Monday, July 1, 2013
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Good Morning----
I know that I have not been making regular entries to this blog-sorry. There are things that take priority in my thoughts and most times I just plain forget (a 'gray hair' moment-LOL). I guess I am getting too old for this world's ever progressing technology. None the less----
I have started reading "The American Frugal Housewife" written by Mrs. Child in 1833. What has prompted me to do so is-well-I enjoy participating in living history-have been for some 16 or so years. But more recently I have started doing open hearth cooking demos at the museum I am employed at as a tour guide. I think I have discovered an hidden talent as I have already prepared a gumbo in the hearth without burning the roux (one has to know a Cajun to fully appreciate not burning a roux). I mean--I did the "happy dance" across the cabin floor when I realized what I had accomplished (I still get tickled with myself when I recall this)! Anyway, I would like to share a comment from this book found on page 6 that is great food for thought--
"A multitude of causes have no doubt tended to increase the evil; but the root of the matter is the extravagance of all classes of people. We never shall be prosperous till we make pride and vanity yield to the dictates of honesty and prudence! We never shall be free from embarrassment until we cease to be ashamed of industry and economy."
How profound is this!! If only Congress would take heed of Mrs. Child's wisdom.
Well, time to run and take the 'man child' to school. May God Bless--------
I know that I have not been making regular entries to this blog-sorry. There are things that take priority in my thoughts and most times I just plain forget (a 'gray hair' moment-LOL). I guess I am getting too old for this world's ever progressing technology. None the less----
I have started reading "The American Frugal Housewife" written by Mrs. Child in 1833. What has prompted me to do so is-well-I enjoy participating in living history-have been for some 16 or so years. But more recently I have started doing open hearth cooking demos at the museum I am employed at as a tour guide. I think I have discovered an hidden talent as I have already prepared a gumbo in the hearth without burning the roux (one has to know a Cajun to fully appreciate not burning a roux). I mean--I did the "happy dance" across the cabin floor when I realized what I had accomplished (I still get tickled with myself when I recall this)! Anyway, I would like to share a comment from this book found on page 6 that is great food for thought--
"A multitude of causes have no doubt tended to increase the evil; but the root of the matter is the extravagance of all classes of people. We never shall be prosperous till we make pride and vanity yield to the dictates of honesty and prudence! We never shall be free from embarrassment until we cease to be ashamed of industry and economy."
How profound is this!! If only Congress would take heed of Mrs. Child's wisdom.
Well, time to run and take the 'man child' to school. May God Bless--------
Monday, January 28, 2013
Kids
My son called me yesterday from his father's to 'tell' me (more like 'lay out') his plans for this coming week. "I was thinking.." he starts out as I try to adjust my brain to absorb what he is about to tell me. In my day, it was usually, "Mom, may I..?" before disclosing my plan.
Sometimes I feel too old for this generation of young people. It is a constant battle to teach respect without the young person getting bent all out of shape-taking it all 'personal'. I guess we did it in my generation as well. Maybe it is something that occurs in every generation-who knows.
Gotta love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sometimes I feel too old for this generation of young people. It is a constant battle to teach respect without the young person getting bent all out of shape-taking it all 'personal'. I guess we did it in my generation as well. Maybe it is something that occurs in every generation-who knows.
Gotta love them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Good Morning and Happy New Year to Everyone!!!
What a day! The sun is out-the air cold and crisp-less humidity-no rain. The animals are just loving this weather.
My youngest son and I started out our day just perfect. The alarms went off as planned at 5:30 am-goodbye Mr. Sand Man. Dressed-breakfast done-animals fed and tended to-waited for 6:30 am to get here. Hopped in the car-tis 38 degrees outside-let the engine warm up-then we were off. Very little traffic this morning so the ride was rather quick and pleasant. Pull up to the school only to be greeted with empty parking lots and closed gate at the carpool drop off site. First thought--"What gives? I know we are not that early. The school calender on the school website said school was to resume today at 7:05 am." Then the automated light up sign in front of the school flashes-"Students return on January 7"!!! OOOPS!! I guess we looked at last year's calender. We both laughed all the way home. My stomach hurt we laughed so much! Well, at least we know we will have it right when January 7 comes next week. HAHA!!!
My youngest son and I started out our day just perfect. The alarms went off as planned at 5:30 am-goodbye Mr. Sand Man. Dressed-breakfast done-animals fed and tended to-waited for 6:30 am to get here. Hopped in the car-tis 38 degrees outside-let the engine warm up-then we were off. Very little traffic this morning so the ride was rather quick and pleasant. Pull up to the school only to be greeted with empty parking lots and closed gate at the carpool drop off site. First thought--"What gives? I know we are not that early. The school calender on the school website said school was to resume today at 7:05 am." Then the automated light up sign in front of the school flashes-"Students return on January 7"!!! OOOPS!! I guess we looked at last year's calender. We both laughed all the way home. My stomach hurt we laughed so much! Well, at least we know we will have it right when January 7 comes next week. HAHA!!!
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