To Exist.. or not to Exist
..that is, as we know, the question 
Here’s what happened when the 5 great philosophers Parmenides, Descartes, Heraclitus, Plato and Aristotle were boarding a flight to Athens.
A stewardess walks up to Parmenides. “I’m sorry, Sir,” she says. “I’m afraid you’re in the wrong seat. Could you please move?” “Of course,” he replies. And he disappears.
The stewardess turns to Descartes and asks, “Would you like something to drink?” After a moment the philosopher answers, “I think not.” And he disappears.
Then the stewardess walks up to Heraclitus, who has just discovered that his legs have gone to sleep. “What’s wrong Sir?” she asks him “I can’t move,” he replies. And he disappears.
Next, the pilot comes on the speaker and says: “I’m sorry to inform you we’re having a little engine trouble, but we’ll be on our way in about an hour.”
“An hour!” Plato exclaims. “Now I’ll miss my appointment! I wasn’t informed!” And he disappears.
“Oh, well” says Aristotle “No matter!” And he disappears.
Perhaps, every now and then, it’s better not to think so much..!
Have a good Monday
Linda
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The Popcorn Girl
My dear grandmother who is now 83, loves to tell this story from I was a two year old. As for myself, I don’t remember much of it. But apparently she took me to the local record store that day, and as I was sitting on the counter, with my legs swinging in the air and the headphones on, they put on the hottest record of that year; “Popcorn” with Hot Butter. Moving my body to the music, I shouted to her: “Common Granny, dance!!!” Of course she couldn’t hear a thing.
That was my first real encounter with music, and the record became my favorite for a long time. Sadly I don’t have it anymore. When I listen to the melody now it seems, well.. almost a bit annoying. But I can see why I liked it as a child; it’s a quick, funny and happy tune. And it’s a nice memory. To be honest I never was much for popcorn though… I must admit I’m more a chocolate kind of girl 
My kids had a good laugh at this version below:
The Amazing Goldfish
Have you ever seen anything like this? I had no idea a goldfish could be trained to perform tricks like that!
My five year old actually has two goldfish, but I cannot imagine them doing anything like this. (Although they are doing some extensive splashing around when one of us is approaching the fish tank, as they believe there is a chance of some extra snack). Perhaps we should try the Fish School? – No, I think not
Something in my Ear
I’d like to share a little story. The other night as we were having supper, I was trying to get a message through to Mr S. As usual at bedtime, this was everything but easy.. I often ask myself whether his ears are functioning at all (of course they are working perfectly). Anyway, after trying some – with no result – all of a sudden he turns his face towards me and says in his most sincere and innocent voice: “oh I’m sorry mom, what did you say? I didn’t hear you, you see I had a banana in my ear”.
Now how about that – a banana! What an idea! There wasn’t even any fruit on the menu that evening.
I went to bed laughing that night. A banana in my ear. Can you believe whatever put that thought inside his head. Life is more fun with a five year old
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