Another weekend, and more puzzles to relax and unwind with.
TRIVIA TIME
I personally found this hard to believe, but it's true.
In 1917, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore pitched a perfect game, but was never officially accredited for this feat.
Your question is: How was this possible?
LOONEY LYRICS
Below is the often misheard version of a lyric from a popular song.
Your job is to identify the proper lyric, along with the title and artist.
Ready?
"There's a bathroom on the right!"
Good Luck.
The answers will be revealed next weekend.
But now, the results from May 9th's Puzzle Corner.
REBUS
Misunderstood (A miss under the word stood)
THE LETTER SHUFFLE
The following words are all possible from the letters in the words MOTHER'S DAY:
A, Ah, Am, Are, Art(s), As, At, Ate, Date(s), Day(s), Dear, Dote(s), Dream(s), Ear(s), East, Eat(s), Hare(s), Hat(s), Hear(s), Heard, Heart(s), Home, Mast, More, Most, Mother(s), Ode(s), Ore(s), Other(s), Rat(s), Rated, Rate(s), Read(s), Ready, Ream(s), Rest, Roam(s), Seat, Shore, Smother, Some, Sore, Stare, Steady, Store, Storm, Story, Tea(s), Tear(s), The, Tore, Yea(s), Yeah(s), Year(s), and Yeast.
Other words besides the 80 above might be possible.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
Today is Mother's Day.
I think Bil Keane's Family Circus installment for today said it best.
While the ladies within our family are honored for a scant 24 hours, they do everything conceivable to help their loved ones the remaining 364 days a year.
But Mothers do come in just about every variety imaginable.
There is the know-it-all, as portrayed in Mel Lazarus' Momma comic strip, or Helga, the apparently ever suffering wife of Hagar the Horrible.
There are the new Mothers, as portrayed within Baby Blues and the recently restarted For Better or For Worse. The kind, caring, and maybe at times overprotective type as in Cathy.
And there is even the former Mothers who are now grandmothers, as portrayed in Rose Is Rose and other comic strips.
But no matter what type they are, children still love their Mothers.
SO HERE'S TO YOU MOM!
And in case you haven't guessed it by now, the person behind our resident comedienne Ms. Waxy Dragon (one amongst many Internet avatars) asked for the day off to be with their Mother, but did leave us a Mothers' Day themed joke.
What is the "official" dance of Mothers' Day?
The Mom-bo.
See you next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.
I think Bil Keane's Family Circus installment for today said it best.
While the ladies within our family are honored for a scant 24 hours, they do everything conceivable to help their loved ones the remaining 364 days a year.
But Mothers do come in just about every variety imaginable.
There is the know-it-all, as portrayed in Mel Lazarus' Momma comic strip, or Helga, the apparently ever suffering wife of Hagar the Horrible.
There are the new Mothers, as portrayed within Baby Blues and the recently restarted For Better or For Worse. The kind, caring, and maybe at times overprotective type as in Cathy.
And there is even the former Mothers who are now grandmothers, as portrayed in Rose Is Rose and other comic strips.
But no matter what type they are, children still love their Mothers.
SO HERE'S TO YOU MOM!
And in case you haven't guessed it by now, the person behind our resident comedienne Ms. Waxy Dragon (one amongst many Internet avatars) asked for the day off to be with their Mother, but did leave us a Mothers' Day themed joke.
What is the "official" dance of Mothers' Day?
The Mom-bo.
See you next weekend for more Sunday Funnies.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
WEEK IN REVIEW: May 3-9, 2009
Amongst the events that have occurred over this past week:
*While there were not as many celebrations south of the border to mark the event, Tuesday was Cinco De Mayo.
*The Swine Flu claimed another death in the United States, bringing the total number of casualties up to 2. The current victim was allegedly someone who actually refused treatment, thinking they would get over it on their own. While the disease is still a global concern, medical personnel are doing their best to combat it.
*New fighting has broken out in Pakistan, causing a shortage of space at refuge facilities.
*Sun spots will be entering a potentially more active phase over the coming months, bringing with it the traditional possibility of interference with electronic devices such as cell phones, black berries, radios, etc.
*Wildfires in Santa Barbera County are the catalyst for over 30,000 evacuees in California.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
*While there were not as many celebrations south of the border to mark the event, Tuesday was Cinco De Mayo.
*The Swine Flu claimed another death in the United States, bringing the total number of casualties up to 2. The current victim was allegedly someone who actually refused treatment, thinking they would get over it on their own. While the disease is still a global concern, medical personnel are doing their best to combat it.
*New fighting has broken out in Pakistan, causing a shortage of space at refuge facilities.
*Sun spots will be entering a potentially more active phase over the coming months, bringing with it the traditional possibility of interference with electronic devices such as cell phones, black berries, radios, etc.
*Wildfires in Santa Barbera County are the catalyst for over 30,000 evacuees in California.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 9th, 2009
With this installment, we have reached the milestone of 150 posts on our new web host! :-)
So let's have some fun with this week's conundrums.
REBUS
Can you figure out what, if anything, the image below represents?
stood
miss
THE LETTER SHUFFLE
Considering what tomorrow is, let's see how many words we can make out of what we are celebrating: Mother's Day
The answers will appear at the bottom of next week's Puzzle Corner.
But for now, the results of May 2, 2009.
THE MATCH GAME
1. Superman = C. Krypton
2. Hawkman = F. Thanagar
3. J'onn J'onzz = D. Mars
4. Adam Strange = A. Earth
5. Silver Surfer = G. Zenn-La
6. Mister Miracle = E. New Genesis
7. Captain Mar-vell = B. Kree-Lar
TRIVIA TIME
Although it was just a reprint of comic strips, the first comic book is technically the first issue of Famous Funnies from 1934.
So let's have some fun with this week's conundrums.
REBUS
Can you figure out what, if anything, the image below represents?
stood
miss
THE LETTER SHUFFLE
Considering what tomorrow is, let's see how many words we can make out of what we are celebrating: Mother's Day
The answers will appear at the bottom of next week's Puzzle Corner.
But for now, the results of May 2, 2009.
THE MATCH GAME
1. Superman = C. Krypton
2. Hawkman = F. Thanagar
3. J'onn J'onzz = D. Mars
4. Adam Strange = A. Earth
5. Silver Surfer = G. Zenn-La
6. Mister Miracle = E. New Genesis
7. Captain Mar-vell = B. Kree-Lar
TRIVIA TIME
Although it was just a reprint of comic strips, the first comic book is technically the first issue of Famous Funnies from 1934.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
THE SUNDAY FUNNIES: MAY 3rd, 2009
Hello Everybody.
Ms. Waxy Dragon here.
As the summer draws near, book stores everywhere are trying to interest their patrons in upcoming new releases, and I thought I would take a moment to share some of the titles that I will be reading over the coming months.
Learn To Swim In Thirty Seconds By B. A. Fish
Beach Vacations Around The World By Yul B. Sandy I
How To Treat Poison Ivy By I. M. Itchy
Take Me Out To The Ball Game By Hadda Homer S
Noises In The Woods By Itza Baer Q
Insects Are Your Friends By Amos Keetoh
How To Treat Bug Bites By I. M. Scratchy
The Cookout Cookbook By Burntoo A. Crisp
My Summer Romance By Luv E. Dovey
And last, but not least:
Flying High By Ima Kyte
Happy Reading! --wd.
And I just want to take a moment to remind everyone once again that the first (Inter)National "Don't Worry" Day is Sunday August 2nd, 2009.--lhjr.
Ms. Waxy Dragon here.
As the summer draws near, book stores everywhere are trying to interest their patrons in upcoming new releases, and I thought I would take a moment to share some of the titles that I will be reading over the coming months.
Learn To Swim In Thirty Seconds By B. A. Fish
Beach Vacations Around The World By Yul B. Sandy I
How To Treat Poison Ivy By I. M. Itchy
Take Me Out To The Ball Game By Hadda Homer S
Noises In The Woods By Itza Baer Q
Insects Are Your Friends By Amos Keetoh
How To Treat Bug Bites By I. M. Scratchy
The Cookout Cookbook By Burntoo A. Crisp
My Summer Romance By Luv E. Dovey
And last, but not least:
Flying High By Ima Kyte
Happy Reading! --wd.
And I just want to take a moment to remind everyone once again that the first (Inter)National "Don't Worry" Day is Sunday August 2nd, 2009.--lhjr.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
THE WEEK IN REVIEW: APRIL 26-MAY 2, 2009
To touch briefly upon some of the things happening around the country of late:
*President Obama was proud to announce that Congress passed legislation that would give the average citizen a break in regards to credit card companies and their billing practices.
*Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania has switched to the Democratic Party, which some pundits think will make things easier for the Obama administration in Congress, but as the President said in his news conference Wednesday night, he takes nothing for granted and that both Democrats AND Republicans should work together to help the nation.
*President Obama will also soon be nominating his first Supreme Court Justice after Judge Sueter announced his impending retirement.
But now, in regards to the story on every one's mind of late...
A SWINE FLU UPDATE
There are 160 confirmed cases within 21 states, but all were tourists who visited Mexico within the month of April 2009.
The anti-viral drugs that America has on hand ARE an effective treatment for the disease, but the one lone death was of a child who would have been too young to receive the medicine.
The World Health Organization is on top of the situation, and has sent personnel to Mexico for further investigation while treating the ill.
EVERYONE IS URGE TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS!
1. Wash your hands on a regular basis.
2. Cover your mouth or turn your head when you cough.
3. If you feel sick, stay home from school and/or work and go see your doctor!
The sooner you go when you are not feeling well, the sooner you will find out what is wrong and receive treatment.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
*President Obama was proud to announce that Congress passed legislation that would give the average citizen a break in regards to credit card companies and their billing practices.
*Senator Arlen Spector of Pennsylvania has switched to the Democratic Party, which some pundits think will make things easier for the Obama administration in Congress, but as the President said in his news conference Wednesday night, he takes nothing for granted and that both Democrats AND Republicans should work together to help the nation.
*President Obama will also soon be nominating his first Supreme Court Justice after Judge Sueter announced his impending retirement.
But now, in regards to the story on every one's mind of late...
A SWINE FLU UPDATE
There are 160 confirmed cases within 21 states, but all were tourists who visited Mexico within the month of April 2009.
The anti-viral drugs that America has on hand ARE an effective treatment for the disease, but the one lone death was of a child who would have been too young to receive the medicine.
The World Health Organization is on top of the situation, and has sent personnel to Mexico for further investigation while treating the ill.
EVERYONE IS URGE TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING COMMON SENSE PRECAUTIONS!
1. Wash your hands on a regular basis.
2. Cover your mouth or turn your head when you cough.
3. If you feel sick, stay home from school and/or work and go see your doctor!
The sooner you go when you are not feeling well, the sooner you will find out what is wrong and receive treatment.
For more news at any time, just scroll down to the IN OTHER NEWS feature at the bottom of the screen.
THE PUZZLE CORNER: MAY 2, 2009
In honor of today being Free Comic Book Day, this week's Puzzle Corner features comic book themed conundrums.
To wit:
THE MATCH GAME
Match the super hero to their home planet.
1. Superman
2. Hawkman
3. J'onn J'onzz
4. Adam Strange
5. Silver Surfer
6. Mister Miracle
7. Captain Mar-vell
a. Earth
b. Kree-Lar
c. Krypton
d. Mars
e. New Genesis
f. Thanagar
g. Zenn-La
TRIVIA TIME
What was the actual first comic book ever published?
The answers will be forthcoming in our next installment. Same Puzzle Corner time. Same Puzzle Corner Post.
But now, the answers to last weekend's column.
TRIVIA TIME
The song the Mayberry Choir kept trying to rehearse was always referred to as 14A.
LOONEY LYRICS
"Owls hooting in my head" was the miss referenced portion of the line 'Now since you put me down I've been out doing in my head' from the Beach Boys classic Help Me Rhonda.
To wit:
THE MATCH GAME
Match the super hero to their home planet.
1. Superman
2. Hawkman
3. J'onn J'onzz
4. Adam Strange
5. Silver Surfer
6. Mister Miracle
7. Captain Mar-vell
a. Earth
b. Kree-Lar
c. Krypton
d. Mars
e. New Genesis
f. Thanagar
g. Zenn-La
TRIVIA TIME
What was the actual first comic book ever published?
The answers will be forthcoming in our next installment. Same Puzzle Corner time. Same Puzzle Corner Post.
But now, the answers to last weekend's column.
TRIVIA TIME
The song the Mayberry Choir kept trying to rehearse was always referred to as 14A.
LOONEY LYRICS
"Owls hooting in my head" was the miss referenced portion of the line 'Now since you put me down I've been out doing in my head' from the Beach Boys classic Help Me Rhonda.
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