direction.
Time waits for no one and nothing stays forever.
What will remain is just the memories
of love and friendship from our
family and friends who have touched
our lives like the ocean waves.
Let the voice of the sea speak to us!
Let the sea set us free!
Time to PONDer
I have always been fascinated
by ponds – big, medium or small.
Some are natural, others may come
with lovely sculptures or refreshing fountains.
But, my favourite is the pond that has healthy
well-fed Koi swimming in it.
I visited a Catholic church recently and
I was delighted to see a beautiful pond
with a statue of Jesus Christ.
And when I took a closer look
I was thrilled to see a group of energetic
Koi swimming in the pond.
Just watching the Koi makes me glad.
I feel peace within and at the same time intrigued
by these amazing Koi, for they embody
a kind of quiet beauty and mystery.
And I can’t help but ponder
on the importance of
love, unity, and friendship.
