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Sunday, June 23, 2024

Where the Problem Lies (Cajun Joke), Sunday Selections and Sunday Selfie

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Just because Sandee of Comedy Plus is no longer hosting a Silly Sunday blog hop, do not expect me to quit telling Cajun jokes, especially as it has now become a habit.


      As Grandpa and i were preparing to go to the store, Grandma was telling me what she wanted me to get.  Grandpa came to the door to interrupt with, "You already have some of those in the freezer," and Grandma shot back, "Excuse me!  Did I ask you to come tell me what I already have?" and she laughed.


He just shook his head and walked off, knowing when he'd been beaten.


Boudreaux done be wantin' Clothile to spen' less at de grocery, an' she be talkin' 'bout how de prices done gone up, an' how much Boudreaux eat, much less de chil'ren, and dey gets to fussin'.


Fin'ly Clothile jes say she goin' bring him de receipt an' he can see fo' hisse'f how much it all is, an' she leave de room.


Aline done hear it all an' ax, "Mère, do dere be enny such t'ing as de happy marriage?"


An' Clothile say, "Mais, every marriage be happy!  It be de livin' wit' him after dat be de pro'lem!"



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Sunday Selections was started as a way for bloggers to use photos that might otherwise just languish in their files.  The rules have been relaxed, and it is now simply a showcase for your photos, new or old, good or bad, although nothing rude, please.  It was hosted by River, who still participates, and is now hosted by Elephant's Child.        




























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This week, Tripod SissyCat wants to join the Kitties Blue at The Cat On My Head for their Sunday Selfies Blog Hop.  It's her relaxing on the front porch in the evening selfie.   







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Today is:


America's Kids Day -- founded to encourage parents to teach their children the value of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness


Anubis Ceremony -- Ancient Egyptian Calendar (date approximate)


Falconry Festival -- El Haouaria, Tunisia (celebrating the art of falconry, which is passed from fathers to sons in "the country of the eagle", with breeders from around the world)


Father's Day -- Nicaragua; Poland


Festival of the Purple Void -- only one internet reference, and not explained there, either, but since purple is my favorite color, and a Purple Void sound like something fun to celebrate, i'm including it!


Festivals of Het-Hert and Bast, and Great Feast of the Southern Heavens -- Ancient Egyptian Calendar (date approximate)


Grand Duke's Birthday & National Day -- Luxembourg


Kupala -- Asatru/Slavic Pagan Calendar (Summer Solstice celebration, always on St. John's Eve, as the pagans hid their celebration by naming it "Ivan Kupala", their name for John the Baptist)


Let It Go Day -- sponsored by Wellcat Holidays; whatever you are holding on to, just let it go and the day will get better


National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism -- Canada


National Pecan Sandy Day


National Pink Day -- the color or the flower, your choice, because the creator didn't leave a trail explaining it


Pink Flamingo Day -- honoring Don Featherstone, creator of the original pink plastic flamingo lawn ornament; decorate your lawn with at least four pink flamingos, the minimum number needed for a flock


Poop Out Early Day -- act pooped out, see if you can cut out early; your success at pooping out early may vary


Public Service Day -- UN


SAT Math Day -- birth anniversary of Alan Turing


St. Agrippina (Patron against bacterial diseases and infections, evil spirits, leprosy, storms and thunder; of Mineo, Italy)


St. Ethelreda's Day (Patron of those with neck and throat ailments, widows; University of Cambridge)


St. John's Eve -- start or culmination of many midsummer festivals, including:

     Dragaica Fair -- Buzau, Romania

     Golowan Festival -- Cornwall

     Jaaniohtu -- Estonia  

     Kupala Days begin -- Belarus; Poland; Russia; Ukraine

     Ligo / Lani -- Latvia (pagan midsummer celebration originally dedicated to the god Janis

     Midsummer Eve -- Denmark; Sweden

     Midsummer Festival -- Portugal


St. Joseph Cafasso's Day (Patron of captives, prisoners, prisons, and prison chaplains)


Typewriter Day -- patented this day in 1868 by Christopher Latham Sholes


Victory Day -- Estonia


Whitsunday / Pentecost -- Orthodox Churches



Birthdays Today:


Bridget Sloan, 1992

Chellsie Memmel, 1988

Jason Mraz, 1977

Selma Blair, 1972

Louis Van Amstel,1972

Frances McDormand, 1957

Clarence Thomas, 1948

Bryan Brown, 1947

Ted Shackelford, 1946

James Levine, 1943

Wilma Goldean Rudolph, 1940

June Carter Cash, 1929

Bob Fosse, 1927

Alan Turing, 1912

Edward VIII, King of England, 1894

Alfred Kinsey, 1894

Johannes Gutenberg, 1400 (estimated)

Ptolemy XV Philopator Philometor Caesar, BC47 (Son of Cleopatra VII and Julius Caesar)



Debuting/Premiering Today:


Batman(Film), 1989

"The Breakfast Club"(Radio), 1933



Today in History:


The world's oldest parliament, the Icelandic Althing, is established, 930

First Battle of Uji, starting the Genpei War in Japan, 1180

First War of Scottish Independence: The Battle of Bannockburn, south of Stirling, begins, 1314

The mutinous crew of Henry Hudson's fourth voyage sets Henry, his son and seven loyal crew members adrift in an open boat in what is now Hudson Bay; they are never heard from again, 1611

The French residents of Acadia are given one year to declare allegiance to Britain or leave Nova Scotia, Canada, 1713

Empress Catherine II of Russia grants Jews permission to settle in Kiev, 1794

Christopher Latham Sholes receives a patent for Type-Writer, 1868

The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating the nation's first national park, Banff National Park, 1887

The International Olympic Committee  is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, 1894

The College Board administers the first SAT exam, 1926

Wiley Post and Harold Gatty take off from Roosevelt Field, Long Island in an attempt to circumnavigate the world in a single-engine plane, 1931

The 1946 Vancouver Island earthquake strikes Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada, 1946

The Antarctic Treaty, which sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve and bans military activity on the continent, comes into force, 1961

Title IX of the United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 is amended to prohibit sexual discrimination to any educational program receiving federal funds, 1972

Himmy, of Australia, weighs in at domestic cat record 20.7 kg (45 lb) , 1982

Nintendo 64 goes on sale in Japan, 1996

Japan's Iwate prefecture experiences a 6.7 magnitude earthquake, 2011

Nik Wallenda completes a high wire walk across a Little Colorado River Gorge near the Grand Canyon, 2013

A ceasefire agreement is signed between the Colombian government and Farc rebels ending more than 50 years of conflict, 2016

The United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union, 2017

Indian chess prodigy Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa becomes the second-youngest grandmaster at 12 years, 10 months, 13 days, 2018

Twelve boys and their coach are stranded in Tham Luang Nang Non cave, Thailand by monsoon flooding, prompting an international rescue effort, 2018

Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" is finally seen in its entirety for first time in 300 years after AI is used to fill in pieces that were trimmed off, 2021

17 comments:

  1. An art show? Truly lovely. And of course I love your skyscapes and Tripod SissyCat

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  2. Art captured in photos on the wall and art captured by your camera from the sky. And who doesn't love cat art. Happy Sunday

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  3. Once again, a wonderful set of skyscapes!

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  4. What a lovely set of pictures this week. The third and final framed picture images catch the eye. SissyCat seems to have the same idea many of us have in this heat. Stretch out and chill out.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    ERin

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  5. Funny story! Those are terrific photos and SIssyCat looks quite happy!

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  6. Lots of neat pics. That Calla Lilly is pretty! That pic of your little tripod reminds me of mine. Well loved, and missed...
    Cat

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  7. Sweet kitty photo and fun Cajun joke ~ lol ~ Wonderful series of photos too ~ hugs,

    Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  8. Fun joke. Tripod sissycat looks wet, but happy to me. I like you skyscapes and wonder if you went to an exhibition or an art show.

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  9. From bitter experience, I can relate to what 'Clothile say'! A delightful gallery of pictures.

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  10. wavez two ewe sissy cat, ewe bee lookin my tee gorgeouz N chillax on yur porch....grate two see ewe again !! hope yur week a headz awesum pawsum total lee grate ♥♥♥

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  11. Ça c'est bon! Oh, that's a good joke! I have to remember that one!

    I love the sky pics...they all seem to tell their own little story, don't they? I spend lots of time sitting and looking up...I love to see the colors and how the clouds form different shapes...sometimes I even spy one of my beloved furangels in them! Thanks for joining in our #FlashbackFriday, too!

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  12. Charlee: "That's some top-notch relaxing all right. I bet those tiles are nice and warm!"

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  13. Mom cracked up at the last paragraph of your Cajun joke - too funny.

    Woos - Misty and Timber

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  14. Sissy is beautiful. Funny joke and great photos. XO

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  15. Love the picture gallery and there's no beating another of your Boudreaux jokes, they never fail. I like your moody skyscapes.

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  16. Great pictures especially the kitty. She's beautiful.

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