Well, our AC has been out for a week. Having no AC reminded me of spending time at my grandparents’ house as a child. Any trip to their house also included spending time with my Granny and Aunt Ruby. Granny was actually my great-grandmother and Aunt Ruby was my Granddaddy’s sister. They lived in a … Continue reading Summer Memories
Scrapbooking Tips for Beginners
Scrapbooking does not have to be an expensive hobby. Start small with a manageable project such as a summer trip or birthday. You might consider a scrapbook kit. The quality of the items in the kit may not be as good as Creative Memories but it is more affordable. Stores like Michael’s or a local … Continue reading Scrapbooking Tips for Beginners
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, Canada is one of the most memorable cities I have visited. It is also probably one of the most beautiful places I have visited. Vancouver is a city of diversity. This is it greatest strengths. It has museums, parks and other outdoor recreation; it is close to both the beach and the mountains.Stanly Park … Continue reading Vancouver, BC
Good Family Movies
I have always liked movies. As a child going to the movies was one of my favorite treats. Now I prefer to rent or buy DVDs. Many of my favorite movies would be considered family movies. These are a few of our favorites. One of my favorite family movies is Sound of Music. This classic … Continue reading Good Family Movies
Dyslexia Explained
In recent months there has been much discussion about Dyslexia and its existence. Some experts claim that it does not exist. Yet dyslexia does exist. It is the most common cause of reading problems.One common misunderstanding is that dyslexia is simply seeing or reading things backwards. Dyslexia is much more than reversing letters it is … Continue reading Dyslexia Explained
Funny Preacher Stories
My granddad was a preacher. Actually he was my great granddad. Granddad had a great sense of humor. Mealtimes were quite enjoyable especially when Granddad started telling stories. He had quite a collection of funny preacher stories. Usually his stories involved rookie preachers. By this time he had been a preacher for over 50 years. … Continue reading Funny Preacher Stories
Basic Cat Care Tips and Other Rantings.
Buy a dog! A dog is a loyal pet. A cat thinks you are its loyal subject. This short but humorous blog was originally posted on Helium.com. In its prematurely short life this little blog climbed to the top of the ratings. Obviously, other readers recognized and enjoyed the intended humor. Alas, one day it … Continue reading Basic Cat Care Tips and Other Rantings.