It's Your Day, Mom (Nana)

Happy 72nd Birthday Mom!!
Enjoy your whole day and whatever it brings!
We all love you

Books NOT Read

I went to Borders Book store today. I made a list of all the books I want to read, but wouldn't buy, but would get from my library. If you want to see the list, look to our book blog.

Good.....Well

Ok, truthfully, now, how many of you really understand and use correctly the words GOOD and WELL?

It's Better When You Win It

Just in case you haven't heard. I won PRIZES at Bingo!

If you want more info, the story is here.

Do You Need It?

I may have blogged about this before, but I find this amazing!

You DO NOT need ANY cleaner to clean your bathroom mirrors!

Yes, it is really true. Every time I do it, I am amazed again.

Just get your paper towel, or cloth wet, wipe it down, get a dry cloth and dry it. It should gleam.

I don't know about windows, but it works with mirrors!

Try it!

Are You Ready?

I just want to encourage you all to be READY to vote!
If you are not registered, register.
Find out about the candidates.
Pick one.
VOTE every time you get the opportunity.
It is our privilege!

I'm desparate....

Does any family member in Utah have a TiVo or a DVR (yes I know they are the same thing)???

Must be able to record the season premiere of Lost on Thursday, Jan 31

"WORLD WITHOUT END"

I finished the book, "Wd Wtht End" on our trip to Hawaii. (Just got back) It went on and on. I was so glad to get it over with. And yes, Julie, is right - We are a product of our choices!! In the 1300's everything was so primitive. So grateful I didn't have to live during that time. There was no freedom to do anything. Those in charge were sly and manipulative and they thought they were very smart.(Godwyn & Philemon) I believe their choices will be a defining factor towards their eternal reward. There were others who geniunely tried to help other people to have a better life and they lost themselves in the service of others.(Caris and Merthin) There were some stupid oafs who lived solely from a physical aspect (Ralph and Alan.) Gwenda lived by the seat of her pants - she did what she had to do to survive. I admired her. Ken Follett used some cheap shots. At times he would throw in some 21st century trailer trash words. I expected him to have more class than that. Don says the first book "Pillars of the Earth" was much worse. I guess I can't remember very well. On a scale of 1 to 10 ... I'll give it a 6.

What I Learned Today....

Today I learned that something you have to keep working at something, even if it is REALLY hard, if it is a good thing, it will all pay off.

I know it is cryptic, but that is the best I can do.

On a different note....

I did preschool today, and I hate to brag, but it was really great! I made my own "paint by numbers"! The kids really liked it, and they really like to sing all the songs I have taught them.

Things I Learned Today

Sara donati has written more "Into the Wilderness" books! I didn't know I was behind, but happy that I can easily get them from my library.

I can get a much bigger "recycling" trash can FOR FREE!!

I can get another "leaves" trash can for .76 cents!

You can take back cut material to the fabric store!

It is difficult to find nice dress pants for a size 30 waist man. Come on!!

On Lds.org you can see ALL the music that has been printed in all the magazines since 1971! I printed a few.

Sophie Kinsella, the "Shopaholic" writer, has written several books under a different name!! It is Madeleine Wickham.

It is fine to park at one end of the mall and walk to the other and back while doing returns. Just walk fast if you only have 1 hour.

If you didn't receive your "happy meal" toy from one Burger King, but didn't discover it until you were home, you can go to a different Burger King to get that toy. (I know it is not called a happy meal at B.K., but what is it called??)

Bumpa, (Dad), does not think he needs to change his toothbrush head from his sonicare toothbrush. Don't you think he should change it?? He can buy one at drugstore.com at a fine price.

Truly, I learned all of this today...well, except for the 2 trash items, I found that out yesterday.

Household Devices

I love my electricity.

Today I used my:

rice cooker

dishwasher

clothes washer

dryer

carpet steam cleaner

vacuum

steam mop

blow dryer

curling iron

It was all lovely to have and use.

ANSWERS

Good guessing Tatia, and nice try Dawney, good to know you can use google effectively!

FIRST LINES OF BOOKS!
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,
Tale of two cities – charles dickens

"Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother
Charlotte’s web – e.b. white

Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy.
Lion, the witch, and the wardrobe – c.s. lewis

For many days we had been tempest-tossed.
Swiss family robinson - johann wyss

Mathias cut a comical figure as he hobbled his way along the cloisters
Red wall – brian Jacques

It was not that Omri didn't appreciate Patrick's birthday present to him.
The Indian in the cupboard – lynn reid banks

'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again
Rebecca – Daphane DuMaurier

All children, except one, grow up.
Peter pan – j.m. barrie

Kino awakened in the near dark.
The pearl – john Steinbeck

Call me Ishmael.
Moby dick – herman Melville

Please sir, I want some more… NO THIS IS NOT THE FIRST LINE, but I wanted to use it anyway....it was such a good one.
Oliver twist – charles dickens

I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents
Book of mormon - nephi

And why is that?

Has anyone ever wondered

Why Tim is Hot?

Cole Family Tradition

One of our New Year's Eve traditions is to play, the New Year's Eve Game! It is very fun, and made up by me, Julie.

You pick a category, answer the question, get points. This year we had 10 categories and around 145 questions. After the questions, we add up the points, then with those points we auction off the prizes. Very rousing and fun.

A new category this year was First Lines of Books.

I thought I would share this category with you all. If you know any of the answers, give the answers in the comment section. I will print the answers in a few days.

HAVE FUN!!

FIRST LINES OF BOOKS

A. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,


B. "Where's Papa going with that ax?" said Fern to her mother


C. Once there were four children whose names were Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy.


D. For many days we had been tempest-tossed.


E. Mathias cut a comical figure as he hobbled his way along the cloisters


F. It was not that Omri didn't appreciate Patrick's birthday present to him.


G. 'Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again


H. All children, except one, grow up.


I. Kino awakened in the near dark.


J. Call me Ishmael.


K. Please sir, I want some more…


L. I Nephi, having been born of goodly parents