International Dog Day August 26th

Doggone but International Dog Day has to be the best day of the year. WPA (Woeful Pun Alert) It is fur everyone, whether you have a fur baby or not, evfurry one is welcome to pawticipate. If you have had a ruff day it may be just what you need to attract more pawsivity.

Many tails have been written about dogs, and Vanity Fur recently celebrated their cuteness and loyalty. My series – The Dog Web, on Patreon, features Buzz as the Editor of the neighbourhood newsletter. Finn is his trusty sidekick, who reports on the 4 am park gathering that has become The Woof Light District.

https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/international-dog-day-date-history-and-significance-6412778

I cannot finish this blog without featuring (again) my favourite dog-related poem, featuring famous doggy rock bands. You’re welcome.

 

Poem Doggy Rock

If dogs could talk, I so wish they would rock.

I know as a band; they would enthral and shock.

They could be called Bone Jovi

And boy, how I would Live on their prayer daily.

What about Snow Pawtrol?

I would Run to see them, Rock’n Roll,

Super Furry Animals and their Golden Retriever would light up a crowd.

The Animals at their Carnival playing loud and proud.

Furreigner singing Don’t stop retrievers,

Is a song I would truly believe in.

I gotta feeling Ruff Leopard and the Black Eyed Paws,

Would bring out the Animal in me and fill me full of awe.

Bones and Roses and Muttley Crue would never be Estranged.

And in Paradise City, I would dance deranged.

I would have Faith in Limp Dog Bizkit, Earth, Wind and Furr;

As they rock my canine Fantasy making my imagination stir.

The Velvet Undergrowl would give Some kinda love;

Then more Love etc, as the Pet Shop Boys go above

And beyond. The Boomtown Ruffs would make us always like Mondays.

And the Hot House Fowlers with Don’t Go could be the latest craze.

The Waggerboys would have me wagging my tail.

To The Whole of the Moon, I would chorus and wail.

I would never Give it away to the Red Hot Chili Papillons.

And Eight days a week, the Beagles would have me singing every song.

The Irish Rovers would support the magnificent Muttorhead.

And I’ll tell me Ma my Heroes have all my dreams made.

Daschund Midnight runners and Geno would be festival stunners.

As Barkade Fire Wake up and give so much wonder.

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

Poem Red Lipstick

Here is my latest whimsical poem for your review. My lipstick is too bright at the best of times, so I decided to write a poem about it.

 

 

Red Lipstick

I shall wear too much red lipstick today.

I’m going to splash in puddles and sing in the rain.

The hills are alive with the Sound of Music.

I shall wave at the boats, leaving the estuary.

And collect my oyster shells to make necklaces. I’m a bit crafty you see.

I shall use my favourite word today – panacea.

And if you think I am being verbose – See ya.

I shall stand up for myself and be as cheeky as a pup.

I will do my silly walk to cheer myself up.

I shall assert myself. NO, is a complete sentence.

Why are you being such an unbelievable menace?

I shall practice my pointless dolphin impression.

And in my car, scream out my frustrations.

No catastrophizing or ruminating for me.

I shall wear a moustache ice cream from Scrumdiddly.

I will meet with triumph and disaster

And treat those two impostors just the same.

I will wear garish clothes and be mutton dressed as lamb. 

I will tell silly jokes and not give a care

How many ears did Dr. Spock have?

Three.

The left ear, the right ear, and the final front ear.

Slow down snails crossing, I will chalk on my local park path.

I never achieve much when I scurry and dash.

Free swallow aerial display at 4 pm today;

Will also be chalked to remind folk to notice them feeding and at play.

My Dementors and fear can take a run and a jump.

I have lived too much; I have no cares left. NONE.

I’ll still be kind and help where I can,

But I will no longer dim my light, for anyone as I am my superwoman.

By

Adele Leahy

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

 

 

 

Olympic Games and New Irish Olympic Games

Ireland did mighty in the Olympics. Seven medals for a nation as small as ours is relatively unheard of. From rowing to boxing, gymnastics and swimming, our team were truly incredible. Their homecoming was a joy to behold and I know they will continue to make Ireland proud.

Tom Cruise closing the ceremony with his stunts was another spectacle to behold as he received the Olympic flame for the USA to hold the Olympics in 2028.

https://youtu.be/49u3TrRwpOE?si=CO1-IUvOfuQAPjwJ

New games such as baseball, squash, surfing, skateboarding and karate.

92FM was discussing on the radio today the games that would need to possibly be added if Ireland were ever to host the Olympic Games. Here are a few of my suggestions

  1. Turfing- who can cut the most turf in five minutes.
  2. Guinness – most perfect Guinness pints poured in Ten Minutes.
  3. Cow Milking – Most cows milked in one hour.
  4. Slagging – the wittiest roasting match, Irish style.
  5. Bodhran speed – The fastest bodhran player.

Ultimately, if the above, could be combined to be a circuit I think it would have maximum effect. Starting with the turfing, onto the Guinness pouring, followed by the cow milking, slagging and bodhran playing.

What do you think? Have you any other suggestions?

All the best

Stay fab

Adele

Best of Blogs Quarter Two 2024

I had to be course and basic to celebrate my 500th blog, and Biden’s Fart, did the job. My favourite poem has always been Kim Kardashian’s Arse which is why it seemed appropriate to write a poem in honour of Biden’s unapologetic flatulence. The salute after he farts will always make me smile.

The irony of Trump, trumping his was through his court proceedings was not lost on anyone. Saturday Night Live and Graham Norton can’t get enough of Trump as he is pure comedy gold. Here are the funniest stories. My all-time favourite has to be Trump’s commencement speech which was identical to Elle’s graduation speech from Legally Blonde. Reese Witherspoon is so humble when Graham brings it up and the reaction of Harrison Ford is pure class. You have to see it to believe it.

The Charlie Sheen Cuff Link story is priceless too.

The Funniest Donald Trump Stories On The Graham Norton Show | Part One

 

https://youtu.be/uOBF9qPto4c?si=g1B_X5AyItG4VL0w

Final Debate Cold Open – SNL

 

https://youtu.be/ozGr4IsTUng?si=wh9DXx2JfKYq2kBB

Best of Blogs Quarter Two 2024

 

  1. April

https://adeleleahy.ie/april-fools-day-2024april-fools-day-2024/

 

2. May

https://adeleleahy.ie/500th-blog-and-bidens-fart/

 

3. May

https://adeleleahy.ie/stand-up-vs-therapy-part-one-of-two/

 

https://adeleleahy.ie/stand-up-vs-therapy-part-two-of-two-2/

 

4. June

https://adeleleahy.ie/anxious-comedy-relief/

 

5. June

https://adeleleahy.ie/how-to-avoid-charity-workers/

 

6. June

https://adeleleahy.ie/harry-enfield-i-saw-you-coming/

 

7. June

https://adeleleahy.ie/glastonbury-memories-2002/

 

8. July

https://adeleleahy.ie/ibiza-trip/

 

All the best

Stay fab

Adele