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Apple has a new ad out for the iPhone 12 purple edition that’s available April 30th, 2021. Take a look…
Wondering about the music? The song is called “The Candy Man” by Aubrey Woods. You might remember it from 1971’s Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory. Aubrey was the candy shop owner in this scene:
A cover version of this song was performed by Sammy Davis, Jr. in 1972 and became his only #1 hit.
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Yesterday I drove past city workers who had a fire hydrant open, water gushing into the ditch parallel with the neighborhood road.
I couldn’t stop then but thought, “If I pass this way again I’ll stop to get some photos.” How often do you see a fire hydrant with water coming out, you know? Well, I was in the area again so I put the flashers on and hopped out of the car.
I’m sure the guy sitting in the Metro Works truck thought I was a few fries short of a happy meal when I asked if I could take pictures of the hydrant. I wasn’t exactly sure what I would do with the images but it was important to me to get these photos for two reasons:
Just practicing my interpersonal skills by asking for permission to get photos. This is huge because you never know when you might be in a situation where you want to snap a few photos, and a lot of times (even if it’s just out of courtesy), it’s good to ask someone who may be supervising or who’s “in charge” of the event or area in which you’re desiring some photography.
I thought it would be fun to challenge my creative side to see what I could come up with using a fire hydrant as the main focal point of a picture.
I should also say this, I have a portfolio on FineArtAmerica and so with this hydrant situation, in the back of my mind was the idea that I may end up using these photos there, in case someone wants…. a… hmmm…. a phone case with a fire hydrant on it? Hey, you never know, people are weird!
With all that said, here are two of the images I captured accompanied by edits of the photos. Judge them harshly or, you know, praise them greatly in the comments below.
Does anyone else out there have an email problem? It seems like I could spend time each morning of every day just opening emails I never signed up for to find how I can unsubscribe. Sometimes there is a link up near the email addresses that says “unsubscribe,” which seems to be the easiest way. Other emails have a link at the bottom that says something like, “Click here to unsubscribe or update your preferences.”
Without exaggerating, this really is a daily task. What makes me chuckle is the automated response that comes after some of the unsubscribes:
We’re sorry to see you go…?? Who is “we”? I’m pretty sure I never subscribed to isleprom.net, and why are they so sad to see me go? I guess maybe it’s because my empty slot on their robo-email list means they are bothering one less person? That IS sad. But surely they can spam a new person and then they’ll forget all about me.
Do you get these emails daily like I do? Have you figured out a way to avoid spam emails? If so, share in the comments and thank you 🙂
My story might not be like other stories you’ll hear about this UFC fight. For starters, I had no idea it was even happening. Here I am minding my own business when an Uber Eats order pops up on my phone. It’s a pick-up and delivery close to my neighborhood so I huffed it over to Hooters.
Lo and behold, the parking lot is full. Cars everywhere so when I go inside I’m not surprised there are people all over the place. I check in and there’s a wait for the order. No problem. Then I glance up at the TVs and UFC is on. It’s a women’s fight- Shevchenko vs. Andrade. I’m thinking, “Why do people watch UFC? I just don’t get the allure.”
Where has the time gone? I became so enthralled with what’s happening.
Then, after Shevchenko won, the matchup of strawweight champion Weili Zhang vs. Rose Namajunas. I won’t have time to watch this but it looks like it could be a good match. What do I know, though?
Third update from the Hooters staff… it’ll be another 5 to 10 minutes. How long does it take to chef up some wings, anyway?
The ring announcer introduces the fighters. I wonder if I should download Draftkings and put a fiver on Rose, I literally don’t know a thing about her or Weili Zhang but something tells me Rose has got this. I run out of time because the fight begins.
Less than two minutes later, “Thug” Rose kicks Weili in the head and the match is over. I was like…
It was amazing to hear the crowd in Hooters burst with excitement after ze kick from ze Rose! I don’t think I’ll forget being there for that moment– a long wait for what I thought would be a quick delivery. Say, that’s pretty much what happened in the fight, too.
Before yesterday I had never heard of “Thug” Rose but gosh darn it if I’m not a fan now! Of course, I’m a can be a fan of Weili Zhang now, too. She seems to be a great, intense fighter.
From a newby to UFC– Go on with your bad self, Rose! Lyrics from the band Roxette’s song, “Dangerous,” seem almost fitting to have on repeat today. For Rose, though, these words can only come with a heavy dose of irony, because there’s nothing little about her level of danger in the ring.
“She’s a little bit dangerous, she’s got what it takes to make ends meet.”
Conventional wisdom says you shouldn’t go grocery shopping when you’re hungry. In fact, according to this article, it’s science confirming we make worse choices in the aisles of the local market when we’re hungry versus shopping when we’re not hungry.
For decades I have disagreed with this and here’s why. Call it selfish, or dumb, but I think shopping when you’re hungry is the best idea because the next time you’re hungry at home, you’ve got the food you would wish to have. With that said, I don’t recommend shopping hungry on purpose necessarily. Our defenses may be weaker because of the hunger, causing us to buy more junk food than we should. So even if we’re hungry shopping, it would still be wise to shop smart. Think about being at home with a grumbling stomach. Would a bag of chips satisfy you more than, say, a bowl of cantaloupe slices? Definitely keep that in mind as you walk up and down the aisles of your favorite store.
Also, if you’re a foodie, this article supports the idea of shopping hungry. It’s a chance to experiment with new ingredients, and even save money. Win/win!
I can confirm that on the days I went to Kroger as a hungry man, I was pleased later at home to have so many great choices for snacks and meals.
Final thoughts. It is still wise to be wise, but don’t think shopping while hungry is a no-no. In fact, it can be a great thing! Just don’t get carried away with food and packaging that look good to your eyes. And do pick up some avocados. Those are simply delicious.
Out of the Wilderness 