THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Whew, what a week, eh?

Well, I'm gonna put it aside for awhile and with the assistance of Jolly Jim, Wacky Wally and Comical Carol, among others, try to put smiles on your faces.

I mean, c'mon!

I know what you're thinking after that one.

Okay, I will but I want to leave you with these words: be kind, be safe, have a wonderful weekend and always . . . always . . . remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

FINE DINING

 

(effects by Zeke)

ELECTION DISTRACTION

 I wasn't going to blog today because I didn't have anything to say, show or use.

But then I got a batch of cartoons this evening from Tommy Terrific and one of them made me laugh out loud.

So here it is - call this post the Dog Blog.

Happy Election Eve!

CHEESY

 My latest attempt in the kitchen: Quick Cheese Bread.

Would have been better with a sharper Cheddar inside.

Smelled great, though.

HALLOWEEN 2020

 

Happy Halloween!

THE FRIDAY FUNNIES

 Well friends and neighbors, here we are.

Only four days left before the truly wonderful event occurs: no more political ads on television!

And speaking of haunting, tomorrow is Halloween.

I hope you mark the occasion with frights, candy and safe celebrations.

I am celebrating my very first Zoom session with some friends yesterday.

Awkward on my part but ultimately successful.

So let's get on with it today - my weekly attempt to cheer everybody up!

And finally, one Wacky Wally sent me awhile back and then Carol the Comic sent it to me again this morning, so they both get credit for it.

(How's that for ducking my responsibility?)

Yeah, I knew you'd love it.

That's it for this week, Gentle Readers.

Have a great holiday, a fantastic weekend and always remember to keep laughing!

Here, kitty-kitty . . .

TANKING UP

 We had a pre-Halloween visitor this morning.

The notorious black cat who allegedly terrorizes Matty came by for a drink before continuing his nefarious neighborhood rounds.

He always seems very thirsty as he spends a long time at the kitty tank drinking.

But finally sated, he first looks right . .

. . then left . .

. . and then he leaps to the top of the wall and he's gone.

A HARD FROST IS GONNA FALL

 It had to happen, sooner or later.

The overnight temperature dropped suddenly into the mid 20's F.

The result - frozen plants.

The Serrano and Shishito Pepper plants - history.

And the tomato plant, the same in spite of being wrapped with a flannel sheet.

The master gardener harvested what she could and we'll see what happens.

Actually we used a green tomato or two as a substitute for a tomatillo in an avocado salsa we brewed up in the blender and it was pretty darned good.

And there were some survivors - the hardy Marigolds planted to protect the tomatoes from insects.

And our basil plant seems to have mostly survived the frigid night.

And so to bed, waiting for Spring and new growth.

THEY'RE COMING!

 

IT'S COMING!

I bet you thought I meant Election Day!

BLUE ON BLUE

 So you thought Mr. Robin was a testy splasher!

Well, he has competition from a big bluejay.

He got right into the water and seemed to be captivated by his own reflection before doing something that makes me cringe.

DON'T DRINK THE BATH WATER!

But then, thirst slaked, he got onto it, splashing merrily.

After every incident of revelry from a bluejay or a robin, I feel like I have to refill the bird bath.

But Mr. Jay doesn't care.

He just admired his reflection one more time before darting off.

THE CYNIC