Quirky Fridays

by Kimberly A. Cook         (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Halloween is almost here. While we go out and buy more candy since we gobbled all the pre-Halloween supplies, we might as well cozy up with a good movie. Some of the oldies but goodies are best. Let’s try a run at Ghostbusters! You never know when you might need one and the theme song rocks. Enjoy pumpkin carving and candy scarfing this weekend. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook        (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

It’s the middle of October and the holidays are almost upon us.  For everyone who’s already eaten their “pre-Halloween” candy supplies, let’s work off some of that sugar.

Watch how this little goat, Pipsqueak, does his aerobics at home. Pass the M&Ms and have a Happy Quirky Friday!

http://youtu.be/3w4WhgGA2NY

by Kimberly A. Cook            (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

The weather guessers say we are getting rain today. Normally this would not be a major deal in Oregon, but we haven’t had a good soaking in almost three months. We’re pretty much talking Ark ramifications here in my home state.  Our Duck web toes and Beaver tails are pretty dry and cracked.

Since I just picked my last three Fall strawberries from my patio garden on Monday, I kid you not, I guess it’s time to welcome the monsoons. One of the best ways for me to enjoy the dark damp season here is to concentrate on food; favorite comfort food. So for this Quirky Friday I give you S’mores engineering. Make sure your pantry is stocked for the winter! Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook          (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

It’s been one of those weeks. I admit I’ve returned from lunch where I had a chocolate mousse shooter dessert at our local Applebee’s. Sometimes chocolate really is the only answer. Whether in cookie or cupcake form, it works.

When life gives you big challenges or bumps in the road, you have to learn to think outside the cupcake. So in case you need to “Keep Calm and Eat A Cupcake,” here is how to do it. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook        (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Trying to get myself back on track and in gear again after a great month of summer weather. We still have high temperatures and tomatoes ripening on the vine, but cool weather is creeping closer, along with forest fire smoke. There are even rumors of rain in a week.

Times like these it pays to take a lesson from our furry friends. These wild and wooly hamsters are having a blast going for a spin, without even leaving their abode. Sometimes you just have to put the paw to the metal and enjoy the G forces.

Holy crumb cakes little guys, you are mov’in! I’m sure these thrill seeking hamsters would make great fighter pilots or astronauts! Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook         (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Heard about this video going viral this week so had to check it out. This spirited takeoff by the Navy Cadets is great. If anyone wonders if our future men and women warriors can handle the military needs of our nation, they need look no further than this demonstration of teamwork, creativity and fitness. Our tax dollars at work. Bravo Zulu! (That’s a Navy term I’ve learned – means good job – I think.)

Happy Quirky Friday!

http://youtu.be/xhHufV9g4k4