Some of the bloggers I follow write poems. I really enjoy reading their offerings. Sometimes I find myself reading them and think, "Wow! That's deep!" Other times I read them and scratch my head. When I signed up to finish a bachelor's degree, I took a creative writing and poetry class. Life stepped in and … Continue reading National Poetry Month
Recapping the Holiday Weekend
Saturday When I woke up Saturday afternoon, Sam and I ventured out for the first time to the grocery store with both kids. We were also picking up a couple car seats to keep at her mom's house, just in case she ever needed to take them for a drive. Because of this, we had … Continue reading Recapping the Holiday Weekend
Friday Flashback – Tile Towers
When my oldest boys were younger, they used to have to do fundraising for their school. If they raised enough money or got a certain number of orders, they won a prize. One time the prize was a Webkinz stuffed animal. Each animal came with a code. You would go to the website and "adopt" … Continue reading Friday Flashback – Tile Towers
My Kids – Posers?
One of the things I love about Facebook is the ability to meet others who share the same interests as me. I belong to many different "fan" groups and have connected with some very cool people through those groups. Some time ago, I saw a painting of Moe Howard that I thought was very well … Continue reading My Kids – Posers?
A Mood Changer
Pardon me while I become "toddler dad" for a minute... When you become a parent, you lose the option to watch TV ... at least when your kids are awake. Most days I watch all the PBS shows (Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, Wild Kratts, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum) or the various stuff from Nick … Continue reading A Mood Changer
TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason
This blog post is part of the Hanspostcard TV Show Draft. My choice for the third round draft pick is Hollywood's first weekly one-hour series that was filmed for television - Perry Mason. The show ran for 9 seasons (September 1957 - May 1966) and starred Raymond Burr in the title role. Raymond Burr The … Continue reading TV Show Draft – Round 3 – Perry Mason
April 14 – In History
I've always been a "This Day in History" kind of guy. Even without looking at a list, two major historical events happened on this day. Both of these events fascinate me to this day. What is interesting about both events is that they both happen on April 14th and end sadly on April 15th. 1865 … Continue reading April 14 – In History
Toddler Words
Many years ago, Art Linkletter hosted a show called "Kids Say The Darndest Things." The show was later revamped and was hosted by Bill Cosby. Why was the show a hit? Because it is so true - kids say some of the funniest things!! I remember a few things my older boys used to say … Continue reading Toddler Words
National Scrabble Day
It's National Scrabble Day. Here are some fun facts: Scrabble was invented in 1931 by New York architect Alfred Mosher Butts. Butts invented the game in an attempt to create a word game that combined anagrams and crosswords, which involved luck, chance, and a great deal of skill. Butts died at the age of 93 in … Continue reading National Scrabble Day
8 Track Tape Day!
Thanks to another blogger, I was reminded that today is National 8 Track Tape Day! Check out Waldina's blog here: https://waldina.com/2022/04/11/national-8-track-day-2/ They were all the rage back in the day. When I first started blogging, I wrote a blog about one in particular 8 Track ... for newer followers, here is where you can read … Continue reading 8 Track Tape Day!
