Can
we go home again? Can you revisit the place where you grew up? I have limited access
to my childhood home and occasionally I’ll go back to reminisce. The kitchen reminds me of how I used to look
up at the bottom of the cabinets. I marvel at the living room space where I played
games, decorated the Christmas tree and did cartwheels. It seemed roomy back
then, but looks far too small for my cartwheels now. I even recall the shiny, pink bathroom tiles that
spiced up the second floor. Snazzy! Are you feeling nostalgic yet? See if this
video and its lyrics bring back memories.
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a touching tribute for a childhood home! Is home where you live, where you spend holidays, a place in your memories, or somewhere else? Where is home for you?
Friday, October 25, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Pumpkin-Filled Glee
It’s
that time of the year again—pumpkin time! Pumpkins rule during this season. We
enjoy pumpkin-flavored hot beverages, pumpkin pancakes, pumpkin donuts, and
let’s not forget pumpkin bread. Our kids
baked two loaves on Monday. We devoured both of them by Wednesday, so they
baked two more on Thursday. We’ll have to exercise everyday for the rest of the
month to burn off our extra calories. If you’re up to your waist in pumpkin, check
this out:
I
wondered what happened to ginormous, leftover pumpkins. One guy said he used a boatload
of chemicals to cultivate his mega-pumpkin. If you can’t eat them, why
not sail them? It’s fun and makes good use something that’s destined to wither
away. Remember the old expression about one person’s trash being another person’s
treasure? What have you seen cast aside only to be restored for another
purpose?
Friday, October 11, 2013
Where Is The Voice?
What does the fox say? That’s the title of a crazy
music video that’s gone viral. If you check out the video, you’ll hear the fox
say a bunch of gobbledygook, but that hasn’t stopped people from listening.
Two Norwegian brothers created the song for fun, but nobody laughed during the
initial performance. The brothers say their song is nonsense, but it does offer
a cultural message. The poor fox isn’t assigned a sound, and like our
marginalized populations, often goes unheard. Despite the world’s social
injustices, thank goodness brave people still speak out. Take a look:
How
do we multiple multiply that level of kindness around the world? Despite being shot in
the head for supporting the education of females, teen-aged Malala continues to
represent a message of change, peace and reconciliation. We’re all passionate
about an issue or charity. Here’s a chance to champion your cause. What do you
say?
Friday, October 4, 2013
Beyond the Essential Budget
What’s
necessary and what’s not? Years ago I faced that question when I purchased my
first car. I responded with my purse by skipping the fancy schmancy power
windows option. Boy, was that a mistake! I spent the next several years exercising
my left bicep. Uh no! Here comes a toll. Roll down the window. Roll up the window.
Fast food drive-thru? Roll down the window, roll up the window. You get the
picture. We’ll be frugal initially, but then pesky inconveniences force us to consider
paying for improvements and upgrades.
http://youtu.be/RTvu1gySObU
Here’s
where we could go on a lengthy tirade about the government shutdown
situation, but I think we’re on the same page—we don’t like it! Unless we campaign for political office, what’s
a citizen to do? Three things: complain, contact our representatives, and control
our own household spending. See if this in your budget:
Can
humans eat gold? My brief research indicated that pure gold is safe for human
consumption. Next question: Why would anyone want to eat gold? Answer:
For the thrill of it. Every day we hear a news story about someone taking a risk for a thrill. What gives you a thrill and what’s the cost?
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