Thursday, September 27, 2007
Forgiveness
Please forgive me. My schedule is in FLUX at the moment. And that is putting it mildly. Kind of like saying learning how to walk again after having both legs broken is "challenging". With a bit of luck mixed with discipline I will be back again the week of October 8th.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Children
I thought with the kids back in school and everyone getting back to a regular routine it would be a good time to talk about kids.
Throughout the years I have often been asked what mistake parents make most often, my answer:
Parents forget they are raising adults, not children.
If you treat a child like a child, he/she will grow up to act like a child. If you raise your child to learn how to respond to various situations in an age appropriate way, they will grow to learn how good decisions are made.
For example, I know quite a few people who do not believe in giving their children chores. Their reasoning behind this is that they feel it robs them of their childhood. Chores are a wonderful way of helping a child feel needed and part of the family. In addition it teaches them responsibility and gives them a sense of accomplishment. Chores help children grow into mature responsible adults.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Glitch?
Not sure what has happend. I just saw the my post for today didn't take. I will try again tomorrow.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Come into my parlor said the spider to the fly!
The Yellow Garden Spider aka Argiope aurantia
Some things are exactly what they look like! Had I seen this I might not have been so anxious to retrieve the basil from my garden. This spider was almost two inches big, the picture is almost life size. When I saw my had had been right nest to it I did say "EEEEKKKK".
Sometimes not knowing what is coming is OK. This spider is harmless and only bites if provoked. So even though danger seemed to be lurking, it was only my perception and not a reality. Again I quote Aristotle:
To perceive is to suffer. ~Aristotle
I actually think spiders are really cool, they are just scary when they creep up on me.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Barbequed Kitty
To perceive is to suffer. ~Aristotle
Looking out the window with mild concern on his face my husband inquires "Is the Barbeque still on?"
"Nope, turned it off" I replied.
"That's good, look out the window"
Kitty was just enjoying the remnants of steak left on the grill. Her name is Mistoffelees.(Misty for short) No animals were harmed in the production of this journal entry.
As we all know Aristotle was a genius. Not everything looks like what it seems. Not everyone has the same perspective. Take time to investigate your perspective and listen to others as well. You will be richly rewarded.
Monday, September 17, 2007
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