Love life

I've just signed onto the "gabber" page (I think it's called that) and want to say I'm happy to have this means to communicate with each other! The more avenues of communication, the better! I have some news that most of you may already be aware of, but if I've left anyone out when sending out announcements, my sincere apologies! ( It might be that I couldn't get a hold of your address.) My daughter, Emily, is graduating from High school on June 1, 2010! This has been a particularly difficult struggle for her; she's had some health issues that have made things a little harder than we sometimes anticipated. But she did it!!! We sent out announcements just before the event because we were not certain until then whether or not it was going to happen! So please forgive me for being a little boastful, but I'm just about as proud of her as a parent can be! A lot of long, extra hours, missing out on social events, and quite a few tears have been a part of this accomplishment! And I know that while she's going to be beaming with the satisfaction of a job VERY well done during the graduation exercises, most of the glow is going to be relief that's it finally OVER! Don't be surprised to find that she takes a year off of any kind of schooling after this! Even Einstein did, he wasn't too fond of his formal education, either!

Yay for May (and a little April, too)

Sorry about missing April. Actually, I’m really sorry. Had I realized WHAT I missed, I definitely would have at least sent a link. So, for April, let me just say: Happy Belated Penis Day! I’ve included 2 links for your viewing and/or reading enjoyment:
http://lauriekendrick.wordpress.com/2009/04/29/happy-belated-penis-day/
and/or
http://sardouzami.com/goonagoon/rooze%20kir/national%20penis%20dag.htm

YAY FOR MAY
Motorcycle Mass & Blessing of The Bikes Day: 2
National Play Your Ukulele Day: 2
World Laughter Day: 2
Lumpy Rug Day: 3
National Two Different Colored Shoes Day: 3
Respect for Chickens Day: 4
Star Wars Day: 4
Great American Grump Out: 5
No Diet Day: 6
No Homework Day: 6
National Day of Prayer: 6
National Day of Reason: 6
No Pants Day: 7
Tuba Day: 7
No Socks Day: 8
Stay Up All Night Day: 8
Eat What You Want Day: 11
Limerick Day: 12
National Nutty Fudge Day: 12
Frog Jumping Day: 13
Root Canal Appreciation Day: 13
Underground America Day: 14
Straw Hat Day: 15
National Sea Monkey Day: 16
Victoria Day: 17
Visit Your Relatives Day: 18
Turn Beauty Inside Out Day: 19
International Day of Dishwashing Liquids: 20
I Need A Patch For That Day: 21
National Wig Out Day: 22
Neighbor Day: 23
World Turtle Day: 23
Brother's Day: 24
Cookie Monster's Birthday: 25
National Tap Dance Day: 25
Nerd Pride Day or Geek Pride Day: 25
National Senior Health & Fitness Day: 26
Cellophane Tape Day: 27
Slugs Return From Capistrano Day: 28
Hug Your Cat Day: 30
Loomis Day: 30
What You Think Upon Grows Day: 3
World No-Tobacco Day: 31
There you have it; my compilation of this months humorous holidays. Though most are not as hilarious as - nor can they compare to - April, they’re all a detour from the norm... and well, aren’t we all? That is what makes us family. Have a fabulous, fun filled, May! Love Alice

History Lessons

History. Who likes to learn about history? It’s usually pretty dry and boring. A bunch of names and dates, someone did this or that, what does it all really mean and why in the name of all that is good do I have to learn about a bunch of dusty old farts who died long before I was even a sparkle in my father’s eye? I think history can be fascinating, but usually it is represented in such a manner that I pass out in class before the teacher is done taking attendance. Not so with my current History Professor. He makes history come alive with various class activities designed to get the students involved. A recent activity we performed in class ranked right near the top with potential to make students skip class had we known before hand what he had planned. We were told in the previous class that he had something special and fun in store for us. When I arrived in class on the appointed day all the chairs and tables were moved to the edges of the room so as to leave the center of the classroom clear. Then after attendance was taken we were told that we were going to learn the Virginia Reel. Yes, that’s right, we were going to learn a social dance in history class. Something “special and fun”... um... sure... I guess. It ended up being the most fun I’ve had sharing public humiliation, ever! And since this is supposed to be a learning environment, what did I learn from this lesson besides the steps to the Virginia Reel? I learned that I don't actually have two left feet.