How’s your week so far? Because it’s massage week (and before your dose of mid-week satire), here’s a mid-week rubdown for those who desire.
How was that for a precursor to Monday’s International Chocolate Day?
Our temperature has been falling and we could even see a few flakes in the morning! YIKES!!!! … and the rest of the week will be colder than normal. Brrrrrr … it’s too early for this!!!!
Thanks for all the best wishes for my mother-in-law. She’s out of the hospital, and is now in a rehab unit to gain physical strength and confidence – which has to be difficult for someone at 85.
Because it fall/autumn for the northern hemisphere, and as a follow-up to yesterday’s walk, I dived into The Onion’s vault of archives in search of satirical headlines for the season. Hope you enjoy!
Because raking leaves is a common endeavor for fall, here are graphics from The Onion’s archives: What is under a leaf pile; Popular autumn activities; and Most popular autumn foods.
Pumpkin makes a roll for it
New rake model arrives at stores
Scientists warn autumn will kill us all
Mr. Autumn Man walking down street with cup of coffee, wearing sweater over plaid-collared shirt
Indoor grill owner can’t wait for start of autumn
Area plant displays leaves
Morbidly obese pumpkin wins contest
Leaf hunting season begins
Pumpkin seeds saved, dried, roasted, salted, offered, refused, tossed
Lucy says of pumpkin, “It’s a fall idol, Charlie Brown”
Last Ruben Studdard reference wafts into the cool evening air of fall
Fall cancelled after 3 billion seasons
Any favorites? Have a good rest of the week!
“It’s a fall idol, Charlie Brown” is a good one.
No massage for me this week. I’d rather eat chocolate than spread it on my body. Instead, I am going to an informational class on acupuncture tomorrow. I may have to try it sometime.
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Jim,
I think I’ve only had one massage ever … wonderful! Good luck with the info class!
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When I clicked on the Most Popular Autumn Foods link, I rather liked “steamed bag of leaves” and “flannel sandwiches”. Tis the season of brrrrrrrrrr!
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Lame,
Knowing that we have similar appreciation for warpness, glad you clicked one! YUM!!!! …. Good news is no flakes so far this morning.
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Snow in October is always a big news story over here. Usually it shows up later, like by December. I should rename myself Sam Champion.
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Thank you Sam for that report.
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Mr. Autumn Man walking down street with cup of coffee, “It’s a fall idol, Charlie Brown”
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Bulldog,
For one in spring, you picked autumn well.
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“Scientists warn autumn will kill us all”
…. 🙂
Thank you dear Frank, have a nice day, love, nia
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Nia,
Warnings cause us to take notice. 😉 All the best for you!
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Last year’s pumpkin seeds were saved, dried, roasted, salted, offered, accepted but often forgotten, and need to be finished before this year’s batch is started. If only autumn would cycle back to summer. 🙂 Winter votes Liberal, and I’m a staunch Conservative. 😦
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Archon,
I tolerate winter, but that doesn’t mean I enjoy it! … and thanks for the add-on regarding the pumpkin sees … well done!
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This makes me miss the States some: Mr. Autumn Man walking down street with cup of coffee, wearing sweater over plaid-collared shirt
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TBM,
Ah ha … London doesn’t have that guy?
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The men are flashier here: blue pants, red shirt, and elf shoes.
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Ha ha … the elf shoes must be the final touch of elegance.
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85 years old, that is some be-rich lady you have there. So glad that she out of hospital. I have never had a chocolate massage, but I use a chocolate scrub weekly and the bathroom smell like a chocolate factory and it’s very messy. As somebody has said – I don’t want to fall in love .. I want to fall in chocolate.
Week so fare has been great … and I hope yours has been the same.
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Viveka,
Thanks for the kind words for my MIL … she’s a good person! … and cheers to your weekly chocolate scrub … so here’s something for you.
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I had to google pumpkin spice doritos, glad they haven’t come up with that yet, that’d be gross.
Glad to know you MIL is better.
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Doggy,
So when they do come out, you will again be hailed as one ahead of his time! …. Thanks for the MIL best wishes.
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I liked “Scientists warn fall will kill us.” I’m dying without it, to be honest. Okay, so I exaggerate. But I do miss the changing leaves. Say hi to fall from down here in the southern hemisphere.
Hugs from Ecuador,
Kathy
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Kathy,
Interesting how we are in different hemispheres, yet simultaneously on each other’s blog at the same time … and accidentally.
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Thankfully it remains in the high 70’s here. I am not a Fall / Winter girl. The idea of cold does not send thrills through me.
All I can say about a Chocolate wrap? What a waste.
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Val,
So when it comes to chocolate, you want to eat it! ..this is for you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w5dDtPjxCg
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No kidding Val! A waste of a precious national resource indeed. The horror.
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A terrible waste of chocolate – YUK. It’s gorgeous fall here. Quite cold in the morning, warming to upper 60’s. And the leaves are incredible. I might not have enough leaf bags for all of them, though!
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SDS,
For sure, you have company on that sentiment about chocolate. I imagine your leaves are a bit ahead of ours. You can see mine on a walk in yesterday’s post.
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Good morning Frank! Autumn is in full swing in San Antonio, and not a moment too soon. I do not miss triple-digits, at all!
Those are some hilarious headlines, as usual, but none of them are nearly as funny as that video. I nearly spewed coffee when I saw her wrapped up in foil at the end!
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Alex,
Knowing that you almost spewed coffee makes my day! Meanwhile, while watching the news, I think I saw you at your senator’s rally in SA. 😉
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You certainly did not!
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LOL … I couldn’t resist!
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“Indoor grill owner can’t wait for start of autumn” mirrors how marching band directors feel as winter approaches.
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Tim,
Because you were out of town, you need to see last week’s satire bits. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2013/10/15/on-satire-bits-vol-73/
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Mmmm chocolate. Mmmm better: rubbed down with my favorite food group.
A fine start to International Chocolate Day!
Okay have to put a caveat here: if i’m going to be covered with chocolate it’s time to find a boyfriend to help with the exfoliation -wicked wink-.
Agree with Alex above on the video. Sheeeeit! Can you imagine paying several hundred dollars to be transformed into a Hershey’s Kiss?
Loved the Onion’s headlines. Groaning and giggling simultaneously.
Thanks for starting my day off with a much needed massage. Now, where’s that dark chocolate bar with sea salt?! Coffee alone will not get me out of this warm bed Frank.
xo
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Rachael,
Groans and giggles wonderful via The Onion .. thus why I feature them on Wednesdays and include them on Fridays.
Because it seems that chocolate has got you going this morning … so here’s a culinary treat for you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnYxRF6IH7Y
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Loos yummy and easy to make. Going to prepare some for the holidays. Ah, a glass of a big Cabernet would be fab to accompany it. Don’t imbibe anymore so you’ll have to do it for me.
Yes, we must all suffer for our art 😉
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Glad you appreciated the culinary treat. A hearty cab would be good with that …. and I maybe willing to try a chocolate port just to see it it goes. Meanwhile, thanks for your share of the wine.
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Morning aFA! Portland still ablaze with sunshine and real honest-to-goodness shiny, bright faces. Will burn and then retrieve those smile images when January-February rolls around. I shall not mention names here, but bags of Snickers (via Onion Autumn Food) have been purchased in the name of Trick-or-Treaters…then hoarded by said purchaser. No names. No second guesses…
We going to take a walk today? Sounds like I may need gloves and a hat….
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Jots,
Maybe said purchaser will save one for you! Meanwhile, a bit brisk for today’s walk. Fortunately, no flakes at this time … plus only a light breeze.
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All women know, chocolate is meant to be eaten on a monthly basis.
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Catherine
I think some of the ladies here would change that to daily. 🙂
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Glad to hear that your mil is doing better.
Oh my gosh! I could not just lie there with all that chocolate & not be distracted by wanting to eat it all up. Not sure how that would be relaxing for me. But – I’d be willing to try it out.
LMAO on several of the Onion headlines starting with the first one. So simple – yet hilarious. Well – that’s my kind of humor – I guess. 🙂
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RoSy,
Cheers to you having warped humor like me! .. and thanks for the thoughts regarding my MIL. Now about that chocolate … Viveka swears by her weekly choc. scrub … plus it makes your bath smell wonderful!
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Great news on your mother-in-law!
Remember we were saying that weather is a bit funny this year… Well, 10 days ago temperature dropped 15+ degrees C making it surprisingly cold and now it is back to ‘normal’. Maybe scientists warning isn’t that far fetched after all!!!! 😆
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Marina,
That it is .. and I just returned from her new location, so it’s off to a good start. Many thanks for the well wishes … and cheers to your return to normal temps.
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I could never have a chocolate rub – I would eat myself!
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Kimberely,
Self-cannibalism due to chocolate is a serious condition!
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yes, i suppose this could be an issue – this is why i will stick to chocolate in other forms. i was just mentioning to my son that Graeter’s Pumpkin ice cream would be quite tasty with a swirl of hot fudge:)
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To be honest, I haven’t had that flavor, but you make it sound tasty.
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I just received an email – cinnamon and pumpkin are the holiday flavors at the moment!
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Thanks for the heads up!!!!
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I’ll be in the tropics next week, so I’m looking forward to it being cold here before I leave.
Just make sure it warms up before my return!
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Guapo,
That a way … both on the trip and using the weather to your advantage. Enjoy!
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What a waste of good chocolate! I suppose this way it’s less fattening though.:)
My favourite is “Fall cancelled after 3 billion seasons.”
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Sylvia,
You are not alone in your cry of waste .. .but it is said to be a heavenly experience.
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I think I’ll go with autumn killing us all…..oh, and one more thing………………………STOP WITH THE CHOCOLATE VIDEOS ALREADY!!
I have to fit into a dress for a wedding next July!
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Suzanne,
Hey … I know you are tough and don’t have a weakness for chocolate.
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lololol…I think you have me confused with someone else!
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Absolutely not … So, another glass of chocolate port with the wonderful bon bon?
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I wonder how Autumn is going to kill us! I do hope your MIL continues to improve. My mother has been in and out of hospital a lot this year and she still isn’t back to her former self. Amazing how quickly your seasons change. Isn’t it only a few posts ago you were complaining about the heat?
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Spiced,
You never know about autumn, after all, in these parts it is very sneaky.
You are correct that it wasn’t that long ago when the heat was beating down on Ohio … and too think that cold is around the corner. I imagine your weather in Sydney is not as variable.
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I’m very glad to hear your MIL is improving. My mother and father are both in their 80s and it seems there are always concerns. More and more of my time is goes into helping and being available. I cringe whenever a health crisis rears it’s head, though. Tricky stuff this getting older!
As for the Onion…”Pumpkin seeds saved, dried, roasted, salted, offered, refused, tossed.” This hits home! LOL!
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Debra,
Thanks for sharing your story because my in-laws are still alive and in that age group. I just returned from a visit, and the PT folks had her working today. … and glad you enjoyed the pumpkin seeds.
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Mr Autumn has style!
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GFB,
Do you see that style in the UK?
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Thankfully not Frank!
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So what is the look of Mr. Autumn in the UK?
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Judging by what I have seen in town this morning a look of distressed dishevelment complemented by beige teeth and the look of the bewildered drunk who has mislaid his bicycle after a night on the ale. Classy!
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Ah yes … the classy binged look … but here they are without bicycle.
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