It’s a big world out there. There are a lot of places to go and people to see, and such.If you are up for an adventure. Or just a little learning. It is just a matter of stepping out on steady feet and with steady minds. Here’s one.There is a place 65 miles northwest of […]
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I sure do love a bunch of quirky facts. I love those strange bits of information that lurk around in our midst. Somehow, they are oddly satisfying. Especially when someone asks us an obscure question, and we know the answer. Like this. Penny Licks. Do you know a penny lick? You’d probably have to be
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I like to shower. I feel good and squeaky clean when I am through. And I love squeaky clean. We redid our bathroom a couple of years ago and replaced a whirlpool tub with a large walk-in shower. The shower is pretty great. But the downside is the squeegee. Yes, the squeegee. To keep those
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Hey. I am more religious than I appear. I know the Bible well. And with that? There is no biblical evidence that Jesus even knew how to parallel park. So.Letting him take the wheel seems a bit irresponsible. Here’s something else you might want to note for future reference. It is common knowledge that Jesus
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Remember when we used to write with BIC ballpoint pens. And when we did it for a long time, that blue ink would show up on the inside of our fingers where we held the pen. At least, that’s how it worked for me. I used to call those Inklings. But that isn’t what an
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Learning and Teaching By Linda Stowe I have always loved going to school, and I’ve often thought about why that is:1. I am an introvert, and the classroom offers a controlled, predictable environment where I can mingle with others in a way that feels comfortable.2. Every day brings a new opportunity to learn something unexpected.
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Have you ever dove into a pool and accidentally done a big belly flop? Well, I’m a pretty good diver. But I’ve done a belly flop on purpose before. And I’ll tell you what. They sting. They hurt. And they leave a mark. Who knows this better than Hollywood? There have been quite a few
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There is no “blueprint” in life. The blueprint. Now that is something to think about. The blueprint process was introduced in 1842 by John Herschel. He was an English scientist best known for his work in astronomy and photography. Herschel didn’t set out to change architecture. Like forever. No. What he was really doing was