Daylight Savings Begins! Twice a year we change our clocks to match up with the beginning and end of daylight savings time. 10 Things we check (or change) routinely: 1. Batteries for the fire alarms, flashlights, and especially recharging batteries for the cell phones and the cameras! 2. First aid kit and Medicine cabinet – get rid of the …
It’s a Matter of Opinion… Sunday, March 11
Everyone has opinions about a lot of stuff – our opinions guide us to make decisions in our lives. What we believe now will shape the future! So, what do we care about? I have opinions about: Entertainment: 1. Who should win American Idol? 2. Was George Clooney really the "sexiest man" alive? 3. Which movies are worth paying theater …
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 …
This week – Friday, March 9
This week I: 1. Received an adorable hand delivered invitation to a baby shower. This balloon was tied to our door. When Cole popped it we found a really cute invitation inside. 2. Voted on Super Tuesday. (Many people in VA skipped because we only had two options.) I took Cole with me. With no lines to wait in, …
I “Heart” Nature- Thursday, March 8
Nature Walks One of my fondest memories as a young girl was taking nature walks with my mother. She seemed to know the name of every tree, every flower, every bird… My first semester in college was a summer session. I decided to take environmental biology. It was the best (non-art) class ever! The class even included a …
A.A. Milne Words on Wednesday, March 7
Creating a list of words or titles is a great way to prompt new page or journal entry ideas. . Pooh inspired Page or Journal entry titles: March is a month known for blustery days. When I think of blustery days, I think of Winnie the Pooh. I am a big Pooh fan – seriously, who isn't? So, I …
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 – …
Good-bye to Winter 2012- Monday, March 5
Remembering Winter 2012 What I will remember or how I would describe – the Winter of 2012: 1. Tardy – the winter was warmer then usual – seemed like it was never going to get started; but, then it was cold and snowed twice in February. 2. Dangerous – saw a lot of avalanche reports on the news …
State it! – Sunday, March 4
State Planning Places I like to go before it's the year 2020." image source google.com 1. Alaska and Hawaii – the most western states. Reasons – obvious! 2. Puerto Rico – the most eastern – "some-day-a" state. I want to see the bioluminescent bays (glow in the dark water.) 3. The Southern States I've never been to: Alabama, …
What’s in your Wallet? ;) – Saturday, March 3
A Look into My Pocket Book Where I grew up we called them purses or handbags. When I moved to the southeast I learned the term pocket book. I don’t suppose the name really matters – it’s what’s inside that really counts! Things found in my pocket book in 2012: 1. Cell phone. 2. Camera. 3. Wallet stuffed with cards …