Friday Photo Fun - Something Wooden

Something Wooden

by Rachel Hoyt

A pastime that has been around for centuries,

requiring skills not found in fingers, toes or knees.

A way to keep your brain power un-molded. 

The very best at this do it blindfolded.

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt.  All rights reserved.

Technorati Tags: Game, Abstract Photo, Rhyme, Humor, Guess, Poetry

Friday Photo Fun is when I share a randomly captured moment,
or perhaps a photo experiment with more purposeful intent,
then pair it with a rhyming riddle to exercise your mind
and teach you more weird facts to which you once were blind.

After the answer is guessed, I will post a second, non-abstract photo...

and just in case you wanted to know,
the first is not a photoshopped version of the second -
they're shot using different techniques that to me beckon.

Bryan guessed, somewhat blindly,

that chess keeps your brain functioning sprightly.

Thursday Thoughts - Bethel, Alaska and Taco Bell

image by koratmember via freedigitalphotos.net

Dear residents of Bethel, Alaska,

Did you enjoy your Doritos Locos Tacos bonanza?

Would writing the joy you tasted fill a line or a stanza?

I felt much empathy for you when I heard

you'd been told 'The Bell' was coming by some nerd

who only meant to prank a single 'friend'

and gained a full town of bruised egos to mend.

It was quite nice of Taco Bell to throw a party

to keep your cravings for their food hearty,

but what did you think of their latest invention?

(I haven't yet tried it and have no intention.

Despite a deep love for Taco Bell food,

that flavor combo looks quite crummy and crude.)

Was that wacky snacky worth being part of a promo

for a fast food joint to which you still cannot go?

To me, the trade off there seems a bit loco.

What about the normal tacos, nachos and burritos?

Chalupas, gorditas, enchiladas and enchirritos?

For the love of beans! (Por el amor de frijolitos!)

I'm sorry to point out, perhaps before you realized,

that this kind act may one day make your list of most despised.

You could try to raise funds through kickstarter or an imitator,

to try to taste more fast food sooner rather than later.

It seems like any somebody who's semi-saavy can raise money online.

Surely someone there must think that it is franchise ownership time.

I hope Taco Bell cravings don't drive Bethel loco!

Do let me know your thoughts on the Doritos taco.

Here's hoping you'll soon be eating American style!

Sincerely,

Rachel Hoyt

of Rhyme Me a Smile

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.


Read the news that inspired the rhyme here.


Technorati Tags: Taco, Alaska, PR, Stunt, Poetry


Does getting cards in the mail make you smile?
Why not get one from me once in a while?

Wacky Word Wednesday - Puckish

Puckish

by Rachel Hoyt

Image by Tina Phillips via freedigitalphotos.com

Those who act puckish

act out most every wish

and always have stories to dish

'cuz they're mischevious little fish,

those whimsical creatures - the puckish.

© 2012 Rachel Hoyt. All rights reserved.

Every week I rhyme and define a new wacky word.

Come on over to indulge your inner nerd.

And, please let me know of any weird words you've heard.

Technorati Tags: Words, Vocabulary, Poem, Rhyme, Puckish, Poetry