In My World...: Stars Upon Thars...

In My World...: Stars Upon Thars...: "Thank you, Dr. Seuss! Recently I became quite concerned over statistics published regarding the education of our youth. Even more concernin..."

Stars Upon Thars...

Thank you, Dr. Seuss!

Recently I became quite concerned over statistics published regarding the education of our youth. Even more concerning than the statistics is the blame game. As I have real questions and earnestly want the thoughts of others (sans jumping on the mud-throwing bandwagon) I chose to go to the bookshelf to educate myself on what can be done. Naturally, I turned to Dr. Seuss.

Scrub-A-Dub-Dub, Pugs In The Tub...

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Perhaps I was feeling a bit too ambitious. After a day with hardly any of the to-do list getting to-done, I thought I would take on a task that could be a bit enjoyable and show productive results. This was about the point I should have had my head examined and just went for a walk. Ugh...

Mangia, Mangia, Mangia...

I have said it before and I will say it again...I love to cook. This is great because, well, I love to eat.

Love Conquers All...

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At the risk of letting my English Literature geekiness shine through, let me just go on record to say as a New Yorker I am thrilled our government finally caught up to Chaucer's 14th century Canterbury Tales proclamation: Amor Vincit Omnia. Translated from Latin: Love Conquers All.

You Are A Part Of Me...

You are a part of me...
your smile, your laugh, your quirks
are all engraved upon my heart.

You are a part of me...
in ways I could never imagined
yet would not have any other way.

You are a part of me...
no matter where I go or what I do,
you will be with me.

You are a part of me...
love without measure; ever grateful
for the blessing of you.

Thoughts Through An Evening Rain...

Your scent on my skin 

ignites, inhaling deeply, burning 

intense. 

First kiss remembered, 

the taste of  you gently caresses my 

lips.

Night's chill delivers 

shivers of your touch tracing my

spine.

Pulsing rain drums 

 the beat of your heart into

mine.

In quiet peace,  

evening rain sings me to

sleep.

Shower Therapy...

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Today was one of those days where the hits just kept on coming. And in hindsight, I probably brought it on myself...I always get grouchy when I don't get enough sleep. At least that's what my family tells me.

You Make Me Happy...

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I am a happy person by nature. Nevertheless, I want you to know...you make me happy.

It Is A Truth Universally Acknowledged...

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Anyone else in love with the writings of Jane Austen to the degree I am knows, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.” So says the greatest heroine of all time, Miss Elizabeth Bennett at the opening of the greatest story of all time.

Like Father, Like Daughter...

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” As a child, when I was asked this question, my answers varied from a skater in the Ice Capades, to an artist, to a rock star, to a yuppie. However, one constant always remained. Even when I was not positive of what I wanted to be, I always knew who I wanted to be. After witnessing the work ethic, love of life, and love of family that my Dad possesses, I have always known that I want to be just like him.

The Wheels On The Bus...

Sorry for getting that annoying little ditty stuck in your head, but there is a method to my madness. I think...

Morning Swim...

I really love this time of year. It affords longer days, relaxing nights, and one of my favorite ways to start the day.

That's Entertainment...

Now I am completely showing my age, but I don't care. As I shared with our daughters this evening, they just don't make 'em like they used to.

Till You've Walked A Mile...

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I've heard it said one should never judge another until you've walked a mile in their shoes. Then, you're a mile away and you have their shoes. But that doesn't seem right, either.

And I Say To Myself...

It has been a wonderful topsy-turvy emotional kind of week. So many things have happened...grab a glass of wine or a cup of coffee...we have a great deal to catch up on.

Now We Have A Discussion...

This is good. I mean, it is REALLY good. And I think it can only get better from here...

Perhaps It's The Bells In Your Head....

Okay, to my friend who feels I pick on Mama Grizzly with ill-founded information spun by the media (side note: like shooting fish in a barrel) let me just say I tried. Really. I tried. I tried to give her the benefit of the doubt and look through a new lens at what this nut-job woman is trying to tell America. Once again, I feel I must remain true to my convictions...she scares me.

Oh, I'm So Confused...

I may be confused, but I'm not stupid. Nope, not me. I surround myself with intelligent people with the hope some of their divine wisdom may rub off. Stay with me on this one...