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Happy Wednesday, friends! It’s the end of May with June spitting distance away. Summertime! Long days with the sounds of life outside long past dinner. I am happy, and when I’m happy, I share news. 😉

I get it, fisherman. If an alligator came for me, I’d be so out of there. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_6099df88e4b063dccea02619

Next up, a breakthrough in cancer research. I heart science! https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210514134222.htm

To close out a nice evening, another new Pink song. Enjoy! I’ll see you in seven. https://youtu.be/Xuy-V_3V-4g

Happy, happy Wednesday! Why the extra happy? I dunno. The sun’s shining, and I had bacon for dinner. Who wouldn’t be happy with such a magical combo? And now, now it’s time for the news. Good times!

The cat in this story is insanely lucky. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_609e1949e4b014bd0caa1578

Intestines used for respiration? Just ask rodents and certain pigs. Holy gas exchange, Batman! I heart science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/05/210514134205.htm

I leave you with a new song from Rag ‘n’ Bone Man and Pink. See you in seven. https://youtu.be/ilut9TzMfXs

Happy Wednesday! We’re halfway through May and barreling toward summer. I’m enjoying the lengthening days at the moment. I love evening sunlight. It helps me read more headlines like the beauts I’m going to share. Enjoy!

I caught wind of this first story on Twitter. I would freak out if twenty condors invaded my yard. Life is strange sometimes. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_60941c4ce4b09cce6c287d71

Through advancements in imaging techniques, they can now see movement in the brain. I heart science! https://www.livescience.com/3D-footage-of-brain-in-motion.html

Last up, a song. Take a minute to enjoy a little Fleetwood Mac, and I’ll see you in seven. https://youtu.be/WM7-PYtXtJM

It’s time for another Insecure Writer’s Support Group post. Our collective twitter of insecurity blasted out via individual keyboards and shared via blogs and, ironically, Twitter. Check it out! Our amazing co-hosts this month are Erika Beebe, PJ Colando,Tonja Drecker, Sadira Stone, and Cathrina Constantine!

The optional May 5th question is: has any of your readers ever responded to your writing in a way that you didn’t expect? If so, did it surprise you?

Yes they have. I used to regularly participate in a daily writing contest. They’d post a word or phrase prompt, and the end of the day was the deadline. One day the prompt made me think of a tired mom in desperate need of a few hours alone and a bath, so I wrote a poem with a mom jokingly telling her kids that she can’t come out of the bathroom for a variety of reasons, ending with a directive to ask their dad. I figured everyone would understand and laugh.

The judge for the event seemed to be equal parts horrified and frustrated. She thought my bathroom-bound mom was somehow being kept in the bathroom by the dad the kids were supposed to ask for help, and she was distressed I would write such a thing. 😮 I could not believe anyone would read that into my silly poem. I had been wrong about everyone being in on the joke, and I, most definitely, did not win the prize for my post. Oh well.

Time to talk about something more fun—news.

My first story is all about a good boy who wants to play. Stop talking and play with him, Mr. President. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_6090ee43e4b02e74d22b15f2

Alligator popsicles! I had no idea Oklahoma had gators. https://www.livescience.com/snorkeling-alligators-oklahoma.html

Last up, a song. Enjoy a listen, and I’ll see you in seven.

https://youtu.be/LY3GgGQk7iI

Wednesday has struck, again. The hump day is back, and with it, weird news and a song. You’re welcome!

This first story has a flying turtle and a very lucky lady. Drive carefully, friends. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/flying-turtle-hits-florida-woman_n_608194c0e4b0e7cb020bfbcf

They found a new super-Earth orbiting a red dwarf. I heart science hard. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210416131932.htm

Last but not least, a song to wrap up the bight. Enjoy! I’ll see you in seven. https://youtu.be/Y3ywicffOj4

Happy Wednesday! We’re wrapping up April 2021. It is almost May, time for sun and shine. Take that currently falling snow. 🤦‍♀️ Ah well, a little news snack can get me through tonight.

This first story has the yummiest animal ever. It’s bread-tastic! https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_6079d643e4b001abc4dc27f9

It turns out T-rexes lived in groups akin to packs. Like wolves but so much bigger. I heart science! https://phys.org/news/2021-04-mass-fossil-site-tyrannosaurs.html

Last, but certainly not least, a song to close things out today. Enjoy! I’ll see you in seven. https://youtu.be/WM7-PYtXtJM

Happy Wednesday! Sorry for missing last week. My job is in the process of moving locations, and I’m in charge of a lot of the logistics. Last week my brain was tired. This week is better. Time for some news and tunes.

Did anyone check whether the penguins were loose (I like to move it, move it…) 😂 https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_60717b6fc5b6616dcd78a61d

So many math teachers are preparing to say I told you so. Sometimes we all need subtraction, even scientists. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/04/210407135801.htm

I leave with with a high-energy song. Have a great week! See you in seven. https://youtu.be/LY3GgGQk7iI

Welcome all! It is time for another weird Wednesday. Weird day for a weird couple of years. It fits. And if it fits, I sits. 😉 Not without news, though. I’m not really a cat.

In keeping with a bit of an animal theme, thieving ravens. Who can say no to ribs? https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_6061edaec5b66d30c746b105

Zombie genes, need I say more? I heart science. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210323131230.htm

I leave you with a little Billie Eilish. See you in seven. https://youtu.be/GB_S2qFh5lU

Happy Wednesday! March is racing toward April, but the weather is kind of, maybe, perhaps thinking of switching into lamb form. 🙃 Can you tell we are predicted to get our third snowstorm this week? They may be short bursts, but it is a constant issue this week. Ah well, guess news and music samples are worthwhile distractions.

Um … if I saw a mess of spiders and snakes coming toward my home to escape a flood, they would only see the red of my taillights as I high-tailed it out of there. https://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_60594b63c5b6d6c2a2a97957

In science today, a volcano. You know the rule: anytime I see a story about volcanoes, I post it. I heart volcanoes. https://www.usnews.com/news/news/articles/2021-03-19/long-dormant-volcano-comes-to-life-in-southwestern-iceland

I leave you with a bit of classic rock tonight. See you in seven. https://youtu.be/iX_TFkut1PM

Today was super busy in my corner of the world, so I want to relax with music instead of news. Join me.