I lost my NECK at the Movies
February 10, 2013
I lost my NECK at the Movies.
Category: Life
I lost my NECK at the Movies
February 10, 2013
My husband and I went to see “Identity Thief” at the movies yesterday. I was shocked that the “F” word was the least offensive swear word in the movie. I had no idea that the movie was going to have so many vulgar scenes. Most of you reading this probably think I’m prudish; and you … More I lost my NECK at the Movies
Got any jumper cables?
February 8, 2013
Got any jumper cables?.
Fire Prevention Posters
February 3, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
(Photo credit: State Farm) Each year, a fireman would come to school to teach us about fire safety and prevention. Usually there would be an assembly in the gym/multi-purpose room for all the students to learn how to prevent common fires, and what to do if there…
Fifth Grade Photo Oops
January 31, 2013
Fifth Grade Photo Oops.
Chapter Shoe
January 31, 2013
Chapter Shoe.
January 30, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
Cover of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown Dateline: October 1969 Last night “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” was on TV. [We have a black and white TV, and a TV antenna. We have to get up off our couch to change the channel, and we only…
Mrs. Whitlock, Going Green
January 30, 2013
Mrs. Whitlock, Going Green.
January 29, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
Loose leaf paper (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Mrs. Whitlock was “going green” way before it was politically and socially correct. Anyone who lived through the Great Depression, as she had, knew that you never wasted anything. Our Math homework for Monday night was to be done on the…
January 28, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
A chalkboard. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Towards the end of the day, we would all go back to homeroom, about 15 minutes before the buses were called. We knew very well that the “other” fifth grade, Mrs. Carr’s class, would be playing board games, chatting, laughing. The…
January 28, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
One room schoolhouse(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Mrs. Whitlock was one of those teachers who taught in the little one-room schoolhouse. She taught both my father and my uncle, during the 1940’s. Fast forward to the 1970’s. We lived in the same neighborhood where my father had attended school.…
January 28, 2013
RE BLOG – I did not write this, but want to share the info!
January 28, 2013
Originally posted on The Year With Mrs. Whitlock:
Owl (Photo credit: JamesieAB) Mrs. Whitlock had a few favorite poems that she brainwashed us with. Here’s one: If a task is once begun, Never leave it ’til it’s done. Be the labor great or small, do it well or not at all. Now that I’m an…
Dressing like a Canadian, and other random thoughts
January 24, 2013
It’s that time of year. Every January in the North East, we get about 10 days were the temperature plummets. We are here. Clothing is not so much about what “looks” good these days. A hat that flattens my hair, then makes it stand up straight like Kramer-head? (sometimes referred to as “hat head”…)If it covers my ears, … More Dressing like a Canadian, and other random thoughts
Chapter Shoe
January 16, 2013
It was August. I dreaded this time of year. It was the season to buy new shoes for school. My parents escorted me into Smith’s Shoe Store. The salesman welcomed us, and ushered us to a set of chairs. He removed one of my shoes, and he placed my foot into the special measuring device. … More Chapter Shoe
What can be done about gun violence?
January 15, 2013
It was certainly a tragedy when children were killed at the Sandy Hook school. It was determined that Adam Lanza did not legally own guns. It was also determined that he was mentally ill. Criminals do not obey gun laws. Heroin and cocaine are illegal, yet these drugs are found on the streets of American … More What can be done about gun violence?
The Dimension of Time
January 14, 2013
Time itself is a strange concept. When we are enjoying ourselves, time seems to move quickly. When we are uncomforable, time seems to move slowly. When we are kids, time seems to pass slowly. Each day is so long; Christmas and Summer Vacation are always light years away. As adults, sometimes we stop and realize … More The Dimension of Time
Leave Your Gift at the Altar
January 13, 2013
Yesterday, I had lunch at the diner with my husband and another couple. We stayed for quite a long time, chatting and catching up on the news. It wasn’t until we were out in the car that I realized that we had been there almost 2 hours. We had left a 20% tip, as we … More Leave Your Gift at the Altar
The January Squeeze
January 7, 2013
The festivities of the holidays are over–the relatives have been visited, food has been consumed in huge quantities, eggnog has been inhaled, and presents exchanged and re-gifted. We now return to our normally scheduled life. I have noticed that every January–no matter how well planned December was-January is a squeeze! It’s supposed to be a New … More The January Squeeze
Why I love my coffee cup
January 3, 2013
As I’ve mentioned before, I am *not* a morning person. I’m a night person. So coffee first thing in the morning is very important to me. I believe this is hereditary; I’ve been told my Paternal Grandmother used to walk into the Diner and tell the waitress, “Coffee NOW!” My husband bought me this set … More Why I love my coffee cup
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