10 on the 10th… Did you know September was once the seventh month? September comes from the Latin meaning seven. The Roman calendar didn’t include January and February. Once they were added, September became the ninth month. That is a really good thing because September has nine letters as well as being the month with …
Has this been the strangest summer (Northern Hemisphere, of course), weather-wise? I know some of you are sweltering; some of you are freezing, and some of you have had way too much rain. We started off the summer with lots and lots of dry hot days. I was really worried about our grass and newly …
10 on the 10th… Would you believe two of my three grands went back to school this week? The youngest will begin next week! I know, I know! You’re all going to think, “Well, when I went to school, I had to walk uphill both ways through three feet of snow!” But, actually, when I …
Well, we’ve got that over with! The Fourth of July, I mean! My poor Jack is scared silly by the fireworks, and people here love to shoot off those things. I’m pretty sure many of them were actually illegal in our state, but you know how that is! But, in happier news, July 8th was …
10 on the 10th! You know how some months just seem to sprint by and others take the scenic view? Well, June definitely took the scenic view! But, July 10th will be here soon. This month, I’m using the “Would You Rather” format. I think it’s a fun way to learn about people. I was …
June is a good month, right? Here are a few interesting tidbits for your next trivia game! June is named after the Roman goddess, Juno, who just so happened to be the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and love…hmmm…in that order, do you suppose? Believe it or not, March and June end on the same day …
It all started in February… The kids bought Nigel a subscription (not sure that’s the right word) for his birthday. Basically, Storyworth sends you a question a week, a day, a couple of days a week, or a month. You respond to the question. Your responses are kept somewhere…haven’t figured that one out just yet. …
I hope it’s been as glorious in your part of the world as it has been in mine! We did have several days of rain and gloom, but the last few days have been sunshine and warm temperatures. Honestly, if it would stay like this for the next four or five months, I’d be happy! …
10 on the 10th! When I was teaching, I’m sure I regularly got on my students’ nerves! One of my pet peeves is grammar…specifically, the incorrect use of it (not that I’m entirely exempt from that). My kids would habitually ask, “Can I go to the bathroom?” Now, I want you all to know my …
Say what… If you think I’m going to bemoan the fact that it’s already April, think again! I’ve always liked April for many reasons. I think the biggest reason is because it’s when Spring starts to really appear here in the Midwest. Another reason is my mom’s birthday is in April as is my oldest …