Monthly Archives: July 2008

Ok, I realized that I need to write something funny otherwise, I’ll have to rename the blog – "Glue on her fingers, dirt on her toes, she carries tissues wherever she goes."  Honestly, I had nothing.  Until right now.   I just overheard a … Continue reading →

I cleaned out my refrigerator today.  We have been on a strict food budget for weeks and so there’s not much to block my view of the filth.  Usually I do a thorough clean right before Thanksgiving – the rest … Continue reading →

When I’m worried I love to read Psalm 37.   1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as … Continue reading →

When I fall into bed each night my head full is of plans and promises for the morrow – self made promises to exercise more, eat less, finish the curriculum, write a letter of thanks… Then morning comes, reality smacks me … Continue reading →

The Difference between Hymns and Choruses An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. "Well," said the farmer, "It was good. They … Continue reading →

The Voice of the Martyrs Persecution Blog is offering FREE Olympic prayer bands to anyone who would like to pray for China, the site of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games.   As their website explains, because of the suffering of the … Continue reading →

According to The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language the word iris is Greek for rainbow. ETYMOLOGY: Middle English, iris (the plant), from Latin ris , rid-, rainbow, iris (the plant), from Greek, rainbow, brightly-colored gemstone, iris of the … Continue reading →

Concerning the usage of "its" verses "it’s", it is really just a question of when to use a possessive pronoun and when to use a contraction.  Always remember "It’s" is a contraction, used when you want to say "it is" … Continue reading →

My second favorite household chore is ironing. My first being hitting my head on the top bunk bed until I faint. ~ Erma Bombeck I must admit, I never iron.  Wish I could say the same for the head banging … Continue reading →

~The National Emblem of Scotland, Noxious weed, and the Stuff of Legends~  This purple flower, known as the Scottish thistle or cotton thistle or even Scott’s thistle, can grow as tall as eight feet.  It has been Scotland’s national symbol … Continue reading →