Category Archives: This and That

Pink Magnolia | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

“Die when I may, I want it said of me that I plucked a weed and planted a flower where ever I thought a flower would grow.” ~ Abraham Lincoln Flowers have an amazing effect on people. Granted, that is … Continue reading →

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As Per But Rather | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

“Grammar is the grave of letters” ~ Elbert Hubbard Now, I’m no “Grammar Girl,” but I have been known to correct a tweet or dozen in my day before retweeting.  Poor grammar does bother me, which correctly classifies it as … Continue reading →

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Smells of Childhood | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

“Nothing is more memorable than a smell. One scent can be unexpected, momentary and fleeting, yet conjure up a childhood summer beside a lake in the mountains…” ~ Diane Ackerman This week’s Lets Blog Off topic asks about scent memory. … Continue reading →

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A Second Look | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

I’ve been trying to figure out how to write on the week’s topic and bring it back around to construction, which has been most of the reason for my absence from this writing exercise.  This week’s topic, however, is too … Continue reading →

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Thumbtacks: The Call of Duty | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on September 13, 2011 by

Thumbtacks. Push Pins. Map Pins. Temporary Fasteners.  They come in all colors, sizes, and shapes these days. They’re amazing. They’ve been used for countless seating pranks yet adorn my office.  They were used since the time of Napoleon, perhaps for … Continue reading →

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Longing to Build | A #LetsBlogOff Post

Posted on August 2, 2011 by

“People who get nostalgic about childhood were obviously never children.”  Bill Watterson This week’s Lets Blog Off topic asks what the one thing that you really wanted or longed for as a child. The one thing that comes to mind in the … Continue reading →

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Granted, I Now Google It

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” ~ G. K. Chesterton On occasion, a group of my friends reminisce and tell epic tales of term papers–stories about … Continue reading →

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Tradition: Our Essence

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

“A love for tradition has never weakened a nation, indeed it has strengthened nations in their hour of peril” ~ Winston Churchill “Tradition is the illusion of permanence.” ~ Woody Allen Whatever your opinion on tradition, strength or illusion, it is what makes … Continue reading →

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How do you relax and recharge?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

Rest and relaxation are a gift from the industrial revolution forward.  Machines doing our work have helped us achieve more and work fewer hours.  I’m not sure the technology/mobile device revolution has helped us work less, but we surely do … Continue reading →

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What’s my favorite color?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by

What’s my favorite color? Well, that just depends. Favorite color for what? Cars? Depends on the car.  Not all cars look good in every color. Walls?  Right now I like chocolate and tiffany blue.  My current wall color at home … Continue reading →

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