Well, well, well … here it is Monday yet again! Where does the time go? I hope you all had a peaceful weekend. Our friends in western New York got up to 77 inches of snow in some places, and I heard from at least one who had been out shoveling and not enjoying it much! We had frigid temperatures, and a bit of snow earlier in the week, but the weekend was dry … and c-c-cold! Since Thursday is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. — the wrong one, according to my Canadian friends — Joyful and I decided to cook you up a Thanksgiving feast this morning! So, go grab a plate and we’ll go digging for some jolly stuff to start the week with a smile.
Jolly found us a few new Thanksgiving-related cartoons while I dug back through the archives and dug up a few ‘oldies but goodies’ …
We’ve been collecting just a few music puns …
And to wrap up Jolly Monday, naturally we must have a cute animal video, right? I love watching the squirrels and the birds in our back yard in the mornings … we feed the squirrels mostly peanuts in the shell, and a mix of bird seed for the birds. The squirrels are ingrates, because no matter how much we feed them out back, they still eat our flower seeds when we plant them in the spring! They dig ’em right up out of the ground! Anyway, I do enjoy watching the squirrels, and they enjoy taunting the kitties, knowing that the kitties cannot get out through the window! So, here’s a really cute squirrel that found what appears to be his forever home!
And now, my friends, it’s that time again where we must all get this week started. I hope you’ve found some smiles here this morning, and to my U.S. friends, I wish you the happiest Thanksgiving on Thursday! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly and Joyful!
Good Monday morning, friends! You’ll be happy to know that Jolly and Joyful have returned, safe and sound. Turns out they went out driving, got lost, so decided to rent a motel room until daylight. I was so happy to see them back home that I didn’t even yell at them! Next Sunday is Easter … not a holiday I particularly enjoy, for it’s more work than pleasure, but I’ll dye the eggs (with the girls’ help) and maybe even manage to roast a chicken or something a bit more special than my usual fare for supper that night, then breathe a sigh of relief when it’s over, for I’m just not feeling up to all the work this year. Anyway, let’s go see what delicacies Joyful has for our snacks this morning, then on to some fun stuff to start the week out on the right foot!
We found a few funny signs we thought might tickle your funny bone …
And now on to some ‘toons!
I always remember how our friend Hugh Curtler loved Maxine comics and I always tried to include one for him … This one’s for you, Hugh.
This next one … well, THIS IS ME!!!
And last, but never least, is a cute/funny animal video to wrap things up …
We hope you have a wonderful week ahead, my friends, and that you remember to share those gorgeous smiles with others who might need them! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly ‘n Joyful!
Now now … it’s not all that bad. We’ve had Mondays before and survived them. Tell you what … I bet that we can all find something to start this week off with a smile, and then I challenge you to share those smiles with at least as many people as you have fingers on both hands! Remember that the thing about sharing a smile is it benefits both the giver and the receiver, so the more you share your smile, the bigger it gets! I see that Joyful has laid out a spread for us, so let’s grab a bite to snack on and a cuppa something warm and see just how big we can make those smiles this morning!
Now, I like macaroni and cheese … homemade, not that crap that comes out of a box with the fake powdered excuse for cheese. I make mine using aged white cheddar and Monterrey Jack cheeses, a bit of heavy cream, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and plenty of pepper, and it’s a favourite around here. I also like ice cream, though it doesn’t like me too much, and being diabetic it’s a rare treat for me. However, I do not think the sound of the two combined holds much appeal.
Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is rolling out a limited edition of their product combining Kraft Macaroni and Cheese (that boxed crap) with their ice cream to create the Kraft Macaroni & Cheese-flavored ice cream, according to a Kraft Heinz Company statement.
“We know that there is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than ice cream. That is why we wanted to combine two of the most iconic comfort foods to create an ice cream with the unforgettable flavor of Kraft Macaroni & Cheese we all grew up with.”
Blech. I will stick with chocolate, thank you!
I found this really cool picture while I was over at Phil’s Phun snagging some ‘toons and I just had to share it with you …
And now … the moment you’re all waiting for … da ‘toons!
And some fun memes …
Just a few cute pictures to make you go “Awwwwww” …
I usually include a couple of Maxine ‘toons in case our friend Hugh is able to drop in, and also because several readers seem to love Maxine (as do I, for she and I are of like minds!).
And last, but never least, let’s have a cute animal video! These raccoons made me laugh and I think they’ll make you laugh, too! Or at least grin.
Well, folks, it’s time for us to all do those things we do on the weekdays. I’m lucky in that these days I’m my own boss and nobody complains if something didn’t get done, but I well remember the days when I had to march to the beat of somebody else’s drum. I hope you all have a wonderful week and that you’ll share those smiles. If you run out of smiles, there’s a basket by the door … just pop in and grab a few! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly & Joyful!
Good Monday Tuesday morning, friends! Come in out of the cold heat and make yourselves comfortable. Sorry Jolly Monday is a day late, but Jolly, Joyful and I took some much-needed “me time” Sunday and yesterday … rather a mental health break. I hope those of you in the U.S. had a peaceful and enjoyable three-day weekend. I have no idea what Joyful has been cooking up this morning, but let’s go see, shall we?
It appears that David already helped himself to the BFG!
Grab a snack of your choice, and let’s find something to kick off this week with a grin, a smile, or maybe even a chuckle!
What say we start out with some funny ‘toons?
Jolly found some signs here ‘n there that are sure to make you roll your eyes or outright laugh …
And Joyful helped me pick out some memes that we both found humorous …
Now what would Jolly Monday be without a cute animal video, right? You’re gonna love these birds! I had no idea birds had so much personality … and rhythm!!!
And just in case our friend Hugh is able to drop in …
Well, my friends, the time has come for us to get on with the business of the day, I’m sad to say. I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead and please … remember to share those smiles with everyone you meet! You just never know how much your smile may mean to someone else. Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly & Joyful!
Good Monday morning, friends! I hope you all had a great weekend … yesterday was the first day of summer in the northern hemisphere and I get the feeling it’s gonna be a long, hot one in more ways than one. Today’s Jolly Monday might be a bit shorter than usual, for I am under the weather, Joyful has gone to try to lure Uncle Roger out of his basement with chocolate ice cream, and Jolly … well, Jolly found the ‘toons and such, but as you probably remember, he’s not allowed in the kitchen, so today’s treats are courtesy of a few local fast food places. So, grab a bite and a drink and let’s see what ‘toons ‘n such Jolly has in store for us.
JOLLY!!!! Where are the drinks???
Oops … sowwy! Here dey are …
An’ dis one is for Miss Ellen …
Okay, well, let’s move on to some cartoons, shall we?
And, he found some funny memes, too …
Ol’ Maxine seems to have become a regular on Jolly Monday …
And let’s wrap things up with a cute critter video …
I hope you all have a beautiful week ahead … and remember to share those smiles and maybe even a hug or two with those who look like they need one, ‘k? Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly, and the temporarily errant Joyful!
Good Jolly morning, my friends, and welcome to … um … Jolly … um … Monday! Yes, that’s it, it’s Monday! The day we all love because that pesky weekend is over and we can finally get back to the grind of work, right? Okay, okay … I’m fooling nobody, not even myself. But, it is within each of us to make this a jolly day if we so choose, and Jolly, Joyful and I are here to help! So … grab a snack and a warm (or cold) beverage and let’s just see what we can find to start our week off with a smile.
That herding instinct …
Linda Oswald and her family were out for a drive one Sunday a couple of weeks ago when their vehicle collided with another and the family dog, a border collie named Tilly, was ejected through the window. By the time everybody got their bearings and began searching for Tilly, he was nowhere to be found. Ten hours of searching, but not a sign of Tilly anywhere.
Meanwhile, on a nearby farm owned by Tyler Potter and her brothers Travis and Zane, their border collie Hooey was herding the sheep as usual. Except, something seemed a bit off. Zane noticed that the dog’s fur seemed slightly darker than usual. Zane called Hooey’s name, but rather than come running, he shied away. Long story short, since you’ve already figured out the punch line, the shepherding dog was actually Tilley! Says brother Travis …
“Hooey really comes right away when you call him, and this dog put its ears back and started running off.”
The Potters said they soon realized the dog they had thought was Hooey was actually Tilly, the canine their grandmother in California had seen on social media and told them to watch for after the crash, which occurred only 1.5 miles from their property. The Potters captured Tilly and turned him over to a Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office deputy who was searching for the missing dog in the area. Tilly was reunited with the Oswald family late Tuesday morning. Tilly’s mom, Linda, says of Tilly …
“He’ll herd anything. When I go to the dog park, he tries to herd the people into one group.”
All’s well that ends well, but I’m not sure where the real Hooey was! Perhaps taking a break since he had someone to cover his shift for him!
Man & squirrel bond …
For the past 8 months or so, I have been feeding three local squirrels. One comes twice daily for the unshelled, unsalted peanuts I buy in bulk to put out on the patio for him, and the other two are less frequent visitors, but generally make a few appearances each week. The main guy I’ve named Cedric (per David’s suggestion) and I truly delight in watching him in the afternoons as I sit at the kitchen table pounding the keys on my laptop. So, it should come as no surprise that I found this series of photos delightful, and I hope you will too …
And now, that moment you’ve all waited for … ‘TOONS!!!
And a few funny memes I found while wandering the ‘Net …
Perfectly logical, don’t you think?
Is it a llama or a sheepdog?
How ’bout a few jokes that Jolly found funny the other day?
Girl: Ick! Why does this sandwich have bacon on it?
Friend: You ordered a BLT.
Girl: Whaaaat? I thought the B stood for bread.
At an art gallery, a woman and her ten-year-old son were having a tough time choosing between one of my paintings and another artist’s work. They finally went with mine. “I guess you decided you prefer an autumn scene to a floral,” I said. “No,” said the boy. “Your painting’s wider, so it’ll cover three holes in our wall.”
Scene: A radio newsroom.
Caller: I just wanted to let you know you’re off the air.
Host: Yes, we know. The engineers are working on it.
Caller: It would be nice if you put something on the air that says that.
Well, my friends, that’s just about all we’ve got for this Monday morning, but … we must always have a cute critter video, yes? Well, we have two for you today! The first is an adorable baby polar bear born in captivity … watch as he grows and learns about the world. The second is a bit about sloths. Now, I generally think that sloths are cute li’l critters, but after seeing this video … I’m not quite as sure!
And last, but not least, a bit of Maxine humour just in case our friend Hugh feels up to dropping in this morning …
We wish you a productive, fun, and peaceful week ahead, dear friends. Remember to share those smiles and a kind word whenever you can … little things can mean so much. Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly & Joyful!
Good morning, and welcome once again to Jolly Monday where our whole raison d’etre is to help you start the week off with a smile! So, how was your weekend? Mine? Meh … weekend, weekday, they’re all pretty much the same for me these days, but I’ve got no complaints. I caught the little kids from down the street eating the unsalted, unshelled peanuts – shell and all – that I put out for the squirrels yesterday and had to tell them not to take the squirrels’ peanuts, for they would make them sick. Which is probably true, considering the squirrels and birds walk all over the peanuts all day long, and the birds are not particular about where they poop!
Well, let’s go see what Joyful has cooked up for us this morning, and then we’ll go find some fun stuff to get this week rolling on the right foot … er wheel?
Sometimes I like to just play around with the Amazing Fact Generator over on the Mental Floss website. I always learn something useless but interesting and fun! A few samples from this week …
Floccinaucinihilipilification—one of the longest words in the English language—is the act of estimating that something is worthless.
Honey hunters in Mozambique use special calls to recruit the services of birds known as honeyguides. The birds lead the humans to bees’ nests and in return, they get the leftover beeswax.
In 1998, a Georgia student was suspended for wearing a Pepsi shirt to “Coke in Education Day.”
In her will, author Dorothy Parker left her estate to Martin Luther King Jr. and the NAACP following his death. The organization still owns the rights to her work today.
Opossums don’t “play dead.” When frightened, they become overexcited and pass out.
I found a few jokes that actually made me chuckle yesterday.
When my local barista handed me my change, one coin stood out. “Look at that. You rarely get one of these old wheat pennies nowadays,” I said, tapping the sheaf of-wheat design. I handed her the penny. Turning it over and over in her hand, she said, “You know, I always thought they were made of copper.” —Linda Neukrug
I tried having my mother’s phone disconnected, but the customer-service rep told me that since the account was in my dad’s name, he’d have to be the one to put in the request. The fact that he’d been dead for 40 years didn’t sway her. Then a solution hit me: “If I stop paying the bill, you can turn off the service, right?” “Well, yes,” she said reluctantly. “But that would ruin his credit.” —Jeannie Gibbs
To resolve conflicts between management and staff, I brought both sides together and asked employees to jot down key words on a flip chart. One participant complained about management’s tendency to interfere and wrote the word nitpicking. A manager leaped to his feet to ask, “Shouldn’t there be a hyphen between nit and picking?” —E. Howson
It was my first night caring for an elderly patient. When he grew sleepy, I wheeled his chair as close to the bed as possible and, using the techniques I’d learned in school, grasped him in a bear hug to lift him onto the bed. But I couldn’t clear the top of the mattress. So I grabbed him again, summoned all my might, and hoisted him onto the bed. When the night shift nurse arrived, I recounted what had happened. “Funny,” she said, looking puzzled. “Usually I just ask him to get in bed, and he does.” —Erin Dockery
And now, it’s … the moment you’ve all been waiting for … drumroll please 🥁 … ‘TOON TIME!!!!
And last, but never least, if it’s Jolly Monday, we must have an adorable critter video! I think you’ll fall in love with this one — I did!
And for our good friend Hugh … feel better soon, dear friend!
Well, folks, that’s a wrap for this Monday morning. I hope you’ll share those beautiful smiles this week as you see people who seem to be lacking one of their own. A smile is one of those things that multiplies when shared! Have a wonderful week ahead! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly & Joyful!
Yep, folks, it’s that time of the week again – the beginning. Take heart in the fact that today is the 19th Monday of this year, 2021. Just 33 Mondays left in the year! C’mon, friends, don those smiles, those happy faces … you can do this! {yawn} So, how was your weekend? In some countries, such as here in the U.S., yesterday was Mother’s Day. Daughter Chris went all out this year with a beautiful flower for the back patio, a steering wheel cover, an adorable wolf with cub (stuffed, of course), and an assortment of other things. Miss Goose cooked supper for us both, and all in all it was a nice, relaxing day, although filled with rain and thunderstorms. But now, it’s back to the grind for us all, so let’s see what Joyful has cooked up for our Monday morning treats, then see what we can find to put smiles on our faces to start the week out right.
Now, I like my wine, okay? But I lean toward cheap wine … cream sherry at $10 per bottle or something along those lines. The auction house Christie’s in London (England, not Kentucky) announced a couple of weeks ago that they will be auctioning off a bottle of wine called Pétrus 2000. This particular bottle of wine has been around the block … actually, around the world … in fact, it spent more than a year in orbit aboard the International Space Station. WHY??? Heck if I know!
According to the Associated Press (AP) …
“The Pétrus 2000 is one of 12 bottles sent into space in November 2019 by researchers exploring the potential for extraterrestrial agriculture. It returned 14 months later subtly altered, according to wine experts who sampled it at a tasting in France.
Tim Tiptree, international director of Christie’s wine and spirits department, said the space-aged wine was “matured in a unique environment” of near zero-gravity aboard the space station.”
Apparently, the wine sells for around $10,000 per bottle even when it hasn’t been flying around in space for more than a year, and now, Christie’s is expecting to get … wait for it … $1 million for this bottle of … fermented grape juice!
Anybody … ANYBODY … who would pay even the initial price tag of $10,000 for a single bottle of wine needs to have their head examined, and whomever takes home this ‘prize’ from Christie’s should be convicted of ‘felony stupidity’! I couldn’t even drink it for that price … I would be ill every time I looked at it! I’ll stick with my $10 cream sherry, thank you!
And after that, I think we need some ’toons, don’t you?
A few funny signs …
And, of course we must have a cute animal video, for if nothing else has made you smile yet this morning, this is guaranteed to do the trick!
And for Hugh, just in case he is able to drop in …
I hope you all have a lovely week ahead, and remember to share those gorgeous smiles I see you wearing now! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly and Joyful!
I couldn’t believe it when Jolly woke me this morning and told me it is Monday! What … again already??? Sheesh … I think one Monday per month would be enough, don’t you? Please forgive me if I’m not all here this morning … I had a wild weekend, y’know! Writing, reading, playing Animal Crossing with the girls (it’s a video game, not anything to do with funky genetics), doing laundry, feeding the squirrels and the birdies, etc. So how was your weekend? Do anything exciting? Well, Joyful has been in the kitchen for a while now, so let’s go see what treats she has concocted for us, then we’ll find some things to start this week out right!
Boy Wonder
Mike Wimmer of Salisbury, North Carolina, is 12 years old, and at the end of this month he will hold both a high school diploma and an Associates Degree from Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. Wimmer has a 4.0 GPA at the college and a 5.45 GPA in high school, earning him the role of his class valedictorian.
Wimmer was always a bit ahead of the other kids his age in school, for he was a sophomore in high school when other kids are only finishing up primary school. And then came the pandemic. Mike apparently got a bit bored and decided to kick things up a notch, so he took “a few” extra classes, enrolled in the community college, and completed his final two years of high school plus 2 years of college, all in one year. He will graduate from the college on May 21st, and from Concord Academy High School on May 28th.
Despite being several years younger than his classmates, Wimmer said he gets along well with them — and was even nominated to Homecoming Court last year. Wimmer, who has an interest in robotics, told CNN that he’s “the math and science guy.” He’s always had an affinity for technology — he got his first iPad when he was 18 months old.
He learned almost all of his programming and robotic knowledge through trial and error and online videos, according to his website, Next Era Innovations. He also created his own startup, called Reflect Social, which “combines popular social media platforms with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, providing a new dynamic social experience,” according to its website.
But lest you think he is just a math & science nerd, he has a conscience, too, for he says …
“My entrepreneurial goal is to build technology that enables people to live better lives.”
Okay, well, I wish him the best in his future … I suddenly don’t feel so smart anymore since it took me until my 30s to earn my college degrees!
Could I interest you in a few cute pictures to bring smiles to your faces?
And … the moment I know you all like best about Jolly Monday … ‘TOONS!
Phil over at Phil’s Phun where I get most of my ‘toons, was on a coffee thing this week …
And of course I’d never be forgiven if I didn’t have a cute, funny animal video … today we got raccoons!
For Hugh, just a bit of Maxine to hopefully bring a smile to his face …
I hope you all found something to start your week with a smile, and I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead! Share those smiles, ‘k? I see too many people out there wearing frowns or scowls and I bet you can make them smile by sharing just one or two of your own. Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly, and Joyful!
YAWN … Seriously? It’s Monday again already? Didn’t we just have Monday a few days ago? Snif … snif … do you guys smell something burning?
JOLLY!!! Where’s Joyful … what are you doing in the kitchen? Just LOOK at this mess … and what the heck is that dead thing by the sink???
Sigh. Sorry folks … I forgot that Joyful is ‘cross the pond helping Roger decorate his new tower, so Jolly thought he’d do a good deed and make the treats this morning, despite the fact that he’s banned from the kitchen! Jolly … run to Krispy Kreme for some donuts and stop by Starbucks for coffee … there’s no way we’re going to salvage anything from this mess! It’ll be just a few minutes, friends, and then there’ll be some snacks. Meanwhile … it’s Monday and I want to start your week out with a smile, even if it won’t be put there by a fine breakfast.
So, while Jolly’s picking up donuts, how about a few cute pics?
Which one of these is a bit different?
And here’s Jolly back with the donuts and coffee … oh, and it looks like he found some fresh fruit, too!
Thanks, Jolly! You’re still cleaning the kitchen this afternoon, though!
Now that you’ve got your coffee and a donut …
I am told that our friends in the UK are experiencing a shortage of gnomes! According to United Press International, garden stores in the UK have sold out of gnomes and the reason they don’t have new stock is due to the recent blocking of the Suez Canal. Who knew gnomes traveled via the Suez?
Ian Byrne, assistant manager of Highfield Garden World in Whitminster, Gloucestershire, said COVID-19 lockdowns led to a boom in sales of gnome statues and other gardening supplies. He said the increased demand mixed with a shortage of raw materials attributed to the recent blocking of the Suez canal by the cargo ship Ever Given has made garden gnomes increasingly difficult to find.
“We haven’t seen a gnome in six months now, unfortunately.”
Now wait a minute … the Suez was only blocked for a few days and just last month. There’s something fishy going on here if they haven’t seen a gnome in six months. My guess is the gnomes got tired of all the cold, rainy weather and headed for warmer parts!
I think a few fun ‘toons might help with those smiles, don’t you?
Ain’t it the truth? Sigh.
Ain’t it the truth!!!
I found this one just for our friend rawgod …
And a few fun memes that caught my eye …
For our friend Hugh … just to let you know we’re thinking of you and love you, dear Hugh …
And, naturally, if it’s Jolly Monday, then there must be a cute critter video. I think you are gonna fall in love with this bear family …
I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead, and please remember to share those beautiful smiles I see this morning! Love ‘n hugs from Filosofa, Jolly, and the absent Joyful!
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