Just a quick quote for thought today: “Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living … Continue reading Beware one-size-fits all programs
The Lord is Risen!
For those who don't know (I didn't until I went to college), the traditional Easter greeting is: The Lord is Risen! To which the traditional reply is: He is Risen Indeed! Today's post is going to be that greeting to all. That and this clip or our choir anthem for today: Risen Indeed!
Day of the Dinosaurs
Today is going to be a big photo show. We went to Worlds of Fun for the first time, and went to their dinosaur exhibit. It opened last year, but cost extra, so we didn't go. This year it was included in the season pass price, so we went today. A lot of fun an … Continue reading Day of the Dinosaurs
Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
My son has an argumentative essay to write on an article they gave him to read in his social studies class. I read the article and then looked to find an actual link to it online, since according to the ending blurb: Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be … Continue reading Is Chocolate Milk the real issue?
A poem written years ago — shared now in anticipation of Easter
HOW OFTEN WHITE MARSHMALLOW as a hen gathereth her chickens White marshmallow, covered with yellow granulated sugar. A beak, two brown dots, a curved, rising tail. Many set in rows wrapped in cellophane.
Journey to a High School Reunion — Seventh Grade
Our 7th grade yearbook was dedicated to Miss Oldroyd. It mentions that she had been at the school for 5 years. If my math is correct that means she started the same year the Lightfoots came to HCS. Miss Oldroyd is still there, and we might get a chance to see her and thank her … Continue reading Journey to a High School Reunion — Seventh Grade
Cow manure and truth.
An ode to animal husbandry . . .
No Dogs on Bicycles
Okay, Quick silly sign for today's blog: This sign comes from a beachfront park in Cazenovia, NY. I got it off a friend's Facebook page. Look at rule #6. A lot of people were having a lot of fun with this one: I have seen it ... the sign I mean Fortunately, … Continue reading No Dogs on Bicycles
Palm Sunday Brunch
Today the Contemporary Life Sunday School Class of Avondale United Methodist Church sponsored its Palm Sunday Brunch fundraiser from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the church's Wesley Hall. My family got there right at the 9 a.m. opening, so the kids could get to Sunday School at 9:30. The brunch consisted of bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs … Continue reading Palm Sunday Brunch
Ten Years in the Planning — Four Hours in the Execution
I'm a happy camper -- satisfied with the results of a city project -- satisfied with the performance of the private contractor the city hired to do the water main replacement in front of our house. I have done several blogs over the past few months (starting in November) about the city's project of replacing … Continue reading Ten Years in the Planning — Four Hours in the Execution
At The Rainbow 