Monthly Archives: September 2008

And how are you feeling today?

Categories: Folks, Science & Tech

Legend says that it was on this day, 26 years ago, that the emoticon was created. (The emoticon is older than my sister. huh) Of course my vote for the best use of an emoticon is much, much older than … Keep reading

No splash!

Categories: Random

During the Olympics I commented how I like to talk like a not-so-bright pirate from Peter Pan when I’m watching diving competitions. Today I can talk like a not-so-bright pirate all day! Or should I say… Today I be talkin’ … Keep reading

The goose is getting fat

Categories: Family, Happy Things, Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

I have finished a Christmas present!! And it’s still September. This is quite the accomplishment for me. Normally I am putting the finishing touches on all of them late on the 24th of December. So to have one done this … Keep reading

Miss Giggles’ Voting Guide

Categories: Politics

Following are several steps to voting intelligently in the election this November, as well as every other election. Step 1: Figure out what the issues are. A few examples are education, health care, immigration, economics, moral issues (abortion, marriage), stem … Keep reading

Gas does not equal Smiles

Categories: Happy Things

I sat in on a child development class the other day. Something that was said in there bothered me. And this isn’t the first time it has bothered me. For some reason, modern developmental theory says that babies do not … Keep reading

Running and tragedy

Categories: Exercise

I subscribe to a few different e-mails from Runner’s World. Last year on this date they included as part of the e-mail an article they published in 2006. I read it last year and was moved on several levels. They … Keep reading

Reality

Categories: Musings

A recent discussion has had me thinking about perceptions of reality. This person said that a historical event couldn’t be real for someone unless they were there for it, but watching a movie about that event had made it more … Keep reading