I am not a big fan of spoof movies like "Robinhood Men in Tights, or Airplane" or movies like Dumb and Dumber. I get that a lot of people love them. Everyone has their own sense of humor. Some people tease, some prank, some make gross noises… What Makes Me Laugh? 1. I love a smart comedy act (that isn't …
Journal Prompt, Naturally
naturally |ˈna ch ərəlē| adverb 1 in a natural manner, in particular • in a normal manner; without distortion or exaggeration : act naturally. • as a natural result : one leads naturally into the other. • without special help or intervention I am Naturally… 1. Quiet. (My house is quiet too.) 2. Observant. (I tend to notice …
Arcostic Words on Wednesday, May 9
ACROSTIC – LIST CHALLENGE: Write your name down the left-hand side of the page, (like you would for an acrostic poem). Next to each letter write a positive word that describes YOU. (That begins with that letter, of course.) Thankful Artistic Motivated Ingenious Mine was easy – I have a short name, it's not my fault. My mother gave it …
oh my word DARE! Wednesday May 2
I double dog DARE you! When I was a kid I remember the news talking about a man, named Evel Knievel, who was going to jump over the Snake River Canyon. It seemed like a crazy thing to do – no one could jump over a big canyon like that! Right? He survived the stunt – but, as I remember …
oh my word “Distance” – Wednesday April 25
Distance What comes to mind when I think of the word DISTANCE: 1. From the Disney version of Hercules I loved listening to Michael Bolton sing "Go the DISTANCE." It's a wonderful "set a goal" and "keep going until you get there" kind of song. . . 2. Coast to Coast – The DISTANCE between me and my family. In …
oh my word “Lost” – Wednesday, April 18
LOST What comes to mind when I think of the word LOST: 1. The time Kevin lost our new baby boy in the book store. . 2. I was on an errand (it was my job) and got lost in Seattle's industrial area. I am usually really good at getting "unlost" but, in this case there was a lot …
oh my word “Embarrassed” – Wednesday, April 11
Embarrassed! We've all been there, right? 1. Puking on the Shuttle Bus – I was almost 5 months pregnant with Cole. I was feeling relatively good that day; but, when we arrived at the convention center, the parking lot was full. We had to park in a lot across the street and take a shuttle bus back over to the …
oh my word “Interruptions” – Wednesday, April 4
oh my word – Interruptions Some interruptions are welcome – some are not! 1. Snow – I love a good snow day occasionally. It is nice to take a "forced" day off and enjoy time with the kids. 2. TV Commercials – I don't love commercials, mostly because there are just too many of them! They are not a welcome …
oh my word “Realizations” – Wednesday, March 28
Realizations 1. Everyone faces big challenges in their lives – I am always a little humbled as I get to know people, especially those who from a distance seemed to have "the perfect life." Without exception, life brings hardship, challenges, suffering… 2. I don't hate mushrooms – When I was a child I would not eat anything that included …
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 …