My worst valentine came from a fellow who clearly had forgotten the day, left me in his truck with the motor running, while he ran into the drugstore to purchase a valentine. He brought it back and passed it through the truck window still in the brown bag. On the bright side, since it wasn’t written on, it could still be passed on. So could he. What’s the Good Word? If … [Read more...] about Worst Valentine Ever? Here’s How To Fix It!
Dorothy’s Blog
I Hate Valentines Day
I’m like Charlie Brown with no mail While Snoopy carts truckloads away There should at least be one card bought on sale For me, it’s a dreadful day Wasn’t always like this you know In school the box was packed With lace and honeycombs; hearts just so I’ll admit that I never lacked Dickie Roberts, age just 10, showed his love and … [Read more...] about I Hate Valentines Day
Cooking For Honest Abe
An Every Day Adventure - February 12, 2014 Be sure to Check Back on Saturday for another Every Day Adventure when I’ll have some ideas to cheer you up, in case you don't get the valentine you want. - I'm sure you will - but just in case. •In the Kitchen With Abe! I think Abraham Lincoln would have appreciated the meal I more or less cooked in his honor today. I was … [Read more...] about Cooking For Honest Abe
SNOW COMES AND GOES
•The thing about the great Northwest. •The snow just comes and goes. •Not like Minnesota where it snows and snows and snows. •Saturday night was gorgeous. •Sunday night there was ice. •Today the snow is nearly gone, I tell you what that's nice. •Rain came down this afternoon, and now things look so plain •Still I'm not complaining, you don't have to … [Read more...] about SNOW COMES AND GOES
For Those Who Love the SeaHawks and those who don’t, both of you
This is getting serious. Read a story about the 12th Man in the New Jersey Times, right up there with the activities of Governor Christie.http://www.nj.com/super-bowl/index.ssf/2014/01/seahawks_12th_man_super_bowl.html This version of the Seahawks song on You Tube has 30,000 hits. I suggest listening with the sound … [Read more...] about For Those Who Love the SeaHawks and those who don’t, both of you
In Case You Missed It, Jan 24 Was National Beer Can Day. No Kidding.
Big day today, January 24, when we celebrate Beer Can Appreciation day. This is true. It’s the anniversary of the day in 1935 when beer was first sold in cans. (Note: we are appreciating the can only. Appreciation of the contents goes to another time and place.) There’s a lot you can do with old beer cans (which you might find, empty, at the side of the road). You … [Read more...] about In Case You Missed It, Jan 24 Was National Beer Can Day. No Kidding.
Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Good Luck on that! Here’s your mid-week thought of laughter. Please share. Today, Wednesday, January 22, is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day. This day confers a special obligation - in the first place, you’ve got to find a cat. Then you’ve got to find a cat who has questions. This will not be easy, because most cats already know everything. … [Read more...] about Wednesday, January 22 is Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day
Eat A Live Toad for Breakfast and the Rest of the Day is Bound to Be better, Right?
A friend wrote recently that she feels blue in the morning. It’s hard to get up and get moving, she said. I know how she feels. Sometimes I just lie there wiggling my toes to see if I can feel any connection. You don’t want to wake up and say to yourself “Eeeek,morning!” You want to say, instead, “Ahh. Morning! What can I do today?” I’ve found that there are two things – … [Read more...] about Eat A Live Toad for Breakfast and the Rest of the Day is Bound to Be better, Right?
Happy Birthday From Barack!
A few secrets of life prompted by a presidential card BY DOROTHY WILHELM It's Never Too Late - January 5, 2014 The mail recently brought the usual things: a few bills and a note from some organization called Funeral Alternatives reminding me that cremation is convenient and economical and asking me to “like” them on Facebook. Also, the president – of the United States, not … [Read more...] about Happy Birthday From Barack!
My Grandpa by Val Dumond
MY GRANDPA DUMOND By Val Dumond (granddaughter) © 2007 Note: Val read this charming memory at both sessions of The Family History Writing Workshop of DuPont's Hudson Bay Days. It brought cheers and tears and was the highlight of the day. What we learned is that we can't let these memories get away. My grandpa was a gruff old softy who told wonderful … [Read more...] about My Grandpa by Val Dumond