Thursday, August 30, 2012

A new take on Toad Stools


Throughout this summer, Brett and I were finding 1 1/2 to 2" "gifts" on our porch every morning. I thought perhaps it was a neighborhood cat, although it was much too small for a cat.
Brett thought a squirrel, but once again, too tiny for that.
We then noticed a couple very large toad sitting on the porch and wondered if by chance it could be a toad-stool!
Being who I am, I had to "google" toad poop and was agape to learn that low-and-behold, it is toad poop!
Our mystery was solved!
The calender claims that summer is quickly disappearing, but the weather here in Western Colorado is proving otherwise. It has been an exceptionally merciless, four months.
Most children are back to school, Labor day is four days away and vacations are winding down. Unfortunately, we are inundated with commercials both on the radio and television with ad campaigns. I'm hearing most people say they can't wait until this election is over, and I agree. For the next three months, our airwaves, newspapers, magazines and Internet will be mopolized!
Solution? I have my mind made up for who I will be voting for come November. The lies and half-truths will not affect me. I'm thankful that I can choose what I read, and my television & radio remotes have a MUTE button!
Where ever this Thursday leads you, make the best of it and keep your remote close by.
 

Saturday, August 11, 2012

I Highly Recommend. . . .

If you enjoy a good read, you have to read Wonder by : R. J. Palacio . I am going to purchase one for my ten and a half year old granddaughter.
I definitely had to wipe my eyes at times, then I found myself laughing aloud! Its filled with short chapters, realistic family interactions, and great school scenes.
When I returned the book to the librarian yesterday, I shared with her how fabulous the book was and recommended she tell all the 5th, 6th, 7th graders as well as adults to read it.

Do yourself and your children a favor and pick up a copy from your local book store, or from the local library! You will not be disappointed!

Enjoy!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Sextlil is Here!

August, Formerly Sextilis is another month named for a Roman Ceasar.

Quintilis was formerly the sixth month in the ancient Roman year, when March was the first month of the calendar.
August is the eighth month of the Gregorian, or New Style, calendar now in use consisting of 31 days. In the ancient Roman calendar, that started with March as the first month, was called Sextilis a Latin word for six, sex.
August was named after Augustus Caesar in 8 B.C. When Julius Caesar adopted his nephew and made him heir, the Roman Senate named Caesars' successor "Augustus" meaning "revered" and named a month to honor him. Augustus himself, took one day from February and added it to August so that his month would have 31 days -- as did July -- the month of his uncle Julius.

What plans do you have for Sextilis? Many children are returning to school this month. What happened to beginning school after Labor Day?
I'll continue swimming this month, and my husband and me have plans to visit local area's we haven't had the pleasure to take in.
What ever your Sextilis (August) takes you, enjoy and be safe!