Happy Thanksgiving from Rick's Time On Earth

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloons

It started in 1924 when employees at the Macy's Department Store in NYC decided to put on a parade and marched down 145th street in Harlem to The Macy's Store on 34th Street. There were bands, animals borrowed from the zoo at Central Park, floats and costumes.
This parade was called "The Macy's Christmas Parade". Nearly 90 years later, this parade, now known as The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" has evolved into a NYC tradition as famous as the New Year's Eve Ball dropping in Time Square.

From marching bands to elaborate floats, this parade is HUGE. But what the parade is best know for is the giant hot air balloons that hover above the marchers and millions of people watching below. Here's a look at some of the more famous balloons.

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Some Thanksgiving Humor

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Thank You!

Vintage Military Posters

To give honor to our veterans who served in our nation's military, I'm posting famous military posters of the past. Some of these works of art give you an insight to the history of our great country.

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Chia Pet-sident Of the United States

It's been one full year since we elected Barack Obama into office as the 44th President Of The United States Of America.
When he was elected into office, the nation was full of hope and pride. We saw the worst of times and only prayed that President Obama could pave a path of recovery for us all.

YEAR ONE

In this first year we saw an ambitious man leading the way. He was bold and yet very human. He spoke kind and yet stern. We saw bailouts and talk of a national health care system. We saw and heard his supporters and we saw what is now called "The Year Of Hate" from some very resentful republicans and an even spiteful Fox News Network.

I wanted to write about our President in this posting. I knew I didn't want to post some heavy handed, criticizing account of Barack's first year. I figured that there was enough of that all over the news and other blogs. What I wanted was to make it a lighter post. I wasn't to sure of what it was going to be, and then I saw it!
I wasn't sure if it was a joke or if it was real and then I realized that it was the genuine article. It was a Chia Obama.

CHIA "PET"-SIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Now for those of you that aren't sure what a Chia is, I'll explain. The Chia is a clay like base that you spread "chia seeds" on. As you water it, the clay base is slowly covered with a growing leafy plant. In the 1980's, the Chia Pet became a national craze. Now the Chia company usually sells the Chia in the shape of a donkey but this year they out did themselves. Yes, it was real. It's the Chia Obama and it's only $19.99 at chiaobama.com.

Now this was my posting. Strange Obama novelties. So here are a few I've come across. If you know of any others, please put them in my comments section. Thanks and enjoy.

Halloween Night 2009

Another Halloween has come and gone. Here's a few highlights from trick or treating at my house.

Happy Halloween 2009

Halloween Bag Of Treats

Happy Halloween! Here's a mixed bag of treats for you on this spooky holiday season. From vintage halloween costume pics to some funny riddles. Enjoy.



What do they teach in witching school?
Spelling.




What do skeletons say before they begin dining?
Bone appetite!





What do you call a little monsters parents
Mummy and deady



Why don't mummies take vacations?
They're afraid they'll relax and unwind.


Did you hear about the cannibal who was expelled from school?
He was buttering up his teacher.




Who did Frankenstein take to the prom?
His ghoul friend.


Why don't witches like to ride their brooms when they're angry?
They're afraid of flying off the handle!

What do you call two witches living together?
Broommates.

Which building does Dracula visit in New York?
The Vampire State Building.

What do you call a goblin who gets too close to a bonfire?
A toasty ghosty.


What's a monster's favorite bean?
A human bean.

Why do demons and ghouls hang out together?
Because demons are a ghouls best friend!

What kind of street does a ghost like best?
A dead end.

What is a vampires favorite mode of transportation?
A blood vessel.


What happened when two vampires met?
It was love at first bite!

How do you fix a jack-o-lantern?
With a pumpkin patch.


What did the mother ghost say to the baby ghost?
"Don't spook until you're spooken to."

HAPPY HALLOWEEN