Leisure & Lifestyle

For the next several days the airwaves are likely to have a higher than usual concentration of shows obssesively rehashing humanity's capacity for inhumane behavior.This may provide a more constructive alternative: Earth From Space - NOVA on PBS  And it's a web link so it's a little like TIVO. You don't have to watch the whole thing in one sitting.

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! 7 Hollywood Celebrities Who Found Love and Have Been Together Forever. Relationships can endure even under the bright lights of fame. By Katherine Gustafson, AARP Experience Counts. Published September 05, 2024. Hollywood relationships often come and go as quickly as the latest blockbusters. But some celebrities have made it work over the long haul despite the bright lights of fame. Here are some stars who have been together forever — well, by “forever” we mean at least 30 years, which is a pretty long time for love in La La Land. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2024/stars-with-enduring-marriages.html

Labor Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the first Monday of September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements in the United States. Before taking the kids out for a couple of hours of Community Service, I thought I'd post something that captures the spirit of Labor Day: Community Gardens - A Brief History  Note: This is not a political opinion.  It is a cultural opinion.  The second half of the opening description is more relevant than the first half.

 

 

And, so it begins, the start of my favorite months! ♡[Anyone else? 🙂] ✨  September [Wiki] ✨  🎶🎵 Earth, Wind & Fire - September 🎵🎶  [YouTube] 

In today's major corporate world. it seems that some cafes and restaurants are refusing to offer discounts for those over the age of 55.  Car dealerships are also guilty of that as well.  At one time when a restaurant has shooed away an elderly person, someone saw it and launched a boycott and got the restaurant manager in trouble.  Now sometimes, a restaurant chain or a coffee shop chain would put the blame on corporate and it ends up boiling down to a stupid he said-she said game.  Starbucks sometimes think it's so fun to nor offer senior discounts and they say just because there are so many that are over the age of 55 that they feel they would lose money if they did offer the huge discounts.  The truth is that if the establishment is boycotted, they would lose more money with a boycott than offering discounts.  Maybe it is time we launch protests or boycotts against all companies who fail to offer discounts to those over the age of 55.  

 Goat 'bleats' and 'baas' (which has been interpreted as): 'Hey, Lady! I think you dropped this!'[What a helpful little goat. He-she-he said a mouthful, indeed.]  🐐

  'They make a great pair!' [Happy '22nd' Anniversary, @Jason2020LovesKelly . x]

  'Oh The Agony! Tomorrow's Monday!'

Lol, binge watching in between falling asleep 🤣😂

✋🏻Me!  REF:[The Weeknd][Wednesday Addams] 

  'Hugs For Everyones!'

'You're snow bunny 'til somebunny loves you.'

What to know about avoiding depressionDepression is a common and serious medical condition that affects how people feel and act. The illness can lead to emotional as well as physical problems and can cause issues in all aspects of a person's life.Many people take medication, such as antidepressants, to treat their depression, but there are a variety of natural methods available that work and reduce the risk of future episodes.Depression is the most common type of mental illness. The American Psychiatric Association estimate that depression affects around 1 in 15 adults every year and that 1 in 6 people will experience depression at some point during their life.While depression can affect anyone, it usually occurs for the first time when a person is in their teens or early 20s. Women are more likely than men to have depression.Fast facts about avoiding depression:    A proper diet is essential for both physical and mental health.    People with depression o

'My whole life is a dark room.'(if Lydia Deetz were a cat)

FROM THE ARTICLE - SEE ARTICLE FOR MORE!!! His groundbreaking ‘Donahue’ won 20 Emmy awards for featuring hot-button social topics including feminism and child abuse. By Associated Press. Published August 19, 2024. Emmy Award-winning talk show host Phil Donahue, who pioneered the audience participation format on his popular Donahue show, has died at 88 following a long illness. He was surrounded by his family, including his wife of 44 years, actress Marlo Thomas, his sister, his children, grandchildren and his beloved golden retriever, Charlie, his family said in a statement. https://www.aarp.org/entertainment/celebrities/info-2024/phil-donahue-obit.html

Underestimated and misunderstood, right?  Are you a middle child? Well, today is your day! I'm a middle child (the 1st born daughter, older brother and younger sister). 'National Middle Child Day,' was created in the 1980's, by Elizabeth Walker, according to multiple publications. Aug 12th occasion honors children born between the oldest and youngest sibling. Celebrities who are middle children include Julia Roberts, David Letterman, and Michael Cera. Most of the describes of middle children are consistent. Middle children need to find a way to be noticed in creative and entertaining ways in order to stand out in their family, as well as with themselves. Middle children are loyal, and can be great friends. Middle children are rarely bored. I love this blog! >>> Smack Dab: A Middle Child's Blog  😂 And, another good read: National Middle Child Day – August 12: History, Celebrate & Quotes  However, being a middle child i

  'In order to make the cut, next years' Santa try-outs can get quite fierce!'

What are the secrets of a close, lasting, loving relationship. If you have or had one yourself or know someone who does, please share.

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And then this happened! How would you caption this photo?  

Almost missed it! I love clowns! 🤡  I never thought clowns were funny, though. I just thought they were interesting. How 'National Clown Week' (.pdf) came to be! ⬇️ Although opinions vary as to who first had the idea for a clown week or who first started petitioning their congressmen for a proclamation to make this a celebrated week, clowns everywhere are glad it came to pass. History has shown that there was a humble beginning to this celebration in the early 1950's, but October 8th, 1970 the House and Senate approved the proclamation and sent it to the president for a signature into law. On August 2nd, 1971, President Nixon signed a Proclamation into law that August 1st through the 7th shall be known as, 'National Clown Week.' If you're afraid of clowns, there's a word for it: 'Coulrophobia.' [Why Are You So Afraid of Clowns? - Time][The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary - Smithsonian Magazine]  Articles:🤡  It’s

 

And, you'll receive month-long good luck! Simply say the following words (aloud), 'Rabbit! Rabbit!, the very first thing on August 1st, and you'll see yourself basking in good luck! There are other variations to this, such as...some say, 'Rabbit! Rabbit! Rabbit!', or 'White Rabbit!' Folklore suggests any of these variations will (also) work.  For those night owls/rabbits, speaking these 2 or 3 words just after midnight still counts (although you haven't sleep yet). Be sure to 'thank' this little fella, Mr. Rabbit 🐇 , if you do have some good luck, throughout the month. And, in return, he'll wiggle his little nose, just for you!  /)/)( . .)( づ♡  This will be my third rabbiting experience (my first being in September [2023], then a second time in October [2023], but I did not have any good luck during those months. Let's try this again. Third times the charm, right?).  Anyway, I do hope to see Mr. Rabbit wiggle his nose (one day)! Y