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Come on, it may be Monday, but you could use an extra smile today, right? So, how about a look at the humor of the hilarious Tim Hawkins?  Sit back, make it look like you are working hard on some research, and enjoy! And now this is the latest installment of Mayhem Merriment Monday. 01/12/2026

Good post by Rain today, and worthy of our daily Re-Blog.BillGILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV / HelpingArizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor, sell my house, 2026Market, Chandler Just because you are right,  doesn’t mean the other person is wrong. In a world where everyone is talking, few people are truly listening. Two people stand on opposite sides of a number. One sees a six. The other sees a nine. And both are absolutely convinced they are right. And the truth is…They are. From their perspective. So often in life — whether in family, friendships, business, or even everyday conversations — disagreements don’t come from bad intentions. They come from different angles, different experiences, and different truths. We See Through the Lens of Our Story Ev... 01/12/2026

Broncos to host Divisional Round matchup vs. Bills on Saturday, Jan. 17 Following a first-round bye, the top-seeded Broncos will host the Buffalo Bills in the Divisional Round on Saturday, Jan. 17.   The NFL will announce the kickoff time — 2:30 p.m. MT or 6 p.m. MT — and TV network on Monday.   Visit the Broncos’ Playoff Hub online or on the official Denver Broncos mobile app for all the latest playoffs news, content and fan features. 01/12/2026

I believe most of us like to encourage others. That is certainly true of participants here in/on Active Rain. "Everyone needs encouragement; a pat on the back is good for the backbone." (author unknown)Good Monday to You. 😊My Monday coffee mug features Mr Bill. Do you remember him from the first season of SNL? Mr Bill was a fatalist, and for good reason, as a claymation character he usually got flattened at the end of the skit.Thankfully you and I don't get flattened. We may get a bit deflated but if we share out woes and concerns here in the Rain there is always an outpouring of encouragement from fellow bloggers. That encouragement alone keeps me faithful to Active Rain.Have a wonderful Monday!  01/12/2026

Trivia question answers for Sunday January 11, 20261. What is the easternmost Caribbean country? Barbados2. What type of food are "rollmops"? Fish3. Who was knocked out in 1974 by the "rope-a-dope" method? George Foreman4. Which city has the largest helicopter fleet in the world? São Paulo Trivia questions for Monday January 11, 20261. What is a popular 1990's slang for very short cutoff jeans?2. Which continent is Greenland part of?3. How tall is an adult regulation soccer net?4. What is actually is a shooting star?Enjoy your day. 01/12/2026

 Motivational Monday…Jettison Judging How often do we see someone dressed a certain way or observe a particular behavior, and we form an instant opinion? We’ve all done it!"Don't judge people based on their worst days, judge them based on their every day. We all have devils in us, but the best of us have angels too." Raymond Reddinton (via The Blacklist). When someone behaves in a bad way, it’s easy to place a label on them and put them in that box. Oh yes, we do the same to ourselves. We don’t have to ignore inappropriate behavior or actions. That’s asking a lot. However, reducing a person or us to that single moment is unfair as well.  We owe ourselves and others the space to be human…to have bad days or moments.  With the grace we show in those moments, we allow others and ourselves ... 01/12/2026

Good post by Will today, and worthy of our daily Re-Blog.BillGILBERT ARIZONA HOMES FOR SALE, Bill Salvatore, AZVHV / HelpingArizona Heroes, New-Construction Advantage, Realtor, sell my house, 2026Market, Chandler 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup confectioners' sugar 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust 15 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cups (such as Reese's), unwrapped Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping, then spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust. Spread remaining whipped topping over the peanut butter mixture and garnish. Enjoy     Will Hamm, Hamm Homes LLC.Aurora, Colorado HammHom... 01/11/2026

It's been a LONG time since I did a post here, and the first thing I noticed is that I needed to update SO many things in my profile. My office moved, I started a construction company, my interests evolved a bit. We built another house. We navigated life and death, quite literally. As I write this, my husband is flying to New York to oversee the burial of the last person on his father's side of the family. I can't go this time, because some significant weather came to our area, and my construction company is extremely busy. It's even been declared a state of emergency. After several weeks of extreme cold, we got massive amounts of snow. Now it's melting, sliding off roofs, caving in roofs, ripping decks off the sides of homes, and there is so much water... with the ground frozen up from... 01/11/2026

Trivia question answers for Saturday January 10, 20261. In which city is the "Wailing Wall"? Jerusalem2. What city is home for TV's Golden Girls? Miami3. What is the main ingredient in glass? Silica4. The human heart weighs less than what? A poundTrivia questions for Sunday January 11, 20261. What is the easternmost Caribbean country?2. What type of food are "rollmops"?3. Who was knocked out in 1974 by the "rope-a-dope" method?4. Which city has the largest helicopter fleet in the world?Enjoy your day. 01/11/2026

Every year on January 10th, and this year on Saturday January 10, 2026, we celebrate unofficial Happy National cut your energy cost Day.There is no record indicating origin of the Happy National cut your energy cost Day started.Sometimes we can do little things to save on energy bill cost.Weatherproof your homeProperly maintain furnaceUse solar heat if possibleTurn down thermostatsTurning off lights when leaving a roomRun dishwasher and washing machine only when fully loadedI want to wish to everyone at Active Rain community a Happy National cut your energy Day 2026. 01/10/2026

It is Sunday once again, and no Bronco game today!  We get the bye week since we were the Division leader.   They need it, many are injured and a couple of weeks can really help going into the playoff games.My housing agreement was prepared this week, and was the last document I needed for my appointment for my VISA.    My friend left today to go back to Portugal, and I was a bit green with envy!   But, I will be there soon!   Was wondering what I will get once my VISA is approved.   They stamp a page in my Passport for my VISA, so it won't be a separate document.It has been a slower week with selling some of my things, but bigger ticket items have sold.   If the little stuff doesn't sell, will take it to Goodwill, no biggie. Time for a chuckle, a grin or a belly laugh?   Here you go -I... 01/11/2026

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ½ cup creamy peanut butter ½ cup confectioners' sugar 1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 1 (9-inch) prepared graham cracker crust 15 miniature chocolate-covered peanut butter cups (such as Reese's), unwrapped Mix cream cheese, peanut butter, and confectioners' sugar together until smooth. Fold in 1/2 of the whipped topping, then spoon the mixture into graham cracker crust. Spread remaining whipped topping over the peanut butter mixture and garnish. Enjoy 01/11/2026

Now that we are into the new year, many have determined to make changes, improve their health, eat better, get some exercise, clean out the clutter, and engage in an overall reset! All of these are excellent goals, but as we aim to improve our lives in many areas, one of the most important and often missed aspects is to keep things in BALANCE!I've written about staying in BALANCE before, as it truly is very important. You can certainly get out of BALANCE by overdoing or even eliminating important and vital components of your health. Our bodies are constantly striving to maintain BALANCE via heart rate, blood sugars, blood pressure, hormone levels, temperature, and nutritional components. When you are out of BALANCE, dis-ease shows up in various ways.B - BREATHE - Take time to pause, ref... 01/10/2026

I will be try my luck with my Chili at the Chili Cook off at our local board on Jan 15.  I think I will turn in my Red Chili that took second place before at another board years ago. If you have a good chili recipe that you like to share with me, I love to try it out on Monday and compare it to mine. 01/10/2026

Trivia question. answers for Friday January 9, 20261. A nanosecond is what fraction of. second? One billionth of a second2. What organ cannot feel pain? Brain3. What is the most common birthday? September 94. What is the primary function of two thirds of a shark's brain? The sense of smellTrivia questions for Saturday January 10, 20261. In which city is the "Wailing Wall"?2. What city is home for TV's Golden Girls?3. What is the main ingredient in glass?4. The human heart weighs less than what?Enjoy your day. 01/10/2026

It seems that people need a laugh – especially on Friday. So, we dig back in to classic comedy scenes from a much better age of television. Some clips I found from past TV comedy when TV comedy meant something far different from today. A more innocent time and a time of real quality. Hope you enjoy the clips. Due to the length, there is just 1 clip per week. Enjoy! 01/09/2026

This Week…You’re Kidding…a Box?? My sweet neighbor, Pat, and I exchange cookies and baked goods throughout the year.  Of course, Christmas is no exception.  This year, however, her baking was delayed due to some health issues. All’s good now. Last week she brought over a dozen of one of Larry’s favorite cookies…Snickerdoodles!  In my many years of making cookies, I’d never made a Snickerdoodle cookie. In fact, I was trying to figure out if there were Snickers in it and what the heck Doodles are. So, I had to ask her for her recipe. Look at what she brought me!  Cookies from a box mix????We both laughed because, like me, she likes baking and cooking from scratch. She confessed that this year, she had to try the box mix. They were great! I would not have known they were not made from scra... 01/10/2026

Trivia question answers for Thursday January 8, 20251. What actor is known as "The Fonz"? Henry Winkler2. Enokitake or Enoki for short is a type of what? Mushroom3. What substance found in food. helps move wastes through the body? Fiber4. What is a common nickname for Ireland? The Emerald IsleTrivia questions for Friday January 9, 20261. A nanosecond is what fraction of. second?2. What organ cannot feel pain?3. What is the most common birthday?4. What is the primary function of two thirds of a shark's brain?Enjoy your day. 01/09/2026

Friday Flags: Seasonal Lights with a BonusHoliday decorations are often beautiful and when a street is lit with the hos all showing their finery it is truly wonderful.But all good things come to an end and early January is normally the time the time when the decorations get taken down to be brought up again in November.Early this week, as I walked my road, I was looking to see what was still up an appreciated a sight that I just knew was only partially coming down.I just had t get a better look, so I walked up the sidewalk.I do know that regardless of what happens with the lights, my flag will not be taken down. Friday Flags: Seasonal Lights with a Bonus 01/09/2026

An Unexpected 'ID ten T' Error After an older friend got his computer fixed, he heard the tech talking to a co-worker on the phone, saying the problem was just an 'ID ten T' error.  Then he starting laughing out loud.  Not wanting to appear stupid, the older man walked into the kitchen and wrote down the code on a note pad.  ID10T He was like, "Whaaaa...?!  The tech quickly left out the front door! 01/09/2026