Random Nonsense

 Just some funnies today.

This is literally true!  A couple of days ago, we were 80 degrees,  Today, the 60's.  In less than 48 hours, we're due for another hard freeze with temps 20-30 degrees below normal.

Feel free to groan, but this tickles my retired English teacher's funny bone!

Please tell me I'm not!

True story!

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What Causes Them?

 Last week I talked about hiccups:  What they are, what to do about them.  But I realized yesterday that I forgot to research WHY they happen.  Turns out, there are a lot of reasons why you can get hiccups.

• eating or drinking too fast
• eating spicy foods
• medications such as sedatives and anti-convulsants
• sudden changes in temperature
• loud noises
• strong smells
• or they can just happen randomly for an unknown reason.

So, there you have it.  Read last week's post to learn what hiccups are and what to do about them.  So, moving right on to the funnies.

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Burning Question

 I've had this "burning" question for a few days now. What, exactly, are the hiccups?

According to the Mayo Clinic, hiccups are involuntary spasms of the diaphragm.  I guess we already knew that. The spasm causes your vocal cords to close suddenly.  That's what makes the "hic" sound.

Why do we get hiccups?  Well, we already know from experience that things such as sodas, eating too much, swallowing air, and too much alcohol can cause them.  But I didn't know that sudden changes in temperature can also cause them.  Did you?

Ideas to get rid of hiccups:  Hold your breath, breathe in a paper bag, sip cold water, press on your eyes (closed, I'm sure), pull on your tongue, bite a lemon, or swallow a spoonful of sugar. (Hey, it helps the medicine go down, right?)

Mayo Clinic also says that you should consult a doctor if you have hiccups for 48 hours. 48 HOURS!? Wouldn't that be awful? That's too long! So that was my burning question for today.  Moving along now...

True!  We were in the 80's today.

This is me!

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Happy Random Tuesday

 

Hello!  Here we are already at the end of January.  Seems like Christmas was just over.  I'm happy to say my son's surgery two weeks ago was a success, and his healing, thus far, is going very well. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.

Our snow has melted, and although it was pretty, I am grateful.  I am not built to withstand below freezing temperatures for very long!  But if I have to choose between the beautiful snow and the slippery ice storms we usually have, I'd pick the snow!

Let's get to some funnies...  Take this one, from when COVID first happened.

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Snow in South Texas

 I can't believe it, but it actually snowed!  This may seem like nothing to those of you who are accustomed to snow, but for those of us in South Texas, this is not the norm!

It's beautiful, but I can't imagine dealing with this all winter.  It started shortly before 7AM and continued to the afternoon. I've never seen anything like it here.

Tonight, it all turns to ice, which is actually much more common for this area and much more dangerous.  But we have enjoyed our version of winter wonderland today.

Visit more fun photos at Image-in-ing and Wordless Wednesday here and here.