Barnyard of the Tragically Hip

BRAND NEW WEBSITE

2011-01-16T18:50:00.002-05:00

Hey, Barnyard fans, I have just moved the entire barnyard to a new website. Please see us all at

www.barnyardofthetragicallyhip.com

We'll all be waiting for you over there!!

(Reilly says 'hey')

Need a Little Adjustment??

2011-01-13T18:59:00.003-05:00

Attitude can change your outlook and life from black to white. How you chose to perceive your circumstances can effect the outcome. Walk in sunshine all the time!!

Mimi took a lovely walk in the rain, but Lydia just got wet.

Fill 'er Up!!

2011-01-09T18:35:00.004-05:00

When you have no control over a situation make your goals reachable AND FLEXIBLE. Don't fall like the mighty oak, but bend like the reed. Learn to live with the word 'alternative'.

If he had to chose between finding the Holy Grail or finding
cheap gas Reilly thought that finding the Grail would be
more likely.

I Can Do Anything Better Than You

2011-01-05T18:59:00.004-05:00

Competition can be a good thing...or not. Like all endeavors, there is a dark and ugly side to competition. Striving to do our personal best is always good for us, but once we let our egos take over and make winning an obsession then we have tipped the scales into nastiness. You don't have to be the winner at everything!!

The computer beat Reilly at chess, but it was no
match for him at kick boxing.

I Didn't See That Coming...

2011-01-02T18:11:00.004-05:00

Thinking outside of our experience is how we grow and mature. Because an idea doesn't feel comfortable doesn't mean that it will go away if we ignore it. Use an archeologists approach to thinking - keep digging until you find something.

Gerald usually got the last laugh, but it was only because
he was a slow thinker.

Yes, We Have No Bananas

2010-12-30T06:59:00.003-05:00

Don't be so hasty to purchase the latest or greatest thing-a-mabob out there. Fads come and go quickly, leaving us with closets full of junk, and landfills full of toxic stuff. If it wasn't available last year and you didn't need it then you probably still don't need it.

Mimi liked her fruit ripe, but Lydia felt that green bananas
were an investment in the future.

New Years Resolution

2010-12-28T08:58:00.003-05:00

A good resolution this year is to find time to stop and think everyday. Think and ponder upon every aspect of your life and the life of your family and community. Do not plug in your electronics while you are thinking - go solo, unplugged, free from technology. You will discover an exciting world inside your mind.

Sitting atop the barn Mimi would too often get lost in
thought because it was uncharted territory for her.

A Tongue Sharp Enough to Cut Tomatoes

2010-12-19T16:49:00.005-05:00

Shakespeare said that mockery was 'the truth disguised as humor'. Verbal abuse in any form is a deadly weapon and has no place in ANY relationship. Make your language kind and simple.

Mitch's only superpower was sarcasm and he wielded
it like a champ. Mitch was not allowed to roost in the coop.
Or play in any reindeer games...

Smiling On The Outside

2010-12-15T20:06:00.004-05:00

We are at our cruelest when we use the hurt or misfortune of others to amuse ourselves and our friends. Too often laughter is purchased with pain.

Somewhere in the meadow, near the pond, the old farmer
was frantically searching for his teeth.

Santa Has Left The Building

2010-12-12T18:59:00.003-05:00

In spite of all the Ho Ho Ho's and Fa La La's not everybody finds the holiday season festive or bright. It is a holiday that is hard on those with tender hearts. Reach out and give them the gift of love and warmth.

There was nothing so depressing or ego bruising as
Riley's yearly stint as Santa.

Many Are Cold, But Few are Frozen

2010-12-08T19:00:00.005-05:00

We are never without hope. Even the bleakness of winter has special moments of warmth and comfort. Look for them, they are close.

As the winter wind blew the snow into their world the girls
were grateful for the weapons-grade hot chocolate waiting
for them back at the barn.

Caveat Emptor

2010-12-05T13:59:00.003-05:00

Before buying anything (goods, services or someone elses dream) make sure you get a clear picture of what to expect.

When Fluffy promised the girls 'dinner in the City'
they had envisioned something entirely different.

Guest Cartoonist

2010-12-02T07:58:00.003-05:00

Welcome back Larry Brock!

Thank ya, Thank ya verry much

2010-11-29T07:35:00.003-05:00

We live in a world of bounty. Our lives are full and there is much to be grateful for. Even during times of stress and difficulties we have reasons to give thanks.

Pilgrim was color blind, the great advantage being that
his Rubik's Cube was always complete.

I Assume You Mean Me...

2010-11-22T07:14:00.004-05:00

Don't assume anything. Don't assume you are covered for disaster, that help will be readily available during or after a disaster, or that you will quickly recuperate after a disaster. Don't assume there won't be a disaster. Get ready NOW.

Lydia's plumbing was a wreck because she did not, after all,
have a garbage disposal.

It's Only Rock and Roll, But I Love It!

2010-11-15T07:20:00.004-05:00

Success is 90% drive and ambition and 10% talent. There are a lot of successful people out there that have a lot less talent than you, but their dazzle comes from their perseverance and their non-stop efforts to do anything to succeed. They jump ALL the hurdles.

More than anything in the world Jason wanted to be a
rock star, but learning to play an instrument had
proved trying. Even the triangle thingie was too complicated.
He was destined, poor soul, to flipping burgers.

Starry Starry Night

2010-11-11T07:41:00.002-05:00

When we contemplate the vastness of the universe it is not realistic to consider ourselves finite and small, of no value or import. We can see across the universe and know the temperature of the sun. We have made the heavens our own - we are a little less than the angels.

Reilly took a moment to ponder the universe and to consider
that it was infinite. This was disturbing because he was
always misplacing things.

Ouch! That's Gonna Leave a Mark

2010-11-08T07:05:00.005-05:00

Be sensitive about the difficult questions. Know when to ask, when to keep quiet. When your cruise ship guests are washed up on the shore of a deserted island that is NOT the time to ask them to fill out a comment card.

Stepping carefully over Reilly's broken arm Mimi asked
him if he wouldn't mind giving her and Lydia a lift back
to the barn.

Who's Making Up These Numbers, Anyway????

2010-11-01T07:44:00.003-04:00

"Statistics" can be misleading. When you hear about 80% of the population being for or against something try to remember when you were polled about it. Yeah, that's what I thought. Media numbers come from some mysterious place that you and I have never visited.

Mimi's exercise numbers were excellent because she took
her pedometer to the hardware store and attached it to
the machine that shakes paint cans.

The Ever Popular Halloween Egg

2010-10-28T07:19:00.003-04:00

There are moments in life when it is ok to NOT be practical. Allow yourself to experience a small indulgence once in awhile. It won't kill you.

Joyce's frugality and practicality made her house one of
the less popular stops during Trick or Treat.

Carve Out a Niche For Yourself

2010-10-25T07:51:00.006-04:00

We always equate 'talent' with some form of artistic ability - visual, performance, literary. Actually talent is your ability to do anything extraordinarily well. Some of us have a talent to make others laugh, or to be kind, or to diffuse anger. There are a million talents. You probably have several.

Timmy realized he was NOT going to win this contest so
he went home to finish rebuilding his dad's tractor
engine.

Some Good Will Come of This

2010-10-22T07:43:00.003-04:00

With insight you can reap benefits from chaos and disorder. The trick is to not let the chaos and disorder sweep you along with it.

Moments before going postal on the kids Edward remembered
that a pile of leaves is a pile of bugs. Now he wouldn't
have to feed the little nippers.

I Hate To State the Obvious, but....

2010-10-18T07:12:00.004-04:00

Over thinking is just as much a time waster as not thinking at all. Some situations don't need to be analyzed and revisited until you're mentally exhausted. Keep it simple.

Collette was not coming up with any clues on how
to decorate for the Barnyard Harvest Festival.

But, We're So RIGHT For Each Other!

2010-10-12T07:41:00.003-04:00

Relationships are so difficult during the best of times, it just makes sense to go into one with both eyes open. Don't look for perfection, but adaptability, commitment to standards and a tolerance for small dogs and chickens.

Frank's heartache began when he fell in love with
a bale of cotton.

When Stimulus Doesn't Stimulate

2010-10-08T07:26:00.002-04:00

The Economy is not a problem the government can fix, its a problem that only individuals can fix through the tried and true methods of saving, rather than spending, producing, rather than consuming.

Early retirement wasn't working out for Bruce and Carolyn
so it looked like it was back to the petting zoo for them.

You Need To Work On Your People Skills...

2010-10-04T07:21:00.004-04:00

The difference between management and leadership is vision. A great leader sees the future, can take his company/family/organization far beyond their present situation. Management organizes vision and makes it happen.

Edward's idea of a team effort was everybody doing
what he said.

Well, Would You Look At THAT!

2010-09-30T08:16:00.002-04:00

We come across the most amazing discoveries when we least expect it. Be ever mindful of the moment and the possibilities and opportunities that await you.

Reilly had no idea you could catapult a chicken that far into
the atmosphere with just a see saw. This required further
experimentation!

I'm Still Twice the Man My Mother Was...

2010-09-27T07:35:00.002-04:00

Don't let the loss of a job or property keep you from doing what you do best. You have skills and gifts - use them to reinvent yourself!!

After the 'Big Fix' Fluffy still went out with the guys - but
now just as a consultant.

Guest Cartoonist!

2010-09-23T20:58:00.004-04:00

Hey, Barnyard Fans, today we have a guest cartoonist from Marianna, Florida. Larry Brock is a cartoonist, illustrator and painter, father of six, former Bishop and graduate of the Ringling College of Art and Design.

There's An App For That, Ya Know

2010-09-23T08:10:00.001-04:00

Don't confuse technology with progress. When we tether ourselves to technology we stand in jeopardy of losing sensitivity to ourselves and our environment. Your biological sensors are far superior. Put down that gizmo and go for a walk.

Oh Happy Day! Mimi now had the latest app to remind her
of her daily appointments - scratch for worms, lay an egg,
peck at corn, go to sleep. This was certainly a relief!!

Just the Facts, Please, Just the Facts

2010-09-21T07:15:00.003-04:00

Sometimes facts and figures and polls and statistics don't always tell a true story. Or perhaps they don't tell ALL of the story. Nothing is quite as dynamic as words.

The Board didn't have any actual figures, but Lydia's lovely
little poem gave an accurate description of their status.

Nothing Else Exists Except This...

2010-09-16T07:15:00.004-04:00

Passion is a good thing. Obsession is not. Passion opens our eyes to the possibilities of our concerns. Obsession blinds us from everything except our concern. Passion builds, obsession destroys.

Mike believed there were only 10 kinds of people in
the world. Those that understood binary, and those
that did not.

Got Milk?

2010-09-13T07:38:00.004-04:00

Don't lament that you weren't born taller, thinner, more beautiful, stronger, faster, better or whatever you think you're missing. Learn to work with the super powers you have and you'll find that you're really not missing anything.

As he looked at the lunch he could not extract, Dave wondered
for the umpteenth time, why some ill-conceived plan of
the Celestial Committee left him without opposable thumbs.

There's No Such Thing As A Homeless Chicken

2010-09-09T07:35:00.004-04:00

There is a place for each of us, a friendly welcoming home that has been waiting for us. Perhaps we create it ourselves or find it already prepared. Don't stop looking, you're very close.

Veni, Vedi, Velcroe! She came, she saw, she stuck around.
It wasn't what she had anticipated, but she knew it
was going to be home.

You Do TOO Look Like That!!

2010-09-07T07:18:00.003-04:00

Be kind in your judgment of others. How you perceive them may not be how they really are. Their universe is unknown to you and their hearts may be guarded.

Pablo's portrait painting business was not going well.

Einstein Said it Best...

2010-08-30T08:25:00.003-04:00

...when he said that "Problems cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them.” When confronted by difficulties elevate your method of problem solving a notch higher.

Reilly's frustration with Lloyd grew from the fact that it
was a real mistake to think you could solve any problem
with just potatoes.

No Salmonella Here, Thank You Very Much...

2010-08-26T07:40:00.003-04:00

The tasks you do everyday - the repetition, the mind-numbing actions that you do without thinking - are the very things that make your world work. We are each a critical gear in the machinery of life and others depend on our being there. Don't let them down.

Everyday after work Mimi picked up a dozen eggs.

Best in Show

2010-08-23T07:12:00.003-04:00

Invest in yourself. You have potential that you're unaware of, abilities that will surprise you. Your little self is your most valuable asset.

Hank thought that short of Christmas lights and a silk
kimono he would NEVER be a show horse. But his friends
believed and he loved the attention.

All Aboard!

2010-08-19T07:13:00.002-04:00

When your goal is a moving target, it is less likely to be met. Anchor your hopes to something solid and immovable.

Ever since Marietta was designated as the bus stop
passengers were never sure if they were going to
get on the bus.

The Wisest Words are Unspoken

2010-08-16T07:03:00.003-04:00

During times of stress or high emotion we become our own worst enemy. Don't take counsel from your frustrations, but rather gather information (listen) before you make judgments and decisions.

Mimi had the Right to remain silent, but she didn't have
the Ability to remain silent!

Mercy! You is a Heavy Burden...

2010-08-12T07:12:00.001-04:00

Some of us are producers and some are consumers. We are fat with consumers and thin on producers. At some point this lopsided state is going to fail us all. Brush up on your survival skills....

In her private place in the woods Marietta didn't give a thought
to 'butter-fat content', but pondered, instead, the fall of
the Roman Empire.

I'm Not Feelin' Good About This...

2010-08-09T07:27:00.003-04:00

We all have the innate ability to recognize evil. Listen to those small promptings that alert you to trouble ahead.

Perhaps it was intuition, perhaps just her imagination,
but Collette always felt nervous around food-grade,
plastic coated paper buckets.

Through a Lens Darkly

2010-08-05T07:10:00.003-04:00

There are times when it is necessary to look at things in a different way. A new perspective can open up new worlds. Ah, the wonder of a new pair of eyes!!

Reilly couldn't understand why everyone was going
nuts. The stupid movie was dull as dish water.

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back...

2010-08-03T07:04:00.005-04:00

Progression is sometimes slower and more complicated than we had anticipated. Begin with a clear plan, work out all the missteps on paper and then execute with diligence.

To pay for cable Randy took on a second job. Ironically it
used up all his TV hours.

He Who Laughs Last, Laughs Best of All

2010-07-29T07:31:00.003-04:00

Don't laugh at other people's dreams. As improbable as those dreams may seem there is every chance they could become reality. The Edisons and Fords and Bells all spent their hours listening to derision and scorn but stayed steady and realized magnificent things. So can anyone.

Reilly's Irish cousin, Paddy O'Furniture, came to the barnyard
to realize his dreams of a school for interpretive dance. The
sheep laughed, but the hens signed up.

He's Not Heavy, He's My....Wait. He IS Heavy!!

2010-07-26T13:24:00.004-04:00

Sometimes you're called upon to hold up everything. Maybe because you're the oldest, or the smartest, or the dad or mom, or just because. Whatever the reason, don't forget it is a position of trust and love, no matter how onerous.

Hank's favorite place in the world was the old
barn - until Reilly taught everyone how to
play frisbee.

Just About Perfect

2010-07-22T07:14:00.004-04:00

In your efforts to reach perfection remember that there are parts of you (body or behavior) that are spectacular. Never let anyone tell you that you'll never be perfect. Build on what you have!

The girls were amazed to learn that web feet
never get pruney, no matter how long they
stay in water.

You're Going Out Wearing THAT???!!!

2010-07-19T07:39:00.004-04:00

There is a reason for dress codes. It is a protection for us. But mostly it is to keep us from looking ridiculous.

When Heathcliff and Catherine got their new plastic
Wal-Mart duck pond they welcomed everybody - as long as
no one showed up in a Speedo.

What's For Dinner?

2010-07-15T07:16:00.003-04:00

Do not procrastinate the day of your repentance. Before you realize it your 'call' will come and you will have blown it. And not everybody will be sad to see you go....

Unrepentant for his crimes, Harold vowed revenge -
not realizing how difficult that would be from the
inside of a crock pot.

Turn That Thing Down!!

2010-07-12T07:09:00.004-04:00

We live in a world filled with noise and voices that would lead us in directions we may not want to go. Learn to filter information and noise. The still small voice is always the sweetest.

Lydia had her doubts about the miracles promised
by a braying ass.

A Rock and a Hard Place

2010-07-08T07:40:00.003-04:00

How often do beautiful things lead us into ugly situations? We become enamored of something and pursue it until we find ourselves caught up in a treacherous place. Regrettably we often don't recognize that until it's too late.

Attracted by the lush pasture Young Johnny unwisely
wandered in between the back end of a mule and the
front end of a goat.

Home Sweet Home

2010-07-06T07:45:00.002-04:00

Be comfortable in your environment. If you can't change WHERE you live, change HOW you live. If adjustments and compromises are necessary to be happy with your surroundings then do it. Don't be miserable, everybody is tired of hearing you gripe about it.

Collette despised the barnyard because she
was always stepping in something nasty.
Collette hated nature.

You're Entitled to What????

2010-06-28T07:56:00.004-04:00

You're entitled to be different - you're not entitled BECAUSE you are different. Remember that even though you stand out in a crowd you still don't stand ABOVE the crowd so humble yourself before the crowd does that for you.

Because he was resplendent Bruce had imagined that
he could control the feed. He had underestimated
the 'plain and simple' citizens.

Can I Sharpen That Pencil for Ya?

2010-06-21T07:19:00.004-04:00

We are a presumptuous society. We know less than 5% of the world's history and what we don't know we often make outrageous assumptions about. We're not all that different than 'them' and 'they' were not all that primitive.

Upon excavating what he deemed a 'religious artifact' Reilly
declared the barnyard had been built atop an ancient
temple site.

This is Bliss??

2010-06-14T07:07:00.005-04:00

Needing to always have the last word, needing to always be right, needing to win every argument is the death knell for any relationship. You're not that smart, nor that wise that you have all the answers. So...would you rather be right, or happy?

When Lucinda finally found Mr. Right it didn't
take long to discover his first name was Always.

Things Ain' t Never That Bad...

2010-06-07T08:58:00.003-04:00

Although you can't expect peals of laughter during times of adversity, you can still find times of joy and sweetness. Keep your heart ready to capture those moments, however fleeting.

Hank didn't TOTALLY hate the vet's visit
because it always involved a lively chase.

Revenge is MINE!!

2010-06-01T07:10:00.001-04:00

Revenge is not a dish best served cold, revenge is a dish best served not at all. When we exact revenge we have allowed our adversaries to set the standard of behavior. Live above that.

Lydia was not burdened by the finer
sensibilities like forgiveness and
tolerance. Already she was feeling no
remorse.

Oh, THAT'S what you meant

2010-05-24T11:46:00.001-04:00

The misinterpretation of actions can cause a domino effect of reactions. Fear or anxiety can spread quickly and balloon into problems that aren't warranted. Breathe deep and study out the situation and save yourself some embarrassment.

The tension mounted as all eyes looked to the sky anticipating
something dreadful. Watching. Fearful. It all began when
Caroline tried to rub a crik out of her neck.

All Together Now...

2010-05-17T07:21:00.003-04:00

Just because your team efforts did not meet goals doesn't mean you weren't entirely successful. Don't discount what you learned or experienced about being a team member, learning to work together, and being mutually supportive. The next team effort will move you closer to your goals.

Edward and his team got the shuttle up to the Speed
of Smell, but that still wasn't enough to
launch Reilly into space.

I Told You So...

2010-05-10T07:13:00.002-04:00

Just how important is it to prove your point? How much are you willing to give up to be right? Truth has a way of making itself known eventually, so your efforts could cause you nothing but grief. Chill out and let others discover for themselves the truth of a situation.

Jasmine's last earthly act was to make her point about
water acoustics.

Sing Out Louise!!

2010-05-05T07:24:00.001-04:00

When your heart is bursting with joy and gladness, don't keep that to yourself. Share the good times with others. That richness of spirit can alter someone's bad day and make it a little easier.

In the ecstasy of joy Mimi burst forth
into song - unfortunately the only tune
she knew all the words to was
'I'm a Little Teapot'.

Lost in Space

2010-04-26T08:26:00.001-04:00

Young people need guidance at all stages of life - mostly, though, when they don't want it. Don't give up on your teen, remember that at some point he is going to be an adult and thank you.

Oswald lamented that young Johnny was an envelope
without an address.

But I Looked So Good.....

2010-04-19T06:58:00.001-04:00

The most important thing about finishing a task is getting it done right. Making a point, or a fashion statement, is pretty low on the priority list when people are depending on your good work.

What Mimi liked best about gardening was the Wellingtons.

Doling out the Dole...

2010-04-12T07:57:00.001-04:00

When we allow others to fulfill all our needs we can be assured their expectations will be lower than our own. If we want something extraordinary it will take personal effort and independence.

Everyday Collette hoped for dilled salmon and asparagus.
Everyday she got cracked corn. It was time to act.

I'm Too Tall For My Height

2010-04-05T07:43:00.001-04:00

God made us perfect for our missions here on Earth & we come equipped to meet those challenges. With extraordinary gifts come extraordinary responsibilities. Sometimes, though, being ordinary is the grandest thing of all.

Although she was glad to be captain of the girls
basketball team there were times Shelly just wanted
to be close to the ground.

I Spy, You Spy

2010-03-29T08:38:00.001-04:00

It pays to watch contracts and agreements carefully. How many times do you push the 'I Accept' button without reading the agreement? Those that write contracts are not above little 'gotchas'. Read your legal agreements and catch those little pitfalls.

Edward was very good at detective work - but very
bad at disguises.

A Labor of Love?

2010-03-22T07:22:00.001-04:00

Often we find ourselves laboring for rewards we never reap. Someone, somewhere is benefiting from our sweat, but quite often it's not us. Is it time to re-evaluate?

Mimi could not understand why her laundry hamper was
always full when she, herself, did not even wear clothes.

Value Meal

2010-03-15T07:31:00.001-04:00

Value is an arbitrary thing - it differs from culture to culture, nation to nation, person to person. That does not release us, however, from valuing others values. Harmony comes from understanding that diverse opinions are valid and valuable!

Jose, the new sushi chef, was not amused when his
customers said they didn't eat bait.

That's Not What I Said....

2010-03-01T07:16:00.000-05:00

When asked to complete a task for another follow their instructions to the letter. Do not try to over think or best them. Just do what you're told.

Noah's brother Carl missed out on the gig because
he couldn't follow instructions.

Term Life

2010-02-22T07:50:00.001-05:00

You cannot BUY security. All the money in the world may buy you more money, but only your hard work and determination will keep you afloat when all the money has disappeared.

Once a year, without fail, Randall would come and fleece the flock.

Words Get in the Way

2010-02-15T07:59:00.001-05:00

Don't let language keep you from progress. Words often fall short of defining our opportunities so we have to enlarge our understanding without them.

Bill hated to fly because he hated being in any place called
a terminal!

Seeking Signs

2010-02-09T08:06:00.001-05:00

The answers to some of our questions will never be answered in this life. Faith is stronger than knowledge because it builds confidence in your ability to make choices. BELIEVE!!

Suddenly, Timmy saw the answer to his history homework
forming in his alphabet soup.

Well, it's too late now....

2010-02-01T07:30:00.001-05:00

Digging ourselves out of disaster need not be so onerous if we prepare before hand. We KNOW what circumstances will be after a flood, tornado, tsunami or earthquake. Taking precautions beforehand may save your life.

Whenever it rained really hard the storm drains clogged up
with chickens.

Seekers of Wisdom and Truth

2010-01-25T07:50:00.001-05:00

Many of us will spend large amounts of money on questionable information we only half believe, but wouldn't spend a nickel on truth.

In spite of what the other girls thought, Caroline had standards

about reality and truth. Those standards were very low,

but she did have them.

Putting on Heirs

2010-01-19T07:16:00.001-05:00

We work hard to leave our children financial security after we're gone. How much more valuable and long lasting would our legacy be if it were those attributes that our children were to hold sacred - love, trust, integrity, honesty, kindness and virture.

Jose didn't want to gain immortality through his works
and great accomplishments. He wanted to gain immortality
by NOT DYING.

"I'm almost sure...."

2010-01-11T07:46:00.001-05:00

Be very careful when making judgments about others. What you say or do can change the course of another's life ... and not always for the better.

Capt. Davies felt there might be a wide margin of error
on this line-up.

First Impressions

2010-01-04T07:27:00.001-05:00

Be patient and research out information before making a signficant decision. Your first impression about a situation may not always be the correct one.

Caroline vowed to never return to the city after

she discovered the room that ate people.

Extreme Problem Solving

2009-12-29T08:40:00.001-05:00

You don't have to be a Ninja to reach impossible goals, but it might help. However, if your goals are simple, use simple solutions. Don't let the solution cost more than the problem.

Lydia knew there was an easier way to the
stored grain, but 'easy' wasn't an inspiration to Lydia.

Success is in the Details

2009-12-21T07:37:00.001-05:00

Don't forge ahead on your big plans until you've checked out the details and can make a fairly accurate prediction on how things are going to work out.

Jose was well intentioned, but didn't stop to consider that

chickens don't carry money.

I Can't Do That...

2009-12-15T07:26:00.001-05:00

We believe with firm conviction in the things we can't do and only halfheartedly in those things we CAN do. We need to reverse that thinking and discover what incredibly talented beings we are.

Shy Oswald's heart was breaking with his unspoken love for Collette.
It pained him that chickens didn't write poetry.

Let Your Light So Shine...

2009-12-08T07:55:00.000-05:00

Some people feel that having a grievance is to have a purpose in life. These people are sad clear to the bone. Spread handfuls of joy in place of resentment.

Old Lester wasn't happy unless he was really, really angry.

The Seven Deadly Excuses...

2009-12-02T07:37:00.001-05:00

No matter what the outside influences might be, self destructive behaviors are fueled from within.

Locked in the embrace of a forbidden, senseless passion,

Caroline knew her greatest weakness was herself.

The Best Laid Plans...

2009-11-23T07:43:00.001-05:00

Not all interuptions or obstacles are bad things. An unexpected change in your plans may lead you into a direction that has delightful surprises awaiting you.

Timmy knew himself doomed to an afternoon of Prokofiev

and Paganini.

It's a Numbers Game...

2009-11-16T07:37:00.001-05:00

Outside of the spiritual nearly all questions can be answered in some form of scientific formula. God is, afterall, the great mathematician.

Caroline did not understand which came first, the chicken or
the egg, until Lydia explained it to her mathematically.

(Thanks to Lou Keller for the formula for the beginning of chicken life!)

Stars in My Eyes

2009-11-09T07:49:00.002-05:00

The answers we seek to some of life's most difficult problems are probably closer than we think.

Lydia finally had proof there was life on other planets!

Welcome to my fantasy...

2009-11-02T08:22:00.001-05:00

Involving other people in your dreams has its risks. Be prepared for a lot of criticism, laughter and derision. Choose your intimates wisely.

Mimi's hysterical pleas of 'not so fast' were

beginning to weary Edward.