What is your chin good for?

In response to last week’s question, "What is your chin good for?,"  my writing and sailing friend Rich observed, "It's a handy place to store your chin dimple" while my birthday bud Jon noted, "It gives structure to my beard."

My temple friend Kevin noted, "Hey, your face has to end somewhere.  The chin wins."

My dad's beach buddy Bob replied, "It is a good shock absorber.  I have much experience in this area" to which my social media friend Mark explained, "1. To attack bully's fists...this need decreasing as I age.  2. To keep shirt clean...this need growing as I age."           

My sister-in-law Lorrie declared, "When the hands are full, the chin works just fine, thank you."

My temple friend Tracey responded, "Catching food dribbles, and getting kitty and doggie kisses." And my cousin Valarie concluded, "To take it on (take it on the chin) and to be a picture of the definition of 'hypotenuse'."

My adjunct executive friend Lindy counseled, "Showing defiance by jutting it out, and showing direction when your hands are full (with thanks to my 20 year old son, Tucker)."

My PR friend Stan announced, "Chins are good for leading – but not in a boxing match – but they usually let bellies take the lead."  And my equestrian friend Royce acknowledged, "It keeps you from breaking your neck while sleeping in shul, and makes it appear as though you are reading the prayer book."

Please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

        What exactly is a birthday control pill? (with my collaboration friend Scott)

               

Live well...laugh often and heartily.... have a good week and never regret anything that made you smile!

Hal

Thanks to the many friends who voted, and for Jim (and Max), Dawn and Jeff who supported Sarah's campaign for Dog of the Year.  Of the 80 dogs entered, Sarah was in the top 12.  At Saturday's finals, the heat got to her, and after the sit and walk portion of the finals, she chose to 'lay down,' panting, as her trick instead of 'who's your buddy.'  She's still a wonderful dog, and thank you all for your supportive words and thoughts.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm.   I invite you to call or email me to catch up.

What is the next SPAM frontier

In response to last week’s question, "What is the next SPAM frontier?," my sailing friend Dale suggested, "self driving cars receiving advertisements over their internal speakers as you are passing locations offering specials."  My dad's beach buddy Bob observed, "They haven't been able to do it to the bible yet, but they have conquered all of the TV and news outlets."  

And my social media friend Mark cautioned, "Russians influencing all of the other decisions we make."

My adjunct business executive Lindy noted that "as spam enjoys huge popularity in Hawaii, I’m guessing another island frontier . . . maybe Tahiti?"

My equestrian friend Royce proposed, "Lasagna with spam sauce, spinach salad with spam crumbles, do I stop now, or continue?"  to which my temple friend Bob longed for "canned tripe."  To this, my sister-in-law Lorrie dreamed, "To make it taste good."

And my cycling friend Ted replied, "The stall in the public restroom. Or better yet the toilet paper itself!"

….and here's a link to the Monty Python sketch credited with being the source of the naming of junk email.

Please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

        What is your chin good for?   

               

We don't stop laughing because we get old. We get old because we stop laughing.  Make it a priority to have fun and make others laugh.

Hal

Thanks to the many friend who voted.  Voting continues until this Sat. morning at 11am, when our dog Sarah (on the left), will likely have enough votes to be in the final judging at the park.  Even with 2,000+ votes as of this past Friday, your votes are still needed.  Thanks for your help!

·         Go to https://piedmontparkdog2017.hscampaigns.com/#submissions

·         Scroll down several screens and click on her picture

·         Then just above the description, click on the gray heart to vote.

·         NOTE:  You can vote several times each day through Saturday morning.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm.   I invite you to call or email me to catch up.

When is it hot?

In response to last week’s question, "When is it hot?,"  my temple friend Richard  concluded, "I believe it would be hottest when a 60 Minutes crew shows up at your office. The best description of a hot day that I have heard is “I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking … slowly.”  My IT friend Kosol called out, "It might be hot if you jump in your car and then realize your pants weren't all the way up because you just literally burned your butt on your leather seat."

My neighbor Al declared, "It's all relative.   If you're talking cars, it probably starts around $200K.  If you're talking women, it better be at least 18 or you're going to register with the police and never live near a school.  What I can't figure out is why is it that in the summer I can have the thermostat set at about 78 and it feels OK to maybe a little warm, but in the winter time, it starts getting hot when you set it above 74?"

My temple friend Tracey lamented, "Every day!" while my sister Lorrie replied, "It's hot when you can cook your eggs and bacon breakfast on the sidewalk.  Not going to happen here in NY, thank goodness, but I hear you can in the AZ."

My PR friend Stan surmised, "When I can’t take off any more clothing…but don’t worry, it’s variable," to which my social media friend Mark cautioned, "When you really want to remove an article of clothing, but would be inappropriate. And you still want to do it."

My dad's beach buddy Bob replied, "When the temperature exceeds 80 degrees and the air conditioner stops working."  To this, my Utah friend Bruce explained, "It is only hot when someone complains on Facebook of Summer temperatures in the 90's AND you live in the desert Southwest ( Saint George, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Palm Springs). As of last Monday, 7/10, we in Saint George, UT have had 25 CONSECUTIVE DAYS where the high temp was a MINIMUM of 100. And the 10 day forecast is solid three digits as well... and mind you, my backyard is usually 5-7 degrees hotter...okay done complaining for the moment as the other cities I mentioned are consistently hotter than I am.   And don't mention our single digit humidity, as your Thanksgiving Day Turkey is NOT blanched in a pot of hot water, but is instead baked with 'dry heat'..."

Then please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

        What is the next SPAM frontier? (with my marketing friend Barbara)    

               

We don't stop laughing because we get old. We get old because we stop laughing.  Make it a priority to have fun and make others laugh.

Hal

Thanks to the many friend who voted. A continued request to help our dog Sarah (on the left), who wants to be the ambassador for Piedmont Park. Online voting will get her into the final on Sat, July 29, so our favor is asking you to vote and continue to vote for her:

·         Go to (new link)  https://piedmontparkdog2017.hscampaigns.com/#submissions

·         Scroll down several screens and click on her picture

·         Then at the top left of the picture, click on the gray heart to vote.

·         NOTE:  You can vote several times each day through July 28.

How are you independent?

In response to last week’s question, "How are you independent?," my production manager friend Ray declared, "Three simple words: I am me."

My writing and sailing friend Rich noted, "I do exactly what I want whenever my wife tells me I can" to which my equestrian friend

Royce called out, "I'm not married."

My adjunct executive friend Lindy quipped, "if I could find a city or town call dependent, when I got there I would be in Dependent."

My sailing friend Dale philosophized, "Many things we can’t control and one of them is time.  As my wife always says, “Birth is a terminal condition.  We are independent when we control the use of our time.'  For example, why do we strive to be the fastest, whether it is getting our work done or sail in a regatta?  Because, the faster we complete the task or the race means the more time left for us and therefore more independence."

And my dad's beach buddy Bob replied, "Impossible to be totally independent.  Someone has to grow and distribute food, someone generate power so we can use our computers, and I prefer to rely on someone else to weave the cloth that makes my suits.  Fortunately I have the means to buy all of these things or I would be a slave."

Then please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

        When is it hot? 

               

We don't stop laughing because we get old. We get old because we stop laughing.  Make it a priority to have fun and make others laugh.

Hal

 

I have a favor to ask: Our dog Sarah wants to be the ambassador for Piedmont Park. Online voting will determine winner, so our favor is asking you to

·         Go to http://piedmontparkdog2017.hscampaigns.com/entry/26

·         Click on her picture

·         Then at the top left of the picture, click on the gray heart to vote.

·         NOTE:  You can vote several times each day through July 28.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm.   I invite you to call or email me to catch up.

Can you stay up until you wake up?

In response to last week’s question, "Can you stay up until you wake up?,"  my collaboration and now sailing friend Andy replied, "I get up and my coffee keeps me up until I wake up.  So yep but with a little help from my Colombian friends!"

My equestrian friend Royce noted, "Only if you are wandering, and/or wondering, around in a daze."  My neighbor Al called out, "If I take enough Viagra" while my temple friend Tracey shared, "Almost every night!"

My cycling and hiking friend Ted pointed point, "A one word answer: college!"

My temple friend Lesley observed, "Yes. . .if sleeping upright!" while my writing and sailing friend Rich recalled, "That is called the 20 hour non-stop from Atlanta, Georgia to Sydney, Australia in a couch seat." 

My dad's beach buddy Bob asserted, "With a severe case of narcolepsy you can sleep anywhere anytime in any position."

And my new sailing friend Jan explained, "Waking up can be interpreted as having an epiphany. Some of the greatest minds have had their magnum opus moments after staying up until 4 am. So yes, sometimes you should stay up, until you wake up.    As an aside, this line comes from a crude song that sings the praises of getting wasted on all sorts of substances. The song is called #STUPiDFACEDD, here’s the relevant part: 

Sleep is the best way to save money
Money is the best way to have sex
Sex is the best way to feel nothing

Nothing happens if you're asleep
So stay up until you wake up

Then please send me your thoughts about this week's "things that make you go 'Hmmm' ":

        How are you independent?

              

We don't stop laughing because we get old. We get old because we stop laughing.  Make it a priority to have fun and make others laugh.

Hal

We are blessed with a democracy that enables us to talk and discuss to find the best way to live together in a civilized society.  Even with the bumps, pimples and mistakes, it is still the best solution.  Wishing you an inspiring, happy and safe Independence Day.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm.   I invite you to call or email me to catch up.