Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 13 Feb 2011

From Denny: What an exciting week it has been with the 18 Day Egypt Revolution, following the twists and turns of real life drama. I'm proud to say I wrote many posts to cover it. The most time consuming was to wade through various English written Egyptian blogs to find out what was going on, what they thought was happening in their own country.

Remember the state controlled the news. You think it's bad in America, try living under martial rule with news black-outs and propaganda. OK, the Republicans do so love to spread their political gospel but at least most Americans know it's all lies. Comics make jest of what the GOP churns out of their "war rooms."

I've started yet another silly blog for interesting people, whatever I find as I find it: Dennys People Watching. Originally, I thought it might be interesting to cover world leaders but then Lady Gaga just had to get some face time. She is my most favorite outrageous person. If she's this cheeky at age 24, can you imagine her at age 50? Sure hope she doesn't burn herself out and become a conservative in her old age.

I also waded through a tremendous number of political cartoons about the Egypt Revolution which, naturally, have proven to be a big hit with the Middle Eastern countries.  I even started posting the Egypt news on The Social Poets rather than Dennys Global Politics because I was concerned anyone from the Middle East or Egypt might be in danger for visiting what the state might perceive as a  mainstream American media site  After all, who would think a poetess would be a political subversive? OK, bring on the political clowns... :)

During this fast-paced Egypt news we had the Chinese New Year and the Super Bowl.  I managed to get up some great recipes so take a look at the four food blogs.

Another blog I just birthed too, still in development stage, is Dennys Guest Bloggers. I thought it might be fun to invite other bloggers to answer interview questions for their readers to better get to know them.  It's also an interesting way to help market your blog, your art work or whatever.  I'm always up for figuring out ways to get out information - of which I am The Ultimate Information Junkie - and experiment with how to reach maximum awareness on the web.

If you are interested and want to post there - which would get linked on my many other blogs and linked in search engines and social sites - leave a comment on the blog or email here: warriorspearl@gmail.com.  It might be a good idea to catch my eye with the subject heading: Dennys Guest Bloggers.

Over the past several months artists and other bloggers have written for guest blogging but some of them were not a fit for my blogs or I couldn't get to them at the time.  So, I've been wracking my brain to figure out how to create a fit for just about any blogger - and in a timely manner. So this crazy blog idea was born.

Take a look around. Put up your feet; take a load off and enjoy yourself as you trip through what I found to post!  Sometimes, I feel like a writing monkey as depicted in that silly photo...


The Social Poets:

Gabby Giffords Speaks 1st Words, May Attend NASA Space Launch

American Political Cartoons - 12 Feb 2011 

Breaking News: Egypt Jubilant, This Blogger Called It Right: Mubarak Leaves

Breaking News: Mubarak Angers Protesters As Saves Face, Justifies Rule, Long Goodbye 

Egypt: Tahrir Square Excitement Builds, Protesters Await Confirmation Mubarak Leaving

Breaking News: Egypt Protesters Win, Mubarak Stepping Down!

Poll: Obama Will Not Win 2012 Reelection - The mood of the American people does not bode well for President Obama if he wants to seek a second term.

Cartoons: My Demo-Yard-Cats and GOP Temper Tantrums - What is it about my Democrats? Like the typical yard cat they don't seem to know their name or come when they are called.

Cartoons: Some Hummers to Scratch Your Head Why - OK, these are those wonderfully obscure type of cartoons that some people don't always "get" as to why they are funny but they sure made me grin.

Cartoons: Just Good Old-Fashioned Political Comedy - Sometimes, Life is just too amusing and these cartoonists certainly have capitalized on the opportunists capitalizing on us

31 More Egypt Revolution Cartoons - Cartoonists churn out new opinions at as fast a rate as the situation changes in Egypt during the protests.

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring for 2011 - Check out this year's funny prediction from the famous American groundhog and plenty of groundhog day trivia and more.

Posts Roundup at Dennys Blogs - 30 Jan 2011

Political Cartoons: Obama 2011 State Of The Union

Taxpayers to Goldman Sachs: Give Us Back Our $3 Billion You Stole

Groundhog Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Early Spring for 2011

Check out this year's funny prediction from the famous American groundhog and plenty of groundhog day trivia and more.

Image by Brendan Loy via Flickr

From Denny: This little pampered groundhog is a cute little guy. Every year he gets trotted out for a brief celebrity appearance to make his prediction about whether we will have another six weeks of winter or enjoy an early Spring. Last year Phil accurately predicted a longer winter. This year the little cutie is predicting an early Spring.

Be sure to check out the funny link at the end of this post for last year's post about Phil. There is a recipe for Groundhog Cookies and plenty of Groundhog Phil Trivia to enjoy too!  Phil's official site is overwhelmed this year.

How convenient I already posted his information last year.  Maybe some of Phil's psychic ability rubbed off on me?  After all, obviously I "knew" last year to put up Phil's important information.  You see,  I "knew" a whole year ahead of time that the winter snow storms would be bad, everyone would be online at the same time, and that Phil's site would be overwhelmed.  As a loyal fan of Phil's I "knew" it was my duty to promote his wonderful cheeky self to the world.  Knock yourselves out and enjoy the Groundhog Phil trivia! :)

From Phil's Royal Court who make a big deal out of the occasion:

Image via Wikipedia

From the Punxsutawney Phil website that is so overwhelmed they had just the briefest message today:

Phil Says Expect an Early Spring!

Phil's official forecast as read February 2nd, 2011, at sunrise at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, PA:


Happy Groundhog Day from Punxsutawney Phil!

Here Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye

Groundhog Day, February 2, 2011
Punxsutawney Phil was raised from his burrow
By the call of President Bill Deeley.
He greeted his handlers, Ben Hughes and John Griffiths.

After casting an inquisitive eye towards thousands of his faithful followers,
He proclaimed that the Steelers are going to the Super Bowl!

Back to the business at hand...
He surveyed his surroundings carefully and found that there was no shadow around,
So, an early spring it will be."


Here's the link with all the funny Phil trivia, history, groundhog society, funny photos and a cookie recipe:

Funny Psychic Groundhog Phil Blessed Us With More Winter - Cheeky Quote Day 3 Mar 2010

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12 Thought Provoking Quotes Posts

Quotes Inspire graphic photo by Denny Lyon. You are free to use this photo - with attribution and a link back to The Social Poets!

From Denny: It's odd how when you go back through your posts you see a theme develop over time. So, I culled some posts from my quotes blog about really interesting quotes I found so good they elicited commentary and various musings!

There really is something cool going on as you are led through the readings, very meditative and thought-provoking. Sure made me think deep; maybe it will benefit you as well!

Do You Regularly Reconsider What You Believe to be True?

What Possesses and Controls You?

What is the Best Way to Travel Toward Happiness?

How Do You Realistically Get Happiness?



How Does Unhappiness Happen? One Answer.

Helen Keller's Take on Definition of Happiness

Where is Your Path of Happiness Traveling?

Why Would Anyone Consider Happiness a Duty?



How is Happiness Easily Acquired?

Happiness Described by the Dalai Lama

Happiness Can Be Funny!

3 Key Ingredients to Achieving Happiness?

Video: Gene Kelly Tap Dances on Roller Skates

Image via Wikipedia

From Denny: Now this will get you in a good mood! This little dancing clip is from the 1955 movie called "It's Always Fair Weather." Gene Kelly is most famously known for his 1952 hit movie "Singing In The Rain." While this clip starts off slow, don't lose patience. By the second half all the action starts! He is really amazing, considering the fact that in 1955 no one knew what roller blading was and no one was doing it on his professional level. Enjoy!

Cheeky Quote Day! 20 May 2009

Photo of Nietzsche in 1875, probably before he contracted or showed symptoms of syphilis - suffering the fate of insanity at the end of his life in 1900.

From Denny: OK, who among us has ever thought of Nietzsche as, well, funny? Not many I expect. He was a German philosopher who often contradicted himself and got in trouble by critiquing culture. After his zealously religious Lutheran pastor father died insane, Friedrich Nietzsche soared to new heights as a famous rebel against Christianity. That must have been one psychologically confusing atmosphere growing up as a child with a double dose: heavy religion AND insanity.

Nietzsche’s emotional and spiritual flailing is a fine example of the throes of spiritual development. In all that seriousness, most people don’t realize how many frequently incredible and funny life observations occur along the way! And that, dear friends, is why you keep a journal!

Here are a few of Nietzsche’s wry observations about humanity:

A casual stroll through the lunatic asylum shows that faith does not prove anything.

Whenever I climb I am followed by a dog called 'Ego'.

Not by wrath does one kill, but by laughter.

Insanity in individuals is something rare -- but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs it is the rule.

Love is a state in which a man sees things most decidedly as they are not.

Is man one of God's blunders or is God one of man's blunders?

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times the same good things for the first time.

The best weapon against an enemy is another enemy.

In Heaven all the interesting people are missing.

Below are three videos from Keith Olbermann's Countdown show about real life and truth in politics. Talk about Cheeky Quotes! :)