Thursday, December 25, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Christmas Gift
Recent conversation between Ian, Sean and I:
Sean: Mom at insights Mrs. Carl showed us a web sight for a man that makes catapults, can I buy one with my money?
Mom: You need to wait until after Christmas to buy anything for yourself, and besides you should be spending your money on a Christmas present for me. (Sometimes you have to give them a reminder.)
Ian: We already got you a present.
Mom: You already got me a present? Your dad took you to get me a present? Already? (I must have said this three or four times.)
Ian: Yep, we got you an exploding bra.
Sean: It was made in Pakistan.
Sean: Mom at insights Mrs. Carl showed us a web sight for a man that makes catapults, can I buy one with my money?
Mom: You need to wait until after Christmas to buy anything for yourself, and besides you should be spending your money on a Christmas present for me. (Sometimes you have to give them a reminder.)
Ian: We already got you a present.
Mom: You already got me a present? Your dad took you to get me a present? Already? (I must have said this three or four times.)
Ian: Yep, we got you an exploding bra.
Sean: It was made in Pakistan.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Thank God for kids
I can't say that Christmas is my favorite holiday, it's always so busy, and we seem to forget the real meaning of CHRISTmas... but I do like the music. Sometimes the words just touch my heart and for a moment I feel the peace and joy this season is meant to bring. This song is an oldie-but I love the message.
After listening to this song again this morning, I had to smile at the "Big Bird and Mickey Mouse" part. What would it be today? Bob the builder and Dora the explorer perhaps? Kool aid on the couch...that never changes!
After listening to this song again this morning, I had to smile at the "Big Bird and Mickey Mouse" part. What would it be today? Bob the builder and Dora the explorer perhaps? Kool aid on the couch...that never changes!
Smart kid
The Lansing School district has something they call "ABBIT"-A's and B's because I try. They recognize 4th & 5th graders that got all A's and B's each marking period. This is Sean's third time. Way to go Sean! Mom's proud of you!Family Turkey
Ian's English teacher gave him a project: decorate the pre-drawn turkey with your family. Use things you have around the house. This type of project is right up my alley, I love this stuff. The family project ended up being mostly me, with a little input from Ian. I don't know if you can see this part or not, but the feet just have some little colored spots-they were m&m's. It seems the kids at school picked them off and ate them. Notice the little silver puff ball eye? That's the third one, one of the cats (or maybe all three) found them fun and they kept disappearing. I ended up taking the completed project over to the school and asked the teacher what the purpose of the project was-I mean it was English, not art. (On a side note, I learned they don't even have art at Ian's middle school this year. Stupid budget cuts!) She said she tries to do something like this once a quarter, the goal is to have the family work together. Families are so busy these days they don't talk anymore. She hopes these types of projects will get them to spend some quality time together. What a wonderful teacher!
OK
I've been a little negligent in my blog posting lately, things kind of got away from me for awhile there. I had a minor emotional melt down turning 50, how does someone get this old anyway? I distinctly remember saying I would never be so old. So I went through a little "woe is me" stint. Then some wonderful people thought I was lying to them about it, "no it can't be! I thought you were 35 or 40", God love 'em! And then I stared to think about how blessed I was and God willing I'll have another 30-40 years to do the things I still want to do. Life is good.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
One Vote
I have become pretty conservative as I've grown older... I'm very concerned about what has happen to the traditional family... I sometimes worry about what our children and grandchildren will be up against... once again I ramble. My reason for posting this video is not to convince anyone of what is right or wrong, you have to decide that for yourself... the point I want anyone looking at this to get is that ONE VOTE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Follow your heart-and vote November 4th.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Eight Things Tag
I was tagged by Elaine.
8 TV shows I love to watch- NCIS, Forensic Files, Ghost Whisperer, Monk, House Hunters, Design on a Dime, Stargate SG1, and Futurama.
8 things I did yesterday- Got up at 6:30, made sure Ian was up and in the shower, made lunch for the boys, got Sean up, took my own shower, went to work, tried to act supervisorish while at work, Friday night to myself!
8 things I'm looking forward to- Things stabilizing at work, being out of debt, making memories with my boys, our next “up-north” vacation, fall, thanksgiving, the boys realizing I’m not really as dumb as they think I am right now, and retirement.
8 things on my wish lists-A three bedroom 1 ½ bath house, a clean house, a front loading washer and dryer, a dishwasher, that the boys would know how lucky they are to have each other, an eternal companion, that the boys will stay safe, healthy and happy to a nice old age, that I had 8 people to tag!
8 TV shows I love to watch- NCIS, Forensic Files, Ghost Whisperer, Monk, House Hunters, Design on a Dime, Stargate SG1, and Futurama.
8 things I did yesterday- Got up at 6:30, made sure Ian was up and in the shower, made lunch for the boys, got Sean up, took my own shower, went to work, tried to act supervisorish while at work, Friday night to myself!
8 things I'm looking forward to- Things stabilizing at work, being out of debt, making memories with my boys, our next “up-north” vacation, fall, thanksgiving, the boys realizing I’m not really as dumb as they think I am right now, and retirement.
8 things on my wish lists-A three bedroom 1 ½ bath house, a clean house, a front loading washer and dryer, a dishwasher, that the boys would know how lucky they are to have each other, an eternal companion, that the boys will stay safe, healthy and happy to a nice old age, that I had 8 people to tag!
Did you know this??
Have you ever wondered what side your gas tank is on?
If you look at your gas gauge, you will see a small icon of a gas pump?The handle of the gas pump will extend out on either the left or right side of the gas pump? If your tank is on the left, the handle will be on the left? If your tank is on the right, the handle will be on the right (see photo). It is that simple!
Monday, September 22, 2008
Even Children Understand =-)
I was talking to a friend of mine's little girl, and she said she wanted to be President some day.
Both of her parents, liberal Democrats, were standing there, so I asked her,"If you were President what would be the first thing you would do?"
She replied, "I'd give food and houses to all the homeless people."
"Wow - what a worthy goal." I told her, "You don't have to wait until you're President to do that. You can come over to my house and mow, pull weeds, and sweep my yard, and I'll pay you $50. Then I'll take you over to the grocery store where the homeless guy hangs out, and you can give him the $50 to use toward food or a new house."
She thought that over for a few seconds 'cause she's only 6. And while herMom glared at me, she looked me straight in the eye and asked, "Why doesn't the homeless guy come over and do the work, and you can just pay him the$50?"
And I said, "Welcome to the Republican Party ."
Her folks still aren't talking to me.
Both of her parents, liberal Democrats, were standing there, so I asked her,"If you were President what would be the first thing you would do?"
She replied, "I'd give food and houses to all the homeless people."
"Wow - what a worthy goal." I told her, "You don't have to wait until you're President to do that. You can come over to my house and mow, pull weeds, and sweep my yard, and I'll pay you $50. Then I'll take you over to the grocery store where the homeless guy hangs out, and you can give him the $50 to use toward food or a new house."
She thought that over for a few seconds 'cause she's only 6. And while herMom glared at me, she looked me straight in the eye and asked, "Why doesn't the homeless guy come over and do the work, and you can just pay him the$50?"
And I said, "Welcome to the Republican Party ."
Her folks still aren't talking to me.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Where I'm From
My Ian is very bright but struggles a lot in school, he doesn't tend to do very well in the traditional classroom. English is the worst, he does much better with verbal and hands on. That said he came home this week with a terrific poem, I even got a post card from his teacher (can you believe it?) saying what a great job he did.
I thought I'd share:
Where I’m From
I come from an up north blue painted trailer with a golden deck.
I’m from a place where animals roam.
I’m from a place with many trees and where the air is fresh and clean.
I’m from a place where blue jay’s call.
I’m from a place of peace, a place I call home!
Written by Ian Potter
Have you ever wondered?
How Do Hurricanes Get Named?
Sept. 8, 2008--The Atlantic region is dealing with a steady—and scary—line-up of tropical storms. Hurricane Gustav struck last Monday with a weaker blow than anticipated then came Hanna. Now, Ike is in effect and Josephine is on her way. So, how do the names for all these hurricanes get chosen?
G, H, I, J—well, alphabetical order is clear, but apparently there's a little more to the selection process. Short and distinguishable names are used to identify storms, instead of the older method of identifying a storm by its latitude and longitude. Naming tropical storms allows for information about them to be easily distributed, especially when multiple storms occur at once.
Every region in the United States has its own naming procedure with a pre-approved set of names familiar to that area. The storm-prone Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific have the most elaborate naming procedures. According to the National Hurricane Center, both regions have their own set of six lists. The lists are used in rotation every six years, meaning the same list of names that was used to name Gustav and company will be used again in 2014.
Each of the six alphabetized lists includes 21 pre-approved names, with the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z excluded. The name of a particular tropical storm indicates how many others have occurred that year. Our friend Gustav, thankfully tamer than his name might suggest, was the seventh storm to hit the Atlantic this year.
Other areas, like the Central and Western Pacific, use a strictly sequential selection method. Lists are not designated by year. If the third name on a list is the last storm to hit, then the first storm of the following year is named by simply picking the next on the list.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rules. When a hurricane's impact becomes too severe, deadly or costly, its name is retired from the list. A new name with the same letter is then added to the list during one of the World Meteorological Organization's annual meetings. Hurricane Katrina of 2005 was one such retiree. Others include: Hurricane Agnes (1972), Hurricane Betsy (1965) and Hurricane Andrew (1992).
The hurricane name game was an all-girls club for quite some time. In the late 19th century, Australian meteorologist Clement Wragge introduced the method of naming tropical storms after women. In 1953, after an international phonetic alphabet was introduced for naming storms, the practice of naming storms after women became common in America. The Atlantic region didn't go co-ed until 1979. And now female and male names are listed alternately in alphabetical order.
In extreme conditions, the Greek alphabet is also an option for naming hurricanes in the Atlantic. As a back-up, storms take on names like Hurricane Alpha and Tropical Storm Beta when all 21 names from that year's pre-approved list have already been used.
And while there have been several tropical storms in the Atlantic this season, here's hoping that Ike is the last name we have to remember.
Saaret E. Yoseph is a writer living in Washington D.C. and editorial assistant for The Root.
Sept. 8, 2008--The Atlantic region is dealing with a steady—and scary—line-up of tropical storms. Hurricane Gustav struck last Monday with a weaker blow than anticipated then came Hanna. Now, Ike is in effect and Josephine is on her way. So, how do the names for all these hurricanes get chosen?
G, H, I, J—well, alphabetical order is clear, but apparently there's a little more to the selection process. Short and distinguishable names are used to identify storms, instead of the older method of identifying a storm by its latitude and longitude. Naming tropical storms allows for information about them to be easily distributed, especially when multiple storms occur at once.
Every region in the United States has its own naming procedure with a pre-approved set of names familiar to that area. The storm-prone Atlantic and Eastern North Pacific have the most elaborate naming procedures. According to the National Hurricane Center, both regions have their own set of six lists. The lists are used in rotation every six years, meaning the same list of names that was used to name Gustav and company will be used again in 2014.
Each of the six alphabetized lists includes 21 pre-approved names, with the letters Q, U, X, Y and Z excluded. The name of a particular tropical storm indicates how many others have occurred that year. Our friend Gustav, thankfully tamer than his name might suggest, was the seventh storm to hit the Atlantic this year.
Other areas, like the Central and Western Pacific, use a strictly sequential selection method. Lists are not designated by year. If the third name on a list is the last storm to hit, then the first storm of the following year is named by simply picking the next on the list.
There are, of course, exceptions to the rules. When a hurricane's impact becomes too severe, deadly or costly, its name is retired from the list. A new name with the same letter is then added to the list during one of the World Meteorological Organization's annual meetings. Hurricane Katrina of 2005 was one such retiree. Others include: Hurricane Agnes (1972), Hurricane Betsy (1965) and Hurricane Andrew (1992).
The hurricane name game was an all-girls club for quite some time. In the late 19th century, Australian meteorologist Clement Wragge introduced the method of naming tropical storms after women. In 1953, after an international phonetic alphabet was introduced for naming storms, the practice of naming storms after women became common in America. The Atlantic region didn't go co-ed until 1979. And now female and male names are listed alternately in alphabetical order.
In extreme conditions, the Greek alphabet is also an option for naming hurricanes in the Atlantic. As a back-up, storms take on names like Hurricane Alpha and Tropical Storm Beta when all 21 names from that year's pre-approved list have already been used.
And while there have been several tropical storms in the Atlantic this season, here's hoping that Ike is the last name we have to remember.
Saaret E. Yoseph is a writer living in Washington D.C. and editorial assistant for The Root.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
What color are Raisins?
I see I lost one of my three viewers, thank you Becky and Elaine for popping in once and awhile!
When this question came up at work there was quite a disagreement, so of course we went to the Internet... it was so funny because the first entry I found said "they are a dark color". Sounded like more political talk to me. =-) John found an entry that said "black with purple hues". How's that for making everyone right!
When this question came up at work there was quite a disagreement, so of course we went to the Internet... it was so funny because the first entry I found said "they are a dark color". Sounded like more political talk to me. =-) John found an entry that said "black with purple hues". How's that for making everyone right!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Vacation #2
The boys and I spent a week "up north" at my mom and dad's place. We have done this for the last few years, usually planning to visit some tourists attraction during that time... this year we decided to just chill out and relax. The boys (and my niece Araysa) played in the pool each day, visited with the neighbors dogs, and practiced target shooting. One of the days we went to a place called "Pirate's Cove", it has really fun mini-golf, go carts, water slide, and water bumper boats. We didn't everything-big bucks-but we had a really good time.
They boys were wonderful all week. You'd think with just two of them the conflict would be minimal, not these guys. Sean is my debater, now that I think about it Ian was that way at 10 too. Like "the waters not blue it's really aqua", or some other thing that really has no bearing in life. Ian at the all knowing age of 14, just knows he's smarter than anyone else. But this week was filled with politeness, helpfulness and caring. Makes a mom think (if only for the moment) that she might be doing something right!
Monday, August 18, 2008
The Mormons Meet the Metro Narcotics Unit
Couldn't verify this, but it's a good story none the less.
The Mormons Meet the Metro Narcotics Unit
By Daryl Zadok Budd - Clearfield, Utah
The Elders Quorum President and I were visiting some lost souls, when they were found by the long arm of the law. As we were preparing to say the closing prayer at the conclusion of our visit we heard someone pounding on the door and yelling, "it's the police! Open the door!" I thought, "Oh, that old joke." Then there was more pounding, "it's the police! We have a search warrant!" Before this lady's boyfriend made it to the door to open it the police opened the door for him. Into the house stormed ten police officers dressed from head to toe in black body armor. Each gentleman had a sub machine gun. When I saw the door burst open, read the word POLICE across the first officers Kevlar vest and saw the large gun that he had I thought, "This is going to make a great story."
The Officer only got to "Get on the..." and I was face down on the carpet with my hands above my head in full view. "Get down on the ground!" The friendly officer again shouted at the President. The only trouble the President had was that the room was very small and had a coffee table in the center of it. There was no available space remaining on the floor, as the rest of us had already "hit the deck." There was no room left in the Inn, if you know what I mean. The Elders Quorum President therefore made the mistake of Standing up from where he was sitting on the couch and trying to explain who we were. The kind officers did not seem to like this action and one very large officer stepped toward the President who then found himself looking directly into the muzzle of the gun with a bright light shining in his eyes. As the officer placed his finger over the trigger and shouted, "I said get on the ground!!" The president decided to do so. As there was nowhere else to go, he laid on top of me, his first councilor. I never thought I would need to "support the President" like that I assure you. I really felt the "weight of my calling."
We were instructed not to move or speak which was difficult to say the least as I had eaten a little too much for supper and the President is not exactly a small man. After a time the President whispered, "Are you O.K. down there?" I didn't dare answer. But a few seconds later the humor of the whole situation hit me full force and I started laughing, silently mind you, which made my body shake and the President being on top of me was well aware that I was laughing and thought, "What in the
world could he possibly be laughing at?" After they got done handcuffing the two closest to us they were ready for us. "Stand up and keep your hands above your head!" We arose and the officers searched us for weapons. The heroic officers did a much more extensive search of the Presidents person due to his earlier, "Non-compliance"
"Who are you?!" asked the large officer who had gently persuaded the President to get down on the floor. "We are the Elders Quorum Presidency from a local Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Replied the President in one breath. The officers looked at each other and their weapons lowered a little bit. "Do you have any church I.D.?" One officer asked. They gave us back our wallets and we showed them our Temple Recommends and Drivers licenses. Big smiles came
onto their faces and they soon escorted us out to our car, wished us a good night and allowed us to drive away with a great story to tell.
I knew that my Temple Recommend could help me get into the Lord's house but I never dreamed it could help me avoid going to the "Big house." This time the lost sheep that we were hoping to bring back to the fold sadly ended up going to a different pen.
The Mormons Meet the Metro Narcotics Unit
By Daryl Zadok Budd - Clearfield, Utah
The Elders Quorum President and I were visiting some lost souls, when they were found by the long arm of the law. As we were preparing to say the closing prayer at the conclusion of our visit we heard someone pounding on the door and yelling, "it's the police! Open the door!" I thought, "Oh, that old joke." Then there was more pounding, "it's the police! We have a search warrant!" Before this lady's boyfriend made it to the door to open it the police opened the door for him. Into the house stormed ten police officers dressed from head to toe in black body armor. Each gentleman had a sub machine gun. When I saw the door burst open, read the word POLICE across the first officers Kevlar vest and saw the large gun that he had I thought, "This is going to make a great story."
The Officer only got to "Get on the..." and I was face down on the carpet with my hands above my head in full view. "Get down on the ground!" The friendly officer again shouted at the President. The only trouble the President had was that the room was very small and had a coffee table in the center of it. There was no available space remaining on the floor, as the rest of us had already "hit the deck." There was no room left in the Inn, if you know what I mean. The Elders Quorum President therefore made the mistake of Standing up from where he was sitting on the couch and trying to explain who we were. The kind officers did not seem to like this action and one very large officer stepped toward the President who then found himself looking directly into the muzzle of the gun with a bright light shining in his eyes. As the officer placed his finger over the trigger and shouted, "I said get on the ground!!" The president decided to do so. As there was nowhere else to go, he laid on top of me, his first councilor. I never thought I would need to "support the President" like that I assure you. I really felt the "weight of my calling."
We were instructed not to move or speak which was difficult to say the least as I had eaten a little too much for supper and the President is not exactly a small man. After a time the President whispered, "Are you O.K. down there?" I didn't dare answer. But a few seconds later the humor of the whole situation hit me full force and I started laughing, silently mind you, which made my body shake and the President being on top of me was well aware that I was laughing and thought, "What in the
world could he possibly be laughing at?" After they got done handcuffing the two closest to us they were ready for us. "Stand up and keep your hands above your head!" We arose and the officers searched us for weapons. The heroic officers did a much more extensive search of the Presidents person due to his earlier, "Non-compliance"
"Who are you?!" asked the large officer who had gently persuaded the President to get down on the floor. "We are the Elders Quorum Presidency from a local Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints." Replied the President in one breath. The officers looked at each other and their weapons lowered a little bit. "Do you have any church I.D.?" One officer asked. They gave us back our wallets and we showed them our Temple Recommends and Drivers licenses. Big smiles came
onto their faces and they soon escorted us out to our car, wished us a good night and allowed us to drive away with a great story to tell.
I knew that my Temple Recommend could help me get into the Lord's house but I never dreamed it could help me avoid going to the "Big house." This time the lost sheep that we were hoping to bring back to the fold sadly ended up going to a different pen.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Pennypranks
OfficeMax has a number of these hidden camera pennypranks. You can check out others on youtube...
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Potter's Army
My boys, being boys, have lots of guns and LOTS of army guys and the stuff that goes with them. We even had one boy that came to our house that couldn't even remember Sean's name, but wanted to know if he could play with "the boy with the guns".
The other day one of Sean's friends and his brothers came by and wanted to know if Sean could come out to play; could they play with the army guys? I had to take some pictures of their setup to share. This is only a small portion of the army stuff we have, notice the plastic box labeled "Potter's Army"-we actually have a second larger box labeled "Potter's Army II". Even though I get very unhappy if I step on one of the little guys, I like seeing the kids playing outside using their imagination.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wish I was this quick
THE HAIRCUT
A young boy had just received his driver's permit and asked his
father if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd
make a deal with his son. 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B
Average, study your Bible a little, get your hair cut and we'll talk
about the car.'
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the
offer and they agreed on it. After about six weeks his father said,
'Son, I've been real proud. You brought your grades up and I've
observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm real
disappointed you didn't get your hair cut.'
The young man paused a moment then said, 'You know, Dad, I've been
thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that
Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long
hair and there's even a strong argument that Jesus had long hair.'
To this his father replied, 'Did you also notice that they all walked
everywhere they went?'
A young boy had just received his driver's permit and asked his
father if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said he'd
make a deal with his son. 'You bring your grades up from a C to a B
Average, study your Bible a little, get your hair cut and we'll talk
about the car.'
The boy thought about that for a moment, decided he'd settle for the
offer and they agreed on it. After about six weeks his father said,
'Son, I've been real proud. You brought your grades up and I've
observed that you have been studying your Bible, but I'm real
disappointed you didn't get your hair cut.'
The young man paused a moment then said, 'You know, Dad, I've been
thinking about that, and I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that
Samson had long hair, John the Baptist had long hair, Moses had long
hair and there's even a strong argument that Jesus had long hair.'
To this his father replied, 'Did you also notice that they all walked
everywhere they went?'
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Jokes that can be told in Church
At Sunday School they were teaching how God created everything,
including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when
they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he
were ill, and she said, 'Johnny, what is the matter?' Little Johnny
responded, 'I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife.'
including human beings. Little Johnny seemed especially intent when
they told him how Eve was created out of one of Adam's ribs.
Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he
were ill, and she said, 'Johnny, what is the matter?' Little Johnny
responded, 'I have pain in my side. I think I'm going to have a wife.'
Monday, July 7, 2008
How to eat M & M's
My youngest brother works for the same company I do, one day (yep we work hard) he put this together in an effort to understand my
M & M eating habits:
HOW TO EAT M & M’S
According to Julie Potter
1) Open package and pour into a bowl
2) When ready to eat, grab a handful and place on clean surface
3) Separate M & M’s by color
4) Separate into groups of two
5) If there’s an odd number left over, eat each “extra” one individually
6) If the M & M’s vary in size, eat the smaller “babies” first
7) If there’s only one “baby” hold it off until the end, or until you stop feeling sorry for it
8) Now eat the remaining “full grown” M & M’s by two, saving your favorite color until last
When ready for more, repeat steps 3 - 8
I had to clarify...
A clean surface is optional.
You can mix the “extras” or “odd ones.”
If there is only one baby, you can’t eat it; you have to wait for more.
M & M eating habits:
HOW TO EAT M & M’S
According to Julie Potter
1) Open package and pour into a bowl
2) When ready to eat, grab a handful and place on clean surface
3) Separate M & M’s by color
4) Separate into groups of two
5) If there’s an odd number left over, eat each “extra” one individually
6) If the M & M’s vary in size, eat the smaller “babies” first
7) If there’s only one “baby” hold it off until the end, or until you stop feeling sorry for it
8) Now eat the remaining “full grown” M & M’s by two, saving your favorite color until last
When ready for more, repeat steps 3 - 8
I had to clarify...
A clean surface is optional.
You can mix the “extras” or “odd ones.”
If there is only one baby, you can’t eat it; you have to wait for more.
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Six Quirks
I'm not nearly as entertaining as Becky, but here goes.
1: At work everything has a place and it needs to stay in that place. One of my co-workers once joked if they borrowed my stapler they needed to draw a chalk line around where it was because I would notice if it wasn't put back in the same place. I also need the paper piles straight, my co-workers will make them all messy just to make me nuts. What's extra odd about this is if you have ever been to my house you know it's a mess, but don't let it happen at work!
1: At work everything has a place and it needs to stay in that place. One of my co-workers once joked if they borrowed my stapler they needed to draw a chalk line around where it was because I would notice if it wasn't put back in the same place. I also need the paper piles straight, my co-workers will make them all messy just to make me nuts. What's extra odd about this is if you have ever been to my house you know it's a mess, but don't let it happen at work!
2: You know those little tiny box tops for education squares you get off things like pop secret popcorn? I send those in for Ian's middle school, the instructions say you don't have to trim them, I have to trim them. I just can't bring myself to send them in any other way. This takes a lot of extra time, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do.
3: Chair spinning. I like to spin in my chair, and for the record if anyone tells you that spinning one way and then back the other will stop you from getting dizzy, they lie!
4: When packing a stuffed animal in a backpack, I have to leave the head out. What if Toy Story is true? They need to breath!
5: I had mentioned in a previous post I really like plain M & M's, but I have to eat them a certain way. First I have to dump them all out, then put all like colors together. They need to be in even number piles; two blue, two red, etc. If I have an odd number, say five green, I have to eat the odd one to even it up. The really goofy thing is the number of individual colors don't have to be the same. I can have four yellow, six orange, two red, just as long as the number is even.
5: I had mentioned in a previous post I really like plain M & M's, but I have to eat them a certain way. First I have to dump them all out, then put all like colors together. They need to be in even number piles; two blue, two red, etc. If I have an odd number, say five green, I have to eat the odd one to even it up. The really goofy thing is the number of individual colors don't have to be the same. I can have four yellow, six orange, two red, just as long as the number is even.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Close Bags without Using a bag Clip
This reminds me of the "How to fold a shirt" video. Looks so simple until you try it! Hopefully you're more coordinated then me, I gave up and used a paper clip. :-)
Sunday, June 29, 2008
My Mom & Dad
My Mom and Dad celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 6th. We had a casual gathering with a taco bar. I was worried they would want something fancier, but my mom said "Are you kidding? I was nervous enough as it was!" It was nice seeing people that had been such a big part of our lives. We all get so busy and time just seems to fly, you sometimes forget the importance of staying in touch...
ABC Tag
Elaine tagged me a couple months ago... I'm just a little slow.
BTW-did anyone notice there isn't an "X"?
A-Attached or Single? - Single
B-Best Friend? - Denise
C-Cake or Pie? - Blueberry pie
D-Day of Choice? - Saturday
E-Essential Item? – My pillow & blanket
F-Favorite color? - Green
G-Gummy Bears or Worms? - Bears
H-Hometown? - Lansing, Michigan
I-Favorite Indulgence? – Plain M&M’s
J-January or July? - July
K-Kids? – Ian and Sean
L-Life isn't complete without? - Hope
M-Marriage Date? – Still waiting
N-Number of brothers and sisters? – 4 brothers
O-Oranges or Apples? - Apples
P-Phobia and Fears? – I’m afraid of pretty much everything, it’s a wonder I get up in the morning!
Q-Quote? – I can live out of my imagination instead of my memory
I can tie myself to my limitless potential instead of my limiting past
I can become my own creator
R-Reason to smile? – Ian & Sean
S-Season of choice? – Fall
T-Tag ten people? - I’m going to skip this one. I think about three people actually look at my blog and one has done this already!
U-Unknown fact about me? – If it is unknown I wouldn’t know it either, right?
V-Vegetable? - Corn
W-Worst habit? – Watching too much TV
Y-Your favorite food? – Taco’s
Z-Zodiac Sign? - Scorpio
BTW-did anyone notice there isn't an "X"?
A-Attached or Single? - Single
B-Best Friend? - Denise
C-Cake or Pie? - Blueberry pie
D-Day of Choice? - Saturday
E-Essential Item? – My pillow & blanket
F-Favorite color? - Green
G-Gummy Bears or Worms? - Bears
H-Hometown? - Lansing, Michigan
I-Favorite Indulgence? – Plain M&M’s
J-January or July? - July
K-Kids? – Ian and Sean
L-Life isn't complete without? - Hope
M-Marriage Date? – Still waiting
N-Number of brothers and sisters? – 4 brothers
O-Oranges or Apples? - Apples
P-Phobia and Fears? – I’m afraid of pretty much everything, it’s a wonder I get up in the morning!
Q-Quote? – I can live out of my imagination instead of my memory
I can tie myself to my limitless potential instead of my limiting past
I can become my own creator
R-Reason to smile? – Ian & Sean
S-Season of choice? – Fall
T-Tag ten people? - I’m going to skip this one. I think about three people actually look at my blog and one has done this already!
U-Unknown fact about me? – If it is unknown I wouldn’t know it either, right?
V-Vegetable? - Corn
W-Worst habit? – Watching too much TV
Y-Your favorite food? – Taco’s
Z-Zodiac Sign? - Scorpio
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
America's Got Talent!
Of the three of you who actually look at this, are you watching America's Got Talent? This guy was on last night and is just amazing! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monson Ear Wiggle
For my LDS friends you already know what a wonderful story teller President Monson is; how he shares his message using everyday experiences that we can all relate to... this is no exception.
For my non-LDS friends, I think you will enjoy it as well.
In everything we say and do, we are an example.
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=UTmft6wkNa4
For my non-LDS friends, I think you will enjoy it as well.
In everything we say and do, we are an example.
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=UTmft6wkNa4
Car Accident in Texas - Priceless
Disclaimer: There is one swear word in this (he**).
This is a voice clip of a guy who witnesses an accident while he's in the process of leaving a friend a voice-mail message. His laughter is absolutely contagious! Click on the link, turn up the sound and enjoy! This accident happened in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area. It is a phone call from a man who witnesses a car accident involving four elderly women. It was so popular when they played it on CHUM FM that they had to put it on their website. The guy's laugh is contagious. If you close your eyes and picture what he is watching, it is even better than a video clip!
http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf
This is a voice clip of a guy who witnesses an accident while he's in the process of leaving a friend a voice-mail message. His laughter is absolutely contagious! Click on the link, turn up the sound and enjoy! This accident happened in the Dallas - Ft. Worth area. It is a phone call from a man who witnesses a car accident involving four elderly women. It was so popular when they played it on CHUM FM that they had to put it on their website. The guy's laugh is contagious. If you close your eyes and picture what he is watching, it is even better than a video clip!
http://www.chumfm.com/MorningShow/bits/march24.swf
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Detroit Science Center
I went on a field trip with Sean to the Detroit Science Center, and I have to tell you it is a very cool place! Almost everything is hands on. They also had some presentations that were both educational and entertaining (especially when adults were the victims). The center has a planetarium and I have to say that was my favorite! I've always loved them. They also have an IMAX theater, unfortunately we didn't get to see that show.Impression 5 in Lansing is still better for very young children, but I would highly recommend this for older kids, especially if they have a keen interest in science.
These pictures are of a robotic arm playing chess... way cool!
She's right!
Becky got it! I am the third one from the left.
My mom and dad are celebrating their 50 wedding anniversary June 6th. My youngest brother is putting together a slide show and came across this picture. From left to right: my brother Bill, my brother Brian, me!, and a friend Lorie. Talk about a small world, this same Lorie started working for the same company I do about a year ago. She had no idea I worked there, and I had no idea she had applied!
My mom and dad are celebrating their 50 wedding anniversary June 6th. My youngest brother is putting together a slide show and came across this picture. From left to right: my brother Bill, my brother Brian, me!, and a friend Lorie. Talk about a small world, this same Lorie started working for the same company I do about a year ago. She had no idea I worked there, and I had no idea she had applied!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Words to live by
Two WolvesOne evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people. He said, "My son, the battle is between two "wolves" inside us all.
One is Evil. It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence,empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith.
"The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins?"
The old Cherokee simply replied, "The one you feed."
Monday, April 28, 2008
QUESTIONS THAT HAUNT ME
Can you cry under water?
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
Why do you have to "put your two cents in"… but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
Why do you have to "put your two cents in"… but it's only a "penny for your thoughts"? Where's that extra penny going to?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they "slept like a baby" when babies wake up like every two hours?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
Can a hearse carrying a corpse drive in the carpool lane?
If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Too funny!
Former candidate Mitt Romney gave the Top Ten Reasons why he dropped out of the 2008 Presidential race tonight, April 16th, during the Radio & TV Correspondants dinner in Washington, D.C.
His #10 reason: "There weren't as many Osmonds as I thought."
His #10 reason: "There weren't as many Osmonds as I thought."
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Where does this stuff come from?
Sean and I watched House Hunters International one night last week while he was on spring break and could stay up a little later. If you have ever seen the show you know it can be a single person, a family, or a non-traditional couple looking for a new home. In the International version they are house hunting in a foreign country. Usually when they have a same sex couple they down play it and you might not pick up on the relationship (either that or maybe I'm naive). In this episode however, they actually said the couple-two women-had recently married. I said to Sean "hmmm, I guess same sex marriage is legal in Sweden." Sean's response "I guess they don't care about reproduction."
Goods or Services
Today Sean asked me if sunshine was a good or a service. It was a question on his homework. It's pretty sad when you're not sure how to answer 4th grade homework. Luckily he decided it was a service... because it helped flowers.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Friday, April 4, 2008
Pun Intended
Here are the ten first place winners in the International Pun Contest:
1. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, "I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger."
2. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!"
3. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
4. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" The first replies "Yes, I'm positive."
5. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
6. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?", they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said," I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
7. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
8. A group of friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. So, the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop. Terrified, they did so, thereby proving that only Hugh can prevent florist friars.
9. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good) a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
10. And finally, there was the person who sent ten different puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
1. A vulture boards an airplane, carrying two dead raccoons. The stewardess looks at him and says, "I'm sorry, sir, only one carrion allowed per passenger."
2. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says "Dam!"
3. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Unsurprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.
4. Two hydrogen atoms meet. One says "I've lost my electron." The other says "Are you sure?" The first replies "Yes, I'm positive."
5. Did you hear about the Buddhist who refused Novocain during a root canal? His goal: transcend dental medication.
6. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office and asked them to disperse. "But why?", they asked, as they moved off. "Because," he said," I can't stand chess nuts boasting in an open foyer."
7. A woman has twins and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt and is named "Ahmal." The other goes to a family in Spain; they name him "Juan." Years later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."
8. A group of friars were behind on their belfry payments, so they opened up a small florist shop to raise funds. Since everyone liked to buy flowers from the men of God, a rival florist across town thought the competition was unfair. He asked the good fathers to close down, but they would not. He went back and begged the friars to close. They ignored him. So, the rival florist hired Hugh MacTaggart, the roughest and most vicious thug in town to "persuade" them to close. Hugh beat up the friars and trashed their store, saying he'd be back if they didn't close up shop. Terrified, they did so, thereby proving that only Hugh can prevent florist friars.
9. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and, with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (Oh, man, this is so bad, it's good) a super calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.
10. And finally, there was the person who sent ten different puns to friends, with the hope that at least one of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Tooth Fairy
I've read in a few blogs over the last few months about the sometimes traumatic experience of telling your kids about Santa. I've been lucky so far, Ian was kind of like "whatever." Sean, well, I think he's still holden' onto the believing, though I suspect he knows the truth.
On to the tooth fairy... About a year ago (maybe a little longer) I was at the dentist with Ian, he had a loose tooth, his last baby tooth I think. The hygienist sees it's just barely attached so she pulls it out. She asks Ian and I if we want to take it home for the tooth fairy, Ian and I just look at each other. Ian says "why don't you just give me the dollar here?" Worked for me, we just tossed the tooth. The hygienist is like "Wow, that's the first time the tooth fairy has come to the office."
It was really cute... maybe you had to be there. 8-)
On to the tooth fairy... About a year ago (maybe a little longer) I was at the dentist with Ian, he had a loose tooth, his last baby tooth I think. The hygienist sees it's just barely attached so she pulls it out. She asks Ian and I if we want to take it home for the tooth fairy, Ian and I just look at each other. Ian says "why don't you just give me the dollar here?" Worked for me, we just tossed the tooth. The hygienist is like "Wow, that's the first time the tooth fairy has come to the office."
It was really cute... maybe you had to be there. 8-)
Thursday, March 27, 2008
The dog ate my homework
I'm sure you've heard that excuse before, and how many teachers have heard that among many others? I had a new one for Sean's teacher: "My cat barfed on my homework." Sean had left his mostly done homework and folder on the floor, and as luck (or lack of) would have it, that's where one of the cats decided to upchuck. Luckily the teacher had laminated the folder so that was fairly easy to clean up. I had to send a note to his teacher asking for duplicates of everything else. Poor Sean, he had to do everything twice!
Friday, March 21, 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Interesting Facts about Easter
Easter this year is: Sunday March 23, 2008.
As you may know, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon, after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). [I did not know this!] This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Here are a couple of things you might be interested in. Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). [Nope, not that old.] And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier!
Here are the facts: The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!). The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818.
So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!
As you may know, Easter is always the 1st Sunday after the 1st full moon, after the Spring Equinox (which is March 20). [I did not know this!] This dating of Easter is based on the lunar calendar that Hebrew people used to identify Passover, which is why it moves around on our Roman calendar.
Here are a couple of things you might be interested in. Based on the above, Easter can actually be one day earlier (March 22) but that is pretty rare. This year is the earliest Easter any of us will ever see the rest of our lives! And only the most elderly of our population have ever seen it this early (95 years old or above!). [Nope, not that old.] And none of us have ever, or will ever, see it a day earlier!
Here are the facts: The next time Easter will be this early (March 23) will be the year 2228 (220 years from now). The last time it was this early was 1913 (so if you're 95 or older, you are the only ones that were around for that!). The next time it will be a day earlier, March 22, will be in the year 2285 (277 years from now). The last time it was on March 22 was 1818.
So, no one alive today has or will ever see it any earlier than this year!
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Random Thoughts
I keep thinking any day now one of my boys will do or say something funny or interesting I can share. They haven't totally let me down, but I can't say I want to put it out here for any random stranger to read. Being a blog stalker myself, I know it can happen. 8)
Random thoughts:
I read the other day that people who write blogs "want to be heard" is that why 'ya all write your blogs? I personally just want to belong... hmmm, what do you suppose that says about me?
I am blessed to supervise a great group of people and can honestly say we care about each other personally as well as work together as a team. We often ponder on the things of the world, things beyond the world, and things that, well, don't really matter at all.
Today's burning question: How is it that when you put those little squares of chocolate chip cookie dough in the oven they come out round? Please feel free to give your input.
Also learned today: Why Pistachio nut shells were painted red. They were imported and it was believed that Americans liked pretty things, and that we would not buy the nuts if we saw the bruised shells. (You never know when that piece of knowledge may come in handy.)
Random thoughts:
I read the other day that people who write blogs "want to be heard" is that why 'ya all write your blogs? I personally just want to belong... hmmm, what do you suppose that says about me?
I am blessed to supervise a great group of people and can honestly say we care about each other personally as well as work together as a team. We often ponder on the things of the world, things beyond the world, and things that, well, don't really matter at all.
Today's burning question: How is it that when you put those little squares of chocolate chip cookie dough in the oven they come out round? Please feel free to give your input.
Also learned today: Why Pistachio nut shells were painted red. They were imported and it was believed that Americans liked pretty things, and that we would not buy the nuts if we saw the bruised shells. (You never know when that piece of knowledge may come in handy.)
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Walmart Cake
Keep in mind this actually did happened.This is how I imagine this conversation went:
Walmart Employee: "Hello 'dis este Walmart, how can I helpe you?"
Customer: " I would like to order a cake for a going away party this week."
Walmart Employee: "What you wante on la cake?"
Customer: "Best Wishes Suzanne" and underneath that "We will miss you".
Saturday, March 8, 2008
WHAT we say or HOW we say it?
One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet and a sign that read: "I am blind, please help."A creative publicist was walking by and stopped to observe. He saw the blind man had only a few coins in his hat. He dropped in more coins, and without asking for permission, took the sign and rewrote it. He returned the sign to the blind man and left. That afternoon the publicist returned to the blind man and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins.The blind man recognized the publicist's footsteps and asked if it was he who had rewritten his sign and wanted to know what he had written on it.The publicist responded: "Nothing that was not true. I just wrote the message a little differently. " He smiled and went on his way.The new sign read: "Today is the first day of Spring and I cannot see it."
Monday, March 3, 2008
Sunday, March 2, 2008
Saturday, March 1, 2008
"Clarification"
I don't know if this is true... but it sure is cute.
At a recent testimony meeting, a five-year-old little girl stood up and bore her testimony. After mentioning everyone and everything she was thankful for, she ended with this: "I am especially grateful that our house has been much happier since our family stopped using The "S-word" and the "F-word."
As the little girl proudly walked back to her seat, nobody could say a word. Needless to say they were a little shocked by what the stake president's daughter had just said.
Quickly, the red-faced stake president stood up, smiled shyly, and went to the podium. "I feel I should make a clarification as to what my daughter meant. In our house the "S-word" is Shut-up and the "F-word" is Fart."
At a recent testimony meeting, a five-year-old little girl stood up and bore her testimony. After mentioning everyone and everything she was thankful for, she ended with this: "I am especially grateful that our house has been much happier since our family stopped using The "S-word" and the "F-word."
As the little girl proudly walked back to her seat, nobody could say a word. Needless to say they were a little shocked by what the stake president's daughter had just said.
Quickly, the red-faced stake president stood up, smiled shyly, and went to the podium. "I feel I should make a clarification as to what my daughter meant. In our house the "S-word" is Shut-up and the "F-word" is Fart."
Friday, February 22, 2008
World shaking news from the doctor
I work with some crazy people, here's an example from "Dr. Michael":
After much research on the subject of why kids play, top researchers have come to the conclusion that it's because playing is fun. Next up: why people go to work -- is it to earn "money"? Tax dollars at work, I bet your happy you have to pay them and not put gas in your car with them.
Driver tries to pass a car on the road and forgets an important rule of passing: houses have the right-of-way. Florida , is so dependable for news.
Man runs from department store with stolen jacket, then wears it when police call him in for an interview. Sheboygan , WI . My home town. Hey, he probably relocated from Florida .
And now, from the Nanny State (UK): When looking for a surefire way to win your girl's heart back, should you try: A) flowers, B) an honest, emotional letter, or C) shooting her fiancé's testicles off during their wedding? For those from Florida , C is always the answer.
Woman torches city building because she's "tired of looking at it" Sounds reasonable to me.
O.J. Simpson's girlfriend leaves the hospital after a 10-day stay recovering from a fall. Yeah, that's the ticket. I almost forgot that OJ moved to Florida .
Chopper carrying Senators Kerry, Hagel and Biden makes emergency landing in Afghanistan . Kerry submits application for Purple Heart by Blackberry before rotors stop spinning.
Weather in Kentucky has forced the closing of the Jim Beam distillery. EVERYBODY PANIC. Where is FEMA when they are REALLY needed.
Italian scientists have taken advantage of generous EU funding to develop a robot. Who makes coffee. We should have told them about a coffee pot. Still no cure for cancer.
Harley Davidson owners get their own social network, with photos of big beards and big bellies a-plenty. And that's just the women.
Well, that is enough for now. You now have the tools to cope with the world and enjoy life more fully. And of course look forward to your next wonderful newsletter to enlighten you to the point of genius and allow you to look at your coworkers and quietly smile with the knowledge that you are so much better than they are.
Have a great weekend.
Dr. Michael
After much research on the subject of why kids play, top researchers have come to the conclusion that it's because playing is fun. Next up: why people go to work -- is it to earn "money"? Tax dollars at work, I bet your happy you have to pay them and not put gas in your car with them.
Driver tries to pass a car on the road and forgets an important rule of passing: houses have the right-of-way. Florida , is so dependable for news.
Man runs from department store with stolen jacket, then wears it when police call him in for an interview. Sheboygan , WI . My home town. Hey, he probably relocated from Florida .
And now, from the Nanny State (UK): When looking for a surefire way to win your girl's heart back, should you try: A) flowers, B) an honest, emotional letter, or C) shooting her fiancé's testicles off during their wedding? For those from Florida , C is always the answer.
Woman torches city building because she's "tired of looking at it" Sounds reasonable to me.
O.J. Simpson's girlfriend leaves the hospital after a 10-day stay recovering from a fall. Yeah, that's the ticket. I almost forgot that OJ moved to Florida .
Chopper carrying Senators Kerry, Hagel and Biden makes emergency landing in Afghanistan . Kerry submits application for Purple Heart by Blackberry before rotors stop spinning.
Weather in Kentucky has forced the closing of the Jim Beam distillery. EVERYBODY PANIC. Where is FEMA when they are REALLY needed.
Italian scientists have taken advantage of generous EU funding to develop a robot. Who makes coffee. We should have told them about a coffee pot. Still no cure for cancer.
Harley Davidson owners get their own social network, with photos of big beards and big bellies a-plenty. And that's just the women.
Well, that is enough for now. You now have the tools to cope with the world and enjoy life more fully. And of course look forward to your next wonderful newsletter to enlighten you to the point of genius and allow you to look at your coworkers and quietly smile with the knowledge that you are so much better than they are.
Have a great weekend.
Dr. Michael
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
We dissected sheep hearts
Sean's class dissected a sheep heart, this is what he wrote for his class newsletter:
Today we dissected sheep hearts. Dr. Sean & Dr. Antonio cut the heart into six pieces. It was fun. I was on fire; I showed no fear & no mercy. It was fun. We just went snip, snip, snip. It was easy even the hard parts! The strange thing is I am freaked out by some things but NOT the heart!
I would say the strange thing is "It was fun", mentioned not once but twice!
Today we dissected sheep hearts. Dr. Sean & Dr. Antonio cut the heart into six pieces. It was fun. I was on fire; I showed no fear & no mercy. It was fun. We just went snip, snip, snip. It was easy even the hard parts! The strange thing is I am freaked out by some things but NOT the heart!
I would say the strange thing is "It was fun", mentioned not once but twice!
John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band - "On the Dark Side"
Another song I love... just try not to clap your hands or tap your toes!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Music
Time to give you some new nerdy music, The Partridge Family! Check out this clip, it's from the very first episode, Johnny Cash introduces them, how cool is that?
Below is a tribute to Dan Fogelberg, in my opinion one of the best singer/songwriters ever. He passed away on December 16, 2007. He will be missed.
Below is a tribute to Dan Fogelberg, in my opinion one of the best singer/songwriters ever. He passed away on December 16, 2007. He will be missed.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Gordon B. Hinckley
When my dad called Sunday night to tell me Gordon B. Hinckley had died, the first thing I felt was sadness. He is the only Prophet I have really known, and when he spoke I could hear the truth and the love in his voice. It only took a moment though to hear the spirit whisper, "He's 97 years old, it's time he gets to come home". I am grateful for the knowledge that he is home, and someday (not too soon I hope) I may have the pleasure of meeting such a wonderful man.
Saturday, January 26, 2008
Chuck E. Cheese
Denise, the boys, and I went to Chuck E. Cheese on Thursday, (my nerd factor just went up didn't it)? We have been meeting there off and on for sometime, it has been a safe place for the boys to play allowing Denise and I some time to visit. Now that the boys are older we have more options, but still find this one to work the best. The Chuck E. Cheese by us just remodeled and expanded, that means lots of new games. Denise and I don't usually play, but this time was different. Ian kept hitting jack pots on the game by our table and I could no longer resist; I had to prove I could do it too! If I was going to try, so would Denise, by the time we finished we had enough points to get us each (all four of us) a bag of cotton candy, some tootsie rolls (for Denise's mom), and a butterfly necklace that came with bubbles. Cool, huh?
Accident
I got into a accident on Monday, my fault. Stupid overpass! Stupid ice! Luckily no one was hurt, and the damage was minimal. I was telling Ian and Sean what had happened, I mentioned the other person involved was an adult women. For some reason Ian wanted to know if she had crows feet. Before you ask, I have no clue what made him ask that, sometimes it's easier just to let it go. Now my real reason for sharing this with you: Sean wanted to know how I would have any idea what kind of feet she had, after all I wasn't even in her car!
Sunday, January 13, 2008
New here
What?! No Cosmic Sans? My favorite font... bummer.
Apparently this blogger thing is the way to go these days, being technically challenged who knows what will happen... in the meantime, Welcome! You see I did get the Osmond YouTube link, yep a nerd from way back.
Apparently this blogger thing is the way to go these days, being technically challenged who knows what will happen... in the meantime, Welcome! You see I did get the Osmond YouTube link, yep a nerd from way back.
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