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Paraprosdokians

Saturday, August 20, 2011

What I've discovered recently is that life is way to short to take it seriously. You all may have already known that, but it's a new revelation to me, and only took me 39 years to figure it out. Yes, I'm 39 this year and so are my kids....all three of them are 39 because how would it look if they were older then i am......and so anyway, my newest goal is to keep it light, keep it happy and keep it moving....of course, that last reference is mainly directed at my own persana which doesn't always want to do that. Oh all right, I'm lazy. There, you happy?

Anyway, these's are fun. I copied these from a friend who sent them to me tonight in an email. And who says all emails are a waste of time. Fashaw!!!

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I had to look up "paraprosdokian". Here is the definition:
"Figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected; frequently used in a humorous situation."
"Where there's a will, I want to be in it," is a type of paraprosdokian.


Ok, so now enjoy!


1. Do not argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.

2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list.

3. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong.

5. We never really grow up, we only learn how to act in public.

6. War does not determine who is right - only who is left.

7. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

8. Evening news is where they begin with 'Good Evening,' and then proceed to tell you why it isn't.

9. To steal ideas from one person is plagiarism. To steal from many is research.

10. A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station.

11. I thought I wanted a career. Turns out I just wanted paychecks.

12. Whenever I fill out an application, in the part that says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.'

13. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.

14. Women will never be equal to men until they can walk down the street with a bald head and a beer gut, and still think they are sexy.

15. Behind every successful man is his woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.

16. A clear conscience is the sign of a fuzzy memory.

17. I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.

18. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice.

19. Money can't buy happiness, but it sure makes misery easier to live with.

20. There's a fine line between cuddling and holding someone down so they can't get away.

21. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.

22. You're never too old to learn something stupid.

23. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.

24. Nostalgia isn't what it used to be.

25. Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

26. Going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.

27. A diplomat is someone who tells you to go to hell in such a way that you look forward to the trip.

28. Hospitality is making your guests feel at home even when you wish they were.

29. I always take life with a grain of salt. Plus a slice of lemon, and a shot of tequila.

30. When tempted to fight fire with fire, remember that the Fire Department usually uses water.




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SUGARBABY60 8/21/2011 8:54PM

    ENJOYED THE WHOLE LOT!

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LODESTONE 8/21/2011 4:47PM

    Really good ones, Carolyn. No matter where you beefed them from! Worth the repost. Yay!

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PAMBWS 8/21/2011 12:42PM

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INFLATED 8/20/2011 8:51PM

    A friend posted the tomato being a fruit on her Facebook page. They are funny.

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ELSEEBEE 8/20/2011 3:33PM

    I LOVED these! Hope you don't mind that I'm passing them on. They must be shared!

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SROUS1340 8/20/2011 12:49PM

    I'm copying this and printing it out, a new manifesto!

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SHAPNUP 8/20/2011 11:41AM

    Thanks. I really enjoyed these! emoticon

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TIME4COFFEE 8/20/2011 10:19AM

    You are such a hoot Carolyn, and an ed-u-ma-cated one too!
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I am stealing your list and you shall see many of these appear on my friend feed, starting today!

Thanks!

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NANCYLEE46 8/20/2011 9:54AM

    emoticon emoticon I am happy and I learned a new word today.

emoticon 39 - I like that.
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Nancy

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WINE4GIRL 8/20/2011 7:17AM

    Love it! I stole the definition for my FB status!

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'is Blackberry isn't working.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Good clean fun for a change!!!!

Don't know how you put this website on here so you can just click it but I hope you can get to see this as it's very funny.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAG39jKi0
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And here's another website for anti-aging recipes and they sound wonderful

http://health.yahoo.net/experts/healthie
ryou/6-delicious-antiaging-recipes

  
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INFLATED 8/20/2011 8:51PM

    LOL!

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TIME4COFFEE 8/19/2011 8:28PM

    No luck for me on opening but I got a smile even thinking about something being funny...hey, some days it doesn't take much!

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MONTY68 8/19/2011 5:18PM

    Hi Carolyn
I was able to open the you tube, it was really funny, but I couldn't get the second one to open

Thanks for sharing

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CHERIRIDDELL 8/19/2011 10:54AM

    Ah my morning humour and oh how I needed it .I have been up getting ready since way too early !The last time the skies were friendly I was flying a military aircraft !!!!

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PAMBWS 8/19/2011 10:38AM

    G'morning Carolyn...glad to see you have a very intact sense of humour.

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NANCYLEE46 8/19/2011 9:07AM

    I saw blackberry on your title and I giggled because I am just not up to speed on those gadgets.

Nancy

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Marc And Angel website

Thursday, August 18, 2011


There are tons of great reading and ideas on this website. This is just one about things that are happening .......
Right now…
1.A soldier is diligently fighting the fight so you don’t have to.
2.Someone who suffered from a severe injury last year is back on their feet.
3.A small group of people are building something that will soon make the impossible possible.
4.Somewhere on Earth a double rainbow is stretched from one end of the horizon to the other and I saw these many times when I lived in Wyoming.
5.One of the next Billboard-chart-topping musical artists is patiently rehearsing in her garage.
6.A piece of literature is being written that will eventually change your perspective on life.
7.Young children all over the world are singing and dancing before they even realize there is anything that isn’t music.
8.A friend is helping a friend rise above thoughts of suicide.
9.Someone is thinking what you’re thinking, but hasn’t said anything yet either.
10.Two people in your hometown are falling in love.
11.Somewhere someone is admiring a breathtaking sunrise, and somewhere else a surreal sunset.
12.People of various religious backgrounds are in temples, churches, mosques and other places of worship praying, wholeheartedly, for world peace.
13.Someone who has struggled with their weight for the last several years is standing on a scale and smiling.
14.Hundreds of cute elderly couples are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
15.A baby girl just took her first few steps without falling.
16.Two best friends are laughing so hard they aren’t even making any noise.
17.A future world leader is in grade school at recess.
18.Someone is in the process of sincerely forgiving a seemingly unforgivable act.
19.There’s a kid studying hard somewhere who aspires to get to where you are in life.
20.A firefighter is running into a burning building to rescue a perfect stranger.
21.Someone in your vicinity genuinely wants to be your friend.
22.A young mom is lying in a hospital bed and holding her newborn baby twins for the very first time.
23.Someone is taking a shower and singing happily at the top of their lungs.
24.There is someone out there who smiles when they think of a specific moment they once shared with you.
25.An alcoholic just celebrated one full year of sobriety.
26.Volunteers in major cities all over the world are working at homeless shelters caring for those who are less fortunate than themselves.
27.A young man is pulled over on the side of the road helping a young woman change a flat tire.
28.A high school athlete just broke her own personal record.
29.Two teenagers just received their very first kiss ever from each other.
30.A husband and wife who were drowning in debt five years ago proudly hold a balance of zero on their credit cards.
31.Someone is hugging a friend who desperately needs it.
32.A new small business owner just wrapped up his first profitable year working for himself.
33.A grandfather is holding his granddaughter’s hand and they’re both smiling from ear to ear.
34.Someone just placed their spare change in the charity collection cup at the grocery store.
35.A small group of friends are sitting around a table sharing funny stories and cheerfully reminiscing about the good old days.
36.A breast cancer patient just found out her cancer is in complete remission.
37.Someone out there is missing you and looking forward to your next visit.
38.Honest people are working for various government entities to help protect your basic human rights and civil liberties.
39.An emergency room surgeon is in the middle of saving his patient’s life.
40.Someone is holding the door open for the person behind them.

I guess I love to read sappy stuff. It's sure better than being negative, at least to my way of thinking. emoticon Hope something you read here made you feel good, or enjoy a memory or think about your possibilities. And it's tons better than watching the news.

  
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SUGARBABY60 8/21/2011 8:21PM

    I am late getting here but it was well worth the read !

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PAMBWS 8/19/2011 10:41AM

    Love it...some days are just wonderful...& you made mine better.

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MONTY68 8/18/2011 11:26PM

    Wow Carolyn, thank you so much for sharing these wonderful ideas. I am not familiar with the website. What is the site name?
Thank again for sharing

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CHERIRIDDELL 8/18/2011 11:12PM

    I really liked this Carolyn thank you!

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ANAJAK 8/18/2011 4:33PM

    I love this!! It was just what I needed to get going this morning! Thanks for posting!!

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NANCYLEE46 8/18/2011 1:04PM

    You sure got me thinking Carolyn and lots to add to my prayerlist.
What a ministry sparks has and I am so grateful for you and your blogging.
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Nancy

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TIME4COFFEE 8/18/2011 12:07PM

    Amen sister! I loved it Carolyn...you rock!
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Wonder what she's up to today.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Maxine says.....People who keep their chins up usually don't realize what they're stepping in.

Maxine says.....I'm going to lose 8 pounds this year....she gave her bowling ball away.

Maxine says....The only time I go the extra mile is when I don't want to show up early for work.

Maxine says.....Getting along with people is easy if you have a black belt in Karate.

Maxine says.....Sometimes life is like a box of chocolates.....it makes you Sick!!



So many Maxines.....so little time.

  
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SUGARBABY60 8/19/2011 10:35PM

    Tee Hee hee!

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SASSIISSAS 8/17/2011 2:15PM

    Maxine is my hero!!!

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INFLATED 8/16/2011 6:00PM

    Funny blog.

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MONTY68 8/16/2011 5:54PM

    Carolyn, I love it

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TIME4COFFEE 8/16/2011 12:28PM

    Reading Maxine is always good for a smile and putting things in perspective!

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PAMBWS 8/16/2011 11:23AM

    I so love Maxine...

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NANCYLEE46 8/16/2011 10:46AM

    Sure sounds like you are back on track.
I just love reading your blogs - there is nothing better than making someone else smile.
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Riddle for the day

Monday, August 15, 2011




Arnold Schwarzenegger has a big one.

Michael J. Fox has a small one.

Madonna doesn't have one.

The Pope has one but doesn't use it.

Clinton uses his all the time.

Mickey Mouse has an unusual one.

Liberace never used his on women.

Jerry Seinfeld is very, very proud of his.

Cher claims that she took on 3.

We never saw Lucy use Desi's.

What is it? Answer below! (this is pretty good )

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The answer is: "A Last Name."


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    That wasn't my first guess!

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    Love it!!!

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