united states of america: School House Rock
- 03/15/11 02:13 PM
How many of you are willing to show your age? Come on, raise your hand if you remember Saturday mornings watching a School House Rock infomercial between your favorite cartoons? I do! Whilst I was taking my annual U.S. Constitution training today I was reminded about these catchy and educational videos of old. Now that was good government spending folks! You can't beat teaching children about their country, about adjectives, verbs, etc on a Saturday! What happened to those type of ideas? Really, with all the idiotic things that our country spends money on - certainly this would be one that … (12 comments)
united states of america: Time to wake up and smell the coffee
- 10/24/09 03:41 PM
Honestly I have tried hard to ignore the media on both sides and kept my opinions to myself. Those that know me know that this is not something I do very easily. For the record I am conservative in my thinking but try hard to keep an open mind and give all an opportunity to voice their opinions. Many of my friends have differing views than mine when it comes to politics, but very few who disagree that much of what our Country was founded on is disintegrating before our very eyes. In the end, whether of liberal beliefs or … (7 comments)
united states of america: We are the World - We are the Children
- 01/18/09 04:07 AM
Any of you remember that song? Back in 1986/87 I believe? The below poem from our daughter reminded me of this song and its meaning to me and you. Sometimes, through all our frustration, anger, and spitefulness we should step back and look at the world through our children's eyes. Remember that your actions, words,etc as a parent are seen by your children - you have a major role in shaping who they will become. Please be mindful of this. I, like many of you do not know what the future holds. For that matter, there is only one that knows such … (0 comments)
How many of you are willing to show your age? Come on, raise your hand if you remember Saturday mornings watching a School House Rock infomercial between your favorite cartoons? I do!
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