A Dog Tale

Around a year ago or maybe longer I did a post about dogs being taught to drive in New Zealand (at least I think it was New Zealand),it was a cute story and keep in mind the dogs were being taught to drive. No driving lessons were involved when Don, the farm dog, absconded with his master's tractor south of Edinburgh,Scotland. While his master was busy tending to a lamb the 4 1/2 year old Don decided to go for a joy ride. The outing caused major traffic delays until Don ended up careening into a median,ending his trip. There were no injuries but plenty of dog related puns. Maybe it's just me,but he seems to look really sorry for his behavior.

Dead Dollars

I read that Lithuania had recycled their old money and made it into toilet paper. I thought that was an apt way to lay retired money to waste...but it wasn't true,which made me wonder what happens to money once it's pulled from circulation and shredded. I was a little surprised at what I found. Money can't be made back into money as the inks make imperfections. A small portion of the shredded remains are turned into counter tops,insulation,fuel pellets (money to burn!) and Ford (motor company) uses shredded money along with plastic bottles to make bins,trays and seat fabrics. The bulk of our used up money is "deposited" in landfills. The moral of today's post is,if you are chasing the dollar go to the dump!

Pants on Fire?

It makes a certain amount of sense that there would be a "World's Biggest Liar" contest since most people have known someone that would qualify at some point in their lives. The only rules for the competition is a time limit of 5 minutes and entry is barred to journalists,lawyers,salesmen and politicians on the grounds that they are "professional liars"! The competition dates from the 19th century and is held in honor of a famous fibber who once claimed that the local turnips were so big that people had to quarry into them for their Sunday lunch and what remained after the meal could be used as a shed for livestock. The competition is held annually at the Bridge Inn,Santon Bridge (UK).

Change of Heart

Today's offering still has me scratching my head,it just seems like I am missing a punchline or perhaps one important sentence that would explain it all.
In 2010 a 49 year old man from England was awarded the Portland,Oregon Civilian Medal of Heroism for foiling a bank robbery,so far nothing to strange,but wait there's more! In February of this year he walked into a bank with  a gun and shouted at the tellers to hand over everything they had and made off with $15,703. When the police tracked him down he admitted ,"It's me you want,I just robbed a bank". The police are at a loss for a motive as the man runs a home renovation business and hadn't been in trouble with the law since moving to the states over a decade ago.
My only thought is maybe it is all part of the keep Portland weird campaign!

A Peek at Privies

Since Marcel Duchamp exhibited the first urinal as art in 1917 there have been many imaginative creations in urinal art. I have included  some of my favorites.

Wouldn't want your fly caught in this one!

These would be perfect in a casino.

Bridled

Today's post is aimed at the folks who no matter how good their lives might be going seem to ferret out something bad to dwell on...maybe after reading about this they will try to see more positive things in their lives.
In the late 16th and early 17th century there was a device known as a "Scold's Bridle" and assorted other named bridles,but all of the devices were utilized for the same purpose. A scold was a woman with a vicious tongue,meaning she caused a nuisance with neighbors or in some cases authorities,the male counterpart was referred to as a Barrator and was not only known for his loud voice,but also his brawling. To control these malcontents the bridle was employed as both a punishment and a humiliation. Adding insult to injury,some of the bridles sported spikes on the bit that in turn pierced both the tongue and the palate. Makes me wonder what all the protesters would feel like if their freedom of speech was literally taken from them.

Hooray!

Hooray,hooray first of May,I will let everyone fill in their favorite ending to that little rhyme. May is National Smile Month...Smile it makes people wonder what you've been up to.
5/1 Global Love Day
5/2 Beer Pong Day (also Kentucky Derby Day)
5/3 National Two Different Colored Shoes Day
5/4 International Respect For Chicken Day
5/5 Totally Chipotle Day
5/6 Great American Grump Out
5/7 National Day of Reason (this won't be easy for some folks)
5/8 No Socks Day
5/9 Mother Ocean Day
5/10 World Lupus Day
5/11 Hostess Cupcake Day
5/12 Limerick Day
5/13 Frog Jumping Day
5/14 National Chicken Dance Day (all respect forgotten)
5/15 National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day
5/16 Mimosa Day
5/17 Neighbor Day
5/18 I Love Reese's Day
5/19 National Museum Day
5/20 Turn Beauty Inside Out Day
5/21 One Day Without Shoes Day
5/22 Heat Awareness Day
5/23 World Turtle Day
5/24 International Tiara Day
5/25 Nerd/Geek Pride Day
5/26 World Lindy Hop Day
5/27 Cellophane Tape Day
5/28 Slugs Return From Capistrano Day
5/29 Hug Your Cat Day
5/30 Mint Julep Day
5/31 What You Think Upon Grows Day

Enjoy your month!