The beauty of being a blogger is that I have a platform to share whatever noteworthy topic that pops into my head. Sometimes, the crazy stories I come across on the inter-web or the random thoughts that pop into my mind aren’t really noteworthy at all {on their own}. They usually make me pause, laugh, or just plain roll my eyes and I go on about my day.
So, without further ado, here’s this weeks edition of Random Goodness from Around the Web:
The Most Charitable Repurposing EVER
I so want to meet these ladies. Sammy Barcroft and Joanne Vines are leaders of a charity group called The Rucksack Project. Like a few others before them, they decided to turn a disused vehicle into a mobile homeless shelter. “They managed to pick up a double-decker Stagecoach bus slated for scrap, and put out an urgent call for help with its renovation into a sanctuary on wheels. Eight months, $8000, and about 70 to 80 workers later, the bus was fitted with 12 bunk beds, a lounge, and a fully-functional kitchenette. Many of the renovators involved donated their time, making the finished job worth more than $33k in total.” You have to click on over and see all of the pictures of the renovated bus. It’s so amazing and will surely keep so many without shelter dry and warm this winter!
They Don’t Make Em Like They Used to Anymore
We live in somewhat of a bigger/better/faster society these days. I think quality has gone away since people are constantly replacing their things for the next bigger/better/faster thing, so there’s no need to make things that last. Luckily, when Ross Shaddick’s mom bought their Christmas lights way back in 1969, it was during a time when quality was what mattered. Seems it worked because almost 50 years later, Ross is still using those same Christmas lights, and get this, he hasn’t had to replace a single bulb. Talk about things that last!
When Game Night Goes Awry
What on the actual planet earth is this and why are these weirdos intentionally and willingly playing? People are so odd. Okay, okay, so I laughed. A little too hard. But what on earth would possess you to volunteer to play this warped game? And I thought my family was odd?!
With all of the hunching we do over computers and phones these days, I get the need for these Lumo Lifts, but I still think they are intense. They are marketed as “The First Wearable Posture Coach,” and essentially what they do is zap you every time you hunch. If your spine isn’t straight, prepare for a jolt! Sounds like some weird practice they did in the “olden days” in the basement of some lab where you’re shocked into submission. I suspect it is effective but it seems a little extreme! Would any of you wear this or do you think it’s too much? Know anyone who’s tried it. I’m so curious as to what the intensity of the shock actually feels like? Perhaps I don’t want to know?
And that concludes this installment of Random Goodness from Around the Web. Please make sure to leave your random responses in the comment section.
~Mavis
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Quote of the Day “A person who has not done one half his day’s work by ten o’clock, runs a chance of leaving the other half undone.” ~ Emily Brontë, Wuthering Heights
Attention Fred Meyer Shoppers
Have you flown lately? On a newer plane? Have you noticed the size of the lavatories have gotten smaller? Like, as in these new lavatories are being designed for the under 8, under 90 pounds, and under 60 inches crowd? I barely have enough room to stand in one let alone maneuver myself around and use the facilities.
And the sink washing station? Bahahahahaaaa! ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Maybe before take off, instead of showing us how to buckle and unbuckle a seat belt everyone except maybe a 5 year old already knows how to use, the airlines should offer an instructional video on how to use the lavatory.
Quote of the Day 
Hey, would you look at that. Rain is in the forecast. Seriously, it’s like the movie groundhog. Every. Single.Day.
