It seems easy to guess why, when we have a cold and become hoarse we will say "I'VE GOT A FROG IN MY THROAT". Surprisingly, this wasn't inspired by the croaking sound of a cold-sufferer's voice, but by a weird medical practice. "In the Middle Ages, infections such as thrush were sometimes treated by putting a live frog head first into the patient's mouth; by inhaling, the frog was believed to draw the patient's infection into its own body. The treatment is happily obsolete, but its memory survives in the 19th century term frog in one's throat."
Frankie and Slim
Happy New Year
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Sunday, July 06, 2025
LIL STINKER SKEETER...07-06-2025
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| BABY SKEETER AT 11 WEEKS |
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| SKEETER AT 5 MOS. |
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| SKEETER AT 6 MOS |
Frankie and I are both missing Skeeter. He has gone to a dog trainer for four weeks. I cannot visit him for quite some time but the trainer promised me some photos and updates. I dare not ask about how the pup reacted to the Fourth of July fireworks. Frankie did not do well but never does. The bombs and flashes scare her to death and she dives under the bed. It makes me very hopeful that Skeeter responded well but probably did not...all lonely in a wooden crate, in a strange place, visiting with new friends...
Skeeter was a terrible child and needed to go for training. However, he was also a precious little boy who looked at me with sad eyes every time he did something wrong.
I go through the house without him and see all the damage he has left behind. You would never believe all the things he destroyed. A few antiques...blankets...robes...shredded string...boxes of kleenex...three dozen eggs (shells and all)...he ate two AC filters...Skeeter managed to eat two fly kill refills. He always waited for me to get out of the shower which I allowed until I stepped out and into fresh dog poop.
The first week of training is over. Frankie and Skeeter played hard and I do sense that Frankie is missing the pup too. We have three weeks to go.
Monday, June 23, 2025
Thursday, June 19, 2025
THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE...06-19-2025
Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art and Dinner Date! Christine has been continuing with Rain's 'Carnival' theme each Thursday. Rain is taking an indefinite break. Here is my carnival tent.
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| I colored in a clip-art pencil sketch |
My dinner date will consist of a FACTOR MEAL Cavatappi & Shrimp Scampi with steamed broccoli. I receive these delicious meals every Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Monday, June 16, 2025
Saturday, June 14, 2025
SATURDAY VIDEO...06-14-2025
TODAY IS NATIONAL FLAG DAY. FLY YOUR FLAGS HIGH AND PROUD USA.
SATURDAY VIDEO
ALMOST TRUE :-(
Friday, June 13, 2025
FRIDAY FACE OFF...06-13-2025
I accepted by JKPP (Julia Kay Portrait Party) in 2010. My only medium at that time was Marker Art and I called them Markerings. This man was the first I painted and he was loved by all and was the first in our group to pass away.
Monday, June 02, 2025
QUESTION OF THE WEEK...06-02-2025
Do you have home remedies that you swear by?
What are they and what do they cure?
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| Immediate cramp cure! |
Friday, May 30, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
WORDS FOR WEDNESDAY...05-28-2025
DYLAN AND SUE
by Granny Annie
He was an outlaw human.
He was a definite villain.
There is little to her memory
Except his name was Dylan.
They met on a visit
One beautiful Spring
And Sue was quite certain
It was more than a fling.
Dylan held her tight
Like a dog with a bone
He filled her desire
Never to be alone.
He pretended to be faithful
But the story had a kink
It was wrapped in lies
That made Sue think.
The truth fell through
And was finely imprinted.
Grabbing every lie
Sue finally sprinted.
Truly a blessing since
Sue had been beguiled.
Never to be on her own
The stork left her a child.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Monday, May 26, 2025
QUESTION OF THE WEEK...05-26-2025
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL SAFE?
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| The young people in our military willing to put their lives on the line for our safety. |
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Monday, May 19, 2025
QUESTION OF THE WEEK...05-19-2025
Do you read? Has any particular book influenced you or left a life-changing impact? Which are your favorite authors?
Friday, May 16, 2025
Thursday, May 15, 2025
THURSDAY ART AND DINNER DATE...05-15-2025
RAIN'S WORD FOR TODAY IS "BLINK"
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| Self portrait for blinking. |
And...nothing better for lunch that some Johnsonville Jalapeño Cheese Sausages.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
HAPPY FUNNY TUESDAY...05-13-2025
Couple in their nineties
both
having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells
them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing
things down to help them remember.
Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks.
'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?'
'Sure.'
'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks.
'No, I can remember it.'
'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?'
He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.'
'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks.
Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness’ sake!'
Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment.
'Where's my toast?'
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’s 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?'
Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. 'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year-old buddy: 'So I hear you're getting married?' 'Yep!' 'Do I know her?' 'Nope!' 'This woman, is she good looking?' 'Not really.' 'Is she a good cook?' 'Nah, she can't cook too well.' 'Does she have lots of money?' 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' 'I don't know. ‘Why in the world do you want to marry her then? ’Because she can still drive!'
A man 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.'
Moe , 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. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'' The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful'
One more.......A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool... After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'
Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks.
'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?'
'Sure.'
'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks.
'No, I can remember it.'
'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?'
He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.'
'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks.
Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down, I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream - I got it, for goodness’ sake!'
Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment.
'Where's my toast?'
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’s 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?'
Hospital regulations require a wheelchair for patients being discharged. However, while working as a student nurse, I found one elderly gentleman already dressed and sitting on the bed with a suitcase at his feet, who insisted he didn't need my help to leave the hospital. After a chat about rules being rules, he reluctantly let me wheel him to the elevator. On the way down I asked him if his wife was meeting him. 'I don't know,' he said. 'She's still upstairs in the bathroom changing out of her hospital gown.
A senior citizen said to his eighty-year-old buddy: 'So I hear you're getting married?' 'Yep!' 'Do I know her?' 'Nope!' 'This woman, is she good looking?' 'Not really.' 'Is she a good cook?' 'Nah, she can't cook too well.' 'Does she have lots of money?' 'Nope! Poor as a church mouse.' 'Well, then, is she good in bed?' 'I don't know. ‘Why in the world do you want to marry her then? ’Because she can still drive!'
A man 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.'
Moe , 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. A couple of days later, the doctor spoke to Morris and said, 'You're really doing great, aren't you?' Morris replied, 'Just doing what you said, Doc: 'Get a hot mamma and be cheerful.'' The doctor said, 'I didn't say that.. I said, 'You've got a heart murmur; be careful'
One more.......A little old man shuffled slowly into an ice cream parlor and pulled himself slowly, painfully, up onto a stool... After catching his breath, he ordered a banana split. The waitress asked kindly, 'Crushed nuts?' 'No,' he replied, 'Arthritis.'
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