Does anyone even cross stitch anymore? I "sew" don't have sewing in my list of hobbies! I definitely know I didn't inherit sewing from my mom... Don't remember her ever sewing...
With that said... she made this cross stitch for my nana. Can we say, SUCK UP!?!?!
What have YOU done to suck up to your mother-in-law? LOL
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
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Monday, May 30, 2011
Day 333
Me: Hey Dad, do you want the rolls out with you or should I put them on the table?
Dad: Probably (walks away...)
Me: (Dumbfounded in the kitchen... as usual)
Happy Memorial Day!
Not a day for just shopping sales and cookouts. It's a day of remembrance and gratitude.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Dad: Probably (walks away...)
Me: (Dumbfounded in the kitchen... as usual)
Happy Memorial Day!
Not a day for just shopping sales and cookouts. It's a day of remembrance and gratitude.
The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example. ~Benjamin Disraeli
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Day 331
Hollywood Casino...
Toto, I feel far away from Lancaster!
Ate big! Played big! Won big!
Bobby taught me well... Blackjack Baby!
Ballin' on a budget!
Toto, I feel far away from Lancaster!
Ate big! Played big! Won big!
Bobby taught me well... Blackjack Baby!
Ballin' on a budget!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Day 330
The pool is officially open!
Juno LOVES her pool! I didn't even get a chance to clean it... she jumped right in!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Day 329
She's pleading for forgiveness... and then in the same breath asks me to put a flower in her hair!
Why do they have to be so cute?
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Day 328
SIP-A-Palooza
We had our final SIP parent mtg tonight and we turned it into a make/learn and take event! There were many vendors there from local agencies like the YWCA, Lancaster Rec, Lancaster Library, etc giving parents information to enrich their child's summer! We had healthy snacks, literacy games, math games, brain breaks, free book bags, etc! It was a blast!
These 2 kindergartners, who are in the same class, started quizzing each other on their high frequency words as soon as they were given the list!
Such a GREAT night!
We had our final SIP parent mtg tonight and we turned it into a make/learn and take event! There were many vendors there from local agencies like the YWCA, Lancaster Rec, Lancaster Library, etc giving parents information to enrich their child's summer! We had healthy snacks, literacy games, math games, brain breaks, free book bags, etc! It was a blast!
These 2 kindergartners, who are in the same class, started quizzing each other on their high frequency words as soon as they were given the list!
Such a GREAT night!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Day 327
Due to doctor's orders because of my knee I'm stuck on the dumb bike! It's soooooo boring!
Never thought I'd say this... I miss running!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Day 326
I was in Giant yesterday and a former student of mine asked if I knew she was graduating this year. I said of course I knew. She then asked if I was going to send out the letters I had them write to themselves when they were in 6th grade. I could see the excitement in her face. I told her I didn't remember what letters she was talking about (even though I did)! I kept denying it, telling her it must have been another teacher. I checked out and told her congrats and hope she gets the letter from whatever teacher did that activity.
I'm sure she'll forgive me when she gets her letter in the mail... :0)
I was reading some of those letters tonight and thought to myself how great that year really was...6 years ago... wow...
I'm sure she'll forgive me when she gets her letter in the mail... :0)
I was reading some of those letters tonight and thought to myself how great that year really was...6 years ago... wow...
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Day 325
These are my new babies...
I am determined to keep them alive so they produce fresh tomatoes for me!!!!
I think I checked on them about 10 times today. What I was looking for I haven't figured out yet...
I love them!
I am determined to keep them alive so they produce fresh tomatoes for me!!!!
I think I checked on them about 10 times today. What I was looking for I haven't figured out yet...
I love them!
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Day 324
I LOVE Central Market! I don't go every week and when I do go I wonder why I don't go more often!
Today I had the chance to introduce market on a Saturday along with the music throughout the alley ways and at the square, to a friend that had never gone. He loved it!
Every stand is different and unique. These little mini (Nino) bananas were brought to my attention by Nilsa. They are so sweet! The man I bought them from was impressed I called them by name and knew their origin. I even got to practice a little Spanish with him! Click here for more info on these bananas!
Healthy, fresh, homemade food... does it get any better?
I REALLY miss living in the city...
Today I had the chance to introduce market on a Saturday along with the music throughout the alley ways and at the square, to a friend that had never gone. He loved it!
Every stand is different and unique. These little mini (Nino) bananas were brought to my attention by Nilsa. They are so sweet! The man I bought them from was impressed I called them by name and knew their origin. I even got to practice a little Spanish with him! Click here for more info on these bananas!
Healthy, fresh, homemade food... does it get any better?
I REALLY miss living in the city...
Friday, May 20, 2011
Day 323
Vandalism:
is the behaviour attributed originally to the Vandals, by the Romans, in respect of culture: ruthless destruction or spoiling of anything beautiful or venerable. The term also includes criminal damage such as graffiti and defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner.
–noun
1. deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property: vandalism of public buildings.
2. the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.
3. willful or ignorant destruction of artistic or literary treasures.
Pride:
–noun
1. a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
2. the state or feeling of being proud.
3. a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem.
Somewhere there is a disconnect of taking pride in our new school building... :(
is the behaviour attributed originally to the Vandals, by the Romans, in respect of culture: ruthless destruction or spoiling of anything beautiful or venerable. The term also includes criminal damage such as graffiti and defacement directed towards any property without permission of the owner.
–noun
1. deliberately mischievous or malicious destruction or damage of property: vandalism of public buildings.
2. the conduct or spirit characteristic of the Vandals.
3. willful or ignorant destruction of artistic or literary treasures.
Pride:
–noun
1. a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.
2. the state or feeling of being proud.
3. a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem.
Somewhere there is a disconnect of taking pride in our new school building... :(
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Day 321
The eulogy I wrote for Nan's service.
Nana meant a lot of things to a lot of people.
To talk about Nan is to talk about the hair salon in the basement, which many of us had the pleasure of being a client.
To talk about Nan is to talk about her wild adventures traveling within the United States and abroad. One particular story that came around more often than not was her traveling in a red convertible in California with her hair blowing in the wind.
To talk about Nan is to talk about her flare for fashion and her love of accessories. Finding an unusual piece of jewelry always made her day. Except maybe the time she came home from the boardwalk excited to show her new necklace with an interesting leaf which we immediately informed her was of the cannabis species. To which she said, "Well, so what!?!?"
To talk about Nan is to talk about a die-hard sports fan that knew every player’s name and stats not only on her favorite Philadelphia and Penn State teams but on others as well. And had no trouble telling the coaches and players what she thought during a game.
To talk about Nan is to talk about generosity, commitment, and strength. Her generosity to the numerous organizations she volunteered for and to the people she continually reached out her hand to. Her commitment to see things to the end, to never give up, and to always stay hopeful. Her strength to be a wife of a service man, to raise a family through difficult times, and to lose the love of her life after 60+ years of marriage.
To talk about Nan means to talk about her and pap and our garden. As kids we spent endless hours in the garden with her and pap. We grew a little of everything. Spinach, carrots, snap peas, cucumbers, potatoes, a variety of flowers, and most importantly our tomatoes. It always seemed like the preparation for our tomatoes took the most work. I remember that pap and the boys would hammer in the stakes and Nan and I would rip up old bed sheets into strips that we used to tie around the plants so they would grow straight. We would set up a roadside stand to sell our vegetables and flowers. The money from the stand was our spending money for Ocean City every September.
Finally to talk about Nan means to talk about our family. Looking back on my childhood memories as an adult I see the impact that Nan had on not only my life but also the lives of everyone in our family, her and pap both. We were those little tomato plants. We could have grown without the support of a stake, however, we may have ended up hunched over with many more bumps and bruises.
But thankfully, Nan and Pap were our stakes. Keeping us upright and allowing us to grow into all we had the potential of being. And all the while, Nana’s arms were like those old ripped up strips wrapped around the tomato plants, not too tight but always a sense of them being there.
Nana meant a lot of things to a lot of people.
To talk about Nan is to talk about the hair salon in the basement, which many of us had the pleasure of being a client.
To talk about Nan is to talk about her wild adventures traveling within the United States and abroad. One particular story that came around more often than not was her traveling in a red convertible in California with her hair blowing in the wind.
To talk about Nan is to talk about her flare for fashion and her love of accessories. Finding an unusual piece of jewelry always made her day. Except maybe the time she came home from the boardwalk excited to show her new necklace with an interesting leaf which we immediately informed her was of the cannabis species. To which she said, "Well, so what!?!?"
To talk about Nan is to talk about a die-hard sports fan that knew every player’s name and stats not only on her favorite Philadelphia and Penn State teams but on others as well. And had no trouble telling the coaches and players what she thought during a game.
To talk about Nan is to talk about generosity, commitment, and strength. Her generosity to the numerous organizations she volunteered for and to the people she continually reached out her hand to. Her commitment to see things to the end, to never give up, and to always stay hopeful. Her strength to be a wife of a service man, to raise a family through difficult times, and to lose the love of her life after 60+ years of marriage.
To talk about Nan means to talk about her and pap and our garden. As kids we spent endless hours in the garden with her and pap. We grew a little of everything. Spinach, carrots, snap peas, cucumbers, potatoes, a variety of flowers, and most importantly our tomatoes. It always seemed like the preparation for our tomatoes took the most work. I remember that pap and the boys would hammer in the stakes and Nan and I would rip up old bed sheets into strips that we used to tie around the plants so they would grow straight. We would set up a roadside stand to sell our vegetables and flowers. The money from the stand was our spending money for Ocean City every September.
Finally to talk about Nan means to talk about our family. Looking back on my childhood memories as an adult I see the impact that Nan had on not only my life but also the lives of everyone in our family, her and pap both. We were those little tomato plants. We could have grown without the support of a stake, however, we may have ended up hunched over with many more bumps and bruises.
But thankfully, Nan and Pap were our stakes. Keeping us upright and allowing us to grow into all we had the potential of being. And all the while, Nana’s arms were like those old ripped up strips wrapped around the tomato plants, not too tight but always a sense of them being there.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Day 320
My new favorite obsession!!!
Went to a tiny cafe in Lititz called Tomato Pie Cafe. (Click Here)
I absolutely NEED to figure out this recipe!
Monday, May 16, 2011
Day 319
Funerals are always bittersweet... It's really nice to spend time with family and friends you haven't seen in awhile but the reason that brought us together is sad...
Can't wait to see my bubbas!
Brothers and sisters share childhood memories and grown-up dreams. ~Author Unknown
A friend is a brother who was once a bother. ~Author Unknown
It snowed last year too: I made a snowman and my brother knocked it down and I knocked my brother down and then we had tea. ~Dylan Thomas
After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers. ~Astrid Alauda
Can't wait to see my bubbas!
Brothers and sisters share childhood memories and grown-up dreams. ~Author Unknown
A friend is a brother who was once a bother. ~Author Unknown
It snowed last year too: I made a snowman and my brother knocked it down and I knocked my brother down and then we had tea. ~Dylan Thomas
After a girl is grown, her little brothers - now her protectors - seem like big brothers. ~Astrid Alauda
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Day 318
View out back of our cabin at Penn State...
Seeing this view, can anyone really question who the creator is?
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Day 317
The tattoo artist said that it was the first tomato he'd ever done...
Here's to Nana and Pappy...
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. e.e. cummings
Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Dr. Seuss
What you are will show in what you do.
Thomas A. Edison
Here's to Nana and Pappy...
To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and never stop fighting. e.e. cummings
Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Dr. Seuss
What you are will show in what you do.
Thomas A. Edison
Friday, May 13, 2011
Day 316
In the Early Morning Rain...
By: Songbird B
The sky is dark, there is no moon,
a gentle light rain falls...
I tip up my head to feel it's kiss,
like a lover's whispered call....
Just standing here, I'm all alone,
Silence reigns supreme...
Just the gentle fall of God's teardrops,
on the earth, so damp and green.
Hear the sigh, sense its caress,
on roofs, and window pane...
I feel as if I am touched by grace...
In this Early Morning rain.....
RIP
Harriet Janice D. Funk
Nana and Pappy
Together once more
All is right with the world again
I love you both
By: Songbird B
The sky is dark, there is no moon,
a gentle light rain falls...
I tip up my head to feel it's kiss,
like a lover's whispered call....
Just standing here, I'm all alone,
Silence reigns supreme...
Just the gentle fall of God's teardrops,
on the earth, so damp and green.
Hear the sigh, sense its caress,
on roofs, and window pane...
I feel as if I am touched by grace...
In this Early Morning rain.....
RIP
Harriet Janice D. Funk
Nana and Pappy
Together once more
All is right with the world again
I love you both
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Day 315
I haven't decided which packaging I like better but it's cool to see the product actually in the store from Celebrity Aprentice.
I actually watched this season and fell in love with John Rich and Marlee Matlin!
I could be on that show... I get shit done!
I actually watched this season and fell in love with John Rich and Marlee Matlin!
I could be on that show... I get shit done!
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Day 314
Before I Was A Dog Mom
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I made and ate hot meals unmolested.
I had unstained, unfurred clothes.
I had quiet conversations on the phone,
even if the doorbell rang.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept as late as I wanted
and never worried about how late I got to bed
or if I could get into my bed.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I cleaned my house every day.
I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies
or invited the neighbor's dog over to play.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers,
plastic bags, toilet paper, soap or deodorant
were poisonous or dangerous.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never been peed on,
pooped on, drooled on,
chewed on or pinched by puppy teeth.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had complete control of my thoughts,
my body and mind.
I slept all night without sharing the covers or pillow.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop a hurt.
I never knew something so furry and four-legged
could affect my heart so deeply.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never held a sleeping puppy
just because I couldn't put it down.
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was well.
I didn't know how warm it feels inside
to feed a hungry puppy.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never known the warmth, the joy,
the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the
satisfaction
of being A Dog Mom.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I made and ate hot meals unmolested.
I had unstained, unfurred clothes.
I had quiet conversations on the phone,
even if the doorbell rang.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I slept as late as I wanted
and never worried about how late I got to bed
or if I could get into my bed.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I cleaned my house every day.
I never tripped over toys, stuffies, chewies
or invited the neighbor's dog over to play.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I didn't worry if my plants, cleansers,
plastic bags, toilet paper, soap or deodorant
were poisonous or dangerous.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never been peed on,
pooped on, drooled on,
chewed on or pinched by puppy teeth.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had complete control of my thoughts,
my body and mind.
I slept all night without sharing the covers or pillow.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I never looked into big, soulful eyes and cried.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces
when I couldn't stop a hurt.
I never knew something so furry and four-legged
could affect my heart so deeply.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never held a sleeping puppy
just because I couldn't put it down.
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night
every 10 minutes to make sure all was well.
I didn't know how warm it feels inside
to feed a hungry puppy.
I didn't know that something so small
could make me feel so important.
Before I was a Dog Mom:
I had never known the warmth, the joy,
the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the
satisfaction
of being A Dog Mom.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Day 313
So, Scrabble is adding to their acceptable words list... It's got some people fired up!
Whether you use "badware," "vlog," and "pharm" in real life, rest assured they're words - in Scrabble. As are "MySpace" and "Facebook," defying the traditional rules of the game.
The most recent edition of the Collins Official Scrabble Words dictionary was released this week, and the 3,000 words added to the new edition contains several entries from the tech world, including those that don't get used all that often.
What's a "blook"? A book serialized on a blog roll, according to Collins. I had to look up "splog" (a spam blog, which the author uses to promote affiliated Web sites, according to Wikipedia) and double-check that "scrobble", the term that Last.fm uses to report to the service the names of the songs you're listening to. "Pharm" isn't a nickname for "pharmaceutical," but a hack to redirect a Web site's traffic to another for purposes of profit.
Other generic tech terms include "wiki" and the already-approved "blog," plus a derivative, "vlog". "Badware," "fansite," "webzine," "inbox," and "darknet" all made it, too.
And then there are the two social networking firms: MySpace and Facebook, which are now approved terms as well.
Collins claims it's the authority on Scrabble, serving as the "essential reference for all Scrabble players". But the official rules, of course, prohibit the use of capitalized words.But that comes with a caveat.
"Before the game begins, all players should agree upon the dictionary that they will use, in case of a challenge," Hasbro, the owner of the license to Scrabble within the U.S., writes. "All words labeled as a part of speech (including those listed of foreign origin, and as archaic, obsolete, colloquial, slang, etc.) are permitted with the exception of the following: words always capitalized, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes standing alone, words requiring a hyphen or an apostrophe."
Also joining the ranks: "grrl," or "grrrl," describing a rough-and-tumble female or female punk; "thang," "innit," "biach," "blingy" and - believe it or not - "punanny," which you can look up yourself.
"Qin," a Chinese zither, was also added, adding another word (besides "qi" that includes a "q" but does not require a "u". Other words that had previously been excluded but have now been added include "heatwave," "catflap," and "pushbike".
Taken from pcmag.com
Whether you use "badware," "vlog," and "pharm" in real life, rest assured they're words - in Scrabble. As are "MySpace" and "Facebook," defying the traditional rules of the game.
The most recent edition of the Collins Official Scrabble Words dictionary was released this week, and the 3,000 words added to the new edition contains several entries from the tech world, including those that don't get used all that often.
What's a "blook"? A book serialized on a blog roll, according to Collins. I had to look up "splog" (a spam blog, which the author uses to promote affiliated Web sites, according to Wikipedia) and double-check that "scrobble", the term that Last.fm uses to report to the service the names of the songs you're listening to. "Pharm" isn't a nickname for "pharmaceutical," but a hack to redirect a Web site's traffic to another for purposes of profit.
Other generic tech terms include "wiki" and the already-approved "blog," plus a derivative, "vlog". "Badware," "fansite," "webzine," "inbox," and "darknet" all made it, too.
And then there are the two social networking firms: MySpace and Facebook, which are now approved terms as well.
Collins claims it's the authority on Scrabble, serving as the "essential reference for all Scrabble players". But the official rules, of course, prohibit the use of capitalized words.But that comes with a caveat.
"Before the game begins, all players should agree upon the dictionary that they will use, in case of a challenge," Hasbro, the owner of the license to Scrabble within the U.S., writes. "All words labeled as a part of speech (including those listed of foreign origin, and as archaic, obsolete, colloquial, slang, etc.) are permitted with the exception of the following: words always capitalized, abbreviations, prefixes and suffixes standing alone, words requiring a hyphen or an apostrophe."
Also joining the ranks: "grrl," or "grrrl," describing a rough-and-tumble female or female punk; "thang," "innit," "biach," "blingy" and - believe it or not - "punanny," which you can look up yourself.
"Qin," a Chinese zither, was also added, adding another word (besides "qi" that includes a "q" but does not require a "u". Other words that had previously been excluded but have now been added include "heatwave," "catflap," and "pushbike".
Taken from pcmag.com
Monday, May 9, 2011
Day 312
I've always wanted to grow veggies in the backyard...
With the help of Kelly, I have 2 tomato plants, a green pepper plant, and a snap pea plant!
Lord knows I'm no green thumb but I'm hoping to have some success with these plants!
With the help of Kelly, I have 2 tomato plants, a green pepper plant, and a snap pea plant!
Lord knows I'm no green thumb but I'm hoping to have some success with these plants!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Day 311
Happy Mother's Day!
Got to spend the morning with this little stinker that just couldn't get any cuter if she tried!
My trip to NJ was short and sweet and needs to happen more often.
Got to spend the morning with this little stinker that just couldn't get any cuter if she tried!
My trip to NJ was short and sweet and needs to happen more often.
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Day 310
Ahhhhhh... Took a short trip to Jersey to see some friends! They live in a small lake community in the northern part of the state. So beautiful I could sit and stare for hours!!!A
Friday, May 6, 2011
Day 309
Me: Hey, thanks for the flower on my desk.
Student: It's for Mother's Day and you're kinda like my mom, so...
Me: Well, I love it!
And that's why I love my job!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Day 308
HAPPY CINCO DE MAYO!
After 3, 14 hour days... I deserved a few of these...
*footnote - see Tuesday's post :0)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Day 307
Last day of Track and Field Conditioning Club! The kids were doing their post tests today! Some of them really improved over the 6 weeks. It was good to see their motivation to beat their scores and times from their pre-test! I also loved hearing that they practiced at home and did sit-ups and push-ups during commercials or before dinner! One kiddo said he ate dinner while doing wall squats! lol
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 305
Yesterday it happened... Today it was all over the media:
Can it be true? You the gov't tells us about 25% of the real story...
So what? Osama is dead. Now what?
The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral,
begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.
Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it.
Through violence you may murder the liar,
but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth.
Through violence you may murder the hater,
but you do not murder hate.
In fact, violence merely increases hate.
So it goes.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence,
adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness:
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Can it be true? You the gov't tells us about 25% of the real story...
So what? Osama is dead. Now what?
The ultimate weakness of violence is that it is a descending spiral,
begetting the very thing it seeks to destroy.
Instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it.
Through violence you may murder the liar,
but you cannot murder the lie, nor establish the truth.
Through violence you may murder the hater,
but you do not murder hate.
In fact, violence merely increases hate.
So it goes.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence,
adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness:
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Day 304
I swear the relationship these two have is a mystery to me! The dog acts like a cat and the cat acts like a dog!
That's the thing about relationships... you never know who you will click with. Be open to meeting new people and enjoy the ride!
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