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Seeing The World Through New Eyes
Several years ago, I enjoyed the movie Dead Poet Society. There were many memorable scenes, but one in particular stands out in my mind. English teacher, John Keating, played by Robin Williams, stands on his desk and encourages his students to “Look at the world differently.” Standing on the desk was Keatings visual demonstration for…
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Unite Or Die – We Surround Them
I was introduced to the Unite Or Die woodcut when I recently watched the full mini series of John Adams… which I watch many times and loved it. Originally, the cartoon appeared along with Ben Franklin’s editorial about the “disunited state” of the colonies, and helped make his point about the importance of colonial unity.…
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Be My Valentine
Red Rose, Red Hearts, and Valentine cards all represent an invitation to… “Be My Valentine”. It’s a holiday that gives us an opportunity to shower a little extra love on family and friends. So, what is the history of this tradition? Legend contends that in 269 A.D., Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made…
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How To Prevent Weeds In Your Flower Beds
It’s not to early to prevent weeds from popping up in your flower beds in the spring and summer months. Yes, gardening shops will say it’s too early… but according to my expert gardening friend, it’s not. I’ve been watching my neighbor, Linda, tend her beautiful yard for several years now. She is a master…
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Valentine Open House – You’re Invited
You’re invited to a Valentine open house. My good friend, Debbie, is hosting a Valentine Blog Open House with lots of Valentine decorating ideas, gifts and recipes. I love going to Debbie’s blog…Besides being bright and classy… something wonderful is always going on. She is one of the most creative ladies you’ll ever get…
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Independent Living Skills
If this photo does not express independent living skills, I don’t know what does. Living alone poses all kinds of challenges… one of them being, there’s is no “man” around to help do those… you know… those “manly chores”… like… check the oil, jump a dead battery, add car fluids, and pump up a flat…
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Back To Basics – Basic Survival Skills – Water
Water is the next “basic” you will need for your “Closet survival preparation.” Behind electricity and heat, water is the next thing that is likely to “go down” after a natural disaster. One can survive for several weeks without food, but only a few days without water. An adult needs about two litters a day…
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How To Determine Your Moon Sign
Actually, I didn’t know you could determine your moon sign. I’ve never been into horoscopes, even though curiosity gets the best of me now and again and I look up Leo on occasion. Paper placemats used at Chinese restaurants often depict the 12 zodiac animal signs. Since I can’t remember from one time to…
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Choices – When Do Kids Choices Really Count?
When do kids choices really count? Or more importantly…do we as parents, teachers and guardians recognize kids choices really count? So often, we adults set up scenarios for our kids to make choices… and when they do… their choices are discounted or invalidated. Hang in there and I’ll explain, using the following example. Each student,…
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Groundhog Day – Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog day is upon us. Yes, in the early morning of Feb 2, visitors from all over the world will join the gentlemen of the “Inner Circle,” head to Gobblers’ Knob and wait for Punxsutawney Phil, (named after King Phillip,) to peek his head out of his burrow. When he appears, and his little eyes…