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Friday, January 1, 2016

Resolutions for 2016


Okay folks it's a new day in a new year and yours truly has broken her own rules in making resolutions and decided to actually make a few this year.   Blame it on lack of sleep, but I thought that maybe--just maybe--I could do it. So with that said I, the Empress of the known & unknown Universes™ (self-proclaimed!) hereby resolves the following...

I resolve not to refer, infer, state, imply or look at anyone as if they were an idiot. Unless they are being idiots, then I'm obligated to call them out on it.  Due to legalities of said resolutions I am prompted to declare a disclaimer: I got a new Thesaurus for Christmas. And no, that's not one of the dinosaurs in Jurassic Park! 

I resolve to stop asking people one particular question, and that question being how stupid can you be? After years of careful observation, I've come to the conclusion that asking such a question would prompt some into thinking it was a challenge.  This in turn would have me breaking my first resolution and we can't have that.  Now can we?  

I resolve not to get involved with any type of political discussion.    I'm honest enough to know that people (for the most part) make it way too easy to point out how truly stupid they are--and I am hellbent on keeping my resolutions.  

I resolve to ignore all videos that pop up on my news feed on Face Book showing someone being "heroic" while never explaining why the person filming the act never bothering to put away the camera and help the person in need their damn self.  I mean I get that the majority of people on this planet are dumber than a sack of hammers and believe that all that they see on the internet is genuine and legit...but come ON! You see someone freezing half to death--you give them something warm to wear, you get them a hot beverage, you take them somewhere where it's warm!!!! You see someone drowning you either call 9-1-1 or jump in there and save them; if  you see someone getting the ever living shit beat of them...you put down the G-damn camera and call 9-1-1! Of if you can, you get in there and beat the rat bastards off that poor slob getting the snot knocked out of'em!  Seriously people!  WTF? 

*DEEEEP BREATH*

I resolve to not judge people on an everyday basis.  I know me and knowing me like I do, I know I'll do it at least once a week.  But I figure not doing it every single day should suffice.  Even  even though the majority of people deserve being judged for being so unbelievably stupid and really need me to shove my foot so far up their asses they would be coughing shoe leather for the rest of the year, I have concluded that my judging them as to how unimaginably stuck on stupid they are is not for me to say but is between them and the deity of their choosing.  

I was going to resolve to take better care of myself, eating healthier, exercising more, cut back on smoking, add another day of meditating and just being.  But the fact is, all this healthy living would just lead to a longer time in this hell hole filled with the dumbest beings this side of the Milky Way.  And the way I see it...I'm going to be dead from a stroke within six months anyways holding in how I REALLY feel.  So screw the healthy life-style freeze dried bullshit and pass me the donuts and coffee!

So there you have it folks!  My resolutions for 2016!

oy!





About Julia K. Cole


What can you expect from someone who considers Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality a personal calling? Straight forward answers that lead to life-changing experiences on a soul level!

Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

As a writer, Julia is a virtual powerhouse of creativity.  Among Julia's literary accomplishments is  the  Children of the Luminaries  trilogy;  Book One: The Coming Storm can be purchased by clicking Here.   

Book Two  of the trilogy is due out in the Fall of 2015 and Book Three will be available in 2016.  The long anticipated ZEN of Duct Tape:  An Empress Is Born will be out in 2016.  As well as The Teddy Mitchell Chronicles.


Julia has also contributed to several other publications including Brad Steiger's  Real Zombies, The Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse  and Marie D. Jones' 
Destiny vs. Choice 


    PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.


    Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole.  The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™,  The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World. 










    Saturday, July 25, 2015

    Friday, February 13, 2015

    Valentine's Day: Some Fun Things You Probably Didn't Know

    Dd you know that there are actually three saints that Valentine’s Day origins stem from? 
    The Catholic church recognizes that there were three saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. In one legend, when Emperor Claudius II mandated that all young soldiers were to refrain from marriage in order to be better soldiers, Bishop Valentine defied him and married couple in secret. He was put to death when the Emperor discovered his secret ceremonies. There is also the rumor that Valentine was imprisoned and fell in love with a jailer’s daughter, who visited him during his sentence. Before his death, he sent her a letter that ended in “from your Valentine.” Another theory suggests that a Valentine helped Christians escape the harsh conditions of Roman prisons.
    Aside from a fascinating history, there are plenty of modern and historical facts worth knowing. Do you know where the first chocolate candy box came from? Or what women used to do so they could dream about their future husbands on Valentine’s Day? To learn the answers to these two fun facts and quite a few more, click through our slideshow so you can fall in love with Valentine’s Day a little more.
    1.  Not Just A Hallmark Holiday
    Valentine's Day was declared an official holiday in 1537.  Hallmark didn't come through with it's first V-Day card until 1913!  Do the math!
    2.  Dream Lover
    In medieval times, Ladies who were looking for a suitor come Valentine’s would spend the evening eating bizarre foods in hopes of seeing the one they were meant for in their dreams.
    3.  I Just Called To Say I Love You
     Alexander Graham Bell applied for a patent for the telephone on Valentine's Day!  Thanks Alexander!
    4.  Life's Like a Box of Chocolates
    In 1822  Richard Cadbury (son of John Cadbury who was the mastermind behind those Cadbury chocolates and creme filled eggs) created the world's first heart-shaped box!
    5.  A Bad Case of Loving You
    Did you know that Physicians in the 1800s used to prescribe patients a dose of chocolate to cure the pangs of lost love??!  Shhheeeeesh!  I knew chocolate carried some potency...but WOW!
    Source:  Fox News












    Known as The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape, Julia has made it her personal mission to put Reality back into Spirituality™. Julia sets out to assist people in expanding their conscious awareness through her rather unique and personal take on the human experience. 

    In the style of Erma Bombeck, Julia utilizes her own brand of humor and down to earth demeanor to get her messages across in an all so delightful way. 

    PLEASE NOTE:  All artwork, unless otherwise specified, are the property of the individual artists themselves. The author of these blogs claims no ownership of the original artwork, but only of the sig tags created using said artwork. Each sig tag shown on these blogs include the appropriate copyright information of the Artists and the unique licensure for use.


    Reproduction and copying of said work without proper authority is strictly prohibited


    Unless otherwise specified, ALL articles on this Blogger are the property of Julia K. Cole.  The ZEN of Duct Tape™, it's name, teachings, modalities, and all excerpts; the nicknames The Empress of the Known & Unknown Universes™ and The Diva of Duct Tape™,  The Duct Tape Diva™; Putting Reality Back Into Spirituality™, Reality back into Spirituality™ are the property and trade marks of Julia K. Cole and are protected under Copy Right Laws both here in the USA and Around The World.  

    All Rights Reserved©™

    Tuesday, December 23, 2014

    Christmas 2014 Sig Tags!

    Here are some of my sig tags for Christmas 2014

    Please Be Advised:  ADULT CONTENT






































    Friday, December 12, 2014

    9 Very Real Benefits of Laughter





    Laughter is medicine and science says there are real and tangible benefits associated with laughter.  So if you love laughter and crave comedy, maybe that’s just your body nudging you toward better health.

    Here's Those 9 Very Real Reasons:

    1.  It’s good for your heart!  One study showed that people who have heart disease tend to laugh less than people who don’t.  They also responded with less humor to normal life situations.  Humor is good for your heart!

    2.  Helps fight cancer.  The Cancer Treatment Centers of America actually use laughter  therapy to boost immunity, relieve pain, and improve moods in cancer patients.

    3.  Heals relationships.  One of the greatest benefits of laughter is that it brings people closer together.  It can relieve anger and anxiety while restoring positive feelings.  Laughter can break the tension in a  tough moment and pave the way for finding solutions to relationship problems.

    4.  Makes work fun.  Humor in the workplace (appropriate humor, of course) is a great way to boost creativity and productivity, and strengthens teamwork and morale.

    5.  Relieves stress.  It probably goes without saying, but it’s such an important benefit and it’s well worth the mention:  laughter is a huge stress reliever.  Stress is one of the top causes of modern disease, so this might be why laughter has so many health benefits.  It relieves tension and gets oxygen pumping through the whole body, which is exactly what you need when you are stressed out.

    6.  Stops pain.  Laughter raises endorphins, chemicals in your brain that are tied to pain relief.  Researchers at Oxford University found a dose-related laughter effect – the more people laugh, the less pain they feel.

    7.  Fights depression.  Everyone knows that laughter can lift your spirits, but it can go deeper than that.  Research shows that laughter aids depression recovery, and people who laugh more become depressed and anxious less often.  People who use humor as a coping mechanism  generally have a more positive view of life, which can help prevent feelings of depression.

    8.  Boosts your immunity.  Laughter can improve immune system activity, while stimulating circulation and oxygen intake throughout the body.


    9.  Sleep better.  A study in Japan showed that laughing more in the evening actually improved sleep quality.  So watch a little of your favorite sitcom or reading a funny book before bed might help you catch some more shut-eye.





    Thursday, November 13, 2014

    HOW TO COOK A THANKSGIVING TURKEY


    STEP 1: GO BUY A TURKEY 


    STEP 2: TAKE A DRINK OF WHISKEY (SCOTCH) 


    STEP 3: PUT TURKEY IN THE OVEN 


    STEP 4: TAKE ANOTHER 2 DRINKS OF WHISKEY 


    STEP 5: SET THE DEGREE AT 375 OVENS 


    STEP 6: TAKE 3 MORE WHISKEYS OF DRINK 


    STEP 7: TURN OVEN THE ON 


    STEP 8: TAKE 4 WHISKS OF DRINKY 


    STEP 9: TURK THE BASTEY 


    STEP 10: WHISKEY ANOTHER BOTTLE OF GET 


    STEP 11: STICK A TURKEY IN THE THERMOMETER 


    STEP 12: GLASS YOURSELF A POUR OF WHISKEY 


    STEP 13: BAKE THE WHISKEY FOR HOURS 


    STEP 14: TEST THE LURKEY FOR NUMBNESS 


    STEP 15: TAKE THE OVEN OUT OF THE LURKEY 


    STEP 16: FLOOR THE LURKEY UP OFF OF THE PICK 


    STEP 17: TURK THE CARVEY 


    STEP 18: GET YOURSELF NUTHER SCOTTLE OF BOTCH 


    STEP 19: TET THE SABLE AND POUR YOURSELF A GLASS OF TURKEY 


    STEP 20: BLESS THE SAYING, PASS AND EAT OUT=2


    Tappy Ganks Hiving!




    Tuesday, September 16, 2014

    Pre-order Jackson Galaxy’s “Catification” and Help Homeless Community Cats

    CATIFICATION: The book every cat lover needs to get their paws on!


    This gorgeously designed, full-color book includes more than 15 fun DIY projects, from cat towers and kitty hammocks to catios (cat patios) and “cat superhighways” that are sure to make readers—and their cats—purr in approval.
    Available October 14, 2014.
    Pre-order your copy before Oct 14th and Tarcher/Penguin will donate $1 for every copy pre-ordered to organizations dedicated to helping homeless community cats!

    CATIFICATION is Available at http://www.tarcherbooks.net/catification/




    Thursday, July 3, 2014

    Top Ten Fourth of July Pet Safety Tips

    Both the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and PAW have listed ways you can prevent your holiday celebration from turning into a tragedy. Here are 10 tips on how to keep your pet from panicking this Fourth of July weekend.

    10. Keep your Pet Indoors at All Times!


    It may seem obvious, but even if your pet is used to being outside, the resulting panic caused by fireworks or other loud noises may make them break their restraint or jump a fence in a terrified attempt to find safety.

    9. Don’t Put Insect Repellant on Your Pet that isn’t Specifically for Pet Use


    The same tip applies to applying “people” sunscreen on your pet. What isn’t toxic to humans can be toxic to animals. The ASPCA lists the poisonous effects of sunscreen on your pet as, “…drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst and lethargy.” DEET, a common insecticide, may cause neurological issues.

    8. Alcoholic Drinks Poison Pets


    If your pet drinks alcohol, they can become dangerously intoxicated, go into a coma, or in severe cases, die from respiratory failure. Yes, even beer is toxic; fermented hops and ethanol are poisonous to dogs and cats.

    7. Going to a Fireworks Display? Leave Your Pet at Home


    The safest place for your pet is at home, not in a crowded, unfamiliar and noisy place. The combination of too many people and loud fireworks will make your beloved pet freak out and desperately seek shelter. Locking them in the car is also not an option; your pet may suffer brain damage and heat stroke.

    6. Have Your Pet Properly Identified


    If your pet manages to break loose and become lost, without proper identification it will be that much harder to get them back. Consider fitting your pet with microchip identification, ID tags with their name and your phone number, or both. It is also a good idea to have a recent picture of your pets in case you have to put up signs.





    Thursday, January 2, 2014

    "Something to Add To Your New Year" A Gift From Bob Proctor








    I’m so happy and grateful now that … each day is filled with inspiration, joy and new opportunities. I’ve met and exceeded my 2014 goals with calmness, purpose and commitment.

    Be sure to visit the Proctor and Gallagher Institute at www.proctorgallagherinstitute.com




    Monday, August 5, 2013

    Monday Blues? Check Out The Secret Language!

    If you're really trying to forget it's Monday, read about yourself based on your birthday - and all the people in your life.

       It's really fun!

    Check it Out!


    The Secret Language
    http://www.thesecretlanguage.com/check/birthdate/