Paraprosdokian. A sentence with a twist in it. Eg. Some people are like slinkies: not really good for much but they bring a smile to your face when you see one tumble down a set of stairs.

Oh. Thanks. Did not know that.

As a northern Canadian, I kinda chuckle at the need for an air conditioner. Of course, my punishment in winter.

McArthur Park. I just don’t get it.

A gram of prevention is worth a kilogram of cure.

Was that a goat?

Big Trouble

I peek into Reddit when I have a specific need. They have some good miscellaneous information posts. Otherwise, I’m here.

Place in Las Vegas. They had a coin operated shower. You could pay by the night or by the hour.

Minicar racing. I miss that game.

Ratchet belt. What a great invention.

Try Hellotalk.

Underdog

English - paraprosdokian - it means a sentence that has a surprise twist. eg. Some people are like slinkies: not really good for much, but they bring a smile to your face when you see one tumble down a set of stairs. From the Greek, basically meaning beyond expectations.

Dated for 4 years. Been married for 45 years.

Yeah, kind of the same mind control.

I can place my hands in front of my chest and make circles, hands going in opposite directions.

Perspective. We live in one of the best times in human history, have luxuries unimaginable to the vast majority of human times. Choose to look at the positives.

Look out for number one. Selfishness is at the root of most dangers to humanity.

BBC and CBC. They’re not unbiased, but I haven’t found any better.

Sleep like a baby. That is not what I’d consider a good night’s sleep.