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Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy?
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high?
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My ____________ would weigh _____ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead?
Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies?
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked?
Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids?
-Non-fiction books describing travel?
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.?
First Published on This Day: 1869 Mark Twain's non-fiction travelogue through the Middle East and Europe called "The Innocents Abroad"
Top Music Hits This Day: 1940 Glenn Miller - Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear To Tread
1958 Coasters - Yakety Y ak
1962 Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red My Love
1966 Tommy James and The Shondells - My Baby Does The Hanky Panky
1974 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
1975 Van McCoy - Do The Hustle
1980 Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
1981 Air Supply - Here I Am The One That You Love
1986 Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
1988 Richard Marx - Hold On to the Nights
1991 EMF - Unbelievable
2000 Matchbox Twenty - Bent
Today's Quote: "You will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do."
~Mark Twain, from the introduction to "The Innocents Abroad"
Today’s Word: ruddy [RUHD-ee] adjective; ruddier, ruddiest
1. of or having a fresh, healthy red color: ex. a ruddy complexion
2. British Slang, a euphemism for damned ex. a ruddy fool
Today Includes: Fortune Cookie Day
International Cake Day
Lollipop Day
Moon Day
This Week Includes: Hot Rod Week
Spare Change Week
Today's Picture: rxgrrl suggested, "How about a beach with ocean for summer?" Others who mentioned beaches,
ocean or sea are tasmtairy, LauraC, and toosie. Here's a beach in Florida at sunset. Specific location
not given, but hope you agree, it's a nice shot.
Made freely available on pixabay.com
As if some of us haven't already.
Let's relax and have some fun with . . .
Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy?
Yes...Hollywood time.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? I'd sell all my stocks in Flubber.
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My ____________ would weigh _
Weight On the Moon: 28.93 lbs____ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? What sort of cheese is it made of? Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies?
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? Quite a few. Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids?
-Non-fiction books describing travel?
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.?
First Published on This Day: 1869 Mark Twain's non-fiction travelogue through the Middle East and Europe called "The Innocents Abroad"
Top Music Hits This Day: 1940 Glenn Miller - Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear To Tread
1958 Coasters - Yakety Y ak
1962 Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red My Love
1966 Tommy James and The Shondells - My Baby Does The Hanky Panky
1974 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
1975 Van McCoy - Do The Hustle
1980 Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
1981 Air Supply - Here I Am The One That You Love
1986 Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
1988 Richard Marx - Hold On to the Nights
1991 EMF - Unbelievable
2000 Matchbox Twenty - Bent
Today's Quote: "You will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do."
~Mark Twain, from the introduction to "The Innocents Abroad" Today’s Word: ruddy [RUHD-ee] adjective; ruddier, ruddiest
1. of or having a fresh, healthy red color: ex. a ruddy complexion
2. British Slang, a euphemism for damned ex. a ruddy fool
Today Includes: Fortune Cookie Day
International Cake Day
Lollipop Day
Moon Day
This Week Includes: Hot Rod Week
Spare Change Week
Today's Picture: rxgrrl suggested, "How about a beach with ocean for summer?" Others who mentioned beaches,
ocean or sea are tasmtairy, LauraC, and toosie. Here's a beach in Florida at sunset. Specific location
not given, but hope you agree, it's a nice shot.
Made freely available on pixabay.com Nice shot!
Wishing you all a ruddy good Thursday! Thanks BJH! Nice job!
Today's Lunar Question(s):
As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? ANY TIME I DRIVE IN TULSA. I USE TO THINK CHICAGO WAS CRAZY.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high.
If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? BECOME THE FIRST 70 YR OLD FAT WHITE MAN TO PLAY FOR THE NBA
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My _5lbs of sugar__ would weigh _.83 lbs_ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead?
Foodie Question(s):
Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo.
Do you remember or have you had moon pies? NEVER CARED FOR THEM
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? I LIKE HER BROWNIES
Just for fun:
Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? NOT
-Non-fiction books describing travel? NOT
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? NOT
Today's Lunar Question(s):
As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? Other people.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high.
If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? Since I run long distances, and in 1.5 hours training I'll run 10 miles, I'd run for 1.5 hours with huge strides. I would love to see how far I can get in 1.5 hours.
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My _head_ would weigh _1.67lbs_ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? There's an historical solar eclipse coming to the U.S. next month courtesy of the moon.
Foodie Question(s):
Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo.
Do you remember or have you had moon pies? I remember them, and had them when I was younger. But with yodels, whoopie pies, Hostess cup cakes, funny bones, they were lower on my list.
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? Yes they do, but it's been a very long time since I've had any.
Just for fun:
Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? Cool and funny
-Non-fiction books describing travel? I don't read much, so I'm neutral
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? They're Ok for a while until they're relegated to weddings, parties,etc.
As if some of us haven't already.
Let's relax and have some fun with . . .
Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy?
Many moons ago, I worked on what was referred to as the 'confused' floor in a nursing home-if we couldn't handle them they went to a psychiatric hospital. Before that, I thought the idea of the full moon affecting people was crazy. After that, I saw it as reality.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high?
Nothing. I hate heights. I'd scare myself, jumping that high!
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My _____brain_______ would weigh _about 1/2 lb____ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead?
well, I've heard it's made of green cheese. Wonder how stinky it its.
Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies?
tried one. Unimpressed.
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked?
yes, they sell them. kinda like the nutty buddies, especially frozen.
Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids?
-Non-fiction books describing travel? depends on the author-but probably boring. Some things ya just gotta do yourself.
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.?
prefer listening to the music to watching the dancing
Top Music Hits This Day: 1940 Glenn Miller - Fools Rush In Where Angels Fear To Tread
1958 Coasters - Yakety Y ak
1962 Bobby Vinton - Roses Are Red My Love
1966 Tommy James and The Shondells - My Baby Does The Hanky Panky
1974 George McCrae - Rock Your Baby
1975 Van McCoy - Do The Hustle
1980 Billy Joel - It's Still Rock and Roll to Me
1981 Air Supply - Here I Am The One That You Love
^^^I remember them.^^^
1986 Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
1988 Richard Marx - Hold On to the Nights
1991 EMF - Unbelievable
2000 Matchbox Twenty - Bent
^^^I don't remember them.^^^
Today's Quote: "You will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do."
~Mark Twain, from the introduction to "The Innocents Abroad"
I don't think I will regret not jumping 20 ft high, or not going to the moon.
Today’s Word: ruddy [RUHD-ee] adjective; ruddier, ruddiest
1. of or having a fresh, healthy red color: ex. a ruddy complexion
2. British Slang, a euphemism for damned ex. a ruddy fool
Today Includes: Fortune Cookie Day
International Cake Day
Lollipop Day
Moon Day
This Week Includes: Hot Rod Week
Spare Change Week-so maybe I should empty my jar?
Today's Picture: rxgrrl suggested, "How about a beach with ocean for summer?" Others who mentioned beaches,
ocean or sea are tasmtairy, LauraC, and toosie. Here's a beach in Florida at sunset. Specific location
not given, but hope you agree, it's a nice shot.
Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? It has to be a combination of hotter weather and a full moon.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? Get Frisbees/newspapers off the roof and rescue cats from trees.
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My body would weigh 25.63 pounds on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? It has a Sea of Tranquility. The moon also affects the ocean tides.
Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies? I sure do. Back when I was a kid, they were called "scooter pies."
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? Yes, they're sold here. My favorite is the Swiss rolls. I've also tried the brownies and little frosted snack cakes that are seasonal, like the Christmas ones with red or green candies or sprinkles.
Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids?
-Non-fiction books describing travel?
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.?
Today's Lunar Question(s):
As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? Politicians and politicizing. Celebrities too.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high.
If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? Probably try for a record high jump.
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My 170 lbs would weigh 28.11 lbs on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? Moon River by Andy Williams.
Foodie Question(s):
Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo.
Do you remember or have you had moon pies? Many years ago.
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? Have no idea, never looked.
Just for fun:
Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? They talk too fast.
-Non-fiction books describing travel? Some are fun to read.
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? Not a fad fan.
Today's Lunar Question(s):
As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? Going near airports seems to change the way people act.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high.
If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? Maybe I would dust the top of my kitchen cabinets.
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My pound of cheese would weigh .17 of a pound on the moon." I would be able to buy a lot more stinky cheese for less money
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? I will use my new found jumping ability to jump to the next question
Foodie Question(s):
Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo.
Do you remember or have you had moon pies? I sort of remember eating a moon pie many moons ago
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? I see them at the stores. Not a fan of cheap bakery stuff
Just for fun:
Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? To each their own
-Non-fiction books describing travel? I read them often
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? Can be fun to watch
Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? People who work in hospitals and prisons often report that things get weird around the full moon. I don't have any idea why that should be so.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? I would be able to reach things on the high shelves in my kitchen!
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My husband would weigh 41.75 lbs. on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? In the days before electric light, lovers used to look forward to the full moon because that meant they could take their sweethearts out at night. Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies? I think I had one once.
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? No, we don't have Little Debbie here, or at least I have never seen it. Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? Cool.
-Non-fiction books describing travel? Cool.
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? Not cool.
Morning! Will add the "Good" part later--too little sleep last night...
Today's Lunar Question(s): As you may you know calling someone loony or lunatic comes from thinking the phases of the
moon affect sanity. Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy?
I don't think crazy--but I think the full moon changes the atmosphere which can effect people. We see the changes in the Ocean with a full moon--of course it would change people. I can always guess when a full moon is happening--there are more crying babies/toddlers.
Because they weighed so little astronauts on the moon could jump up to 22 feet high. If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high?
On the moon things weigh 1/6th of what they weigh on earth. Here's a website calculator: Weight On the Moon Calculator
In a separate tab you can use the website above or on a calculator you can multiply an earth weight by 0.167 to complete the following:
"What do you know. My ____________ would weigh _____ on the moon."
Anything else moon related you'd like to share or skip ahead? The Moon is a beautiful thing
Foodie Question(s): Little Debbie makes an excellent version of moon pie that currently beats the original imo. Do you remember or have you had moon pies? When I was little I am sure I had one.
Do they sell Little Debbie snacks where you live, and if so, which ones have you tried or liked? Yes they do--however this is Tastykake region--even when I ate those sweet things in the past it was Tastykakes and only Tastykakes!
Just for fun: Are these things cool/nifty or neutral or not so cool or you tell us.
What do you think of:
-The way auctioneers talk or chant will taking bids? Very fascinating to listen to!
-Non-fiction books describing travel?
-Fad dances, like the hustle, the macarena, etc.? I was a good hustle dancer! Oh, the good old 70's!
First Published on This Day: 1869 Mark Twain's non-fiction travelogue through the Middle East and Europe called "The Innocents Abroad" [color="RoyalBlue"]Currently reading the book: Chasing the Last Laugh: Mark Twain's Raucous and Redemptive Round-the World Comedy
Today Includes: Fortune Cookie Day Went to the Fortune Cookie Factory in San Fran last February--fun fun!
International Cake Day I will bake a cake today!
Lollipop Day Sometimes I have one on my way home from work to keep me awake!
Moon Day Reading these words makes me think of Cat Stevens Moonshadow song
This Week Includes: Hot Rod Week
Spare Change Week
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Is there a time, circumstance or thing that you think makes people (even more) crazy? 
If you could do that here on earth, what would you do with your new superpower of jumping so high? 
