Some people bite their finger nails. Some people cross stitch or knit. Some people twiddle their thumbs. Some people click their pens and some people tap their fingers. . My fingers like to… 1. Doodle. I have been doodling on scraps of paper for as long as I can remember. 2. Write. I switched to a digital form of journaling …
First Crush – Tuesday, March 20
When preserving a memory it can be helpful to think like a reporter and list the 5 W's and the H (facts): who, what, when, where, why and how. My first "Crush" Report 1. Who – A boy who came to our house with his sister that summer to ride their horse. (My dad boarded horses in the fields …
Determination – Wednesday, March 14
oh my word – Determination Most good things don't just happen – it can take a lot of determination to make and meet goals. Things that have taken determination in my life: 1. Graduation from college – I started college when I was seventeen. I was 36 when I finally got my degree. 2. Having Children – fertility pills, tests …
Somethin’s Gone Missing! – Tuesday, March 13
It's all in the past In the past few decades we've said "Good Bye" to a lot of things: 1. Film (I fully embraced digital photography in 2003 – by the end of the year I had completely given up using my film camera.) 2. Typewriters (last time I used one was 1983 in a typing class.) 3. Vinyl …
If I only had a Brain-Heart-Courage – Saturday, March 10
Off to see the Wizard! If you could go to Oz and see the Wizard would you ask him for a brain, a heart, or courage? It would be a difficult decision. But if I could only pick one… I'd have to pick a brain. Because if I were a genius… 1. I could carry on a conversation …
Work it out – Tuesday, March 6
Hi HO Hi HO it’s off to work I go… 10 Jobs I’ve had (not in order): 1. Dairy Queen – front counter and ice cream maker 2. Clothing Store Clerk 3. Dental office receptionist 4. Girl Friday (I drove errands to pick up parts, drop off bids and paper work, etc. for a construction company.) 5. Copy shop – …
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 …
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 …