So, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is upset with the American Veterinary Medical Association. Why? Because they are holding their annual convention in Seattle this year, and they’ve asked the world famous Pike Place fish throwers to do a demo for the vets’ entertainment.
Can't we all just get along???
Now, I used to be a vegetarian. My cholesterol, however, couldn’t take it. My body is carnivorous, and it does better when I feed it high quality animal protein, like oh, say, salmon, for example. It doesn’t mean that I don’t care about animals or feel that animals should be abused. However, THESE FISH ARE DEAD. These fish throwers have been doing this for I don’t know how long, but a long, long time. They’re a major Seattle tourist attraction, they are not killing them just to throw them around and then throw them away, so where’s the harm? Does PETA really not have any place better to put their efforts?
Is it wrong of me to find this humorous? I sympathize with PETA’s mission to protect all animals, but this is, well, a little silly to me. Click on the link below and view the video for yourself and see if my sense of humor is becoming a bit bizarre.
I know many of you have probably seen this video multiple times, but every time I see it, it makes me happy. Hope it does the same for you.
An elderly couple had dinner at another couple’s house, and after eating, the wives left the table and went into the kitchen. The two gentlemen were talking, and one said, “Last night we went out to a new restaurant and it was really great. I would recommend it very highly.”
The other man said, “What is the name of the restaurant?”
The first man thought and thought and finally said, “What is the name of that flower you give to someone you love? You know…the one that’s red and has thorns.”
“Do you mean a rose?”
“Yes, that’s the one,” replied the man. He then turned towards the kitchen and yelled, “Rose, what’s the name of that restaurant we went to last night?”
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An older gentleman was telling his neighbor, “I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost me four thousand dollars, but it’s state of the art. It’s perfect.”
“Really,” answered the neighbor. “What kind is it?”
“‘Twelve thirty.”
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Three silver foxes are out walking. First one says, “Windy, isn’t it?”
Second one says, “No, it’s Thursday!”
Third one says, “So am I. Let’s go get a beer.”
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Morris, an 82 year-old man, went to the doctor to get a physical.
A few days later, the doctor saw Morris walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. Later on that day, the doctor called Morris and said, “You’re really doing great, aren’t you?”
Morris replied, “Just doing what you said, doc: ‘Get a hot mama and be cheerful.”’
“I didn’t say that. I said, ‘You’ve got a heart murmur. Be careful.’”
Well, we’ve not been blogging because I updated the website and lost the blog. Frankly, the loss of technological confidence had me frazzled and skittish. But we’re back up and running now, and ready to tackle all things virtual and real.
We’re coming up on another beautiful summer here in the PNW, and this Memorial Day weekend has been nothing less than spectacular. If the rest of the summer would remain this beautifully moderate, I’d be smiling from ear to ear. Have yourselves a drink out on your patio, take a deep breath of fresh air, and take in how lucky we are to live in one of the most spectacular places in the world (IMHO).
Here’s a pic of Abbey, our faithful companion and friend, enjoying a little outdoor fun today. Have you ever seen a dog laugh??? After our trek on the Sandy River Delta, we headed over to the Lucky Labrador where your pooch can hang out with you while you enjoy a frosty cool brew. Then, a little frozen yogurt at Sheridan’s. She’s not spoiled or anything.
