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1. Demi Moore- uses leeches to suck her blood.  Leeches have been used and are still being used in clinical practice to renew a blood supply to skin tissue that may be dying. Apparently, Demi uses it as a skin rejuvenation method.    Well, you only have to look at her to see that it works. However, I can imagine that it would not be to everyone’s taste. Having large black slimy slug like leeches sucking the blood from your face would not be my slimy cup of tea.

 

2. Cameron Diaz- Opens doors with elbows. Obviously, Cameron had a crystal ball and could envision the impending pandemic. She was way ahead of the posse with regards to infection control techniques.

 

3. Catherine Zeta Jones- brushes teeth with strawberries.     This is a weird one. What’s wrong with toothpaste?   Maybe this is what the cavemen and women did?   But how did they cope with removing the strawberry pips from between their teeth?   I doubt if ‘Flossing’ was a Neanderthal practice?   Although, who knows?

 

4. Tom Cruise – Uses Nightingale poop on his face.  Without a doubt this has to be my favorite.  And it just sounds ‘So Tom’.   Not just any bird poop?     But Nightingale poop. Not pigeon poop. Not raven poop.

 

MPA (Movies pun alert) however it must be a Risky Business sourcing said poop.  Although I am sure it was not a Mission Impossible.    He must be in a state of pure Oblivion whilst it is absorbing into his skin.  Ok I will stop now,

Stay fab

 

Adele

The French composer ‘Erik Satie’ only ate white food. Who knew?

Apparently, celebrities have an untold number of weird habits.  Maybe just like the rest of us?   I am not averse to a weird habit myself. Picking up my dog poo is one.  Nobody else seems to think it is a good idea.

Also using my indicator whilst driving to indicate where I am going.  Again, it does not seem to be very popular. I find that my powers of telepathy come in really handy when this happens. Ok, you guessed I am having a bad day.

 

The following are some of the more notable weird habits.

1. Sandra Bullock- Hemorrhoid cream on her face. I tried it and sustained burns beneath my eyes.  What a gobshite – I hear you murmur.

 

2. Brad Pitt- Doesn’t use soap. I (like many others I am sure) would be more than content to overlook this rather unsanitary habit.   Given that it is Brad Pitt.     Only Brad Pitt could get away with this.  Oh, and Bradley Cooper- maybe it’s a Brad thing. Or not a Brad thing to use soap? Even that pun made me wince.

 

3. Keisha- Used to drink her own urine. This appears to be common enough. Maybe she lived in Ireland for some time?   One of our favorite phrases is ‘Are you taking the piss?’, meaning, ‘Are you having a laugh?’.    Perhaps she took it literally?

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

 

Adele

1. If you think it is too good to be true it probably is– I can generally apply this to some of the annoying adverts that pop-up on my laptop or in my experiences of Internet dating (More on the Internet dating in a separate blog).  Unfortunately, adverts are now popping up everywhere whether we like them or not. On Netflix, on YouTube and any social media sites that I spend any amount of time on. So many of them are a scam. Being discerning and cautious is the best attitude to have.

 

2. You can’t judge a book by its cover.  Well, maybe you can if you are a judge and are studying a law book.

 

3. You never realize what you have until it is gone. Oh, so very very true.  I learnt this lesson the hard way. I had a beautiful pet unicorn as a child and one day it just disappeared.    Or maybe, coming to think about it……perhaps it was just a dream……. Maybe the cliché should be ‘Never trust a unicorn’.

 

4. Actions speak louder than words – This is a bit of a mantra of mine.    It is very easy to launch a few throw away remarks at any given situation but the proof is in the doing.  It’s kind of up there with – ‘Shit or get off the pot’.

And on that coarse note I shall get off the pot. Whoops.I mean sign off.

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

Today I am The Cliché Queen. However, as a young girl I was allergic to clichés. I wanted to be different.   Clichés were never going to apply to me.  Being unconventional was my goal.  Thinking and doing new things was what I believed defined me.

The irony of my thinking was that I was a pure stereotype of a young girl.  However now that I am older and hopefully a little bit wiser not a day goes by when a cliché has not helped in designing my day.

 

These are some of my favorites

 

1. One day at a time– Also a famous country and western song by Dolly Parton.   Don’t get me started on my dislike for country and Western.   This cliché is my fav. It works.  Even every day.

 

2. The best things in life are free– I can definitely attest to this. Sea swimming being the case in point. There is no membership. There is no opening or closing time. There are no changing rooms.

Modesty is always thrown out the window.  When the wind blows and what God has given me is on show to the rest of the swimmers on the beach I don’t care.

I don’t believe that other swimmers care either because for some reason when you come out of the sea you have a whole different perspective on life.  If someone asks ‘How is the craic?’ I can always reply ‘Nicely aired, Thank you’.

Seaze the day. Now there’s a cliché.

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

 

https://youtu.be/tgbNymZ7vqY

The above ‘Muppets Bohemian Rhapsody ‘video has absolutely nothing to do with this blog.   I just found it and it made me chuckle.  The Muppets always do.   They just can’t help themselves.

Below are my second quarter best blogs Part 2. Enjoy.

 

1. Eau de Buzz

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=733&action=edit

 

2. The best of Absolutely Fabulous

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=743&action=edit

 

3. Guilty doggies

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=747&action=edit

 

4. Back in the sea

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=756&action=edit

 

5. The Bus Driver

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=769&action=edit

 

6. The Dog and the Duck

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=777&action=edit

 

7. Hairy lady garden

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=822&action=edit

 

8. Ingenious birthday presents

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=881&action=edit

 

9. Growing up Irish

http://adeleleahy.ie/growing-up-irish/

 

10. Zoom Narcolepsy meeting

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=931&action=edit

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

The Muppets Swedish Chef-Popcorn

https://youtu.be/B7UmUX68KtE

The above ‘Swedish Chef Popcorn’ video has absolutely nothing to do with this blog. I just found it and it made me chuckle.   The Muppets always do.  They just can’t help themselves.

Below are my favorite blogs of the first quarter of 2021. Enjoy.

1. The year for saying Yes –

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=540&action=edit

 

2. Dog Piccie gone awry

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=553&action=edit

 

3. Writer of the lost Arc

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=560&action=edit

 

4. Choose Life

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=583&action=edit

 

5. Canine co dependency

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=628&action=edit

 

6. Meteor shower

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=640&action=edit

 

7. Where’s me jumper?

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=645&action=edit

 

8. Bubble wrap appreciation day

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=683&action=edit

 

9. So Graham Norton

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=700&action=edit

 

10. Cookie Monster precious stone

http://adeleleahy.ie/wp-admin/post.php?post=709&action=edit

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

I have always been a fan of the royal family. My heart goes out to Queen Elizabeth.  There are very few marriages that survive 73 years.   Particularly when they are the world’s most famous monarchy with relentless press attention.

All of the condolences and stories shared are heart-warming. My favorite story is where Prince Philip appeared to have an uncanny knack for spotting a person in a room with the most woeful of hangovers. He would approach them like an Exocet seeking missile and enjoyed watching them wilt as he attempted to engage them in conversation.

He was quite famous for his gaffes over the years as he was not without his flaws. Then again, who is? I must profess to being less than perfect myself. Although I am rather passionate about racial and gender equality.

https://www.irishexaminer.com/world/arid-40262198.html

He will also be missed for being the longest serving royal consort in British history. I appreciate that Royalty is a symbol and are not appreciated by a great majority.

Kings, Queens, Prince’s and Princess’s populated my childhood bedtime stories. They are part of legend and mythology. Like our famous Irish King – ‘Brian Boru’. Losing a loved one is hard for any family.   It is a sad day as we have lost a great Monarch.  May Prince Philip rest in peace.

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

GFC ( Giggle free content)

Sesame street –Mad song

https://youtu.be/D6oINRXLt-8

Today myself and my swimming chums were accosted by an angry neighbor who objected to where we parked. BTW We were not obstructing his driveway in any way. The above Muppets video might best describe our reaction to the event.

Swimming at lower rock in (Portmarnock) has become increasingly popular as has the number of cars seeking parking spaces.   As mentioned in a previous blog the car parking ticket officers are having a field day for any infractions such as having 2 inches of your tyre parked on the pavement.

I can appreciate the frustration that the neighbors are experiencing.   However, the manner in which this particular neighbors’ protestations were delivered was rather ungracious. There was no reasoning with him. Myself and my two friends have all had business dealings with him in the past and his reputation precedes him.

We acquiesced to his demands and have now collectively decided to no longer park there and face his wrath.  Even though there are public spaces available. WPA-Woeful puns alert.  We will not allow him to drive us to distraction. All he did was fueled our fervor for our swim.

We were beautifully exhausted after our dip in the sea. Afterwards we told jokes and had great gas.   The whole event was quite tiring and we bade each other farewell.

 

That’s all for now

Stay fab

Adele

https://youtu.be/EvIecC3CKpw

Lately I have been baking and my recipe of choice are ‘Black Bean Brownies’.    Made with kidney beans instead of black beans. Following several attempts, I believe that I have finally succeeded in baking a rather satisfactory batch.

This has been verified by a few friends. As well as tasting yummy they are exceedingly healthy. Crumbs I do sound like Mr. Kipling.

WPA- Woeful puns alerts- the following text may contain cringe worthy baking puns.   No apologies as this is how I roll.

As with any baking, all you knead is love. And there is almost a guarantee that everything will turn out fine. I said almost. Whilst baking my brownies yesterday Buzz and Finn were gazing at me in the kitchen (my two little Morkie dogs, if you are new to my site), Their dough eyes looking for treats as they were being particularly good.

As I tossed them some treats, I managed to spill the opened bag of chocolate chips all over the floor. Buzz and Finn went mental scrambling for choccie chips.  I managed to grab hold of both of them and move them into the sitting room whilst I tidied up. As chocolate is extremely toxic to dogs, I was very anxious but thankfully they did not eat any.

Kidney beans are very high in fiber and as I found out later, they make you fart rather a lot. Whilst leaving the beach with my friends today I let one rip (as I had a brownie before our swim). I was rather shocked with the ferocity of the fart and said ‘I think I know why they are called brownies………’.   Thank goodness it wasn’t more than a fart but it was close.

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele

Today I decided to perambulate with my dogs. I thought of going for a stroll. Then a saunter. And finally settled on perambulate. I was reminded of the many beautiful words for the simple act of walking.  I can amble and ramble, and saunter and stroll. I was inspired to write the following.    Please excuse me whilst I get all poetic………

 

 

Perambulate

I may amble or ramble

Perhaps saunter and stroll

What is my mood am I feeling bold?

I may tramp or tred

Perhaps trudge or meander

Am I too hard on myself for perhaps committing a blunder?

I may promenade and roam

Walk. Take a tour

Feel alive, invigorated, self-assured

I may wander or plod,

Perhaps stride, even trek

I shall count my blessings with every step

 

I cleverly decided to steer clear of moon walking.

http://adeleleahy.ie/dancing-the-day-away/

Or sashaying for that matter. I completely forgot about sashaying. The greatest example of this has to be John Travolta in Saturday Night Fever.   Now there is a man that knows how to sashay.

https://youtu.be/HVEqy6K18Yo

I do not think my neighborhood is quite ready for it yet. Moon walking that is. Perhaps if I can convince some of them to partake in a flash mob?    Now there’s an idea.   Excuse me whilst I pat myself on the back vigorously. And then saunter off for a sashay.

 

That’s all for now

 

Stay fab

 

Adele