Quirky Fridays

by Kimberly A. Cook            (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

With weeks like this sometimes a diversion is a great thing. Here is a scene from a favorite movie of mine with one of my all-time favorite singers. I do not apologize for being an Elvis fan, I revel in it. Take a break and enjoy a little dancing and singing. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook        (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

We’ve gotten past Labor Day so now the relentless march to the holidays begins.  Being a sun lover here in Oregon, the only thing that gets me through this light-challenged time of year is hope for a long summer into October and future holiday food. My feelings can best be summed up by these cute little orphan owls. My eyes are about the same size as theirs when I realize here come the holidays!

Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook          (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

We head into the long Labor Day weekend knowing that summer is on its last legs and Fall is heading for us. Make sure you grab all the sun and fun you can and enjoy some tunes while you’re at it.

Kick back with the BBQ and enjoy. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook               (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Last night I felt the first nip in the air. Not the snap of Fall, but the leading edge nip of cold weather. NO!!!!!! August is the time to hang onto the last remnants of summer and enjoy the hot days, overachiever tomato bushes and ignore the reality of Halloween and Christmas decorations in the craft stores.

So before all that Labor Day, back-to-school, here comes the holidays craziness really sets in, let’s celebrate summer. What better way to do that then getting the hot red convertible in tip-top shape and taking it out for a spin on the track. This great video shows what family teamwork can accomplish. Also, those NASCAR drivers better be watching their back bumpers because Evan is in training. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook               (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Seems we are having another mini heat wave here in the land of trees, rain and ducks. We might hit 100 degrees today. For us Oregonians that is stay inside and huddle next to the A/C weather. In order to get my mind off the wafting weed pollen and brown grass, thought it would be fun to remember when heat was not a problem here in the Rose City.

This piece of video was classic home camera scouting by a lad in the West Hills. He watched the ensuing chaos when the sudden ice/snow storm turned an area below his apartment into demolition derby central. It got a huge amount of play on tv news and is still on YouTube. So in light of that nightmare of paperwork for insurance agents, including the fire department, this mini heat wave seems fine. Happy Quirky Friday!

by Kimberly A. Cook         (Twitter@ WarriorTales)

Readers think book authors make a ton of money. Not sure how that urban myth got started, but we are not all pulling in Stephen King’s royalties. But one good thing about being authors is even the bestselling ones rarely get hunted by the paparazzi. Fine with me.

When my first book came out friends thought I was going to be rich and famous. No and No. In fact, I prefer comfortable and anonymous, look what fame did to Elvis. But it appears even Polar Bears have to deal with voyeuristic photogs.

Pretty sure these are scientists trying to help them out, but one has to respect the way the momma Polar Bear deals with the invasion of her privacy. She’s just trying to get a nap. In the words of all of us who know, don’t mess with Momma. Even the BBC should know that. Polar Bears Rule! Happy Quirky Friday!