Kimberly A. Cook

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Quirky Fridays

Do One 9/11 Good Deed Today

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by Kimberly A. Cook             (Twitter@   WarriorTales)

Today on the 14th Anniversary of the attacks on 9/11 we remember those we lost, thank those who put themselves in harm’s way to save others and pray for those who serve now to keep us safe. Then we stand up with hope and go forward like our citizens before us have since the birth of our nation.

The kid’s born on September 11, 2001, are the legacy and future of what the United States will become. The www.911day.org non-profit’s role is to encourage all of us to do one good deed today in remembrance. Seems the perfect way to honor all; we move ahead by giving back.

So sometime today, no matter where you are in the world, do a good deed for someone else. It makes a big difference, sometimes more than you will ever know. Give blood, open a door for someone, smile at a stranger, walk a dog at an animal shelter, hug a friend.

Have a great weekend and Happy Good Deed Quirky Friday.

Are You Ready For The Ninja Mice?

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by Kimberly A. Cook                (Twitter@   WarriorTales)

It’s Labor Day weekend eve and I can’t wait to cuddle up with the tv remote and find something to binge watch; either football or movies or both! At the day job we were discussing cute commercials and this series of Blockbuster Video ads was mentioned. I even had stuffed animals of these guys.

What better way to start off a long holiday than spending time with Carl Floppy Feet, Ray and the Ninja Mice! Back in the old days we used to drive to stores to rent videos. Videos came before DVDs, streaming and on-demand movies. Back in the dark ages video stores had to run ads to compete for our business. I loved the Ninja Mice!

Have a safe and happy long holiday weekend. Happy Quirky Friday!

Let’s Play Indoor Games!

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by Kimberly A. Cook               (Twitter@   WarriorTales)

The rains are finally coming tonight and I could not be happier. This unexpected weekend rain storm should really help with the forest fires here in the West. Mother Nature must have heard our prayers for our neighbors, firefighters and Oregon and Washington National Guard troops out fighting the blazes.

So let’s all do our part by enjoying this rainstorm and play inside. Let’s follow the lead of these two buddies, Jet and Emilia, having a fun time in the house. Have a great weekend and Happy Quirky Friday. Let it rain!

Can We Blame Miss Kitty?

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by Kimberly A. Cook                 (Twitter@  WarriorTales)

Seems like I’ve been trying to eat every carb and sugar item on the planet since July. Think this might have begun with the multiple retirement and baby shower parties the end of June. Once bitten by the sugar/carb beast, seems I didn’t want to stop.

Now with the days getting shorter and the golden light of summer turning to harvest colors, it seems I’m at it again trying to put on pounds for winter. Mother Nature is very tricky. And she’s still more clever than the cat food feeder  manufacturers who think they can outsmart a cat. Especially Miss Kitty.

Imagine the owners concern when Miss Kitty still gained weight on her diet using the special feeding machine. But it all became clear soon enough to her pet parents. Miss Kitty is no dummy. Check out the antics of this fabo feline. Maybe she knows something about winter we don’t?

Have a great weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

Are You Ready For Hamster Drag Racing? Move Over NASCAR!

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by Kimberly A. Cook           (Twitter@   WarriorTales)

It’s summer, we’re all acting crazy and what better way to cruise the streets than in a dragster? Even better, let’s let hamsters cruise in their dragsters! These little guys are obviously training at an undisclosed warehouse location to hone their skills before they pounce on the competition.

Not sure these power machines are street legal, but these furry drivers are handling them with ease and athleticism. Forget “Fast and Furious” and NASCAR, these drivers are in shape!

Have a great weekend and Happy Quirky Friday!

https://youtu.be/Mf-DTd1wQ6M

Of Bunnies and Blue Moons?

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by Kimberly A. Cook             (Twitter@  WarriorTales)

It’s been a week here in the land of “Portlandia.” Between a 103 degree heat wave, protestors hanging from one of our bridges and today’s Blue Moon, it’s actually pretty normal for us. And people wonder why I’m quirky.

While Spec Ops Cat is hunting something with the sound of small feet in my kitchen wall, which I’m ignoring for the moment, time for a fun video. In honor of Beatrix Potter’s birthday this week, what better way to enjoy tonight’s full Blue Moon than watching two species get along, one being Bubbles the bunny!

Stay cool, drink water and Happy Quirky Friday!