There used to be a list of jokes about keeping a healthy level of insanity. A good sense of whimsy, an active imagination — those things will help you thrive.
“I like nonsense —
it wakes up the brain cells…” Dr. Seuss
Here’s one more whimsical quote.
“My alphabet starts with this letter called yuzz.
It’s the letter I use to spell yuzz-a-ma-tuzz.
You’ll be sort of surprised what there is to be found once you go beyond “Z” and start poking around!”
Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss)
From Yuzz to Z, make it a thriving Thursday,
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There’s a time to be silly. I don’t think we’re meant to be serious all the time. Children seem to know that better than adults. But some forget as they grow older. Good post, Teagan. 😀 — Suzanne
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You are 100% right, Suzanne. Thanks for commenting. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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I, too, like nonsense. It creates new neural pathways that open up a world of possibilities. Not sure my level of insanity is healthy, but I keep working on it 🙂 Happy Holidays, Teagan! 💖
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Tina, that’s actually a brilliant insight — thank you for saying it that way.
LOL, a good dose of nonsense is as good as a “healthy level of insanity.” 😀 ❤ Happy holidays to you and yours as well. Mega hugs.
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I changed my batteries today, Teagan. That always helps sharpen the insight 🙂 💖
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Dr. Seuss gave out excellent advice! I hope your Thursday has been thriving Teagan! xoxo
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He was a wise man, Kathryn. 😀 My Thursday started out thriving for sure, with the Ape hosting me here, and a beautiful review from Colleen Cheseboro! I’m still on cloud-9. Now if I can get the plumber out here today (after a week of trying) I will also have a fabulous Friday. Stay warm, and have a beautiful weekend. ❤ 🙂
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Nonsense is the opposite of NO SENSE!
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Ha! Indeed, Rae. Love your definition. Mega hugs.
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AS you know, I enjoy nonsense in a way that makes little sense, but makes me happy, as did this post. Mega hugs to all. 🙂
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Donna, you have the most brilliant gift of whimsy I have ever seen. As Rae just said, it is the opposite of “No sense” and you sue it so well. Thanks for taking time to visit here. Mega hugs right back!
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Have you noticed what happens when a person is serious all the time? Yeah. Wrinkles. Thanks for the smiles, Teagan. 😀 🙂
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Tee-hee! You’re right, Tess! “Smile lines” are much better than frown lines. Mega hugs!
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Mega hugs back. That’s my story and since I like it, I’m sticking to it. 😀
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Love the thriving Thursday thought…I’m changing my usual left brain “makes sense” thinking to “makes nonscence” and see if a scowl turns into smile! Follow the Ape, more fun needed here! 💛 Happy Thursday Teagan & Chris! 💛🎄💛Christine
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It’s lovely to see you Christine. Thanks so much for visiting. Here’s to a healthy level of insanity. Have a fabulous Friday. Mega hugs.
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Oh this laugh is welcomed today ~ Thanks, Teagan! And all the best to Chris too for being a great host 🙂
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You’re so welcome, Christy. If I’ve given you a smile, then I thrive. Mega hugs!
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Hugging back 🙂 I also forgot to write in the comment that the way you explained about the circle of women around David was great ~ and the Studebaker with our friends in it ~ so many great elements to the story xx
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LOL, I tried to figure out how to “put everyone to work”. I’m happy that it didn’t turn into just a series of links. Thank you for saying that. More hugs.
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I’d go mad without nonsense!
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Thanks Annabelle. Here’s to a “healthy level of insanity.” Have a thriving Thursday! Hugs.
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Love every bit of this. To poking around after Z! *cheers*
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Absolutely, Shirley! 😀 To the Zed-verse and beyond! Have a thriving Thursday. Hugs.
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A thriving Thursday to you, too!
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Another thank you, Chris, for allowing one of my favorite authors to wander among us dispensing the wisdom of the Value of Nonsense. Thank you, also Teagan for continuing to set the bar high on having fun. Hugs all around.
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Thank you kindly, John. I used to write weekly motivational messages for one of my many former SES bosses. I enjoyed it so much that I continued them on LinkedIn. But they stopped going anywhere. Then Chris offered to host them here. I really appreciate the platform, because the messages are special to me. Looking forward to taking a break at your SoC Saturday post. Great big hug right back.
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🙂 You are the best.
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Thanks, Teagan. Life gets very dull otherwise. Love the quotes. Keep the nonsense going!
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Thanks Olga! Without nonsense we’re left only with sense, and that’s often no fun. 😀 Wishing you well. Huge hugs.
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Reblogged this on Teagan's Books and commented:
Thanks to Chris Graham, the Story Reading Ape for continuing to let me visit the Tree-house on the third Thursday of each month.
Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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Thanks for hosting me at the Tree-house again, dear Ape. Here’s to the best kind of nonsense. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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Welcome Teagan – and I’m so pleased you’re continuing this series in 2017 😀
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It is my pleasure. Like I say — when I try to encourage others, I also encourage myself. Thanks for making this possible, Chris. Good luck with the work at home. More hugs.
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Life is no fun if you can’t be silly every once in a while! Thanks for reminding us, Teagan!
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Thank *you* Noelle. Sometimes it’s harder to be silly, but that’s when we know that a good dose of nonsense is necessary. Have a thriving Thursday. Mega hugs!
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