Well kids, astronomically speaking, I feel as though the universe has not given us much recovery time so far this year, and we're only a quarter way through it. We've had full moons, the lunar eclipse, an earthquake that some of you may or may not have felt, and the next full moon is quickly approaching, making its visual presence known to us on the eve of April 23rd. If you work with the public, you know already that we'll feel her coming long before the 23rd so buckle up. I hope you all heeded last week's advice and didn’t stare directly into the sun. IF you did and now can’t read this, let me know, maybe we can come up with some kind of audio version and I’ll read this nonsense to you personally. Anything we can do to help our faithful readers while telling you I told you so…here’s what I’ve got…
I'm a little delayed getting The Antics out this week because I've been peddling the youngest Kap kid and her teammates raffle tickets to support the Worcester High School Girls Golf team. My friends at Elder Services never disappoint and are always generous with their support. That's what working in social services does to us, we see any chance to potentially get rich, giving us a glimmer of hope despite how far in the distance that may be, and jump at the chance. Same with my friends and family, always generous and supportive of all the Kap kids efforts. Fingers crossed that someone I know wins, wealth in their future that will result in the purchase of a seaside home I will be able to visit indefinitely, free of charge. Anyone still looking for tickets? Hit me up - sales have been extended until Monday. Giddy up.
2. How many of you looked up just because you were told not to? Go ahead, admit it…this is a safe space, we won’t judge you, or maybe we will, to help toughen you up a bit, because we all know you looked - admit it. You looked up.
3. Before taking cover from the impending eclipse, in the event that we blew up or the earth was engulfed in flames, I dragged Sue Miller out to run some errands, a last hurrah if you will. It was a gorgeous day, and what do you do with a beautiful warm spring day? You drive up and down and all around with the top of the jeep down, while drinking overpriced coffee and being told to stop hitting every bump and pothole in the road that only the city of Worcester provides free of charge. Sue Miller does not appreciate her large hot coffee with cream and 2 sweet -n-low splashing all over the place. Fill up the damn potholes Worcester, you're killing me.
4. For any of you who have been waiting patiently for an update about the youngest Kap kid and her conundrum regarding where to look on Monday during her golf match, here it is. She did not have to risk losing her golf ball or an eyeball, because the Worcester Public Schools cancelled all sporting events for last Monday afternoon. All eyeballs and golf balls remain intact. That rabbit that's been running free up there on the hill the last few years...he didn't fare so well friends. He finally took the dirt nap and it wasn't pretty. We'll spare you the photo's.
5. Weird things have been happening in the universe people, take last week's earthquake that was felt in New York, New Jersey, and Western Mass for instance. Some speculate that it was even felt here in the Woo, this is what I’d like to tell myself. That would explain how I managed to suffer a near fall while hopping out of the jeep and not jump to any conclusion that this near miss was due to my increasing lack of coordination. That’s right kids, I’m blaming the earthquake – I provide my neighbors who have door camera’s and yard surveillance hours upon hours of unsolicited free entertainment.
6. If you find yourself with an excess number of limes you make mixed drinks – enough mixed drinks that will accommodate that excess of limes. That is simple math and truly, only the most responsible thing to do. If you don’t do so, those limes will sit there, taunting you from the bowl where they have been carefully placed, waiting to be thrown about, because really, what else would you do with them? It’s all fun and games until one of those limes ends up wedged in someone’s ear. Limes are our friends people and should not be thrown unless being thrown into that gin and tonic you just made. For crying out loud, get it together…be more responsible than that.
7. Avoiding staring into the sun during the eclipse was not the only time to take cover from that fiery circle in the sky. A beautiful noon time lunch with friends inside an outdoor seaside restaurant igloo. Sounds fun, right? It is if you are prepared. Without proper sun gear, that fun igloo turns into something resembling a giant incubator with a weenie light, and you and your casper-like sun sensitive friends become the 7 day old carnival hot dog. Don’t be a weenie. It’s that time of year…start carrying sunscreen and your baseball hats. If not, who knows what could happen.
8. Some of the best meals you may ever eat, may just be the ones you forget ordering. Could this be due to making responsible use of all those limes? Perhaps. Or maybe it was the ocean air and all that sun.
9. George Jone’s and George’s Kitchen…no recent video’s, but looks like he too was celebrating the eclipse one meatball at a time…exhibit 1, George's meatballs.
10. You heard and will see it here first folks…a one of a kind, original autographed Plants with Dirt t-shirt signed by a little-known plant celebrity, the one and only Derek - Derek the guy, not Derek the plant. Come on people, Derek the plant is capable of accomplishing all sorts of things, but I'm pretty sure signing his name isn't one of them. Or can he? For you plant lovers out there, check out the app...Plant Story. There are all sorts of neat offerings, and if you're not interested in plants, but are bored and sick of fighting with your Spectrum Cable and trying to find something to watch on tv, check out Plants with Dirt on the app. Derek and Molly are far more entertaining.
And last but not least...exhibit 2. Saw this in a bathroom in Newport last weekend. After getting over the fact that the bathroom was completely red, like that wasn't weird enough, there was this. I immediately sent this picture to Jake Messier, but someone else had already beat me to it...guess I'm not the only one who finds these things funny.
Have a great weekend!!!
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