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 …
Date Night – Sunday February 19
Planning to stay in Love Experts agree that **married couples need to continue their courtship via a weekly "Date Night." It isn't always an easy thing to follow that advice. Kevin and I often turn "date night" into trips to the grocery store (mostly due to lack of planning any other activity – we end up at Costco by default.) …
Those Crazy Jingles
We’ve all heard them, those TV commercial with the catchy tunes. Some of them stick in our heads for decades. Jingles that are stuck in my head: . 1. Hold the pickles. Hold the Lettuce. Special orders don’t up set us. All we ask is that you let us serve it your way. (Burger King) 2. Meow Meow …