Creating a list of words or titles is a great way to prompt new page or journal entry ideas. . It's a LEAP YEAR – what are you doing with your "extra" day? Seemed like a fun time to whip up some title ideas – using the word LEAP. 🙂 Phrases that use the word LEAP: 1. Take a flying …
Best Year of Grade School – Tuesday, February 28
Looking back, was there a teacher that really stood out or a year in school when everything seemed good? My Best Grade School Year – 6th grade 1. I moved during the summer and started at a new school that year. 2. I made several new friends right away, including my best friend Shannon. 3. I had a wonderful …
Patriotism – Monday, February 27
Patriotism When I was in first grade, I got in trouble for talking in class. After giving me a previous warning, my stern teacher asked scarchastically, "Tami, Do you speak English?" I replied, "No. I speak American." My teacher quickly offered punishment for my response. She thought I was being "smart" with her. I was confused by her anger. …
imPOSSIBILITIES – Sunday, February 26
Someone once said anything that can be imagined can be achieved. There have been some pretty big imaginations in the world. I'm just sayin'… (So, Call me a doubter.) Things I don't expect to EVER see… 1. The Matrix. Nope. I think I am on pretty safe ground to say my body is not hooked up to a big machine …
Crazy Gadgets! – Saturday, February 25
Grateful for Gadgets! I certainly feel I have been blessed by the invention of these gadgets: 1. Cell phones – When I was in college I rarely spoke to my parents. My first semester my only access to a phone was a pay phone on the street corner near my apartment. Now my daughter is at college and …
Unpredictable! – Friday, February 24
This month has been unpredictable… 1. On Monday it snowed, Friday the forecast is for 80 degree weather, Saturday back down to 52 degrees! Seriously?! (It sounds like we are in for a “wild” weekend!) 2. Things aren’t always what you think they are. Cole wanted me to see what he had created (see photo above) I asked …
I “Heart” Nostalgia – Thursday February 23
Nostalgia As an adult I find myself drawn to things I remember from my childhood: I still "heart"… 1. Snoopy – I fell for snoopy when I was about 11 years old. – Now, I skip most commercials but, I hold the Tivo to watch Snoopy pedal for Met Life. My kids know I love "Peanuts" so they …
Presidential Words on Wednesday, February 22
Creating a list of words or titles is a great way to prompt new page or journal entry ideas. . February 22, 1732 – George Washington's birthday – it seemed so easy to pick the first President of the US. If only it seemed that easy today. Words to describe the President of the United States: 1. American 2. …
Journal Prompt: City Mouse or Country Mouse?
Are you a City Mouse or Country Mouse? City life or country life, most people seem to prefer one or the other. My guess is, we prefer the one that feels most like home. My older sister spent her early years in the country. She seems to be very comfortable living in what I’d describe as “the middle of nowhere.” …
Presidents Day – Monday, February 20
Presidential Facts I remember celebrating Presidents Day as a little girl – we did a lot of projects about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. What I can remember learning on (or around) Presidents Day in grade school: 1. George Washington was our first president. 2. George Washington was a revolutionary war hero. 3. George Washington was said to be …