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Something I found that was posted over at Insanity Cafe....
If you want to deliver the Gettysburg Address at the Lincoln Memorial, make sure you get a permit first. This is a lesson Phillip Howell, 25, learned the hard way this past Presidents' Day when he went to the memorial all prepared and was told by the police that he would have to take his speech elsewhere.

Howell was confused as to why it is actually illegal to read the words carved into the memorial’s wall in a loud voice, he told the Daily Caller, but he obeyed. Instead, the 6-foot-4 Howell, who looks a lot like Abe Lincoln himself, moved to the bottom of the steps and delivered the rest of the speech. Simple, right?

Howell may have gotten around the law (sort of, anyway), but obscure and bizarre laws are not unique to Washington, DC. Here are 10 strange laws that still stand around the country:

In Alabama, it's illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle: So, um, duh? Does anyone think this SHOULD be legal? Did we really need a law telling us this?
In Massachusetts, candy may not contain more than 1% of alcohol. While the law makes sense to me having just eaten some pretty potent chocolate liquor balls in Belgium, it sounds a little strange.
In New Jersey, it's illegal to pump your own gas.
In New Mexico, "idiots" cannot vote. Don't believe me? Read it: "Every citizen of the United States, who is over the age of twenty-one years, and has resided in New Mexico twelve months, in the county ninety days, and in the precinct in which he offers to vote thirty days, next preceding the election, except idiots, insane persons, and persons convicted of a felonious or infamous crime unless restored to political rights, shall be qualified to vote at all elections for public officers."
In Ohio, it's illegal to mistreat anything of great importance.
In Arizona, hunting camels is prohibited. Because there are so many camels?
In South Carolina, you must be 18 to play pinball. Obviously this one is because of the many wild and crazy pinball machines in other states, right?
In Maryland, you may not have oral or anal sex. Good thing Clinton was technically in DC, no?
In Florida, it's illegal to sell your children, which begs the question: Is it legal somewhere else?
In Pennsylvania, until 2002, one was not allowed to swear in front of women and children.

So much for land of the free. Although my favorite law isn't listed.... It is illegal to walk across the Minnesota-Wisconsin border with a duck on your head.

Do farts really stink?

Do farts really stink or are we just conditioned to believe that they do?

I was just thinking about this because of a show I watched the other day. We are genetically made to think certain parts of the opposite sex are attractive for procreation purposes. Scents of people are the same way. They went on to say how the view of what is attractive has changed over the years, but in some parts of the world it hasn't. Then it got me thinking of other things that we are conditioned to think... like how years ago girls got married & started a family in their teenage years, etc. Don't ask me how it got me thinking about farts (probably because the cat farted, who knows)... but who decided that farts stink? And that flowers smell good? If you think about it, many animals go based off the smell of that particular area but yet we find it repulsive.

Thought bubbles

Thinking about starting up this blogging thing again....

Pass Bud a Q-tip

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Kimber's hair(where did she go?) and thenumber 333.

1. We are changing your name. You have no choice. You get to pick it, but we must approve it. You must have a good reason. Ok, what is the name and reason?

Jane Smith. Because I want a name that nobody else has.

2. I say Shotgun, you say?

Not many serial killers use shotguns these days, not that they ever did... usually just pissed of wives who shoot their husbands junk off in their sleep. I think it's pretty sad really, the shotgun isn't used much anymore at all. Even in hunting. I guess it just doesn't get the respect it should. I don't think there was a serial killer that used a shotgun... I should check on that.

3. We are sending you away. Africa or Mexico?

Africa sounds safer for some reason.

4. When you're home alone, do you still close the door when you use the restroom?

I don't close it when people are home, why would I when I'm alone? Actually, true story, I close AND LOCK the bathroom door when I take a shower when I am home alone and I don't know why. Pyscho.

5. Berleen told me that I have to ask a mean question. Tell us about a horrible memory.

Ok WTF Bud? I did not tell you to ask a mean question. Get a QTip and get the crap outta your ears.. I said "do you want to ask meme questions?". Men.

6. What are your plans for October?

Um... I don't even know what my plans for today are yet

7. Is there anyone that you regret ever meeting ?

yes and no. I could come up with a few people but then again, if I hadn't had met them maybe I wouldn't be who I am today.

8. You have 3 months left to live, what do you do?

Live for 3 more months I guess... kind of a silly question, isn't it?

9. You wake up in an unfamiliar place, what is your first reaction?

Just like in the movies... I blink a bunch of times and say "where am I?" in a whiserpy sort of voice.

10. Your phone rings at 4am, just before you kill this person, who do you expect it would be?

My stepmom telling me something is wrong with my dad.

11. You're having a bad day, what one thing can make your day better?

Chocolate. Duh.

12. You are doing a meme written by the blogosphere's shadiest character. Is there anything else that you should be doing right now?

Not really, it's 6:55 am. I'm drinking coffee... it's the only thing important right now.

13. If money were not a problem, (and it never is, right? Yes, I stole this f$%*ing question. Sue me.) where would you like to live?

In Buds house. Just because I think it would be really boring.


Nobody cares anymore but, Why haven't you joined ICForums???

k who changed this to nobody cares anymore?? Kimber? Everybody cares... we spent the day talking about dogs on bikes and how all it takes is M&Ms to lose your virginity at 12 years old. Everyone cares about that!!!!!

Have a great day. Or not. See you next Thursday. There's that attitude again.... WTF?

Ok FINE!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday Thunks: You've Got Mail

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Meg Ryan's Blouse and the number 33.

1. From whom did you get your last e-mail?
A google news alert about Mel. EXCLUSIVE: Mel Gibson Extortion Case Turned Over To District Attorney I never said I WASN'T obsessed....
2. What is the most recent movie that you have seen in a theater?
Twilight New Moon. And my girls are pissed that we didn't go see Eclipse this summer.
3. Have you ever seen a ghost?
Used to watch Casper all the time as a kid :)
4. Ever loved someone so much it made you cry?
Oh hell yes. Sucks, let me tell ya. I got sick of crying over his sorry ass, so I married him. Just celebrated 15 years of wedded bliss in July.
5. What are you most afraid of?
Large groups of people.
6. What do you do when you are bored?
Play Facebook games.... wow, I need a life.
7. Other than the author of this mess of a meme, whose blog are you most curious to see their answers?
All of them because Bud has this annoying habit of making me interested.
8. Name three thing from your bucket list.
1. Live to be 125
2. Meet Kimber
3. Celebrate 100 years of marriage
9. Who was the last person who complimented you on how you looked, that actually was a surprise?
The husband... because he usually doesn't.
10. Do you remember Berleen?
Some dumb bitch who used to be a blogging addict and then got burnt out. If she would have gotten her way, Thursday Thunks would have died but NOBODY WOULD LET IT!!!!!!!
11. What was the last concert that you attended where the band was much better than you imagined?
Kiss... and I guess it was what I expected.
12. What’s the next band you’re either planning to see or want to?
I'd love to see Johnny Cash, but that ain't happening.
13. What were the last things do you imagine that Kimber threw off the roof?
a purple crayon in a cup of water

Ok people, I promise I will TRY to get back into blogging. The kids are back in school so it might be doable.

Who the hell is Berleen?

After reading some of the other TT bloggers I am actually a little pissed off at myself that nobody knows me anymore. It's ridiculous. I started Thursday Thunks and nobody knows who the hell I am?

I really need to get the bug out of my ass and start blogging again...

Thursday Thunks: Special Talents

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Judd Corizan's hair dye and the number 33.

1. Do you have any special talents? Tell us about them. According to the husband it has something to do with chrome on a trailer hitch....

2. What is your favorite sound? right now this second? It would be Kimber's voice. (but... hey... SHE'S HOME! Just waiting for her to be up to talking)

3. What was your favorite TV show as a child or teen? Little House on the Prairie and I'm not shy about admitting that one.

4. There are a lot of specialty TV networks now devoted to things like golf, gardening, shopping, game shows, sports, news and sci-fi. Do you have any favorite TV networks? Not particularly but our tv seems to be on TLC, Discovery Channel or the History Channel alot.

5. What is your guilty pleasure TV show? Wife Swap. Isnt' that sad?

6. Berleen is on the top of a mountain. How on earth did she get there and what was she doing? I'd be confused since I live hundreds of miles from any mountaintop.

7. Have you ever dreamt that you made love to someone you haven’t yet met? Of course... Mel, Toby, Trace....

8. Berleen decides to run away and join the circus. What could you imagine her performing under the big top? It better be something with the big cats or I got tricked into joining.

9. What is your favorite sci-fi movie? The ones that aren't playing.

10. What is your favorite reality show? Didn't you read the answer to #5????

11. Bud says he is on vacation. What do you think he is doing? Quilting.

12. When shopping at the grocery store, do you always return your cart? Hell no, thats what I have kids for.

13. Do you take compliments well? No. Absolutely not. I laugh in people's faces when they compliment me.

Everyone wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet? Yeah anyway... Cricket did (again!).... and today there is a topic about some kids' pictures in the paper which I thought was really stupid. Why they took mug shots for just a loud party is beyond me. Silly newspaper.

Have a great day. See you next Thursday.

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There is no crime in having a temper. If he hit her, thats a different story, but I ain't buying it just yet. There's also no crime in needing help, which he does. I'll never deny that.

Until next time....

Thursday Thunks: It's a holiday, people!

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of Pacific Ocean and the number that comes after 393.

So yeah, it's a holiday weekend. 4th of July... Independence Day... whatever you want to call it. What are you doing on July 5th?
Packing up from camping...
Have you ever known anyone who has been kidnapped?
Actually, no. But yesterday, 20-some years later, they have gone back to the scene of a kidnapping 15 miles from me. I hope they find closure this time.
Does wiping with newspaper make you a smartass?
Dunno. Ask Kimber. It was her question.
If someone sends you - or you stumble upon a link that will show you celebrity death photos, do you click the link?
*sigh* Yes. I'm obsessed. I can't help it.
Do you decorate your computer/laptop?
My laptop is filled with pawprint stickers, Care Bear stickers and other random stickers :)
You see Bud and his lady out walking in a park... suddenly she stops and kicks him square in the ass. What did he say to her?
Probably nothing. He just deserves a random kick in the ass occasionally.
There is a cockroach, a tarantula and a mouse in the room - which one do you kill first?
The cockroach... the mouse I'd try to catch and feed it to my snake and the tarantula can stay until someone else goes near it.
Did you know that a hay bale can start on fire by itself? Do you know how?
I didn't know this until the other day....
Kimber calls you - what is her voice like?
Depends on her mood. Usually she just sounds like Kimber.
Have you ever played Battleship?
Yes. And I could die happy if I never do again.
Days of our Lives paid tribute to Francis Reid/Alice Horton this week (Francis, the actress, died in February, Alice (the character) died last week). She was 91 years old and was portrayed as a smart, witty, funny, loving, always gave the best advice type woman. Wonderful mother, grandmother, friend... many characters (and cast members) commented on how they strive to be the type of woman she was. Is there someone in your life that you strive to be like?
My husband's grandma. She is the perfect woman. She spends every minute worrying about everyone else but herself. You have to force her to sit down to eat because she would rather make sure everyone has everything they need... she sends cards to every single grandchild and great grandchild. She's amazing.
Do you attend parades?
One goes by my house every summer... I have lots of friends & family in my yard. It's kinda fun.
If Berleen were to purchase three 10-gallon tubs of the peanut butter that they use at Dairy Queens, would you think any less of her?
I'll let you know if I decide to. I found out where to get it, but it only comes in three 1-gallon tubs. I guess I screwed up on that question, huh? And I hate to piss those off who answered you would have to roll me down the street... I don't gain weight.
If all the flowers but one kind withered and died, never to grow again, but that one kind of flower would grow worldwide forever, what would you want the surviving flower to be?
Daisies. Simple as that.

Beer sucks and Kimber... well, I don't know?

The TT questions are brought to you by Bud, the color of Atlantic Ocean and the number 3.

1. It became officially summer on Monday. What's your favorite part of winter?
When it warms up. Winter sucks. It's too cold. Not one good thing about winter... well, except it makes my hubby happy.
2. What was your worst summer vacation ever?
When I was a teenager I had to go to Washington state where my parents were. It wasn't my parents that was bad, it was just fricken boring.
3. Kimber's husband just got the dream job that he's hoped for. So a big shout out to her and Anthony! Tell us about the best job that you ever had.
The last one... when I was a front desk clerk at a Country Inn & Suites. It was fun and I loved the people!
4. Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
Everyone.
5. An alien appears and offers you the opportunity to repeat one year of your life. You will still know everything that you know now. He explains that no matter what you do differently, when you are returned to the present nothing will have changed. What year would you pick and why?
The year before my mom died... even though I was only 7 I'd try really hard to remember every single thing about her.
6. Name three things you have on you at all times. Explain why.
My wedding rings.... clothes and... um... clothes aren't even on me at all times. Silly question, Bud. My skin & hair?
7. When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper and mailed it?
Thats funny.
8. If you could have everyone in the blogosphere read just one of your posts, which post would you pick and why?
All of them... they all suck equally.
9. I recently read that the music industry continues to decline at an alarming rate. In the last year it said the sales of Michael Jackson's and The Beatles' music are the only artists who sales continue to climb. The article stated that the two are holding up the industry. Have you bought a CD or mp3 of either artist recently?
I was with Demon #1 the other day when she bought Miley Cyrus' new CD does that count? Elvis isn't still selling stuff?
10. What radio ad right now do you find so annoying that you'd rather have a tooth drilled than hear it again?
Radio ads? Ohhhh thats that boring non-music time when I switch to another station that doesn't have that, huh?
11. Berleen walks into a bar on a hot Minnesota day. At the bar sits a priest, a rabbi and a minister. A ten foot duck walks into the bar right after Berleen. What drink do you think Berleen orders?
It's usually Smirnoff Ice, but last month I discovered Smirnoff lemonade. And no, I am not trying to kiss Bud's ass here.
12. There is a knock on your door. It can be anyone in the world. Who would you want it to be?
Kimber. Duh.
13. What would be the worst entertainment or sporting that you could be forced to watch?
Golf. Need I explain?

Sunday Stealing and... TT a few days late.

Sunday Stealing: The Just Because Meme

1. Make a list of 5 things you can see without getting up.
a computer monitor, a coffee cup, a cat, another cat and yet another cat

2. How do you style your hair? How often do you cut it?
however it falls that day

3. What are you wearing now?
shorts and a vintage snowmobile shirt

4. What's your occupation? Do you like it?
Graphic artist and yes I like it... http://www.insanitywear.com

5. When was the last time that you took a nap? Was there a special reason?
the other day.. the reason? Cuz I was tired. Duh.

6. Who was the last person you hugged romantically?
the hubster.... duh.

8. What was the last full meal that you ate?
ok wow, now thats tough. Friday night I had a Big & Tasty from McDonalds.... before that I don't remember. I'm back to forgetting to eat. Yeah, a person can do that.

9. What was the last email that you received?
Junk

10. What one website do you always visit when you go online?
http://www.insanitycafe.com

11. What was the last significant thing you bought?
a laptop for the hubster on Friday

12. What musical artist did you not get at first, but then became a fan?
can I turn this one around? I was a fan of Michael Jackson once and then I didn't get it after awhile...

13. What do you think about before you go to bed last night?
if I'm in a comfortable position on the pillow so I don't wake up with sore shoulders

14. What was the last CD you bought?
why I can remember this I don't know, but it was Trace Adkins and I bet it was 2-3 years ago

15. What is your favorite weather, and why? What's the weather like today?
Yesterdays... 90 and low humidity. Today is 60s-70s and wet.

16. If you could have a special artistic talent, what would it be?
did I mention http://www.insanitywear.com???

17. Did you watch the Idol 9 finale? If yes, what are your thoughts?
Yeah I did... my thoughts are I got goose bumps watching Bret sing with Casey.

18. What's something you'd like to say to someone right now?
"Taryn, do the dishes"... and I just did

19. Any special plans for this (holiday in the States) weekend?
not really

20. Besides your current S/O, who was the last person that you loved romantically?
that one guy....

and....... Thursday Thunks. Better late than never.

This week we will answer some crazy questions brought to you by Kimber, the color of Bret Michaels' bandana, and the number 8888.

1. Tomorrow you'll be thinking to yourself?
should we leave for Indiana or wait until Tuesday?

2. Where's your picket fence? around my Victorian house somewhere....

3. With a big smile on your face, you do what? watch Bastian's expressions

4. If I was to walk up to you, you'd do what? hug you and say "it's about fricken time!"

5. The list goes on and on. What list? the one I never make...

6. Does every rose have a thorn or does every thorn have a rose? I have yet to trim mine and not get poked.

7. Talk dirty to me. What kind of mop/vacuum/dust thingymabob do you use? a rag and my hands...

8. Your Mamma don't live anymore and your Daddy don't stop being a pain in my ass.

9. Ever had a suitcase packed by your feet, and if so where were you going? which time? Geez... be more specific

10. Have you ever ridden in a limousine? yeah... it's just a car.

11. I went to bed too soon and got up to a really itchy foot. Damn mosquitoes. ?

12. "And this last mile I travel with you ", to where? TO THE MOON!


Everyone wants to know~ Why haven't you joined ICForums yet?

Sunday Stealing: The Voice Post Meme

Cheers to all of us thieves!

Sunday Stealing: The Voice Post Meme

1) What's your middle name?
Rose
2) How old are you?
37
3) Where are you from? Are you living there right now?
a little town in Minnesota..... its a bit bigger than a breadbox and yes I'm still here
4) Is it cold where you are?
No... it's WONDERFUL! 83 degrees - everyone is bitching about the humidity but I love it!
5) What's the time?
3:09 in the afternoon
6) What are you wearing?
a purple & white striped tank top & jean shorts
7) What was the last thing you listened to?
the husband on the phone with his friend Paul
8) What was the last thing you ate?
an orange push-up
9) What was the last thing you watched on TV?
I Am Sam
10) What's your favorite tv show? Why?
Days of our Lives... because I want to be the last one watching
11) Quick! Find a book, or something with text on it! Flip to a random page and post the second paragraph's first sentence.
An easy way to beef up any recipe... crumble leftover meatloaf or cut roast beef into bite-size pieces, season to taste and toss into casseroles, soups and sauces.
12) What was the last movie you saw? How was it?
Aren't you listening? I Am Sam. Yes it's good... it's about the 100th time I've watched it.
13) Do YOU think you have an accent? Where do people in your country do people speak with strong accents?
Nope, everyone around here talks the same as me... yep, ya betcha they do!

Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?

The TT questions are brought to you by Berleen, the color of black coffee, which I need more of and the number 8,299,598,330.

This week is going to be easy... just one question. Ok, well maybe not so easy. Take each letter of the alphabet and describe something in your life... don't skip any!

A is for alive, for that is what I am.
B is for me!
C is for cat... addiction.
D is for dog.... same problem.
E is for elephant. My Demon #1 is obsessed with them. Has been all of her life. When she was little she found out that a baby elephant weighs 150lbs at birth. She would ask everyone if they knew this and when they didn't, she would say "well you're not smart". Funny how she can never remember the answer now so I get to tell her she's not smart!
F is for the word I use far too often.
G is for going to the lake - my favorite thing to do.
H is for homemade, which is what I'm trying to do more often now to help my family lose weight. If they weighed as much as a baby elephant I could go back to Hamburger Helper.
I is for ice cream covered in chocolate and peanut butter
J is for Jason, the love of my life.
K is for Kristina (Demon #2). My baby, my artist and part of what keeps my heart beating.
L is for laptop with a broken screen. Luckily the warranty is still going.
M is for... wait for it.... you know it's coming.... Mel!
N is for nothing, because I ain't got nothing for N.
O is for obsession. I have many.
P is for pickled fish... I like them.
Q is for quirky. I've been called that on occasion.
R is for rain. I love rain, especially in the form of a thunderstorm.
S is for someday I'll get to hug Kimber.
T is for Taryn (Demon #1). My first try at motherhood which was a complete joke. My fish obsessed mini-me. The other part of my beating heart.
U is for umbrella.. because everyone else said it.
V is for Victorious, a new show on Nick. It's a teenie bopper show, but I really like it. It's about a bunch of kids in an art high school... it's fun.
W is for my maiden name. I might have given it up when I took the H name, but I will always be a W in my heart.
X is for X-rated... which is thoughts I have sometimes. Doesn't everyone?
Y is for yellow. My favorite color.
Z is for zoo. My 2nd favorite place to be. (sorry Kimber, you expected a Kimber reference, didn't ya?)


and just a little cuteness I captured this week....