Before television, April Fools Day was a day to have some fun in catching others unaware. The fun was especially in trying to fool Mom and Dad, who never failed to “get us”. It was their day’s first priority, and since they were up first they had time to prepare for April Fooling . . . → Read More: HOW I FINALLY APRIL FOOLED DAD
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The following responses to my posts wound up in my spam mail box, which indicates they were computer generated; but, hey – I say there are some smart computers out there! So, here are some oldfashionedhomeschooling responses:
Said newyork: “haha this was one funny post. I laughed . . . → Read More: RESPONDING TO RESPONSES TO MY POSTS Today’s post, specifically, is addressed to all who’ve managed to find my site; especially those who have left personal messages. Forgive me for being a month absent from my blog, and from not having responded to messages, and for bearing with me – which was my plea back on December 21st, 2010. The . . . → Read More: THANKS FOR THE MESSAGES From time to time, I view the youtube video of Susan Boyle singing “I Dreamed a Dream”. It is a lovely reminder of the indominable human spirit; plus it is so uplifting! Each time—vying for attention in my mind—always—are two words: wow! … and grace! No matter how many times I view Susan . . . → Read More: THE TIMELESS PRINCIPLE BEHIND SUSAN BOYLE’S SUCCESS And now, the legend marches on─ These brave men; still, standing tall─ Reagan gave his great command. “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” . . . → Read More: FEBRUARY CELEBRATES BIRTHS OF THREE GREAT AMERICAN PRESIDENTS My vote for most memorable performance on Britain’s Got Talent, 2009, is Susan Boyle singing, “I Dreamed a Dream” from Les Miserables. The judges were blown away by her awesome voice. Overnight, she was a world sensation. Her video performance on Youtube.com has been witnessed by over one hundred million viewers. Susan Boyle . . . → Read More: BRITAIN’S GOT TALENT – SUSAN BOYLE I became acquainted with James Thurber, writer of rib tickling short stories in my high school literature class. I thought Thurber had a wonderful ability to look at and to experience life, from which to wring delightful humour. His account of, “The Night the Bed Fell” is my favorite. Ever so often, I . . . → Read More: THE NIGHT OF THE SONIC BOOM About 4:30 on a Saturday morning—a year ago last spring—my spouse called me out of bed; “quick! Come look out the back door! I roused, went and saw a cat—and four little kittens. Two of the kittens; one gray, and one gray and white, were playfully scampering around inside our privacy fence. The . . . → Read More: AN AUGUST CAT SAGA  Leave a comment  Uncategorized  and her two kittens., feral, gave us eight years of treasured companionship and devotion., Inadvertently, Our beloved yellow and white tomcat stole our hearts away; and in return, The two little kittens were already at death's door., vocabulary words, we had acquired an emaciated mother cat The picture is an artist’s portrayal of the unexpected death of William II, King of England, on August 2, 1100. Yes, it is true. William II, favored son of England’s Conqueror at the Battle of Hastings, 1066, was killed while hunting in New Forest, the king’s preserve. At mid-day, William . . . → Read More: KILLED A KING; KILLED BY A KING |