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Post by Holly Gail on Sept 3, 2024 12:23:42 GMT
This round runs August 19 through September 15 — as of now. We will add Cherry and Bev back when they are ready/able to return.
Challengers:
Cathy — Track every BLT — Stay OP every day
Judy — Track water/hydration
Holly — Maintain Lifetime at Goal Status
Jan — Adding more fruits and veggies into my meals, smarter after work snacking
Hosts:
August 19 through 25 — Judy
August 26 through September 1 — Cathy
September 2 through 8 —Holly
September 9 through 15 — Jan
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Post by Holly Gail on Sept 3, 2024 12:54:40 GMT
Bad Jokes
156. What's the derivative of Amazon? Amazon Prime.
157. Why couldn't the pirate sit down? His booty got stolen!
158. Why was the broom late for a meeting? It overswept.
159. How did the hipster burn his mouth? He sipped his coffee before it was cool.
160. What did the over-excited gardener do when spring came? She wet her plants.
Bad Funny Puns
16. Smaller babies may be delivered by stork but the heavier ones need a crane.
17. My grandpa has the heart of the lion and a lifetime ban from the zoo.
18. Why was Dumbo sad? He felt irrelephant.
19. A man sued an airline company after it lost his luggage. Sadly, he lost his case.
20. I lost my mood ring and I don't know how to feel about it!
Funny Puns
21. Yesterday, I accidentally swallowed some food coloring. The doctor says I’m okay, but I feel like I’ve dyed a little inside.
22. So what if I don’t know what apocalypse means? It’s not the end of the world!
23. My friend drove his expensive car into a tree and found out how his Mercedes bends.
24. Becoming a vegetarian is one big missed steak.
25. I was wondering why the ball was getting bigger. Then it hit me.
History Jokes
• How are the first Americans like ants? They both live in colonies.
• How did Benjamin Franklin feel when he discovered electricity? Shocked.
• How did the Vikings send secret messages? By Norse code.
Science Jokes
• Which type of books are the hardest to get through? Friction books.
• Since light travels faster than sound … People may appear bright until you hear them speak.
• What did the limestone say to the geologist? Don’t take me for granite!
• How does a scientist freshen her breath? With experi-mints!
• What is a tornado’s favorite game to play? Twister!
Entertainment Trivia Questions
1. In which city the famous film Lady Bird took place?
2. Who provided the voice of Groot in the Guardians of the Galaxy movies?
3. Who directed the ultimate Marvel movie Avengers: End Game?
4. Which is the highest-grossing R-rated film in North America?
5. In which city was Studio 54 located?
US Traditions & Customs That Surprise Non-Americans
• Huge Portions: It seems that in the US, one of the ways fast food and fast casual restaurants make people think they're getting a great value is by serving huge portions of their food. Of course, the best-known was McDonald's now-defunct supersize menus, but over time, American portion sizes have grown larger and larger, and they tend to be larger than other places in the world.
• Doggie Bags: Big portions make great leftovers. To-go bags or boxes are standard in the US but not everywhere else in the world. The portion sizes are so huge it's almost impossible to finish a meal at any restaurant. Taking the food home in a special container is an American custom that makes people feel like they're getting their money's worth.
• World Series: Ah, American branding. Sure, the World Series is technically "world" in that two countries (USA and one Canadian team) participate, but it's not "world" in the way of, say, the World Cup. Yet we call it the World Series and deem the winner the world champion, despite the fact baseball is played globally.
Buddha Quotes
11. "Delight in heedfulness! Guard well your thoughts!"
12. "Should you find a wise critic to point out your faults, follow him as you would a guide to hidden treasure."
13. "Should a seeker not find a companion who is better or equal, let them resolutely pursue a solitary course."
14. "In whom there is no sympathy for living beings: know him as an outcast."
15. "Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal."
Natures Quotes
11. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson
12. Leave the road, take the trails. —Pythagoras
13. Live in each season as it passes; breathe the air, drink the drink, taste the fruit, and resign yourself to the influence of the earth. —Henry David Thoreau
14. I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. —John Burroughs
15. It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit. —Robert Louis Stevenson
Motivational Liners To Help You Stay Determined
71. “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” ― Wayne Dyer
72. “There’s a bit of hidden magic in every mistake. The magic is called learning.” ― Robert Kiyosaki
73. “Hope for everything, expect nothing.” ― Darren Criss
74. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ― Martin Luther King, Jr.
75. “Don’t find fault, find a remedy.” ― Henry Ford
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Would you mind one more article about sleep? I was able to get back to sleep last night, but it took me a long time to fall asleep when I first went to bed...
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www.realsimple.com/unhealthy-habits-ruining-sleep-8681947?hid=e534fb4bc0900d97e2ac9ae3fac5b692d73eca1e&did=14244490-20240822&utm_campaign=rs-nonewsubs_relationship-builder&utm_source=rsp&utm_medium=email&utm_content=082224&lctg=e534fb4bc0900d97e2ac9ae3fac5b692d73eca1e&lr_input=f51abb49ca446557a751af05fe784758c4a34450a9a997a9bceb8a49a5517ad4
10 Unhealthy Habits Ruining Your Sleep — and How to Get More Rest Again
Some of these behaviors might feel good, but restful sleep is more important.
By Lauren Thomann and Katie Holdefehr
Katie Holdefehr is the associate editorial director at Real Simple.
Published on July 24, 2024
A good night's sleep is the absolute best form of self-care. But several common nighttime behaviors may be wrecking your ability to fall asleep, stay asleep, and consistently get quality rest.
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Points covered in the article include the following.
1 Phone Usage
2 Eating or Drinking
3 Exercising
4 Not Winding Down
5 Overthinking
6 Staying in Bed
7 Ambient Light
8 Inconsistent Sleep Duration
9 Sleep Dependency
10 Sleeping Too Much or Too Little
There are also some tips and links to a couple of additional articles. Each point has several paragraphs and some even have suggestions.
1. Did you learn anything new?
2. Anything to add?
3. If you have difficulties regarding sleep, do you care to tell us about them?
4. Talk about anything you want.
5. In lieu of "FUN" questions: What is the next thing you want to learn?
Scroll down for answers to the trivia questions...
Answers to trivia questions:
Answer: 1. Sacramento (California)
Answer: 2. Vin Diesel
Answer: 3. Joe & Anthony Russo
Answer: 4. The Passion of the Christ
Answer: 5. New York
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Post by jasimons on Sept 3, 2024 14:30:44 GMT
New to me in the article - the categories and names the author used in the last point. Bears, Lions & Wolves. I know early bird and night owl are common, I like the idea of having a term for the more middle-of-the-road sleep pattern.
For me, sleep is usually not an issue. If I do have trouble sleeping, overthinking or ruminating or stress and worry can be the cause. Exhaustion takes over and I do get to sleep.
Phone or computer - I might check my phone quickly before going to bed, but rarely get pulled in. Usually have turned the computer off early in the evening. If, for some reason it's on, and I sit down on the way to bed, I can get pulled in and I do think it makes it a bit harder to get to sleep. Not sure if it's the blue light or from the reading, starting to think of things, etc.
To learn (can I pick two?) - I want to learn a new crochet stitch (linen stitch) and also learn to use my (used, but new-to-me) serger (type of sewing machine). The crochet stitch is just a matter of taking time to sit down and practice. The serger is a bit more intimidating than I'd thought it would be.
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Post by bmazzo on Sept 3, 2024 16:29:10 GMT
As I have said many times, I am one of the world's worst sleepers. For the last couple of years, it has been worse, because my DH was critically ill. My greatest fear was the power going off, as the 2 machines that were keeping him alive relied on electricity to run. I had back up measures, but I would lay awake, going over & over what to do if the power went out. I was also in fear that I would sleep through a power outage & that made me very nervous. Since his passing away, about a month ago, I have slept a bit better. I am not awake all night, listening for him, worrying about him, etc. I do, sometimes, take prescription sleep meds. I don't like to take them, but it is better than lying awake all night, tossing & turning. I have fybo & it is essential that I get some rest. I really have no cures for insomnia, wish I did.
I am learning to live alone for the first time in my life. I would like to learn some new ideas for volunteering. I am thinking of helping out at the gift shop in the hospital. I would also like to learn more about down-sizing & getting by with a minimum of stuff.
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