Dips!

Tis that time of year again.... when the loonybirds gather together, take off most of their clothing, and then jump into ice-cold water - for no apparent reason. This action attracts large crowds of more crazies, who gather to watch the lunacy - also for no apparent reason.

Polar bear plunges, they call them. Many are done for charity, and I believe these 'plunges' raised over $2 million for charity last year? Okay... but aren't there more sane ways to raise money?

The Green Bay Press-Gazette recently did a story on area plunges, and had a nice little group of photos showing the whack jobs. I didn't plan to browse the gallery, but one photo did catch my eye.

A man in Idaho is arrested for second-degree murder when his daughter dies of hypothermia. Child protective services is called when a kid is found wandering around the neighborhood without a coat. But apparently it's perfectly acceptable to purposely undress your kids and drag them into freezing water?

I don't think so!

happy anniversary.....

"If I know what love is, it is because of you..." - herman hesse


happy anniversary......... to you.... to me.... to us!

Happy New Year!

Where do you pee?

I've never been to NYC, although if and when I go, I think it would be great to visit during Christmas/New Years.... but they would have to have a full moon, and just enough snow to make Central Park look like one of the beautiful photos you often see.

Up until just a few years ago, I thought it would be great to celebrate New Year's in Times Square. But I guess I'm getting old, because the idea is no longer appealing.



And now a new ball? I like most things the way they are, but I have to say, that even with the LED lights and the 'light show', the ball isn't a change that I necessarily object to.

No New Year's resolutions... at least none that I care to share... (or keep?). Losing weight, putting an end to procrastination, helping to make the world a better place... the usual. I'm not going to make any resolution to quit smoking. I actually enjoy smoking every once in awhile (yeah, I know)... but I've found that every time I make a resolution to quit, I don't - so why bother? Maybe one of these days...

I hope everyone reading has a healthy, happy & prosperous New Year... it definitely has to be better than this past year, hey?

(the rest of this post was deleted due to the fact that it was written before my first pot of coffee...and therefore, didn't make much sense at all!)