'if' by Rudyard Kipling Today is Rudyard Kiplings birthday (1865-1936). ‘if’ is a wonderful poem to begin a New Year. It is inspirational motivational, and offers a set of rules for ‘grown-up living. ‘If’ is perhaps even more relevant today than when Kipling wrote it, as an ethos and a personal philosophy. 'If by rudyard … Continue reading IF by Rudyard Kipling
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Sharing Christmas Music
“Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”: I think I will send this song over to The Call Me Jane’s blog—and hope that the reindeer run over her nasty neighbors this year! Or perhaps she can just stalk her neighbors and then roll down her window and play this song really really loud—it will stick … Continue reading Sharing Christmas Music
Emergency! Where is the TAPE!
Emergency! Where is the TAPE! We all know we need to prepare an emergency kit; a working flashlight, candles, matches, and a few extra batteries for the times when the weatherman is actually right and a blizzard really does hit. However, much more useful to me are the emergency kits I have prepared for real-life, … Continue reading Emergency! Where is the TAPE!
Concerts and Kids
Concerts and Kids. The Chicago Waldorf School Holiday Concert was last night. Cole isn’t big on performing. If at all possible, he will stand behind a kid taller than he is and move his lips every once in a while. I have learned to accept that you can drive a kid to their holiday concert … Continue reading Concerts and Kids
Happy 90th Birthday~Grandmother Fern!!
Happy 9oth Birthday~ Grandmother Fern!! Thank you to everyone who was a part of our birthday card celebration! OX Blow your Happy Birthday Wishes to Grandmother Fern, in the comment section of Odd! Glad you were in my Odd neighborhood. Feel free to drop by any time. Odd Loves Company and odd loves you and you … Continue reading Happy 90th Birthday~Grandmother Fern!!
Birthday Cards for Grandmother Fern
Will you send a 90th birthday card to Grandmother Fern? If you leave a Happy Birthday comment---I will send you her snail mail address. Or e-mail me directly for her address Katybeth at camprunapup.com. Our goal is at least one card from every state. THANK YOU! Read on for the whole the story..... “Odd,” would … Continue reading Birthday Cards for Grandmother Fern
Did you read the directions?
Did you read the directions!! Cleaning out some old file folders the other day, I found this list of odd warnings for everyday products. Let me share them with you, along with a few of my pithy comments. Please feel free to add a little pithy of your own. Sears hair dryer (blow dryer): “Do … Continue reading Did you read the directions?
Sharing Halloween Costume Ideas!
Halloween Costume Ideas!! Lets share some of the FUN Halloween costumes that we have worn or our friends have worn over the years. I don't remember all of my Halloween costumes but I do remember my mother talking me into being a Virginia Slims cigarette for several years. I wore white long underwear and a … Continue reading Sharing Halloween Costume Ideas!
Die-Hard Cub Fans
Cole and I made a stop at a new cemetery (Yikes! I forgot to write down the name, but I will find out...) and met a few die-hard Cub fans! After I took the picture, I asked, "so who is going to win the World Series?" A tree rustled and I believe the answer was … Continue reading Die-Hard Cub Fans
This weeks: Odd but Fun Videos
Rascal shares her new howling skill. Bunch of grown men singing Lady Gaga live and acapella! (Thank you @Isabel for the share) Old Spice! The Next Four Years! This one gave me goosebumps. Thanks Alexis for sharing. Devotees and casual shoppers of the grocery alternative can’t help but crack a smile at this offbeat take … Continue reading This weeks: Odd but Fun Videos