Lara Schiffbauer's Blog, page 5
August 4, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Happy Beavers
Happy Friday!
This week I realized three years have passed since I published Finding Meara. I think it's safe to say I've lost any momentum in the publishing side of things. That's okay, though. I've been rather introspective about life since starting working with the elderly population. I've decided life is what fills the space between birth and death, and I'm happy with what has filled my life so far. I used to feel like if I didn't accomplish some amazing feat I was not living life to it's fullest. But now, I think I've given priority in my life to the things that matter most, and I'm not too worried about accomplishing some amazing feat.
But, I'm still going to write and publish stories! That's just fun!
Thank you so much to Roland, Suzi, David, Lexa and Joe for commenting and voting for photos! Because of you, we actually have a winning photo this week! And that is...
Ranch bunny!
All-righty, then! Here we go with some new ones!
Caption by bajio6401
Caption by coolcatanator
Caption by unknown
Caption by TuckerBentley
Caption by NDBlackKat
Caption by unknown
Puns!
Peanut Gallery! (by unknown)
By eightyeightdaysI love the happy beaver. It's little face is too adorable.
What's your favorite?
This week I realized three years have passed since I published Finding Meara. I think it's safe to say I've lost any momentum in the publishing side of things. That's okay, though. I've been rather introspective about life since starting working with the elderly population. I've decided life is what fills the space between birth and death, and I'm happy with what has filled my life so far. I used to feel like if I didn't accomplish some amazing feat I was not living life to it's fullest. But now, I think I've given priority in my life to the things that matter most, and I'm not too worried about accomplishing some amazing feat.
But, I'm still going to write and publish stories! That's just fun!
Thank you so much to Roland, Suzi, David, Lexa and Joe for commenting and voting for photos! Because of you, we actually have a winning photo this week! And that is...
Ranch bunny!
All-righty, then! Here we go with some new ones!
Caption by bajio6401
Caption by coolcatanator
Caption by unknown
Caption by TuckerBentley
Caption by NDBlackKat
Caption by unknownPuns!
Peanut Gallery! (by unknown)
By eightyeightdaysI love the happy beaver. It's little face is too adorable.What's your favorite?
July 28, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Boxing Hamsters
Happy Friday, three weeks later...
I tried to find funny photos the last two weeks, and there just wasn't anything to share. This week I found some I thought were cute, so I hope you like them as well.
Has everyone had a good summer? I've been bicycling, swimming with the boys and playing some Pokemon Go. That's right. I gotta catch 'em all. But the Pokemon around us are always the same, so I am probably doing something wrong. Like, not playing enough. I really like going to Poke Stops. That's my fun. Quite honestly, I like playing Pokemon Go because I can get my kids to go on walks or bicycle with me. Thank you, Niantic!
So, let's get on to some new funny photos!
Caption by catatonicrealtionship, photo by catatar.com
Caption by unknown
Caption by neverbetter
Reminds me of pictures of Buffalo Bill. Buffalo Bill-y Goat!! Ha! Wait, wait... Comparing the goat to Buffalo Bill really isn't fair to the goat. Buffalo Bill was a horrible human being. Sorry, goat.
Caption by violetD
Caption by Sylviag
Umm...that would be a big, serious NO!
Puns:
I really like the boxing hamster. It's little fisted paws are so adorable!
Do you have a favorite?What have you been up to lately?
I tried to find funny photos the last two weeks, and there just wasn't anything to share. This week I found some I thought were cute, so I hope you like them as well.
Has everyone had a good summer? I've been bicycling, swimming with the boys and playing some Pokemon Go. That's right. I gotta catch 'em all. But the Pokemon around us are always the same, so I am probably doing something wrong. Like, not playing enough. I really like going to Poke Stops. That's my fun. Quite honestly, I like playing Pokemon Go because I can get my kids to go on walks or bicycle with me. Thank you, Niantic!
So, let's get on to some new funny photos!
Caption by catatonicrealtionship, photo by catatar.com
Caption by unknown
Caption by neverbetter
Reminds me of pictures of Buffalo Bill. Buffalo Bill-y Goat!! Ha! Wait, wait... Comparing the goat to Buffalo Bill really isn't fair to the goat. Buffalo Bill was a horrible human being. Sorry, goat.Caption by violetD
Caption by Sylviag
Umm...that would be a big, serious NO!Puns:
I really like the boxing hamster. It's little fisted paws are so adorable!
Do you have a favorite?What have you been up to lately?
July 7, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Bouncy Cephalopods
There!Now I can say...Happy Friday!!
Nothing like a cephalopod bouncing through the ocean to make the day a little better. Is it just me or is the world feeling a little Seventh Sign-y?
I hope everyone is doing well today. I'm looking forward to the weekend. I started writing again this week, and have a desire to continue, so that makes me happy. I've starting doing home visits at work, and I enjoy them. When I've spent the day in the company of people in their 90's, my mother looks incredibly young when I go pick up my children. It's so weird!
Thank you, Suzi, for commenting last week! I hope you had a great 4th of July as well. We went hiking in northern Nebraska, and ended up with an ungodly amount of ticks on our shoes. Boy 1 wore long pants and ended up winning the "Most Ticks on Any One Person's Body award." I've never seen so many ticks in one place before. Fortunately we were able to rid ourselves of all of them and nobody ended up with any ticks attached.
Are you ready for the new photos? Well, here you go!
He does not look like a happy lion.Caption by heylookasquirrel
A little grim, there.
All things considered, doing a pretty good job.
For some reason he looks a little sad...Pun!
My favorite photo is the bouncy cephalopod. I'm calling it a cephalopod because I can't tell if it is an octopus or a squid. In any case, it's adorable.
Which is your favorite? How did your week go?
June 30, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: LOL Lizards
Happy Friday!
How have your last two weeks been? All is good here! I'm learning my new job, playing with my kids, and even have started to organize writing stuff. One thing I've learned--if you take too much time between writing periods, it's almost like starting all over again when you finally return to it.
Something I realized is that some of the changes I've made to create continuity in the plot line in Through the Fairy Ring has decreased some of the angst and initial tension between Arden and Hazel. I've been feeling kind of blah about it. But, on the other hand, starting the story off with them being friendly may really make the later conflict explode. Hmmm.
Last (two weeks ago)'s winner was:
All right, here's this week's photos.
Caption by frogwolfe
I have this book! It's so cute!
It took me a moment to see it, but it's kinda cute!
WTF! Go shopping and be killed by maniacal child mannequins? NOPE!
Very true to the concept.I'm going to come clean. There were two weeks between posts because I totally forgot it was Thursday and I was supposed to find photos until Friday morning. I guess my first week at work messed me up. It was a good week, though. I think I'm going to like my new job. So far it's been fun talking with the older people. And so incredibly quiet! After 12ish years working in schools, I can't believe how quiet a room can be. Anyway, from now on I'm going to try to keep my days straight, so expect another post next week!
I have a tie this week. My favorite is the lizard bringing toast to his girl, and the blue footed birdies.
What's your favorite?
How have your last two weeks been? All is good here! I'm learning my new job, playing with my kids, and even have started to organize writing stuff. One thing I've learned--if you take too much time between writing periods, it's almost like starting all over again when you finally return to it.
Something I realized is that some of the changes I've made to create continuity in the plot line in Through the Fairy Ring has decreased some of the angst and initial tension between Arden and Hazel. I've been feeling kind of blah about it. But, on the other hand, starting the story off with them being friendly may really make the later conflict explode. Hmmm.
Last (two weeks ago)'s winner was:
All right, here's this week's photos.
Caption by frogwolfe
I have this book! It's so cute!
It took me a moment to see it, but it's kinda cute!
WTF! Go shopping and be killed by maniacal child mannequins? NOPE!
Very true to the concept.I'm going to come clean. There were two weeks between posts because I totally forgot it was Thursday and I was supposed to find photos until Friday morning. I guess my first week at work messed me up. It was a good week, though. I think I'm going to like my new job. So far it's been fun talking with the older people. And so incredibly quiet! After 12ish years working in schools, I can't believe how quiet a room can be. Anyway, from now on I'm going to try to keep my days straight, so expect another post next week!I have a tie this week. My favorite is the lizard bringing toast to his girl, and the blue footed birdies.
What's your favorite?
June 16, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Shortest Escalator Ever
Happy Friday!!
Oh my gosh, I'm so tired. I've spent the last two weeks trying to get all of the chores I had planned for the summer done before starting my job on Monday. And changing out the towel racks in the bathroom turned into a mini-renovation. Nothing too severe, but more work than I was planning!
I made a conscious choice to not write this week. I can write at night when I'm working. All the chores I've done/am doing need to be done before I'm not home anymore. The good news--to me at least--is that I've been listening to my Through the Fairy Ring soundtrack and am itchy to get into the Realm again. I do like the Realm--and I'm missing Arden and Hazel. I guess my motivation is circular and I should probably quit freaking out all the time about it.
No real winner for photos last week, but I loved everyone's comments. Thank you for being there and lifting me up when I'm being silly and feeling poorly.
Here's this week's offering!
From ican.hascheeseburger; caption by BOZEMAN54
From Dumpaday.com
From themetapicture.com
From ican.hascheeseburger; caption by Chris10a
From dumpaday.com
Pun:
From PinterestMy favorite is the church sign. It's just so clever. What's your favorite?
Have a wonderful weekend!
Oh my gosh, I'm so tired. I've spent the last two weeks trying to get all of the chores I had planned for the summer done before starting my job on Monday. And changing out the towel racks in the bathroom turned into a mini-renovation. Nothing too severe, but more work than I was planning!
I made a conscious choice to not write this week. I can write at night when I'm working. All the chores I've done/am doing need to be done before I'm not home anymore. The good news--to me at least--is that I've been listening to my Through the Fairy Ring soundtrack and am itchy to get into the Realm again. I do like the Realm--and I'm missing Arden and Hazel. I guess my motivation is circular and I should probably quit freaking out all the time about it.
No real winner for photos last week, but I loved everyone's comments. Thank you for being there and lifting me up when I'm being silly and feeling poorly.
Here's this week's offering!
From ican.hascheeseburger; caption by BOZEMAN54
From Dumpaday.com
From themetapicture.com
From ican.hascheeseburger; caption by Chris10a
From dumpaday.comPun:
From PinterestMy favorite is the church sign. It's just so clever. What's your favorite?Have a wonderful weekend!
June 9, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Drugged Up Cheetahs?
Happy Friday!
I apologize for skipping last week. It was Friday before I realized I'd forgotten to make a post, and so I went with it. I hope everyone has had a good couple of weeks, though!
My big news for the week is that I am starting a new position on June 20th. I'm returning to social work and will be working with the aging population this time. I am sad to leave the school/library, but a woman's got to do what a woman's got to do. Plus, I think I'll really enjoy this position and working with a new population. My initial plan when I was in school was to do gerontological social work, so now's my chance!
Writing has been at a standstill. I've been trying to decide if I want to continue with self-publishing or just write as an unpaid hobby. Writing as a hobby entails truly letting go of my dreams of ever being a financially successful writer, but maybe that's what needs to happen. I can't decide, and so I've been avoiding that whole area of my life - from editing to social media.
Anyway, I think I need some funny photos, and I hope you do too!
Caption by Chris10a
Caption by Sirnottaguy-ImadadNote: Drugs are not funny, although this meme and gif is!
Pun!
By LOLDogexpert
Have a great weekend!
I think my favorite is the cheetah. It's got to be on something...not LSD, but something!
I apologize for skipping last week. It was Friday before I realized I'd forgotten to make a post, and so I went with it. I hope everyone has had a good couple of weeks, though!
My big news for the week is that I am starting a new position on June 20th. I'm returning to social work and will be working with the aging population this time. I am sad to leave the school/library, but a woman's got to do what a woman's got to do. Plus, I think I'll really enjoy this position and working with a new population. My initial plan when I was in school was to do gerontological social work, so now's my chance!
Writing has been at a standstill. I've been trying to decide if I want to continue with self-publishing or just write as an unpaid hobby. Writing as a hobby entails truly letting go of my dreams of ever being a financially successful writer, but maybe that's what needs to happen. I can't decide, and so I've been avoiding that whole area of my life - from editing to social media.
Anyway, I think I need some funny photos, and I hope you do too!
Caption by Chris10a
Caption by Sirnottaguy-ImadadNote: Drugs are not funny, although this meme and gif is!
Pun!
By LOLDogexpertHave a great weekend!
I think my favorite is the cheetah. It's got to be on something...not LSD, but something!
May 26, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Love Them Geeky Puns
Yay for Friday!
Well, I'm officially off for the summer. Let's see if I can get my book finished! I'm not at all sure what I'll do after publishing Through the Fairy Ring. I'm thinking I'll write Age of Stars finally, and put it up on Wattpad.
Oh, by the way, I put the new first chapter of TTFR on Wattpad today. I'm looking for feedback, trying to see if I give enough history in the first chapter without making an info dump, so if you are interested in giving me your opinion, click on the photo below:
No real winner for last week, so I say let's get on with the new photos!
Look at how huge that elephant is!!
Caption by penelopesdad
Caption by TuckerBentley
Ever feel like this? I have--usually after a hugely bad day.
Caption by Jedi51
Hmmm. To an ankle?
Okay, okay. I'm sorry.
Via Daily Picks and Flicks (yes, that is really the website. Ewww.)
Puns from Chemistry Cat:
That's all folks!!
I love the Chemistry Cat puns...all of them.
What's your favorite?
Well, I'm officially off for the summer. Let's see if I can get my book finished! I'm not at all sure what I'll do after publishing Through the Fairy Ring. I'm thinking I'll write Age of Stars finally, and put it up on Wattpad.
Oh, by the way, I put the new first chapter of TTFR on Wattpad today. I'm looking for feedback, trying to see if I give enough history in the first chapter without making an info dump, so if you are interested in giving me your opinion, click on the photo below:
No real winner for last week, so I say let's get on with the new photos!
Look at how huge that elephant is!!Caption by penelopesdad
Caption by TuckerBentley
Ever feel like this? I have--usually after a hugely bad day.
Caption by Jedi51
Hmmm. To an ankle?
Okay, okay. I'm sorry.Via Daily Picks and Flicks (yes, that is really the website. Ewww.)
Puns from Chemistry Cat:
That's all folks!!
I love the Chemistry Cat puns...all of them.
What's your favorite?
May 19, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Pink Llama Gums
Happy Friday!
I took a little break last week. I hope you don't mind. I wasn't finding funnies and I was a little overwhelmed with life, so I decided to just let it be for a week. I think it worked, because this week seems to have some cute photos.
Do you want to know what is a little shocking? I was on MSN today, and an Amazon pop up ad came up on the website and the ad was for Finding Meara! It was quite odd. I wish it was because I had a sudden surge of sales, but sadly I'm sure they tracked cookies somehow. It was a funny moment, though.
Are you ready for photos? Last, last week's was:
Here's some new photos! Enjoy!
The way I feel when swimming in murky water, or when I feel that sensation of a bug crawling on my skin.
From \dumpaday.com
It took a second, but then I realized the meme is right. All babies must feel this way.From dumpaday.com
Who remembers Avatar: the Last Airbender?From dumpaday.com
Caption by G1arawen
It's little pink gums!Via Cheeseburger, caption by Emerald63
Pigeon job interview?Puns:
Well, I hope you all have a great week! I think my favorite photo is the gummy baby llama.
Do you have a favorite?How were your last couple weeks?
May 5, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Ocelot or Ocelittle?
Yay for Friday!
Starting on Tuesday, each day felt like it was Friday. Each day I was disappointed. But not today! Today is Friday!
This was a distracting week, too. Boy 2 had his birthday, so the weekend and beginning of the week were devoted to him. We won't talk about how the writing has been coming.
You know, it's occurred to me that I've been writing/blogging for long enough that talking about writing (and the accompanying fears, insecurities, weird procrastinations, etc...) is really pretty redundant. Some weeks I get a lot done and feel good, some weeks I don't. It's just the way it is. I'm sorry there isn't more exciting stuff to talk about. In some alternate universe I'm sure there's all kinds of exciting writing (and non-writing) things happening to alternate-me. But, sadly, you're stuck with this boring me!
So, let's talk new funny photos! Last week was a slow er than usual week for views, so we won't have a winner. Here's this week's offering!
Caption by MELOVESPIE
Caption by irtygf
Caption by HomicidalManiac
Puns:
Caption by Iwascrazyonce26
I think Jacque Cousteau's horse is my favorite. I wonder what exactly is going on there? And how exactly did they get the horse dressed in that suit? That would have been something to see.
Thanks for stopping by!
Did you have a favorite photo this week?
Starting on Tuesday, each day felt like it was Friday. Each day I was disappointed. But not today! Today is Friday!
This was a distracting week, too. Boy 2 had his birthday, so the weekend and beginning of the week were devoted to him. We won't talk about how the writing has been coming.
You know, it's occurred to me that I've been writing/blogging for long enough that talking about writing (and the accompanying fears, insecurities, weird procrastinations, etc...) is really pretty redundant. Some weeks I get a lot done and feel good, some weeks I don't. It's just the way it is. I'm sorry there isn't more exciting stuff to talk about. In some alternate universe I'm sure there's all kinds of exciting writing (and non-writing) things happening to alternate-me. But, sadly, you're stuck with this boring me!
So, let's talk new funny photos! Last week was a slow er than usual week for views, so we won't have a winner. Here's this week's offering!
Caption by MELOVESPIE
Caption by irtygf
Caption by HomicidalManiac
Puns:
Caption by Iwascrazyonce26
I think Jacque Cousteau's horse is my favorite. I wonder what exactly is going on there? And how exactly did they get the horse dressed in that suit? That would have been something to see.
Thanks for stopping by!
Did you have a favorite photo this week?
April 28, 2016
Funny Friday Photos: Popeye Cat
Happy Friday!
Today is a shorter post, but I hope just as funny as usual. It was hard to find photos that were actually funny. Of course, I'm also feeling under the weather (like stay at home from work bad) and so maybe that's why I didn't find much funny today.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the photos I did find, and hopefully next week we'll have a larger batch to choose from.
No winner from last week! Here's the new photos:
This is so cute! I can hear the stick figure cursing as it runs away,
This might be a flashback photo. I might have used it before, but I'm not sure.
Well, don't keep us in suspense!
Puns:
I hope you all have a great weekend!
I think my favorite is the fire stick-figure. Do you have a favorite?
Today is a shorter post, but I hope just as funny as usual. It was hard to find photos that were actually funny. Of course, I'm also feeling under the weather (like stay at home from work bad) and so maybe that's why I didn't find much funny today.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy the photos I did find, and hopefully next week we'll have a larger batch to choose from.
No winner from last week! Here's the new photos:
This is so cute! I can hear the stick figure cursing as it runs away,
This might be a flashback photo. I might have used it before, but I'm not sure.
Well, don't keep us in suspense!Puns:
I hope you all have a great weekend!
I think my favorite is the fire stick-figure. Do you have a favorite?
