Older and Better with Shelly

Monkey see monkey do. It was my mom’s favorite phrase to me when I wanted to do something and told her all the kids were doing it. She said if they all jumped off a roof would you do that too? So the Internet has allowed a lot of people to be monkeys. Don’t take this the wrong way please. First was the ice bucket challenge. Who in their right mind wants to dump a pail of ice or ice water on themselves? Just give your money to the charity for gosh sake. What’s cute or funny about having your picture on Facebook looking like an idiot with ice water running down your face.   Ruins your hair, your make up, and probably your clothes. What about selfies standing on the edge of a cliff? Not even a monkey would be stupid enough to stand on the edge of a cliff. If he did fall he could probably grab onto something with his long arms  and legs. Are you impressed with a photo of a friend standing on the edge of a cliff? I just think they’re a total idiot. ...

What an interesting week we’ve had. I usually find a topic somewhere in the news to write a blog about. This week there were many so I’m going to write a quick synopsis. We started off the week with the Grammys. I didn’t recognize any of the songs, or the people, so I will finish with that. Let’s talk about the Super Bowl. I’ve never watched a Super Bowl in my life but I usually like to watch the commercials or at least the halftime show. Well I wasn’t going to give up Channel 9 PBS for any football game, not on a Sunday night. So my husband taped it. The only commercial that I thought was worth my time was when Baby Peanut was born. That was an advertising home run. They promoted it for weeks that Mr. Peanut had died. Now that was tragic for all the peanut lovers. Then, through some genius stroke of an advertising executive, the baby Mr. Peanut was born. Perfect timing with all the mini, little action guys coming out in the form of movies, cartoons etc....