Ending the Year With a Difficult Riddle

An iron horse with a flaxen tail.
The faster the horse runs,
the shorter his tail becomes.

What is it?

(HINT: Think Small)

Riddle, of course

A house with two occupants, sometimes one, rarely three.
Break the walls, eat the boarders, then throw away me.

What am I?

Try This Riddle

Some say I'm their worst enemy,
Some say I'm their best friend.
Some use me in brevity,
You'll still pay for what I lend.

There's proof that I can even kill,
Too many take that path.
There's claim also that I can heal,
You'll have to do the math.

Yes, uses for me do abound,
You'll see me often, look around.

What am I?

Who Will Solve the Riddle?

Before I came, confusion abounded.
I'm late, I'm late was frequently sounded.

I'm not average, but was based on a mean.
My size, in theory, is constant: fifteen.

I'm two dozen steps, again in theory.
But walk my length and you'd get weary.

I take half and quarter steps at times.
In reality, I don't follow the lines.

I shrink to nothing in two cold extremes.
Over a thousand miles wide in the betweens.

What am I?

Let Us Commence Riddling

She's always ready to lend an ear
With hair so light
Too bad you she won't hear
The devil inside her
Is ready to burst
But lucky for you,
Of imps he's not the worst.

What is she?

Easy Riddle for You Today

I drift forever with the current
Down these long canals they've made
Tame, yet wild, I run elusive
Multitasking to your aid.
Before I came, the world was darker
Colder, sometimes, rougher, true
But though I might make living easy,
I'm good at killing people too.

Is This a Repeat Riddle?

I have many feathers to help me fly.
I have a body and head, but I'm not alive.
It is your strength which determines how far I go.
You can hold me in your hand, but I'm never thrown.

What am I?

Here's a Riddle

Glittering points
That downward thrust.
Sparkling spears
That never rust.

South Dakota Trip Photos

My brother Mike and I just returned from a 2282 mile road trip to South Dakota. Despite some rain and snow, we had a great time.

Wall Drug, always an adventure!


I had to ride the giant Jackalope, didn't I?


Mike made a new friend.


So did I.


Mike and the 6 foot rabbit


Mt. Rushmore


A beautiful day


The Crazy Horse Memorial, a work in progress.


This statue is 1/34th of what the finished monument size will be.


Mike doing the Crazy Horse Pose


Crazy Horse Memorial, not too far from Mt. Rushmore


There are a lot of different types of aircraft at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Museum.


Mike likes Corsairs


Mike outside of the famous Saloon #10 where Wild Bill Hickok was killed, while holding Aces and Eights.


The chair that Wild Bill was sitting in when he was shot.


Welcome to Deadwood


Rodeo Hero statue in Deadwood


Beautiful Badlands National Park


A chilly day


Scenic View


Goodbye South Dakota

A New Riddle is Here

I have joy in bringing two together, but darning my existence!
My life hangs by a thread,
filled with ups, downs and resistance!
What am I?

How About A Riddle?

My work is based on give and take
I can make a difference by a hand shake
The older I get the smaller I grow
And my best friend is my worst foe

What am I?

Back to Riddling

I can be huge,
or I can be small.
I can be long like a sausage,
or round like a ball.
I might stay with you,
or I might travel for miles.
For those of few years,
I always bring smiles.

What am I?

Somebody's Birthday!

Happy Birthday Little Sis

My niece Emma is on the Junior Varsity Cheerleading squad this year. Her school has a 5 & 6th grade football team that plays every Sunday. My sister Kathy is bringing her past cheering and coaching skills to help the girls out, and I'm happy to sit on the sidelines to take photos. Here are some pictures from today's game:

Looking good!

The football team tied up the game late in the 4th quarter, but was defeated in over-time, 20-13

The girls are working hard on perfecting their pyramid.

Kailey is learning fast, she'll be a great cheerleader in a few years.

Emma did a wonderful job, she's a real performance pro!

Commence Riddling

You mix and disrupt me,
But it makes me stronger.
You just ignore me,
But I get harder the longer.
To cap it off,
It's surprising to see,
You end up walking
All over me.

What am I?

New Riddle, Who Will Get It First????

Walk on the living, they don't even mumble.
Walk on the dead, they mutter and grumble.

What are they?

Silly Old Riddle

My hard round body gets shorter,
while my pink tail leaves a trail behind me.

You see me almost every day.

What am I?

Lame Riddle (Hey, they can't all be good!)

To rich and poor we useful are;
And yet for our reward,
By both at last we're thrown away,
Without the least regard.

Do You Feel Like a Riddle?

No ink or spoken words
are known to come from one.
But a dozen or so of us
can help you to change your story.

It Riddle Time!

I can take you to another place that's neat,
Or in a restaurant, hold your seat.
I can tell you about a company's numbers,
Or find a hotel room for your slumber.
If I'm thrown at you, you must have been really bad,
But if your enter my good side, you'll always be glad.
Policemen use me as you might tell,
They use me when you don't park so well!

Time to Riddle

I begin with 64,
But finish with just one.
While some may find me boring,
Many find me fun.

Lists look much like trees
With six levels in all.
People will play in pools,
While others play with a ball.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

Enjoy the 4th of July

Here's a Riddle

What others do laterally I do upright.
My namesakes have run races but I don't compete, alright?
My cousins are dragons but not a lizard be,
I do one thing that all men can't so what can I be?

Difficult Riddle...Or Is It?

They go up and down at times in succession.
Arrangements baffle some, but are pleasing to others.
They may be seen and heard, but not felt by hand or tasted.
What are they?

A Riddle

I come in darkness,
though not always at night
To some I bring joy
To others I bring fright
What am I?

Impossible Riddle

Why are most men cowards and jerks??

Riddle for a June Tuesday

I quietly sit and wait
until someone moves my plate.
By then, it's much too late
and nothing will escape
the destruction I create
because I am now awake.
Sorry, but you can't close my gate.
My wrath you cannot sedate.
I'm not picky about what I take.
But, this promise I do make,
I always give back a rebate.
It's best if you leave in great haste,
because next it's you that I'll taste!

What am I?

Can you solve this riddle?

What is the one thing in the world that can speak all the languages?

A hint was requested.
A hint was requested.

Here's your hint.
Here's your hint.

Easy Riddle

What goes up and down, but doesn't move?

A Riddle

What do you use from your head to your toes,
and the more it works the thinner it grows?

Riddle De Do...

I am a protector.
I sit on a bridge.
One person can see right through me, while others wonder what I hide.

What am I?

Is It Tuesday...AGAIN???

As a coat, I protect all things you have bought
But when rain is about, put me on not.

What am I?

Tuesday's Riddle

A potato's key tool, I have all the power.
I am generally used on the half or full hour.
If my cells were deceased or lost or the such,
My partner would only respond to your touch.

What am I?

Pictures from Easter Weekend

Easter Eve we did some egg coloring.

"E" getting fancy with multiple colors.

"K" making a pink egg...her signature color.

"J" drawing a face on his egg.

The production team.

Kathy joins the fun.

The finished products. Very Egg-citing!


Easter Sunday at Mom and Dad's house.

Uncle Mike with "E", "K" & "J"

Posing with Uncle Bob and Auntie Dawn

Looks who is sitting on the back of the couch.

Everyone smile!

Kathy and the kiddies.

It was a nice day out, so we hid eggs in my parent's yard.

"J" counting them up.

"K" on the hunt.

"E" found one.

Checking the treasures.

The five of us "kids" doing the traditional stair picture.

"A" on the look out for more eggs.

"D" finds an egg.

Checking the loot!

Riddle Riddle

I rise, I fall.
You can touch me,
But you don't want to carry me.
You can shoot me,
But I most certainly won't die.

What am I?

Try This Riddle

Different lights do make me strange,
thus into different sizes I will change.

What am I?

HINT: Think about a body part.

The Riddler is Back

I'm often seen around a lot, referred to many ways,
See me black and you may find misfortune haunts your days.
Tell a thing, that should have been kept quiet, to all around,
Then look inside the sack, there I'm no longer to be found.
Nosiness, prying, snooping, leaves me fearing, full of dread,
For all these things are likely to see me soon lying dead.
These clues combined should start to give a picture, an idea,
Of who or what I am, so can you tell me? Is it clear?

Sure 'n Begorrah, it's a Riddle

I am a food upon your plate,
When you partake of me in dawning light.
Yet I become a drink inside your glass,
After dinner-time at night.

Do You Feel Like Riddling?

The sun bakes them,
the hand breaks them,
the foot treads on them,
and the mouth tastes them.

What are they?

Here's a Riddle, Just for YOU

Always old, sometimes new.
Never sad, sometimes blue.
Never empty, sometimes full.
Never pushing, always pulling.

What am I?

Weekly Riddle

Two sisters are we, one dark and one fair.
In twin towers dwelling, we're quite the pair.
One from the land and one from the sea.
Tell us truly, who are we?

And the Nominees are....

I squeaked it under the wire, but I finally saw all five of the Academy Award nominated films as I traditionally do before the award show airs.

Here are my opinions and predictions for Sunday night's Oscars:


THE READER

Of the five films, this is my least favorite. The characters were blah, I didn't feel much emotion for either. Uneven film, wasn't terrible, just not great. Kate Winslet is up for best actress, which I believe she will win. She did do an outstanding job as the post WWII heartless and clueless older German woman who has a brief affair with a much younger man that effects his entire life. I'd give it a 4% chance of winning for best film. Not gonna happen.

FROST/NIXON


Ron Howard did a fine job of directing this interesting take on the glimpse behind the scenes of the inter working of David Frost and Richard Nixon's cat and mouse game. Had some slow moments, but Frank Langella did an outstanding job of presenting a very human Richard Nixon. I'll give it a 10% shot at winning.

MILK


To be honest, I never even heard of Harvey Milk or his gay right activism in the 1970's. So it was interesting to see how the last few years of his life played out. This movie just edged out Frost/Nixon on my list. It felt like it flowed better. Sean Penn stole the show with his portrayal. I predict he will win the Best Actor Oscar. I give the film an 11% chance at winning the big one.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Very good movie. I was fascinated throughout, never knowing where Benjamin's life was going. He was born an old man and got younger throughout his life. The makeup effects are sure to win an award. Brad Pitt did a wonderful job, but he is up against some very heavy competition. I'd give it a 37% chance to take home the statue. This film came in a close second, and could very well take home the Oscar for best picture, but all the buzz is about the next movie.

SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE


An excellent, unique and interesting movie. Watching the flashbacks of the life of a contestant on India's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" was intriguing. Putting together bits and pieces of the life of a "Slumdog" all came together in a climatic ending. Danny Boyle may just pull it off and win the best director honors. I'd give the film a 38% shot at winning for Best Picture.

So here are my predictions for the major Oscar awards:

Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor: Sean Penn (Milk)
Best Actress: Kate Winslet (The Reader)
Best Director: Danny Boyle (Slumdog)
Supporting Actor: Heath Ledger (Dark Night)
Supporting Actress: Taraji P. Henson (Benjamin)

If I don't see you on the red carpet, maybe I'll catch you at the after party!