Monday Musings ~ April 18, 2022

~ Tails Around the Ranch

Murphy's Law

Murphy’s Real Laws

1 – The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first.
2 – Flashlight: A case for holding dead batteries.
3 – The shin bone is a device for finding furniture.
4 – A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.
5 – It was recently discovered that research causes cancer in rats.
6 – Everybody lies, but it doesn’t matter since nobody listens.
7 – I wished the buck stopped here, as I could use a few.
8 – I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.
9 – You know things are bad when you dip into long ago drafts you forgot about so you don’t have to pull out what few hairs you have remaining from trying to craft a post from a cell phone.

We’re limping along without the laptop but hope it gets released from the ‘puter hospital soon. My patience is beginning to rival that number of remaining hair strands.

Live, love, bark! 🐾

32 thoughts on “Monday Musings ~ April 18, 2022”

  1. Thanks for the laughter! Keep that one strand of hair that is left! 🙂 I hope your laptop is WELL soon! Hang in there! Glad you are still keeping in touch with the phone, even if you feel like throwing the phone against the wall. LOL!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thankfully the laptop is home safe and sound and working hard to catch up.

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          Well at least coffee…🤣

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  2. Dalton,Benji aka Meezer’s Mews & Terrieristical Woofs – We're Angel-Pipo & Angel-Minko-WeBeesSiameezers! And Angel-MrJackFreckles was our barky doggy brofur. And now we have Dalton and Benji , our little doggy brofurs. MJF: April 30, 2002; Gotcha Day: June 10, 2002; RB Day: Feb 5, 2018. Pipo: Dec 26, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005. RBDay: Nov3,2020; Minko: Dec 29, 2004; Gotcha Day: Feb 14, 2005; RB Day: June 18, 2017. Dalton: Gotcha Day Sept 27, 2017 Birthday: Unknown...probably sometime in 2016...he has been assigned a Birthday: Aug 20, 2016. Benji: Birthday: June6,2018; GotchaDay: Dec 28, 2019 So we are Dalton & Benji...enjoy our blog:)
    Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says:

    Hello! Your Murphy’s laws are priceless!
    Hope you get your confuser back soon.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Happy to report we’re baaacckk! And it feels so good.

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  3. Genevieve Petrillo – I'm a teacher-turned-writer - Author of Keep Your Ear on the Ball (Tilbury, 2007) and What If I Don't? (Meegenius, 2014). I love doing school visits and author talks. My stories, poetry, and teaching ideas have been seen in many teachers' and children's magazines. In my free time, I volunteer with Ocean County Volunteers for the Blind and TheraPet.
    Genevieve Petrillo says:

    LOL. Law #4 is our favorite. Oh Murphy…..

    Love and licks,
    Cupcake

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      That Murphy guy…he pretty much nails it, doesn’t he?

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  4. You’re doing better than I would at posting from a cell phone, Monika! Norman had some funnies, fur sure. Have you looked on Amazon for a wig to cover those bald spots, LOL? Oh wait, you’d have to order from your cell phone!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Awkkkk!

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  5. John W. Howell – South Texas Gulf Coast – I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.
    John W. Howell says:

    LOL Monika.

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  6. Ain’t that the truth?! I’ve been using my phone and/or iPad to write/post my blog posts for a long time…it can be extremely annoying and frustrating at times; but if I waited until I turned on my laptop, my last blog post would have been from 2015.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      You have my deepest admiration. I can’t imagine posting from the phone. Inserting images is a nightmare!

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  7. onespoiledcat – Virginia – We are Angel Sammy and Teddy......! Two ginger cats - one left for the Rainbow Bridge in December of 2016 (but still keeps in touch...) and the other in the "here and now" having lots of fun. Join us as we try to bring smiles to everyone around us with our blog.
    onespoiledcat says:

    Awwww…….those are great musings on this icky, rainy, sleety Monday. Spring disappeared and that is making us grumpy here. You cheered us up! Hope you get your computer back soon……I know that must be a pain in the tushie.

    Hugs, Pam and Teddy too

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      The older I get, the thinner my hair gets (from pulling out). I need to practice more deep breaths I think. LOL

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  9. marthadilo3 – Cleveland – A classic overthinker trying to age gracefully while living with a big, too smart for his own good shelter pup who must have his daily walk.
    marthadilo3 says:

    Those made me smile 😄 kind of a pained smile but nonetheless…!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Pained smiles were custom made for Mo(a)ndays. LOL

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  10. Kate Crimmins – Retired Human Resources executive with two bossy cats ready to share insights, experiences and wisdom to make you laugh and think in new ways.
    Kate Crimmins says:

    Patience. I don’t have it either.

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      The older I get the less I seem to have of it. Sigh.

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  11. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
    Dale says:

    That list is awful real…
    And didn’t your ‘puter just come back from the hospital? Damnation. I hope you get it soon!
    Happy Monday!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Far realer than I’d prefer. But I’m back in business now. The catching up may take a while but it’s Mo(a)nday and understandable. 😉

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      1. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
        Dale says:

        I feel ya. This whole actually working at my work has hindered my wasting my time reading blogs… now I am ridiculously behind. Again.

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        1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
          Tails Around the Ranch says:

          I have every confidence you’ll be able to catch up. How’s the new job going? Well I hope.

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          1. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
            Dale says:

            Hah! I’ve already lost control!
            So far so good on the job front. I’m four days in and today is my day off – we work four days per week. I’m loving that part.

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            1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
              Tails Around the Ranch says:

              Ooh, love that 4 day work week. Does that mean you have to do 10 hr. days?

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              1. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
                Dale says:

                Not even! This pilot project is for us to work 32 hours, but keep our 37.5 hour paycheque! They are trying to balance work and family life. How cool is that? I am hoping that peeps can get it done so that the project does not come to an end on October 31…

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                1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
                  Tails Around the Ranch says:

                  Whoa…that’s fabulous. Good for you!

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                  1. Dale – Boucherville – I love cooking, entertaining, writing, photography, walk/hiking. The best part of blogging is connecting with other bloggers and creating real conversations and relationships and having them feel something from what I offer.
                    Dale says:

                    I’m pretty chuffed!!

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    1. Tails Around the Ranch – Denver, CO – The inspiration behind this blog was one knuckleheaded Standard Poodle named Sam but is now inspired by a House Pony-Wilson. I'm Monika, the upright. Living in the Denver metro area, we post about dogs, rescue and nature. So grab your favorite beverage and be prepared to howl along with our adventures. And don't forget to bark your 'pup-tacular' comment; we'd love to hear from you.
      Tails Around the Ranch says:

      Thanks. Happy Mo(a)nday. 😉

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