Giggles and Grins

Q: What do you call it when a hen spots some lettuce? A: Chicken sees-a salad

Q: Why did the astronaut’s restaurant on the moon fail? A: The food was good, but there was no atmosphere.

Q: What’s a pirate’s favorite letter? A: You may think it’s “R”, but it’s really the “C” that they love.

Q: What do you call a person who is happy on Mondays? A: Retired. Q: What do you call a pencil that has two erasers? A: Pointless.

Q: What do you call stolen cheese? A: Nacho cheese.

Q: Where do bad rainbows go? A: Prism. It’s a light sentence.

Q: Why does a duck have tail feathers? A: To cover its butt-quack.

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Do Not Have Confusions About Resolutions—Instead, Let Them Provide Solutions

By the time you read this, we will be into the month of January (named after the Roman god Janus, which is the god of beginnings and endings). Indeed, having a unique profile of two faces: One in the back of the head to survey pasts and in the front looking to futures. Learn from your past to shape your future and thrive.

So as the phrase “New Year’s Resolution” suggests, January is a wonderful opportunity to better our lives by means of thoughtful examination of our lifestyle practices and how they can be enriched. First, it is important to consider what is most important in your life. What will give you the most long-term lifespan satisfaction? Consider that question sincerely (which I do each time I log in another 584-million-mile trip around the sun).

My answer is a resolute retain GOOD HEALTH and perhaps even improve it. The word “health” derives from Old English roots meaning wholeness (or in olden times, the state of being uninjured). Originally, the word meant, “being fit” for life— having health was a good omen for all of one’s activities. Well-being is a near synonym. Health’s meaning, however, currently has abridged to mean freedom from physical maladies.

The World Health Organization defines health as: “A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” AMEN!

Ask what small but meaningful improvements can be made to lifestyle, nothing major, because going overboard with resolutions is a foremost reason for failure within the first month. First, realize that gaining a healthier lifestyle will have many benefits for you, your loved ones, and friends. You will be able to function better with value-added physical, mental, emotional, or social living, especially if you are older. You don’t have to just let your abilities sag in some aspect of your functioning. GET GOING. Carefully plan the details of how you will accomplish reaching the goals you desire and the satisfactions you will enjoy as you do so. If you are increasing your exercise routine, outline the place you will go and the times you will be there. To eat healthier, plan for a more nutritious diet by serving more fish, vegetables, and fruits. Reduce fatty meats, sugar, and reduce portions. Include incremental improvements over time.

A foremost New Year’s Resolution is to lose weight, and the obvious answer is to reduce calorie intake, get your body to burn more calories, or both. There are a number of successful plans; the safest and most reliable is to join a medical weight loss clinic.

You might desire to expand your knowledge base by enrolling in courses online. I personally am going to return to a habit of reading at least one nonfiction book a week. I did that for many years, but have gotten out of that habit, I resolve to resume in January.

Texas Talent Janet Batchelor

Celebrating an incredible year

Parents and grandparents get ready to add to your favorite child’s library. Author Janet Batchelor, featured in the March 2021 edition of Postcards Magazine, has done it again. And again! Since the Postcards article, Janet has had the opportunity to read Al and the Owligator to more than 1,000 children at schools and libraries across the state. Janet says, “That’s the fun part! It’s what I love.” This summer Janet’s second book, Princess, Fred Frog, and the Thing on the Log, debuted. Described as “no ordinary fairy tale that involves any smooching between a real princess and a frog,” instead, it is a story about helping others and not being judgmental without knowing all the facts, plus finding new friends in unexpected places. Janet said the cute characters in

Al and the Owligator inspired her to create the story Visit Postcardslive.com to surrounding these cute frogs. read the original story in the March 2021 issue. Unbeknownst to us, the day Postcards contacted Janet to “catch up” was also the day her newest book ‘Fraidy Fox was released on Amazon and on the Barnes and Noble website. Said Janet, “I originally wrote this story back in 2002 and found it in my computer again.” ‘Fraidy Fox is written specifically for children who are afraid of the dark, but is perfect for any child who enjoys stories about lovable animals. Both of Janet’s newest creations again utilize the talent of illustrator Mike Motz. Janet’s website, alandtheowligator.com has all three books available for order along with some cute video trailers! Janet said she is sure having fun – one visit to her website makes it easy to understand why!

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Large blackbird (her name really is Feather!)

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