November 17, 2008 at 3:18 pm · Filed under home education
This month, a good number of bloggers were asking folks to delurk, but my schedule kind of kept me from participating. But. I did want to give a shout out to some of the blogs I read, and thought you might, too. I have 50 or so blogs on my bloglines feed reader. There’s no way I can read through everything, every day. Sometimes I’ll read a blog twice a week, sometimes weekly.
There are a few, though, that I read faithfully, and if the author writes regularly, daily. As soon as I see a new post on bloglines, I click through. Here are the five blogs that I read every time they’re updated:
What five blogs do YOU read regularly?? If you participate, leave me a link to your post. Maybe I can bump my bloglines list up to 100…
November 17, 2008 at 8:18 am · Filed under Events
Debra over at SkilledHands has been working as a volunteer on a project called Cups of Kindness, an art show and sale to benefit her local food bank. NE Ohio has been particularly hard hit by the recent economic downturn. Haven’t we all, you ask? Sure. But I’d bet that most of us will still be doing some holiday shopping. Why not visit the Cups of Kindness website to see what they have. You might find just the thing for your hard-to-buy-for mother-in-law, and help the food bank at the same time. Items can be shipped, which will also save on your gas bill. Here’s what Debra has to say:
Over 50 artists are donating pieces of art for sale; all proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. A professional photographer has donated his time and skills to photograph the art [for the website]. Pieces will be available for sale after our opening celebration, which is Dec 6. So people will be be able to purchase online on Dec 7, 2008.
Debra tells me that the food bank is able to provide 7 nutritious meals for each dollar that is donated. It’s certainly worth a look, don’t you think?
November 9, 2008 at 6:57 pm · Filed under My Musings
Civilian - the one I call Mom - on the phone: Yes, we just heard three gunshots down on the highway. My daughter saw a flash as a car turned the corner.
911 Operator: What kind of car?
Civilian: We couldn’t tell; we’re about 650 yards from the highway and it’s dark.
911 Operator: Well, you know, it’s not illegal to fire a gun in Sonoma County.
November 5, 2008 at 7:41 am · Filed under My Musings
And it’s recorded. The Newseum site features 700 front pages of newspapers from 66 different countries. Amazing, awe-inspiring, uplifting, historic. May the next four years be long enough for our new president to dig us out of the mess we’re in and make a positive change.
November 3, 2008 at 11:12 am · Filed under My Musings
Anyone else feel like their life is on hold until this election is over? I keep catching myself holding my breath as if I can control what happens between now and tomorrow.
I can say that this election has served as a great education for my kids. We’ve discussed equal rights, racism, honesty, taxes, electoral votes, optimism, the separation of church and state, the legislative process, Roe v. Wade….the list goes on. I’ve even had the chance to set the example of becoming involved in an election - something I’ve never felt compelled to do before. Not only have I made monetary contributions, but I spent part of yesterday phone banking for Barack Obama. I was nervous, but mostly, people were very nice. I think I will do more calling today.
Heartwarming moment: my kids arguing over who got to post the “No on 8” sign in our yard. I am raising tolerant kids! Yay!
Of note: Check out the roundup of Blog the Vote at Chasing Ray.
Random thought: I cannot believe that there are still people who are undecided! Are they just saying that, or are they truly undecided?
This is an historic election. Historic. Regardless of how you plan to vote, I implore you to get out and do so. It’s our duty to participate in this democracy. I mean really? Can you imagine NOT voting in this election and having to explain that to your grandchildren someday? Let your voice be heard.
October 31, 2008 at 5:44 am · Filed under fun stuff
Opie, Andy Griffith, and the Fonz are back! This IS a political video created by Ron Howard, but it’s worth a look for the nostalgia factor. There is a very short ad at the beginning of this version, but it’s the only one I could figure out how to embed.
Apparently that video is no longer available on YouTube. Instead, see Ron Howard’s 40 year old Opie at Huffington Post. Thanks for the heads up, Theresa!
October 30, 2008 at 5:20 am · Filed under memes
In the spirit of procrastination (articles due? piles of books to read? beds to make? laundry?):
Bold the things you’ve done and will admit to.
1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (I’m easily satisfied!)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing (does a wall count?)
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Gotten flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar (ew!)
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
Have you ever? Let me know if you join in, so I can read your answers.
Via MommyBrain
October 28, 2008 at 5:36 am · Filed under My Musings
It’s been a busy few weeks, and that promises to continue. I spent the past weekend in Florida for a writer’s conference - there are real people behind all of those magazine stories and books you read! It was nice to meet some. Here are a few things I discovered while gone:
- If you fly home from Florida the likelihood of being seated in the center of an extended family with a passel of kids all hopped up on Mickey Mouse is very good.
- If you leave a chore-like project for your kids to accomplish while your gone, the odds are not nearly as good.
- Jockeys must be light so as not to be too much for the horse to carry. UPS drivers must be able to lift a certain number of pounds. Flight attendants really ought to be able to fit down the aisle without bumping passengers every time they go by.
- Some people just really think they’re something. I think they should get over it.
October 16, 2008 at 12:58 pm · Filed under island life
The crater that’s been spewing smoke and VOG since March is showing off a little. Check out this cool video.
Have you noticed that my wistful, wishful posts about Hawai’i have increased steadily as the temperature here decreases? Go figure.
October 13, 2008 at 5:03 am · Filed under island life, California, education
Well, for a day, anyway. We spent Saturday at the Wine Country ‘Ukulele Festival in Napa. There aren’t too many things I’m willing to get up before dawn and drive long distances for, but the chance to touch base with some island friends, listen to Hawaiian music, and hook Brad up with a few workshops? That’s one.
Konabob jammin’ with Uncle Kimo Hussey
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