Riddle Reflections #1

(illustrated by D.L.)

Q: What is the digital way to skip chores?  

A: e-responsibility 

Now what does that mean? Imagine SKIP-ing chores like dishwashing, trash emptying, and mopping; and DO-ing digital things like online messaging, video gaming, and social media participating. If I apply these skips and do's, that makes me e-responsible: the new wave irresponsible me. Wa-ha-ha...

     

Be proud to have chores to do. It feels great to be part of the team at home. We become more of a blessing than a burden.

     

Most chores help keep a home more peaceful and less chaotic. Those who live alone may benefit from online chores, too. 

    

It would be throwing away the baby with the bathwater-- to ditch digital technology. Simply strike a balance and we'll do just fine.

This riddle was brought to you by PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS. Cheering up the world through one riddle at a time. ^_^

UPDATED: I Close the Door... Yet I Open a Window

Greetings!

Time for DL@Blogger to sleep.

Blogging fun moves on to D.L.’s the BLOG! 
https://www.dominique-liongson.com/blog

Thanks for reading up. This page is now one of the spring boards another blogging level adventure. The previous once a month posting habit is raised to twice a month. Yowza!

If regular posting takes place again at DL@Blogger, I will post an announcement here.

Let's go to D.L.’s the BLOG!

Change of scene... let's go to D.L. Zone Blog instead!
2021-6-2

Cheers,
DL

12 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s end with month 12 of 12… (an ending leading to a new beginning)

JANUARY 2020: Wholesome Haha for the Year
by Dominique Liongson

Is it your New Year’s Resolution to be in speaking terms with your Filipino partner? Is it to bring some laughter to the conversation? Try telling this joke:

Q: Why do puppies make stinky talk on New Year’s Day?
A: Because they explode with pup-poo-talk 
(sounds like paputok = firework)

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

 
Although you may expect either an eye-roll or laughter, most likely it encourages the start of a friendly conversation. Make 2020 another year of cultivating a wholesome sense of humor. If you followed this monthly article corner regularly (from February 2019 onwards), chances are you were guided along the way. Time to take action for another bright new year

Perhaps you wish to extend your clean joke treasury. Most of you are acquainted with Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. You may have seen it’s a book for you to indulge in one joke a day for a year. Who knows? Your creative mind may be inspired to extend some of the punchlines further.

Be it an eye-roll or laughter, you and your partner will love it. Buy a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days now!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Thank you for reading the monthly posts. I appreciate it. Missed out? You may scroll down for the blog archive (just like taking a time machine and read the glorious past... :-)

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

11 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 11 of 12…

DECEMBER 2019: Within Every Reindeer is a Dear

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

It appears that a reindeer is one of the popular icons of Christmas. Strangely, a reindeer can bring a romantic touch this way. Check this out:

PARTNER 1: Let me be your reindeer.
PARTNER 2: How will you be one?

PARTNER 1: When you’re out in the rain on a wet day, I will keep you dearly dry like rain-dears do.

(“rain-dears” = sounds like “reindeers”)

Although it doesn’t snow in the Philippines, nor does it have any reindeers, the Philippines has its rain and loving dears to keep their beloved safely dry. If you are wise in the heart and the head, no doubt have you chosen a partner who is as capable as rain-dears do. (Sounds like the secret to loving loyalty, isn’t it?)

You are invited to buy my book to share with the people you love, and also yourself this Christmas. I refer to Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. It is good clean fun that you can’t help but roll your eyes or crack up laughing. Something like we gave the book our permission to make that happen.

Hurry! Order a copy (or copies) of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days before the postal services go on holiday. (Too late? Then give it a go to order when the business days kick in. Have a drama-free delivery!)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

10 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 10 of 12…

NOVEMBER 2019: Let Your True Love Be Your Turkey
by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

It never occurred to me that a turkey in a Thanksgiving Dinner can be romantic. But, I think again. Check this out:

PARTNER 1: Let me be your Happy Thanksgiving.
PARTNER 2: How will you be one?
PARTNER 1: You will be happier after I am your tear-key who unlocks your tears, and lets you cry on my shoulder.
(“tear-key” = sounds like “turkey”)

One of the best things to be thankful about this Thanksgiving is having each other in good times and bad times. Encouraging a moment of tears will help make room for more happy memories with each other. After having good tears of sorrow, it’s perfect to speak and to listen to the words of good cheer.

As for words of good cheer, I know of a book to support that need. Have a good reading and sharing with Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days.

Although nothing can make us laugh, this little book encourages eye-rolls and laughter. Most likely we can say that this book has our permission.

Buy Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days and have a…

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!



NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

09 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 9 of 12…

OCTOBER 2019: What You’ll Win on Halloween
by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Melting in the arms of your partner can happen on Halloween. Check this out:

PARTNER 1: Be my Halloween.

PARTNER 2: Why?
PARTNER 1: Because on the first time we met, you ween my hallo.
(Sounds like “…you win my hello”) 

Did that make you smile? Wow!

Although Halloween candies can result into tooth decay or diabetes, it doesn’t have to be this way.

There’s candy without the dangers to the teeth nor the rest of the body. It is conversation candy called a pun. It is both teeth friendly and diabetic friendly. Composing and sharing puns are as easy as a piece of cake.

Running short of time to make your own puns? There is a book (of ready made riddle puns) titled Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. Romance can start after eye-rolling or laughing at these funny riddles for they are either corny or hilarious.

You can kiss horror candy goodbye. Buy Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days and indulge in conversation candy now!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

08 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 8 of 12…

SEPTEMBER 2019: Frozen Food in the -ber Months
by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Although winter isn’t the time for a frozen snack in the Northern Hemisphere way above the equator, this doesn’t stop you in the Philippines. Check this out:

PARTNER 1: Will you be my… my ease cone yellow?

PARTNER 2: What is that?

PARTNER 1: Because you’re corny and a sweet cream of the crop with a frozen touch.

PARTNER 2: Ohhh, I see. You mean your mais con yelo. 
(mais con yelo = sweet corn kernels with ice)

Frozen food in the Philippines… ahh… If you want to be more adventurous, try some guinomis, halo-halo, or gulaman at sago. 

Enjoy the brrr-y chilly season with warmth in mind and heart. Looks like the start of the -ber months and onwards will be loaded with sweetly corny pick up lines.  An example would be like the one about mais con yelo. 

Speaking of corny and sweet, a joke book can help you with that. Get yourself a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. Reading it will let you roll your eyes or crack up laughing. Whether this book is read or heard, it will bring a smile to your beloved’s face and yours.

Order this joke book today!


NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

07 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 7 of 12…

AUGUST 2019: Autumn in the Philippines?

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

They say there are two seasons in the Philippines: Wet Season and Dry Season. Hands down! They missed out Autumn. Check this out:

Q: What is the closest Autumn experience in the Philippines?
A: To FALL in love. 

(Fall = Autumn)

Looks like it is Valentine’s Day part 2. 

A sweetie pie question to ask a partner is: “This Autumn, will you catch me… when I FALL in love with you?”

How syrupy sweet and cutie corny is that! Although it is, hearing it can either make your heart go “thump-thump” or “tibuk-tibok”.

With all that mush, how about a Funny Fall— just like a Funny Valentine? Have a funny punny joke book within your reach. Get yourself a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. 

If you do, you have access to 365 pun-intended riddles offline.  And unlike eBooks that get from low to dead battery power, this paper book will never die.

This book encourages eye-rolls, smiles, and laughter. Add smiles to your mush, buy a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days now!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

06 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 6 of 12…

JULY 2019: Who is July Who Owns a Fort?

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

Dear American, Your Filipino partner might ask... Who is this fellow named July? Check this out:

Q: How do some Filipino partners understand the American Independence Day?
A: If it is not in the Fort of Bonifacio, it must be in the Fort of July. 

(“fort” = sounds like “fourth”)

Sometimes the sound of words seem funny when misheard. But, the one who misunderstood it can be deadly serious. Like the Fourth (4th) of July sounds like the Fort of July.

Don’t we just love the word play of puns? They are safer explosions of laughter compared to the explosions of Independence Day fireworks. And, more fun than getting burned with firecrackers.

By the way, when the case of the Fort of July is cleared, expect smiles and giggles. Enjoy the "fireworks" between you and your partner. Sweet!

Looking forward to more puns? There is a book that has 365 jokes to read and share. This is Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days. They are puns in riddle form that results in either eye-rolls or laughter.

Spend the rest of July with fantastic laughter. Buy this pun-tastic book now!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

05 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 5 of 12…

JUNE 2019: Asin-full Summer

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

How bad can the summer be? Check this out:

Q: Why is it wrong to lie while bathing in the salty sea?
A: Because it’s a-sin to tell a lie 

(“a sin” sounds like “asin” which means “salt”)

We’ve heard of a sinful summer.  Ever heard of asin-full summer? This is where naughty kids of all ages are told to kneel on rock salt for telling one lie or more. My, what a painful memory to endure…

Filipino partners who know the Tagalog dialect plus English would be smiling upon hearing that pun. But do they know puns from the English language?

These partners may find Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days helpful.  If they don’t get the play of words, you may enlighten them. Then you may have eye-rolls, smiles, giggles, and laughter along the way.

Let Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days help you keep cool this Northern Hemisphere summer. Be refreshed with the cheer it brings. Get a copy now!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within 2019 are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

04 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 4 of 12…

MAY 2019: Happy Flower Month

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

In the Philippines, Valentine’s Day is not the only season to celebrate happy flowers? Check this out:

Q: Why in May are there flowers on the streets of the Philippines?
A: Because they are celebrating Floor-es de Mayo 

(sounds like “Flores de Mayo” which means “Flowers of May”)

If you gave your partner some fresh flowers last Valentine’s Day, why not try something different? Consider paper flowers —as cool as origami— and a bundle of wholesome jokes.

Jokes can be extracted from the internet and list them on paper. Or, write some down based on what you remember.

If you want a ready made compilation and spare yourself from too much exposure with the screen of your device, order a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days.

Imagine 365 funny riddles at your fingertips. Browse it and assign one joke per flower. If fresh flowers die, paper flowers with matching jokes age gracefully.

Buy a copy of Pun-tastic Ways for Brighter Days and get eye-rolls and laughter now! 

HAPPY FLORES DE MAYO!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within this 2019-2020 series are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com

03 of 12 THE AFFECTIONATE AMERICAN AND THE FASCINATING FILIPINO (12 Months of Funny Romancing)

Welcome to my monthly blog. This year, let’s encourage a humorous romantic relationship. This is how to be a Funny Valentine couple all year round. Each month has one cheesy pun for an American-English speaker to share with a Tagalog-English speaking partner. Let’s begin with month 3 of 12…

APRIL 2019: Filipinos Stay Youthful in the Rain 

by Dominique Liongson

illustrated by Dominique Liongson

No doubt, Filipinos look youthful in the rain. Do you know why? Check this out:

Q: Why do Filipinos look youthful in the rain?

A: Because they are nagpapa-young 
(sounds like “nagpapayong” which means “using an umbrella”)

Not only are they making themselves young, they are nagpapayong under the rain to stay dry. 

We’ve heard of “Rain, rain, go away. Come again another day”.  Why not enjoy the rain indoors while it rains outside? An idea would be to prepare hot soup, share it with your partner, and tell jokes— ranging from corny to hilarious.

To have a good head start, grab a copy of Pun-tastic Ways For Brighter Days. It is a collection of clean pun intended riddles. It will get you and your partner eye-rolling or crack up laughing.

Buy your copy of Pun-tastic Ways For Brighter Days now!

NOTE: The puns written once a month within this 2019-2020 series are NOT included in the PUN-TASTIC WAYS FOR BRIGHTER DAYS book. These puns were made especially to display the writer’s witty talent. The objective is to entertain readers and to promote this book.

Click to buy now at 

dominique-liongson.com