Meme Me

 Meme Me. 

 

Actually, on second thought, how about I meme you?

 

I've said "good bye" to summer {{sob}}. You know, those lazy, less to do, go on vacation, throw dinner on the grill, wonder at firefly months I look forward to every year. More so, of course, when I lived on the coast and spent many days at the beach, or even when the boys were little and we belonged to a private pool here. But even without the ability to cool off in my favorite way, there's just something about summer, maybe from all the way back in my childhood, that deserves celebrating. 

Heading into those cooler days requires a little cheering up (for summer lovers, anyway). So today I've decided to share some memes. All I've created myself and shared here and there over the years. I chose to do this today not only because I'm hoping to amuse you, but because, due to both what's been going on in this country, and in the world, I (we) need a bit of levity, a respite, a cooling off of sorts. And what better way than through humor.

So I'm editing out my political memes, there's a time for those, but not today. Happy July, everyone. I hope I can start your month with a laugh.

On the subject of kids:

 

And maybe they have a thought or two about me:

 

 

But I've learned (the hard way) about listening to your mom:

 

 

A food related meme (had to have at least one of those):

 

 

Not a meme, btw, but a simple, delicious option for an appetizer or afternoon snack:

 

 Onion Dip Crudite Bruschetta

 

 

Lack of sleep (related to the whole having kids thing, of course):

 

 

 

 

 

Getting old (exacerbated by . . . you guessed it, having kids):

 

 

 

Speaking of stress, and frustration, here's one for the neighbors:

 

 

 

A message for all men, a serious but funny meme I created for a post I wrote that was requested by Tommy John, in support of the Testicular Cancer Foundation:

 

 

Is it just me?
 

 

 

 

 

And a vice . . . or two. 

 

 

 

Hope you had a laugh (or 17). If you have a favorite, let me know. Or if there's a meme you've seen somewhere else that makes you smile, go to my Baking In A Tornado FB page (you've already "liked" it, right?), find the post pinned to the top of the page, drop that meme in the comments, and Meme Me!

 

 

Onion Dip Crudite Bruschetta

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Printable Recipe

Ingredients:
1 packet dry onion soup mix

6 oz cream cheese, room temperature

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup olive oil

1/2 tsp minced garlic

1 (about 14 oz) baguette

sliced fresh vegetables of your choice: carrots, cucumbers, radishes, snap peas, broccoli, red pepper, grape tomatoes, spinach

Directions:
*Beat together the onion soup mix and the cream cheese. Beat in the sour cream, cover, and refrigerate for an hour.

*Cut the baguette, on the bias, to about 3/4 inch slices.

*Mix together the olive oil and minced garlic and brush onto both sides of the bread.

*Toast the bread. You can do this on the grill (my choice), in the toaster, or in the oven at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes.

*Once toasted, cool the bread to room temperature. You may want to cut any larger slices in half.

*Spread about 1 - 2 TBSP of the dip onto most of the bread slices, saving a few slices without any topping to use for dipping. Top with the sliced vegetables of your choice, serve with the remaining dip.