Most people have heard about Earth Day by now, but how many of you know how this day came about? Below you will find an article by the founder of Earth Day that explains it’s beginnings. We need to strive to have an Earth Day year round. We have been blessed with much and need […]
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason […]
I found this recipe on Joe Barkson’s Worldwide Recipes. Looks like a winner since you can substitute most anything. Fake-It Casserole You substitute a cup of noodles for a cup of asparagus. Then for the sour cream, you either add a tablespoon of vinegar to the milk you have on hand to curdle it or […]
I listened to an NPR program on the way home from work last Saturday night that taught me about an incredible place in New York City. It’s called the rubber room. A site about The Big Apple gives us the definition so we’ll know why the “reassignment centers” for NYC teachers are called rubber rooms. A teacher […]
Sounds interesting, doesn’t it? How on earth can you give a fish a pedicure? Since you have to have toes in order to have a pedicure, that means no pedicures for anything living in your aquarium. Now if the owner of the fish (or any other pet) wants a fish pedicure, it can happen. But not […]
He appears to be working towards that. Venezuelans have voted to scrap the term limits on re-election, clearing the way for President Hugo Chavez to stay in power until he’s voted out of office. With no term limits and the right political machine, a person can stay in office for a life time. Chavez wouldn’t […]
A breaking news alert from The New York Times stated that a deal compromise has been reached by the House and Senate. The package pared back Democrats’ proposed spending on education and health in favor of tax cuts needed to win over Republicans. I’ve not had a chance to read the final wording, but there’s probably […]
“Inspiration usually comes during work, rather than before it.” – Madeleine L’Engle “To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.” – George Orwell “Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.” – Thomas A. Edison “Luck is the by-product of busting your fanny.” – Don Sutton “Inspiration is a guest that does not […]
I received a very special package from the mainland. I thought I had no need for this particular item, but now that I have it, I can’t seem to tear myself away from it. It’s so sleek and beautiful, and it’s such a delight. I have spent endless amounts of time glued to it. Almost like […]
Last night Tony Dungy announced his retirement as an NFL coach. He’s coming home to Tampa. Even after leaving the Tampa Bay Bucs, Tony was loved by the community. He was cheered on as he coached the Indianapolis Colts. We were very proud of him and his Colts when they won the Super Bowl. He […]