Tempus Fugit

Friday already.  The week has gone by really fast for some reason.  Actually, not only the week, but the month has just been speeding along--no doubt the quicker to arrive at April, and the beginning of my trials (yes, pun intended).  At this time next week I will be sitting in the damned courthouse beginning my month-long civic duty.  And, no, I will not stop ragging about this until the bloody month is over and my life/time/liberty have been restored.

Yeah, yeah...okay, moving on.

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Notice the banner on the right there...??  Yep, that one, the one that's marking the countdown until Earth Hour, tomorrow, March 26th. 

Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia in 2007, when 2.2 million individuals and more than 2,000 businesses turned their lights off for one hour to make a statement about climate change.  The next year the movement had 50 million people across 35 countries/territories participating.  Famous landmarks like the Sydney Harbour Bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge and Rome’s Coliseum, stood in darkness for one Earth Hour.  In 2009, over 4,000 cities in 88 countries/territories officially switched off to pledge their support for the planet, making Earth Hour 2009 the world’s largest global climate change initiative ever held, though surpassed in 2010 when a record 128 countries and territories joined the global display.  People from all walks of life, around the world, turned off their lights and came together in celebration and contemplation of the one thing we all have in common – our planet.

So, do your part tomorrow:  Turn off the lights at your local time of 8:30pm for one hour.  Wherever you are, just switch 'em off, light a candle, relax for an hour.  It's a good thing...

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I've got some funny and/or cute videos this morning.  Just some tidbits to lighten the day, bring a smile or two, and kick off the weekend.  So, fill up that coffee cup, settle back and take a wee break...




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Cutest puppy video in the world.  First he doesn't want to wake up, then he gets cranky towards the end because he's been awakened, then left on his own.  Seriously...how adorable is this...??

Via petalot

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I love this cat.  His name is Maru.  There have been several videos of him doing this "slide into the box" thing, though this is my favorite.  The way he splays himself out as he's diving into the cardboard is just too funny.  Even jamming into the table leg doesn't slow him down...

Another via petalot

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Here are 18 very cool health remedies that you can do for yourself, using your own body.  Like how to get rid of that tickle in the back of your throat, or stop the brain freeze from ice cream, or unplug your sinuses.  Really good tips, and won't cost you a thing--my kind of health care.

 

 

Sunshine is good for us because we all--even our animals--need that Vitamin D.  Ozzy does this same thing.  There's a spot on the carpet at the front window that always gets the late morning sun, and that's right where he likes to stretch out.  Too bad it's been a bit dreary for that lately.

 

 

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And now, to finish off our coffee break, let's take a moment to reengage our brains before going back to work.  Ready..??  Okay, inhale a deep, cleansing breath...hold...and exhale...very good.  Twice more...and it's time to get back to work.  

 

You can wait until later this afternoon for this:

 

Via urlesque

Have a great weekend everyone...and don't forget about Earth Hour tomorrow..!!