Cool Products and Hot Weather

Do you watch Shark Tank? We do. I enjoy it, partly just because I am exposed to products that I can either ridicule or praise. It has been on for six seasons now. 122 episodes. So, what do you think have been the most successful products? I actually knew which was #1. Can you guess? #9 is ReadeRest, glasses holder that lets you store your glasses somewhere on your body. I remember that episode. It has sold $8 million since Shark Tank. But #1 has sold over $50 million.

Speaking of entertainment, did you see the video of what Disney princesses would look like without makeup? Most still look pretty good.

It is supposed to be 109F this weekend. That makes me want to retreat to some cool locale and enjoy the weather and view that we just don't get at home. Let's go to a nice little spot just south of Telluride.

Also near Telluride is Bridal Veil Falls. Doesn't that look refreshing for the end of summer? I was playing with filters in iPhoto and liked the vintage look.

We had a summer monsoon blow through tonight, carrying lots of dust and some rain. So, I grabbed a shot of the San Juan mountains with a little storm rolling in.

Do you like Patrick McManus books? He tells stories about his childhood that seem relatable but totally hilarious. Anyway, I came across an article that totally feels like one of McManus' stories. It talks about having an imaginary brother that watches only PBS.

Since we were talking about stories, let's share one that our director tells occasionally at our concerts.
A Minister was walking down the street when he came upon a group of about a dozen boys, all of them between 10 and 12 years of age. The group had surrounded a dog. Concerned lest the boys were hurting the dog, he went over and asked "What are you doing with that dog?" One of the boys replied, "This dog is just an old neighborhood stray. We all want him, but only one of us can take him home. So we've decided that whichever one of us can tell the biggest lie will get to keep the dog."

Of course, the reverend was taken aback. "You boys shouldn't be having a contest telling lies!" he exclaimed. He then launched into a ten minute sermon against lying, beginning, "Don't you boys know it's a sin to lie," and ending with, "Why, when I was your age, I never told a lie." There was dead silence for about a minute. Just as the reverend was beginning to think he'd gotten through to them, the smallest boy gave a deep sigh and said, "All right, give him the dog."

I mentioned the passing of My Better Half's sister in yesterday's blog post. I really got to know her a lot better in the late 90s when she helped watch over our daughter, TD, while she was in college in the L.A. area. TD would go up there on weekends and summer and Aunt Kay would willingly open her house for us. We made several trips over there to visit both and I got to know Kay and her son. Over the years, it seems that some of that closeness was left behind as we all went our ways. Now, I wish we had more time. All of you, stay in touch with your family and friends. Our time here on Earth is limited, even if we take perfect care of ourselves. Build up memories for yourself, your loved ones, and even friends.

116 ft, 7 in of tamale? Yes, please. Well, only if Guinness certifies it, right?

The Beatles in Lord of the Rings? No, please. It didn't happen anyway, but they pursued it. J.R.R. Tolkien turned them down, though.

Come on. Who doesn't like Dr. Pepper?

Come on. Who doesn't look forward to a new blog post everyday? You know that you do. So, let's end this one so the anticipation for the next one can begin to build. It's a Wonderful Wednesday, kids. Enjoy it.