I Love Octopodes, And This One Is Particularly Stunning!

One of the soap vendors at my local Ren Faire has a big sign, “SOAP,” outside of their shop.  There are bars of soap displayed prominently.  The person handing out samples usually says, “Would you like a sample of soap?” or something similar.  

They also have a chalkboard where they tally the soap eaters for the day.  There are almost always at least 10-20.  On a hot day, when people have been hitting the beer booths heavily, they can get more than 50.

The market for this card may be larger than you think.

I’m still reeling over the fact when I went with my friend to a renaissance fair, there was a lady who was handing out samples. My friend took a bite of it and all I heard was

“My lord that’s soap”

Me: Oooh, my friend / Tumblr-buddy has a new interest!  I don’t have the time, mental energy, etc. for it, but I like seeing them enjoy things.  Yay -- lots of happy posts!

*gets a new interest* ah.......... time to annoy my followers with 1 685 5753 6969 posts they did not ask for

I’ll have to remember this!

SMALL TALK TIP FOR PEOPLE WHO HATE SMALL TALK: Ask people if they have any pets. This is light and impersonal enough to offend no one. People who have pets are usually pretty excited to talk about them and show off pictures, so there’s a good chance that you will be looking at kitties and doggos. People who don’t have pets will usually talk about the pets they wish they had, or have had in the past. People who neither have nor want pets are pretty rare.

How can there be any doubt that George is an excellent crow??

I’ve spent about an hour or so today listening to “Hidden Almanac” by @ursula-vernon. I just love, LOVE this podcast - and the two main characters. I wish it had more fans here, on tumblr.

Reblog if you agree George is an excellent crow.

You gave me a gold coin that comes with a bonus dragon, and you think I’m going to spend it?  Are you insane?!  I’m going home to see how well it gets along with the cats.

The world’s tiniest dragon must defend his hoard, a single gold coin, from those who would steal it.

Purrrr!  Books and dragons --- life is good.

Happy book dragon :)

Believe the beautiful snow leopard!

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@the-other-sandy, weren’t we just talking about Grapenuts?

Grapenuts

Neither grapes nor nuts.

The closest thing to gravel still considers fit for human consumption.

Possibly a major joke being played on the human race by hamsters.

I don’t know whether someone had the most amazing timing or great skills with Photoshop, but this looks cool either way.

what a cat

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