`Potholes' by canadian creatives Claudia Ficca and Davide Luciano is a series of photographs depicting the concave cracks as functional tools in a collection of imaginative tableus in the city. Captured within the backdrop of los angeles, montreal, and new york city, the set explores the urban.
Flaw as a playground, creating a multitude of uses out of them including a swimming pool, an oil tank
Showing posts with label funny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label funny. Show all posts
The Stupidest and Most Funny Celebrities Hats
The Irish hat designer Phillip Treacy crеаted this collection оf mоstly hideоus but absоlutely fаbulоus hats. Nоt surprisingly Lady Gaga is quite а fаn оf his astonishing creations.
Just Hatched! by Eric Isselee
How cute are these newly hatched baby birds? They were photographed next to what remains of their eggs by artist Eric Isselee. Over the course of a year, Isselee photographed a variety of them at The Mulhouse and Beauval zoos in France. Notice how much bigger some are compared to their shells. The birds are only hours old and have already begun to outgrown their previous homes!
African
African
a random list of ten facts
The snow is melting. All except for our front yard. It's almost a bit embarrassing for me -- you drive down our street and see grass, grass, mega snow, grass, grass, grass. I cannot figure out why our yard hangs on to the not so wanted snow. We've got two huge piles sitting in the front. Sigh....was it the snow fort?
{remember this pic? Now all I want is for that snow to melt!}
Even more embarrassing? That I had to google search how to spell embarrass. After three times of seeing the squiggly red line under the word I decided enough was enough, and I swallowed my homeschooling momma pride and looked up the word.
I have the 30Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. I thought I'd try the easy level. As I was doing it I was thinking that it was no big deal. Easy. Now when it takes me four times as long to sit up because my abs are so sore I'm starting to be humbled and embarrassed (practice makes perfect with spelling) about my opinion of the 30Day Shred. It might take me longer to complete it....Is there a 30Day Shred + 6 weeks?
I wrote a devotional for five minutes for faith that is published today. I wrote about joy -- and more specifically about finding joy. {Are you surprised?) I'd love for you to read it. It's called -- I've got the joy, joy, joy, joy....
I don't think Brennan and Caleb (my seven and five year olds) got the idea behind the time change. Instead of getting up later they've been waking earlier than ever. Just this morning I heard Caleb wandering downstairs at a little bit past six this morning. Too early, too early, too early. However, it is cute to listen to them talk all stealth like and quiet as they pour their cereal. :) It's not as cute if they get crabby.
{Brennan}
When most people hear that I have seven kids I typically hear them gasp. I always tell the that I am so blessed by my kids. Sometimes I forget that I have such a big family. It just seems normal for me. And I love the laughter. Oh, we laugh over here -- how could we not?
The girls and I love to watch The Amazing Race on Sunday nights. (Remember, that was the one show I'd love be on.) Anyways, I forget to record the next program at eight at night because many times The Amazing Race gets bumped back due to sports. So sigh. Last night we arrived home, grabbed our late night snacks (which Jillian Michaels would not approve of) and settled in to watch. Once we realized that 60 Minutes creeped into the first 21 minutes of The Amazing Race we realized that we were doomed. Oh well, we're thankful for online streaming. And that Chopped Champions recorded.
I have nine loads of laundry to fold today. I'm just saying. And will take volunteers.
I love lists (which is probably why I write so many on this blog). I'm thinking of writing a top ten list of favorite gluten free resources. Since it's been two months since Samuel was diagnosed with Celiac Disease I've learned what products I love to use, what's a good value for your money, and to be very very careful about dining out. He's still recovering from our Olive Garden encounter with gluten from the gluten free menu. We'll see. What would be on your top ten list?
Now this was a random miscellany monday post. I kind of needed to be random after being away from the computer -- helped clear the brain. Enjoy your monday -- hopefully yours is warm, that your snow melts (and if it doesn't don't be embarrassed -- I can spell it now), and that you get exactly done what you need to do. And that your day is filled with joy. :)
Funny Cats by Gary Patterson
Gary Patterson is one of America's best loved artists, and his
work is enjoyed and collected throughout the world.
Born and raised in California, Gary submerged himself in the
world of art as a child. He was influenced by his father's
artistic ability and was encouraged by his family to formally
pursue his artistic ability.
Gary attended UCLA and the Art Center College of Design for
Most successful naughty advertising campaigns
All of us are witnesses that advertising industry is getting more inventive and creative in their campaigning each day. People from advertising industry tend to try to attract our attention in every way possible: sometimes their efforts are meant to disturb you or to stir emotion, other times they make all kinds of jokes and funny images. No matter what is the case, they intend to leave you
5 Funny Wine Packs
1. In an attempt to bring a little class to the concept of portable wine, James Nash presents the Single Serving Wine Glass. Still perfect for picnics and wild parties, each sealed disposable wine glass comes filled with six ounces of red, white or rosé that look good enough to drink at a fancy dinner party.
2. BYO Wine, as in build your own, included labels with facial features based on one
Crazy and funny wedding cakes
Wedding cakes , one of the most significant part of the wedding process for ages, show to your friends and family, what a great importance their attendance at this occasion makes, and are a keepsake for them to commemorate that once-in-a-lifetime special day of yours.
For sure, any couple wants their wedding cake to be unique, to be that special thing that involves also creativity, but also
For sure, any couple wants their wedding cake to be unique, to be that special thing that involves also creativity, but also
the ice planet
1) My Caleb is a Star Wars fanatic. He's five. When he was only three years old he found our Nintendo DS with the Star Wars game in it and loved to attempt to play it - even though he didn't know how to get out of the Cantina -- which was the opening menu scene.
2) Sometimes I'll plunk out a few notes from some of the various Star Wars themes on our piano. Why? Because every single time, no matter where Caleb is, he'll come running down to our living room with excitement and his arms waving as he hums the theme.
3) Last year I took my kids to the Minnesota Orchestra for a Movies and Music concert. Even Caleb. Why, again? The first song they played was the theme from Star Wars. Caleb literally jumped up out of his seat and started using his program as a light saber.
4) The other fave of Caleb -- and Brennan? Legos. They spend hours building with Legos (and I spend hours cleaning). And taking pictures with my camera of their creations.
5) Moms with kids who play legos -- I have a question for you -- do you make them keep the sets together? I mean because the Ice Planet Hoth's Wampa Cave was almost $40. It bugs me when it gets mixed into the Lego boxes, and yet after a while we just let it go. I do save the directions.
6) Speaking of ice, we had a nasty ice storm here in Minnesota. My in-laws (including my sister-in-law) were in an accident on their way home from our home. The ice coated the roads instantly, and when they were about 2 miles from their home they approached a hill where everyone stalled or spun out. My father-in-law attempted to get up the hill, stalled, and then was hit by a car going over the hill who couldn't stop.
7) They found out the next day that the man who hit them was trying to go help his daughter who spun-out a mile farther down the road. There were almost 400 accidents in the metro area. After 11 pm.
8) My in-laws are fine. My mother-in-law sprained her wrist. However, they had to wait over 4hours in the ditch. With eight other cars. Including a pizza delivery guy who spun out after them and ended up right next to them. The police officer joked that maybe they'd all end up with free pizza.
9) Their car? Probably totaled. (Although I really hope not.) But, they're safe. And ultimately that's truly all that matters.
10) Want to know the thread linking this seemingly random miscellany? Well, my in-laws were at our house the day of the accident for a birthday party where Star Wars Legos were given to my other son Brennan. However, Caleb, who is two years younger, exclaimed, "this is the best day ever!" The joys of the large family.
that's Caleb when we were at the lake
he's probably thinking about Star Wars
2) Sometimes I'll plunk out a few notes from some of the various Star Wars themes on our piano. Why? Because every single time, no matter where Caleb is, he'll come running down to our living room with excitement and his arms waving as he hums the theme.
Hannah captured this beauty
3) Last year I took my kids to the Minnesota Orchestra for a Movies and Music concert. Even Caleb. Why, again? The first song they played was the theme from Star Wars. Caleb literally jumped up out of his seat and started using his program as a light saber.
4) The other fave of Caleb -- and Brennan? Legos. They spend hours building with Legos (and I spend hours cleaning). And taking pictures with my camera of their creations.
legos, legos, legos everywhere
6) Speaking of ice, we had a nasty ice storm here in Minnesota. My in-laws (including my sister-in-law) were in an accident on their way home from our home. The ice coated the roads instantly, and when they were about 2 miles from their home they approached a hill where everyone stalled or spun out. My father-in-law attempted to get up the hill, stalled, and then was hit by a car going over the hill who couldn't stop.
7) They found out the next day that the man who hit them was trying to go help his daughter who spun-out a mile farther down the road. There were almost 400 accidents in the metro area. After 11 pm.
8) My in-laws are fine. My mother-in-law sprained her wrist. However, they had to wait over 4hours in the ditch. With eight other cars. Including a pizza delivery guy who spun out after them and ended up right next to them. The police officer joked that maybe they'd all end up with free pizza.
9) Their car? Probably totaled. (Although I really hope not.) But, they're safe. And ultimately that's truly all that matters.
10) Want to know the thread linking this seemingly random miscellany? Well, my in-laws were at our house the day of the accident for a birthday party where Star Wars Legos were given to my other son Brennan. However, Caleb, who is two years younger, exclaimed, "this is the best day ever!" The joys of the large family.
Brennan the birthday boy
thinking about how he can keep those legos together
hot to cold
It has been a week of extremes.
(make sure to scroll down so you see all the pics)
1) On Monday and Tuesday we had temps in the 70's. In Minnesota. In November.
2) On Saturday we received over 12 inches of heavy, wet, white snow. It was 32 degrees.
3) My kids were so excited about the snow. Elijah grabbed his rain boots, a fall sweatshirt, and a crazy hat and attempted to get outside. Then the rest of the kids dug through the three, yes three, 18 gallon totes of winter gear. My living room was destroyed.
4) Then it was quiet. For 20 minutes. Then the first couple decided they had enough and that they needed hot cocoa. My kitchen became a mess. However, my children had a great day, and the driveway was shoveled (partially), a snowman was built, several snow forts, and countless wet clothes littered the laundry. Worth it. Despite the mess. :)
5) In case you don't want to do math on Monday the temperature difference was over 40 degrees. I guess I might need to put away my sandals. Except that when I need to get the mail they're easy to slip on.....despite the cold snow that will now reach my toes. Oh well. Here in Minnesota it's not uncommon to see someone wearing shorts, a sweatshirt, gloves, and sandals in early March or mid November. Okay, okay, that was me. :)
6) Samuel is still sick. He's better than Friday, but just does not look right. He's sleepy, doesn't eat as well, and now has little blisters. I think it's caused from the strep. Sigh. I wish I had put my foot down on Friday and asked them to do a cbc on him. It would have been reassuring to see the how the wbcount was reacting.
7) Pictures? I'm struggling to find some. I might just pull some random pictures for you to enjoy today. Not related to anything above. Therefore this really equals a true miscellany. :)
(make sure to scroll down so you see all the pics)
1) On Monday and Tuesday we had temps in the 70's. In Minnesota. In November.
2) On Saturday we received over 12 inches of heavy, wet, white snow. It was 32 degrees.
3) My kids were so excited about the snow. Elijah grabbed his rain boots, a fall sweatshirt, and a crazy hat and attempted to get outside. Then the rest of the kids dug through the three, yes three, 18 gallon totes of winter gear. My living room was destroyed.
4) Then it was quiet. For 20 minutes. Then the first couple decided they had enough and that they needed hot cocoa. My kitchen became a mess. However, my children had a great day, and the driveway was shoveled (partially), a snowman was built, several snow forts, and countless wet clothes littered the laundry. Worth it. Despite the mess. :)
5) In case you don't want to do math on Monday the temperature difference was over 40 degrees. I guess I might need to put away my sandals. Except that when I need to get the mail they're easy to slip on.....despite the cold snow that will now reach my toes. Oh well. Here in Minnesota it's not uncommon to see someone wearing shorts, a sweatshirt, gloves, and sandals in early March or mid November. Okay, okay, that was me. :)
6) Samuel is still sick. He's better than Friday, but just does not look right. He's sleepy, doesn't eat as well, and now has little blisters. I think it's caused from the strep. Sigh. I wish I had put my foot down on Friday and asked them to do a cbc on him. It would have been reassuring to see the how the wbcount was reacting.
7) Pictures? I'm struggling to find some. I might just pull some random pictures for you to enjoy today. Not related to anything above. Therefore this really equals a true miscellany. :)
random shot #1
that would be Hannah and Grace
playing around with Hannah's webcam
random shot #2
Elijah man
just looking super cute this summer
random shot #3
and Caleb
my son
as a chicken
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snow, time, the vote, and cocoa
It's just one of those miscellany type mornings. I've got thoughts churning in my head, but they're not quite yet ready to make it to a blog post. Soon. Thank goodness for my miscellany day -- plus it gives you a glimpse into my sarcastic and silly self. :)
1) I woke up today at 5:19 am due to the time change. I actually love the daylight savings time switch because I wake up earlier and thus feel more productive. It's all a mindset, right?
2) I still have to figure out whether I fall back or spring forward -- you'd think I deciphered the time change by now. Nope. Thank goodness for all those little rhymes and tricks. I'd be lost without them.
3) See this pic? Right now, us Minnesotans are living on borrowed time. Once November rolls around you cannot predict whether it hits almost 70 degrees or you get 15 inches of snow. That's why the meteorologists are payed the big bucks up here.
4) Most times the weather forecast is wrong (despite being paid the big bucks). I still watch it. I'm kind of a weather junkie. Even Caleb, my five year old, loves to check the radar with me. He's such a great kid. :)
5) If there's a huge snowstorm it becomes the local stations top story. Seriously. Sometimes we can have snowstorms each week. They'll put reporters on bridges over the interstate throughout the metro area, and another by a snowplow, and another in the weather backyard, and another riding with a sheriff. Snow is big news here. I feel worse for the reporters when they put them in all those places when the temp is 35 below zero. By the time the camera gets to them they can hardly talk because they're so cold.
6) Even though we homeschool I grant my kids snowdays. Do you remember, if you lived where there was snow, the excitement of finding out school was closed? Homeschool kids deserve that as well. We are a snowday friendly homeschool family.
7) My kids are still sleeping.
8) Never mind. I hear Elijah upstairs talking about how he's awake and needs food. Still, for the kids to sleep past 6 am on the fall back time switch (see I got it right) is impressive.
9) Brennan went with me when I voted last week. As we were leaving the polling place he stated, "if it's a choice to vote, then why doesn't everyone vote?" He's pretty wise.
10) Then I got Brennan some cocoa from Caribou. He is trained. Well.
Have a great Monday. I've got a crazy busy day -- like usual. Remember to keep your eyes on Jesus even through dishes, diaper changes, laundry, car rides, cooking, reading, cleaning, more dishes, more laundry, more reading, more diaper changes, more car rides, and more. :)
1) I woke up today at 5:19 am due to the time change. I actually love the daylight savings time switch because I wake up earlier and thus feel more productive. It's all a mindset, right?
2) I still have to figure out whether I fall back or spring forward -- you'd think I deciphered the time change by now. Nope. Thank goodness for all those little rhymes and tricks. I'd be lost without them.
3) See this pic? Right now, us Minnesotans are living on borrowed time. Once November rolls around you cannot predict whether it hits almost 70 degrees or you get 15 inches of snow. That's why the meteorologists are payed the big bucks up here.
last winter
4) Most times the weather forecast is wrong (despite being paid the big bucks). I still watch it. I'm kind of a weather junkie. Even Caleb, my five year old, loves to check the radar with me. He's such a great kid. :)
5) If there's a huge snowstorm it becomes the local stations top story. Seriously. Sometimes we can have snowstorms each week. They'll put reporters on bridges over the interstate throughout the metro area, and another by a snowplow, and another in the weather backyard, and another riding with a sheriff. Snow is big news here. I feel worse for the reporters when they put them in all those places when the temp is 35 below zero. By the time the camera gets to them they can hardly talk because they're so cold.
6) Even though we homeschool I grant my kids snowdays. Do you remember, if you lived where there was snow, the excitement of finding out school was closed? Homeschool kids deserve that as well. We are a snowday friendly homeschool family.
freedom
7) My kids are still sleeping.
8) Never mind. I hear Elijah upstairs talking about how he's awake and needs food. Still, for the kids to sleep past 6 am on the fall back time switch (see I got it right) is impressive.
9) Brennan went with me when I voted last week. As we were leaving the polling place he stated, "if it's a choice to vote, then why doesn't everyone vote?" He's pretty wise.
10) Then I got Brennan some cocoa from Caribou. He is trained. Well.
love the sticker
Have a great Monday. I've got a crazy busy day -- like usual. Remember to keep your eyes on Jesus even through dishes, diaper changes, laundry, car rides, cooking, reading, cleaning, more dishes, more laundry, more reading, more diaper changes, more car rides, and more. :)
too many choices
That would be my daughter, Chloe, standing posing in front of the Edy's Ice Cream. I had just picked her up from ballet, driven home in a crazy-wicked wind -- I'm talking gusts up to 50+ mph -- had almost got home when she asked sweetly for some sparkling juice. So I turned around and went to the store where we got some Ice Sparkling water. And a bit of ice cream.
I love that girl. She really doesn't care what anyone thinks -- in a great way. She can walk into the grocery store with wind-whipped hair, which is still in a ballet bun, a cute fall jacket, with shorts and ballet tights, and big brown, fuzzy, clog slipper shoes. And, between you and me, she pulls it off perfectly. Then, while we're in the store she'll pose, with perfect ballet hands, in front of the ice cream.
Beautifully.
Life has the moments that you can grab -- like laughing with my almost 13 year old in the aisles of a deserted grocery store. Or later the same night, when I had my daughters come stand outside with me in the freezing wind -- the gusts could knock you over -- that wind was a rarity, a maybe once or twice a lifetime strong wind. I wanted them to remember. To remember a mom who laughed with them, enjoyed life with them, and loved them. It's those little moments. Those are the memories.
5th position in front of the ice cream
I love that girl. She really doesn't care what anyone thinks -- in a great way. She can walk into the grocery store with wind-whipped hair, which is still in a ballet bun, a cute fall jacket, with shorts and ballet tights, and big brown, fuzzy, clog slipper shoes. And, between you and me, she pulls it off perfectly. Then, while we're in the store she'll pose, with perfect ballet hands, in front of the ice cream.
Beautifully.
Life has the moments that you can grab -- like laughing with my almost 13 year old in the aisles of a deserted grocery store. Or later the same night, when I had my daughters come stand outside with me in the freezing wind -- the gusts could knock you over -- that wind was a rarity, a maybe once or twice a lifetime strong wind. I wanted them to remember. To remember a mom who laughed with them, enjoyed life with them, and loved them. It's those little moments. Those are the memories.
look (at my) age (and give) thanks
Look
Can you believe this design? I've longed for a fresher look -- one with photos of those I hold dear. With seven children and one amazing husband I knew it would be a bit of a task to make it look cohesive. Well, a challenge for me, but not for my html loving blog-designing daughter, Hannah. She whipped up this new look for finding joy this afternoon. In about an hour. Love her. She, however, laughed heartily when I asked her how long it would take for a nav-bar. I asked her at 11:57 pm. At least I knew what a nav-bar was, right?(Interested in her blog? Check out - Aspire)
Age
No, I am not going to be revealing my age today. (I might for a coffee gift card) Anyways, I've begun to realize that I am aging. Getting old(er). The irony is that I feel really, really, really young sometimes. It doesn't seem possible for me to be aging -- I'm okay with it -- but the reality that I'm not a young spring chick anymore is becoming more obvious.Like when I shake my head at the preteens/teens milling around the gas station. Seriously? The Super America is the only place to hang out on a Friday night? I also felt older when I passed my reflection in the mirrors scattered throughout Target. And, honestly, it might be because I'm passing mirrors in the grown-up section of clothes. Not juniors. That's where you'll find my oldest daughters -- Hannah and Chloe. I will still only buy cute clothes. Approved by those older daughters. :)
I'm okay with aging. Really.
I need to go find that verse in the Bible about gray hair being a crown of splendor. I don't have any --- yet. But, I can guarantee you that there'll be a blog post on that day.
Thanks
Today I was featured on 5 Minutes for Faith. It's quite the honor, and I'm grateful. I'd love for you to check it out -- they republished an article I wrote here on finding joy earlier this summer. It's one of my faves -- giving thanks, changing perspective, and priorities. Who would have imagined that I would ever write about that? Seriously -- I am grateful for blogging, for the friendships that I've made, and the encouragement you've provided. Thank you!
Hoping that your Saturday is blessed.
Wednesday - wordless/full -
Here's how my family survived the heat. Without the air conditioner, on a day with high heat and high humidity. That air conditioner now? Working. On it's own -- it just started up late Monday night. We're thinking that it either froze up or our prayers were answered.
I'm going with the latter.
I'm going with the latter.
The plan
start with an iced latte
Sit below coffee- staring outside
make sure hair is high up
still stare out the window
(see the Teething Bling around my neck?)
still stare out the window
(see the Teething Bling around my neck?)
have a staple food
(I always cut watermelon in a big pan
that way the juices don't run everywhere)
(I always cut watermelon in a big pan
that way the juices don't run everywhere)
cook dinner on the grill
Ours?
Sliced potatoes, corn on the cob, tomatoes (not grilled)
and marinated flank steak (it was on sale....)
Ours?
Sliced potatoes, corn on the cob, tomatoes (not grilled)
and marinated flank steak (it was on sale....)
or
drool
(if you're under one)
drool
(if you're under one)
((and would you look at that bag for my Sam from Target for $1???))
or when all else fails- plop on the floor in front of the fan.
and, no, this photo wasn't staged beyond the
"don't move --- I'm getting the camera!"
Ahhh ... just heard the air conditioner kick in. I do NOT take cool and comfortable for granted. Now, off to go make myself an iced latte -- which I can enjoy at any temperature.
Have a fabulous Wednesday! Go check out some more word less/full posts over at A Beautiful Mess.
Have a fabulous Wednesday! Go check out some more word less/full posts over at A Beautiful Mess.
Funny Fruit and Vegetable Carvings
The decorative art of fruit and vegetable carving takes a lot of time to learn and needs special knives and tools. The results however, are most amusing.
Here are some examples and what you never knew you could do with regular fruit and vegies!
Here are some examples and what you never knew you could do with regular fruit and vegies!
