What sprang and what sprung now that Spring is here?

In response to last week’s question, "What sprang and what sprung now that Spring is here?," my temple friend Tracey declared, "My allergies sprang after the trees and flowers sprung" while my sister-in-law Lorrie lamented, "Spring is here?  The snow sprang here last week - all 20" of it - and it sprung some more this morning."

My writing and sailing friend Rich shared, "Speaking for all us who sprang forth in Spring (Spring Baby Society, Class of 58, March).   One definition of spring is a compressed coil that stores energy until it is released. Think Tigger’s Tail. Each year the compressed energy of Spring is released into the world to re-inspire, re-invigorate and plug any leaks we may have sprung during the dark days so we can survive another wild ride around the sun. Hang on kids, here we go again."

My dad's beach buddy Bob observed, "The daffodils" while my equestrian friend Royce called out, "Donald Trump."

My cycling friend Ted hesitated, "UH, that's a very private thing and it's best to not give the details on the Hmmm posting!"

My temple friend Richard pointed out, "Technically, nothing has sprung or sprang, as those are the past tense forms of Spring. Obviously we cannot speak of Spring in the past, as it has just begun.  I am, however, reminded of 2 views of Spring:

·        <>   From Winnie the Pooh:  “The spring has sprung, the grass is rizz. I wonder where them birdies is?”

·        <>  From Pogo:  “Spring has sproinged.”

And my friend Bruce in Utah shared a poem, "Spring has sprung / Fall has fell / It's summer in Saint George and it's hot as..."

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

What does a diet water taste like? 

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"

Hal

Happy Birthday today to my birthday buds Adam, Jon….and soon to be friend Mariah Carey.

Thanks to Demetri Martin, Steven Wright and George Carlin for the inspiration for Hmmm

What brings you good luck?

In response to last week’s question, "What brings you good luck?," my friend Tracey, who just celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary advised, "Different things bring me luck. It's only weird if it doesn't work."

My photographer friend Thomas counseled, "I think you make your own luck. 'Fortune favors the prepared mind' said Louis Pasteur."

My collaboration friend Andy called out, "Following through on my good intentions" while my equestrian friend Royce believes in "mail-box money!"

Another collaboration friend Tricia observed, "I believe that giving to others brings me good luck. The more I give, the better my luck. And I'm a lucky gal to know you! It might also help to have a little Irish in me! Lol."

My sailing friend Norm declared, "State of mind and being prepared when it happens to take advantage," to which my social media friend Mark advocated, "You look for it, it is there...if you don't, it will pass you by."

And my hiking friend Kelly replied, "Hard work and having a good sense of who will accept a $10 or less bribe (since that’s about all I can afford)."

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

What sprang and what sprung now that Spring is here?

Life  is too short for drama and petty things, so kiss slowly, laugh insanely, love truly, and forgive quickly.

Hal

Spring, as defined by the Sun crossing the equator, occurred today at 6:29AM EDT.  Spring sprang and it's still Spring!

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 dribble and when is it drool?

In response to last week’s question, "When is it dribble and when is it drool?," my writing and sailing friend Rich concluded, "Flannel pajamas, dribble, Victoria Secret, drool."

My dad's beach buddy Bob noted, "depending on your age, it could be different at different times of the day," to which my birthday bud Jon  suggested, "before age 2 and after age 90 it's drool; it’s dribble anywhere in between."   My sailing friend Norm declared, "Dribble is drop by drop, and Drool is a steady stream." 

My social media friend Mark announced, "Dribble: regular season activity for the Hawks; Drool: playoffs post-season performance for the Hawks."   My cousin Wes acknowledged, "When Varsity and pro basketball players dribble.  I watch and drool." 

My temple friend Richard pointed out, "When you are looking at an attractive member of the opposite sex, it is drool.  When you are on the basketball court, it is dribble," to which my leadership training guru Stuart  concurred, "On the basketball court, dribble is for the players and drool is for the cheerleaders."

And my equestrian friend Royce quipped, "Are you trying to describe Trump?"

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

What brings you good luck?

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

Hal

My sailing friend Norm also shared, "I missed answering last week's question, which would have been, "Mucus does not freeze any more in Georgia."

In basketball, it's not Syracuse or Georgia's year for March Madness.  Best wishes to everyone in the bracket chase.

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.

Does mucus freeze?

In response to last week’s question, " Does mucus freeze?," my leadership development advisor Stuart counseled, "Of course. That’s why your tongue freezes to the flagpole."    My dad's beach buddy Bob recalled, "it does to a cold pipe on a winter day," to which my social media friend Mark added, "Once mucus leaves the body, it instantly transforms into a loogie, which can indeed freeze."

My cycling friend Ted called out, "Didn't you ever watch Dumb and Dumber's mini-bike/Aspen scene?"  My writing and sailing friend Rich shared a sailing version, "Anyone who ever thought that getting on a boat in January was a good idea knows the answer to this one is an absolute yes."  

My equestrian friend Royce punned, "Who nose?"

My sailing friend Mike remembered, "Yes and so do a swim suits after high school swim practice (see below)."

My neighbor Al reflected, "Having grown up and driving a snow plow in Buffalo, I can say must certainly so."  And my temple friend Kevin concurred, "Having lived in Michigan during amazingly cold winters, I say absolutely 'Yes'".  

Stan S    I don’t know for sure, but here’s an old-age answer for an age-old question, and no, I am NOT going to purchase this paper to fully investigate the matter.  :-)  "

And my cousin Wes, a snow skier, acknowledged, "when you skiing at 0°F, it still runs out and freezes all over your upper lip.

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

When is it dribble and when is it drool ?

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

Hal

More from Mike and his swim suit: Our Speedo swim suits would freeze as we waited for the late bus following our afternoon portion of two-a-day swim practices.  It was cold in New York and we would smack the ice off the suits by hitting the light poles.  Yes, we were just a tad brain dead and bored waiting for the late bus.  And when it was cold enough and we spit that nasty Chlorine taste out of our mouths, we would see our mucus freeze on the sidewalk." 

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.