Help!!!

Most people would tell you I am usually not at a loss for words,but for some reason I am today. As an example of this, just the other day, I was reading some trivia,(my sons were here) that the average person talks 60 words per minute,when I heard my oldest say"she's doing twice that right now". So I really don't know where this mood is coming from but today I am blank. Maybe it's the weather, (dark and rainy) or maybe it's the deafening silence here today. This old house has saw 5 generations come through it and soon to be 6. So yes, the silence can get pretty loud sometimes, memories I suppose. But I'm sure tomorrow will be a better day, So until then, If anyone has any questions or topics they would like me to write on please throw them my way. It's getting bad when you blog about nothing to blog about. So stay tuned to the continuing story of a woman lost in silence.........................

Silly Saturday

It's a rainy Saturday night and I'm in a silly mood so let's try something for fun. I thought I would ask a what if question and see what kind of response I get. Ok here goes; If you could make any fictional character come to life, which would it be and why? I'll go first. "William Parrish" played by Anthony Hopkins in the movie "Meet Joe Black". AHHHH the perfect man in every way, kind, sweet, gentle, smart, honest, loyal, trusting,loving,classy and wise, not to mention easy on the eyes for someone his age. As for the reason why, because I have never had a man like that in my life. Ok, tag your it.

Christian the Lion

I know this is old news, but I ran across it again today and just wanted to share, in case there is one of you that missed it. Unconditional love is so beautiful.My favorite video,no matter how many times I watch it.

Baby Boomers! We never give up!

Wow!

Wow, I already said that didn't I? Wow,there must be an echo in here. Yes it's true I'm going to be a Great Grandmother. When did I get that old? If the 50's are the new 40's then I'm too young for this and I'm not going to mention the fact that I'm not that far off from the 60's. I went with my daughter-in-law and granddaughter today for a sonogram. A new life,a new beginning,the closest thing to heaven I think we ever see.I can almost smell it's breath,there's nothing any sweeter.Anyway,It's a Girl which I have no idea how they can tell that since she had her back to us the whole time.As I have said before,I have 2 granddaughters,from 2 sons.It goes without saying that I will love this baby,but as a mother of only sons,I am still holding out for a boy. It's been awhile since I rocked a baby boy. But as my granddaughter was leaving,after we arrived home,I gently stroked her tummy and silently thought to myself. Sweetheart,I love you,and if you ARE a little girl, you might want to reconsider and grow some balls,your going to need them in this old world.

Rules for Teachers in 1872

I really got a kick out of this,I thought someone else might also.

1.Teachers each day will fill lamps, clean chimneys and trim wicks.

2.Each teacher will bring a bucket of water and scuttle of coal for the days lessons.

3.After 10 hours in school,the teachers should spend the remaining time reading the bible or other good books.

4.Women teachers who marry or engage in unseemly conduct will be dismissed.

5.Any teacher who smokes,uses liquor in any form, frequents pool or public halls or gets shaved in a barber shop will give good reason to suspect his worth, intentions,integrity and honesty.

6.Make your pens carefully;you may whittle nibs to the individual tastes of the pupils.

7.Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes or two evenings a week if they go to church regularly.

8.Every teacher should lay aside from each pay a goodly sum of his earnings for his benefit during his declining years so that he will not become a burden on society.

9.The teacher who performs his labors faithfully and without fault for 5 years will be given an increase of 25 cents per week, providing it is approved by the board of education.

Happy Mother's Day To My Mama

This is not an easy post for me.I lost my Mama,she will be gone 10 years next October.There are times when it seems like only yesterday,because I could not accept that my Mama was gone.I'm not sure I ever have. I will put flowers on her grave tomorrow,then hurry home,because home is where I can feel her presence. I know she watches over me.I love you Mama,Happy Mother's Day,I will meet you there.