Wordless Wednesday - Church Humor

 

YouTube Video Credit: Church is a Little Strange - Johnny W - Dry Bar Comedy

Monday Musings – Spring is in the air and so are my toes

 

As I sat thinking about spring, the mild days with the warm sun kissing my face, the lyrics to the children’s TV show, Sesame Street popped into my head. “Sunny days, sweeping the clouds away… everything’s a-okay…” I smiled, dancing with my thoughts I breathed a refreshing sigh and said,” it’s toe out season.”

My little piggies wiggled with excitement at the thought of being in the open air, ready to boogie to a beat. There was just one thing I needed to do before they were exposed to the world – treat them to a pedicure. I grabbed my flip-flop shoes and off I went to my favorite nail salon.

Once I arrived at the salon, there was an empty massage chair waiting for me. In a split second, my shoes were off, and I pressed the power button on the massage chair. The rollers in the chair pounded gently on my back, and I dipped my big toe in the water. The temperature was exactly right – all my toes dived in.

The nail technician pampered my feet and gave all my toes special attention. She didn’t even frown at the sight of my thick toenails or the bunion on that one toe. The experience was true bliss. I would not have gotten that type of treatment at home. Just ask my son.

I was so pleased with my pedicure that when I got home, I told my son about my euphoric experience. His vision of my visit was a flashback to a time when he was in elementary school, and he agreed to give me a pedicure. He grabbed a large bath towel, large nail clippers, and put on swim goggles. He wanted to protect himself from any flying clippings.

I confess, my toenails are a little thick. Given my toenail history my son asked, “did you go to a pedicure shop or a tree trimming place?”

I let my son have his laugh, then I told him, “Some things are hereditary, and you’re like your mama in many ways.”

Have you let your toes out to explore the fresh air lately? Treat yourself to a pedicure, dig your toes in cool sand, or walk across warm grass barefoot. Whatever you choose, be kind to your feet, they do a lot for you.

 

 

Wordless Wednesday - Humor Happy Hour - Have you ever played the Squeeze In game?

 

YouTube Video: Humor Happy Hour - The Squeeze In

Fun Friday – The Great Debate – Pajamas or Party

 

It’s a rainy Friday night, and you have been invited to an event – do you go, or do you stay home in your pajamas? Here are your parameters – you’re over fifty, you’ve just worked all day, and the event starts at 9pm. If you have ever experienced this scenario, you are eligible for the I’m tired club.

Here’s my story…

I signed up for a comedy open mic; after it was confirmed that I made the list, I sent a text message, “by the way, what time is the show?”

“Nine o’clock.”

I was glad we were corresponding through text message because my eyes said, “oooh, that’s late.”

I stopped by my mom’s house to relax before heading to the show. I pulled off my shoes and melted into her faux leather recliner.

It was early evening when I started calling friends and family to see if anyone wanted to ride with me. It was a local venue, but I like to have someone ride with me to late shows.

My brother was my first call. When I asked if he wanted to go to the show he said, “It’s raining outside, what time is the show?”

“Nine o’clock.”

He said, “Oooo, I’m under the covers. Call ne back if you can’t find anybody else.”

My mother was in a recliner next to me, drifting in and out of sleep. I called out to her, “Ma, do you want to go to a comedy show with me tonight?’

“Mmmm, no I have to get up early tomorrow.”

“You’re retired, and tomorrow is Saturday.”

That was strike two.

I was beginning to feel like I was in a fairy tale where something happens three times before success is achieved. You know, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears or The Three Little Pigs.

There was one more person I could ask, my son. He agreed to hang out with me, but he had just gotten off work and had to go home and change clothes. I was already dressed but feeling like I wanted to reunite pajamas.

We finally made it to the venue, mingled with others, indulged in the snacks provided – popcorn and alcohol-free beverages. I didn't want a pop, so I tried a mango-flavored sparkling water; it was bubbly and tasty.

I sipped on that 16-ounce Mango beverage throughout the night as I enjoyed the comedy show. It was a good night…until I tried to sleep.

It was 11:30pm, I was snuggled under warm blankets, but my eyes were wide open. I tossed and turned until after midnight.

The next morning, I read the side of the can of the Mango water; the word ENERGY now jumped out at me, along with the statement 200 mg of caffeine. The reason behind sleep avoiding me was clear. I don’t drink energy drinks, and never would have tried one at 9pm, close to my bedtime.

Reading is fundamental. I should have read that beverage can more closely or better yet, stayed home in my pajamas. But then I would have missed all the fun.

What would you choose on a rainy Friday night, a night out or pajamas?

 

 

Wordless Wednesday - The Craziest Police Stop - Comedian Sam Adams

 

YouTube Video Credit: Dry Bar Comedy -  The Craziest Police Stop You Ever Heard - Sam Adams