Selection of Funnies: Perfectly Timed Nature Photos

I wish I was half as calm as this frog at any given time.

This lizard holds the record for reptile pole vaulting. 

"And then, listen to this, he said, 'I'm not texting other girls. I promise.'"

That giraffe must have really wanted to say "what's up?" to the passengers on that plane.

When your food arrives at a restaurant and you start eating before realizing that nobody else got their meals yet.

When "Happy Monday!" emails start rolling in before you've even had your coffee.

"Excuse me, ma'am, may I speak to the manager?"

It's day one of my plant-based diet! I’m doing GREAT.

When you make eye contact with the person you’ve been gazing at from across the room... Hello, beautiful.

Source (including captions and more!): https://www.countryliving.com/life/g35653074/funny-animal-pictures 

Thought of the week – Be ‘Selectively Ignorant’

 

“Be ’selectively ignorant.’

Ignore topics that drain your attention.

Unfollow people that drain your energy.

Abandon projects that drain your time.

Do not keep up with it all. The more selectively ignorant you become, the more broadly knowledgeable you can be.”

Sources:

• James Clear, https://jamesclear.com/3-2-1/october-29-2020
• Image: https://deepai.org/ 

Italian Pasta Salad

Greetings all! 

If you are hosting a summer potluck or invited to one, how about putting this Italian Pasta Salad on the menu? I have not yet made this particular recipe, but I love all the ingredients so I am sure it will be delicious! 

Ingredients 

• 1 lb. cooked fusilli pasta
• 8 oz. mozzarella balls, halved
• 4 oz. salami, quartered
• 1 cup artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup pitted black olives, sliced
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper 

Directions 

• In a large bowl, toss pasta, mozzarella, salami, artichokes, tomatoes, and olives. 
• In a jar, combine oil, garlic, vinegar, parsley, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Secure with a lid, then shake to combine; season with salt and black pepper.
• Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to combine.

Bon Appetit! Let me know how you like it! 

Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a19601468/italian-pasta-salad-recipe/ / PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

Google Calendar’s Secret Codewords

Greetings all!

As I was reviewing my upcoming week in Google Calendar, I realized how much I enjoy seeing an event image. One of my favorites - which, alas, I have not yet  planned! - is “synchronized swimming”!😊

You can see gym, lunch, dentist, and so much more at a glance on your phone.

To get an image, sometimes you have to put more than one word, and some images look strange or just missing - so this is not very intuitive. For example, “pay bill” makes me think of going to the beach because of the waves and potentially a hot weather warning.

There is no “meeting” or “contact” image but I did find “reach out to” (make sire to include ‘to’).

Also you cannot plan for “work” – is this a sign that work should not be on our calendar? I did discover “interview” and “week planning” are good approximations.

Do you have any useful or unusual Google Calendar codewords? Drop me a line! 

Source: https://theintelligence.com/20085/google-calendar-codewords/

The World Would Be Dull Without You

Greetings all! 

Just in case you need to hear this: 

“You never have to apologize for who you are. You are enough. 

With so much noise around us constantly shaping our thoughts and actions, finding the courage to show up authentically can sometimes feel…impossible.

It’s normal to want to fit in, but belonging can never come at the expense of being true to who you are.

After all, the world would be pretty dull without you.

Remember: There’s only one you. Take that job seriously.

Reflect: Where am I playing it small in my life? How can I show up more fully in this area?

Reframe: I’m too much -> I’m just enough 

Let the you shine through! Stay true to yourself!” 

What did you think? Drop me a line  and keep on shining!

Source: CALM / Image: https://deepai.org/

Oracle Message: Time To Go

Greetings all!

Do you feel that you need a sign right now? Are you wrestling with your next step? 

I love this timely Oracle card that tells you to trust what you already feel shifting. To let something complete, even if you can’t yet see what’s next. 

 

"This is an auspicious sign, because there is no choice that will benefit you other than risking stepping into the unknown. It is time to walk toward something new. You have done all you can; now trust that Spirit keeps the plan moving forward.” 

What did you think? Drop me a line! 

Source: Colette Baron-Reid

Australia’s Fashion: Pied Piper Duck Parade

Greetings all!

Even if you follow fashion, I bet there are some models you have never heard of!

In the past, Australian farmer Brian Harrington dressed the ducks and geese in stylish outfits so they could waddle the catwalk in style at the Sydney Royal Easter Show. Each bird modeled 3 outfits: day, evening, and wedding. 

Why a duck would need a wedding outfit, or any outfit - with a hat! - raises so many questions but that is a different story! And looking at what I am wearing while writing this post, I have to confess that these duckies are better dressed than me! My only excuse is that I am not attending a wedding today!

Hope this made you chuckle! What did you think? Drop me a line!

Sources:

• https://sortra.com/australias-annual-show-of-pied-piper-ducks/
• https://mymodernmet.com/australian-pied-piper-duck-show/
• Watch a video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5v1GsXXrYuo
• Images by Rachel Lord