INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

photo by Wendy Cope

                                                                      ~International relations.  The lighter side~



                                

Principle in the type:  "Humor is the great thing, the saving thing.  The minute it crops up, all our hardnesses yield, all our irritations and resentments flit away and a sunny spirit takes their place."   Mark Twain  (Tom Sawyer)

                                                                                     Happy, Happy Weekend, Peeps!

JUST WANNA

photo by akaitori

Postmodern Jukebox.  Yes, girls just wanna have fun.  But some other things too.  Let's just keep it light today though.  Enjoy. 



                               

Principle in the type:  "She's a good girl.  Loves her Momma.  Loves Jesus, and America too."     Tom Petty

                                                                                           Happy Weekend Peeps

MUST BE A SIGN

photo by Damien Ayers

This summer a prankster changed electronic roadside signs in Buffalo to the stuff smiles are made of like, "It's All A Dream," and "I Love You," before authorities shut the fun and games down.   (I mean if you can call that fun and games; messing in such a 'dangerous way' with intricate and important government electronic roadside messages such as 'buckle up?'  Come on.)    story

Principle in the type:  "It is a happy talent to know how to play."   Ralph Waldo Emerson  

ALL FOR ONE

photo by Thoth God of Knowledge

Ghostbusters with the Ladies, is out!  Released July 15th.  Don't be scared!   (Remember, the opposite of fear is faith.)

And just for old'times'sake?  One o'me faves from the original.  "Dogs and cats, registered voters..."   It's got it all.   Enjoy. 



                                   

Principle in the type"  "Fear not. . . . The future is as bright as your faith."   Thomas S. Monson

                                                                                          Happy Weekend Peepólas!

GOTTA CATCH EM ALL

photo by Jordan Bajc

Impossible not to have heard of Pokemon Go.  You know what?   So far I'm okay with it.  This is some harmless fun.   And a phenomena,  for shizzle.   A total community.   Yeah, let's wait it out before complaining.   Here's a park in Bellevue, WA for you to observe:



                                

Principle in the type:  "So long!  Have fun stormin' the castle!"       The Princess Bride

                                                                                     Happy Weekend, Dollfaces!

PLAY BALL

photo by slgckgc

I mean cute, right?  You saw this already?  Go Dodgers! 
Catch a ballgame this weekend.  It's good for your heart, thank you very much!




                              

Principle in the type:  "People are their most beautiful when they are laughing, crying, dancing, playing, telling the truth, and being chased in a fun way.”   Amy Poehler

IMPORTANT NEWS BULLETIN

photo by Ken Lund

The Los Angeles Dodgers are winners!  (So far.  This season.  Two games in.)   Yahoo!   Monday night, they beat the San Diego Padres 15-0, with "the most runs the Dodgers have scored on Opening Day since 1983 ..."   All is well in the universe.       news

Principle in the type:  "I don't want whatever I want.  Nobody does.  Not really.  What kind of fun would it be if I just got everything I ever wanted just like that, and it didn't mean anything?  What then?”     Neil Gaiman

 

GOOD CHEER

photo by Stefan

A New York college student has visited "the same Santa Claus for 19 years!"  Hey, it's what her mom wants for Christmas ---   " 'In high school it was really embarrassing, but now I think it's really funny,' "  said McKenzie Doig.     story 

                

Principle in the type:  "It is a glorious thing to have old St. Nicholas in our hearts and in our homes today, whether he enters the latter through the open door or creeps down the chimney on Christmas Eve.  To bring happiness to others without seeking personal honor or praise by publishing it is a most commendable virtue."   David O. McKay

TO BE

photo by Jim Simonson

Some people just have all the (Merry) fun:




                                 

Principle in the type:  "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players:  They have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts."                William Shakespeare  

                                                                                          Happy Weekend Peeps!

TIME FLIES WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN

photo by M_AIPhotography

Veteran's Day or Thanksgiving road trip ahead?   Have a happy one!  Now in the car ride, are you the sitter or the singer?  I can tell you one thing for sure - singer's have more fun!  (Also noted, --Dude has a rad playlist.)  :




                     
                                   

Principle in the type:  "Everyone around, love them, love them/Put it in your hands, take it, take it/There's no time to cry, happy, happy/Put it in your heart where tomorrow shines/Gold and silver shine/  ..... Shiny happy people laughing                  REM, Happy Shiny People

                                                                                          Have a Happy Weekend Peeps!

BODY COUNT

photo by Broo_am (Andy B)

Shaun of the Dead clip for you.  Apropos for the weekend!  What's your zombie count?  I come up with 9, but this scene makes me so nervous I may be off!   The movie is great Halloween, British fun.  Plus you've got The Smiths in there, if that means anything to you like it does me.  Record it for Halloween and watch with the teens, or after the kiddos have gone to bed.  (And steal a couple of Reeses, will ya?)




                                 


     

Principle in the type:  "A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men."          Willy Wonka

                                                                                             Happy Weekend Ghouls and Ghoul'ettes!

READY, SET --

photo by Collapse The Light

Practice much?  Ok Go does.  I would say!!  Like for instance, the music video (here) they made last year "required 50 takes to get it right." story link   I'm also partial to this sweet little Ok Go jig (link).

Remember the "Here It Goes Again" video?  I mean do you get out much?  'Cause it was Everywhere at its peak!  The teenagers below nailed a re-do in their high school talent show (years back).

Anyhow, it's hump day!  Enjoy a little down time while these kids do all the work!!




                                      

Principle in the type:  "As long as you're having fun with it and giving it 100 percent, they're gonna feel that."    Heath Ledger   

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