Misty's at it again. Over at The Queen of My House she is giving away a vinyl banner. It is 24x36". Just think of all the ways you could use that! How about some one's upcoming birthday. You could hang it at the party, or decorate the yard! The banner comes from UPrinting.
She has several ways to enter, so what are you waiting for, get over there and enter.
There is also a give away for some custom greeting cards! Enter it too!
Friday, September 25, 2009
Two Wolves
My forwarding friend sends me all sorts of e-mails that I usually delete, but occasionally she sends one worth sharing!
Two wolves
One evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, " My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all."
One is Evil. - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good... - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. '
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins? "
The old Cherokee simply replied, " The one you feed. "
Two wolvesOne evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battle that goes on inside people.
He said, " My son, the battle is between two wolves inside us all."
One is Evil. - It is anger, envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego.
The other is Good... - It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion and faith. '
The grandson thought about it for a minute and then asked his grandfather: "Which wolf wins? "
The old Cherokee simply replied, " The one you feed. "
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Bus Duty Thoughts
At 7:45 this morning I was standing in the gym, alone with a couple hundred children, some coming in for the day and some going out for breakfast and some moving up and down on the bleachers and I couldn't help but think:
"This must be what it feels like to live in an ant hill!"
"This must be what it feels like to live in an ant hill!"
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Is it just me?
If you watch the news you are aware that last weekend there were several cases of extreme misbehavior and rudeness on the part of two celebrities. Maybe the South Carolina congressman, Mr. Wilson, began this trend with his disrespect of the President and his refusal to apologize to his colleagues in the House.
One incident involved the famous tennis pro Serena Williams having a "hissy fit" in front of everyone and involved the use of words that no one's mother wants to hear. Now, I don't play tennis, it must be frustrating, but talk about bad sportsmanship. Then, during an awards show, Kanye West, a rap singer (I think) took the microphone out of Taylor Swift's hand to proclaim to the audience how he did not believe she should win. He was booed, by the audience and not allowed to perform himself, but what made him feel he had the right to do that?
I had these things on my mind, plus it was playing on the TV as I sat in a doctor's office waiting room yesterday for most of the afternoon. (We won't even discuss how our time is abused waiting for medical care--that's another post). This waiting room had about 25 people scattered around and as I watched their behavior, I decided there are some EVERYDAY misbehaviors going on--most of them involving cell phones. At one point there was a lady to my left, we were separated by three chairs and a table, that was having a very loud conversation with her friend. Everyone in the room was being subjected to this. Before she finished this ten minute talk the lady across the aisle began her own conversation. Now, there was a big empty hallway just a few feet from both of these ladies and they could have talked out there without bothering anyone-- but no! When the second lady finished her conservation she began going through the magazines in the doctor's office and ripping out some of the pages and putting them in her purse. I don't guess she thought that anyone else might like to read that article or that maybe that was not her property. Isn't that theft or vandalism?
As parents and teachers we try to teach our children to be respectful and have some civility, but there are some celebrities and everyday fellow citizens that are being very bad examples and making our job even harder. Is it just me? Where are Miss Manners and Emily Post when you need them?
One incident involved the famous tennis pro Serena Williams having a "hissy fit" in front of everyone and involved the use of words that no one's mother wants to hear. Now, I don't play tennis, it must be frustrating, but talk about bad sportsmanship. Then, during an awards show, Kanye West, a rap singer (I think) took the microphone out of Taylor Swift's hand to proclaim to the audience how he did not believe she should win. He was booed, by the audience and not allowed to perform himself, but what made him feel he had the right to do that?
I had these things on my mind, plus it was playing on the TV as I sat in a doctor's office waiting room yesterday for most of the afternoon. (We won't even discuss how our time is abused waiting for medical care--that's another post). This waiting room had about 25 people scattered around and as I watched their behavior, I decided there are some EVERYDAY misbehaviors going on--most of them involving cell phones. At one point there was a lady to my left, we were separated by three chairs and a table, that was having a very loud conversation with her friend. Everyone in the room was being subjected to this. Before she finished this ten minute talk the lady across the aisle began her own conversation. Now, there was a big empty hallway just a few feet from both of these ladies and they could have talked out there without bothering anyone-- but no! When the second lady finished her conservation she began going through the magazines in the doctor's office and ripping out some of the pages and putting them in her purse. I don't guess she thought that anyone else might like to read that article or that maybe that was not her property. Isn't that theft or vandalism?
As parents and teachers we try to teach our children to be respectful and have some civility, but there are some celebrities and everyday fellow citizens that are being very bad examples and making our job even harder. Is it just me? Where are Miss Manners and Emily Post when you need them?
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Vote for Misty
Misty's Queen of My House Blog has been nominated for an award. Click the badge in the right hand column and go vote for her. She has worked hard all summer to improve her blog and she has been having some great give aways. Give her some support and go vote!
You will have to register to vote, but it's free and the site Divine Caroline is a great place to look around.
You will have to register to vote, but it's free and the site Divine Caroline is a great place to look around.
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