Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Transparent Butterfly
TRANSPARENT BUTTERFLY
It comes from Central America and is found from Mexico to Panama . It is quite common in its zone, but it's not easy to find because of its transparent wings, which is a natural camouflage mechanism.
A butterfly with transparent wings is rare and beautiful. As delicate as finely blown glass, the presence of this rare tropical gem is used by rain forest ecologists as an indication of high habitat quality and its demise alerts them of ecological change. Rivaling the refined beauty of a stained glass window, the translucent wings of the Glasswing butterfly shimmer in the sunlight like polished panes of turquoise, orange, green, and red.
Maybe all things beautiful don't have to be full of color to be noticed...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
A new book writer discovery
I just heard of writer Karin Slaughter. I might just have to read/listen to some of her books.
Friday, April 23, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Bushy Tail Encounter
I was lucky to have my camera with me when I dismissed the kids after class, and here's the little guy I caught in the middle of his lunch... He was not scared of me at all and just kept on chewing on his lunch...
The kind of encounter that brightens your day, isn't it? At least it brightened mine!
This picture was taken at the end of our encounter...
But this is how the story began:
The kind of encounter that brightens your day, isn't it? At least it brightened mine!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Friday, April 16, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Quotes from "One Dangerous Lady"
"Look, quite frankly, there are some blows in life from which you don't recover. You just have to learn to live with them and, hopefully, turn your won sorrow into something positive." (p. 315)
"Love ought to be put more in deeds than in words." (p. 321)
"In those who go on from good to better, the good Angel touches such a soul sweetly, lightly and gently, like a drop of water which enters a sponge; and the evil touches it sharply and with noise and disquiet, as when the drop of water falls on the stone." (p.322)
"If you can't be hypocritical to those you loathe, whom can you be hypocritical to?" (p. 324)
"Just as it takes a new romance to cure a broken heart, it takes a new obsession to replace an old one." (p. 328)
"Love ought to be put more in deeds than in words." (p. 321)
"In those who go on from good to better, the good Angel touches such a soul sweetly, lightly and gently, like a drop of water which enters a sponge; and the evil touches it sharply and with noise and disquiet, as when the drop of water falls on the stone." (p.322)
"If you can't be hypocritical to those you loathe, whom can you be hypocritical to?" (p. 324)
"Just as it takes a new romance to cure a broken heart, it takes a new obsession to replace an old one." (p. 328)
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
From the mouth of babes
Sometimes shocking, at times embarrassing and almost always hilarious, we're never quite sure what's going to come out of our kids' mouths. ParentDish asked parents to share the best sound bites they've heard from the younger generation.
Here are some of the howlers.
"My Daddy has to have a hysterectomy." (He was having hemorrhoid surgery.)
"Boys have a penis and girls have a china."
"When I die, I want to live with Jesus in his apartment."
"My teacher is old. She's the same as you."
"I love Gammy because she smells like the old days."
"My mom has striped hair." (Her mother has a weave in her hair.)
"I can have two childs because I have two testicles"
"Mommy, did you know that your underwear won't flush down the toilet?"
"When it gets dark it's because God turned out the lights so he could sleep"
"I like those lines on your face."
"Mommy, Daddy's boss is a moron! That's what Daddy said!"
"Hello, 911? Hi, cop lady!"
"The teacher said I have listening problems, but I think she has problems teaching."
"Can I have this toy? It only costs five easy payments of $39.95."
"My baby sister ate my homework. She ate tomorrow's homework too."
"Mommy, please get off the phone, and wipe my butt!"
"I just wanted to see how much toilet paper would actually fit in the toilet."
"Hey, Dad, can you help me with my advanced mathematical scientific equations worksheet?" (This is for fifth grade?)
"Can I borrow the car tonight? I promise I won't hit anybody. Again."
"How does Santa Claus fit through the chimney? He's too fat!"
"Nana, I smell something ... I (leaning closer) think it's you."
"Mom, what happened to Bridget's penis? Did you leave it in your tummy?"
"Mommy, can I push the button on your butt?"
"At Sunday school I learned that God named all the animals and you know what? He got them all right!"
"Mom, I can't go to school today, I have the hiccups. And if I go to school with the hiccups, then all my friends will get the hiccups!
"Mama, how many times do I have to tell you that it's not my fault if I don't learn anything? It's the school's problem if they're not going to teach me anything!"
"Mom, if you let me watch TV, I will give you 10,000 bucks and a million kisses. I will EVEN give you 4,010 million hugs too, and I will tell you some jokes. How about that?"
"Oh, it is not human, Mom, it is a bird!" (After being told it's humid outside.)
"You are not the Easter Bunny because you smell funny and I can see your real hair coming out of your bunny head."
"Mommy, if those trees are naked, how come I can't see their butts."
"Everything is for sale, even my mom if the price is right, that is what daddy said."
"My face is ruined. How will I ever be chosen for American Idol? Simon will think I am hideous." (After a tiny scratch on her face.)
"Could I bleed to death?" (from a little girl being told about menstrual cycles.)
"You should always give someone a compliment, especially your teacher, even if it's a lie and she is really the wicked witch."
"Mom, I am feeding the bushes -- like Daddy did last night." (You can imagine what she was doing.)
"You can get away with the best stuff when we have a substitute teacher."
"Do you think my mom would notice if I packed up my twin brothers and sent them to China?"
"I can always tell when my teacher is mad. She gets real loud, turns red and doesn't blink."
"You don't look anything like Commander Rabb on JAG. My mommy says he's hot." (Said to a gentleman in the Navy wearing his dress blues.)
"Wow, Grandma, my mommy said if your butt gets any bigger, you will have to put a wide load sign on it"
"Oh, yit!"
"Boy, your house smells funny. You should buy some air fresheners."
"My baby brother has a tiny wiggle. Mine is medium, but you should see my dad's. It's ginormous!"
"Can we say a prayer for my mommy? She couldn't come to church today because she had a operation so she won't have any more babies."
"I didn't know ladies could have a mustache. Cool!"
"Excuse me sir, when you toot, you are supposed to say excuse, and it's gross to do it in my face."
"Can you send help? My baby brother is choking, and my mommy is beating on him." (to a 911 dispatcher.)
Here are some of the howlers.
"My Daddy has to have a hysterectomy." (He was having hemorrhoid surgery.)
"Boys have a penis and girls have a china."
"When I die, I want to live with Jesus in his apartment."
"My teacher is old. She's the same as you."
"I love Gammy because she smells like the old days."
"My mom has striped hair." (Her mother has a weave in her hair.)
"I can have two childs because I have two testicles"
"Mommy, did you know that your underwear won't flush down the toilet?"
"When it gets dark it's because God turned out the lights so he could sleep"
"I like those lines on your face."
"Mommy, Daddy's boss is a moron! That's what Daddy said!"
"Hello, 911? Hi, cop lady!"
"The teacher said I have listening problems, but I think she has problems teaching."
"Can I have this toy? It only costs five easy payments of $39.95."
"My baby sister ate my homework. She ate tomorrow's homework too."
"Mommy, please get off the phone, and wipe my butt!"
"I just wanted to see how much toilet paper would actually fit in the toilet."
"Hey, Dad, can you help me with my advanced mathematical scientific equations worksheet?" (This is for fifth grade?)
"Can I borrow the car tonight? I promise I won't hit anybody. Again."
"How does Santa Claus fit through the chimney? He's too fat!"
"Nana, I smell something ... I (leaning closer) think it's you."
"Mom, what happened to Bridget's penis? Did you leave it in your tummy?"
"Mommy, can I push the button on your butt?"
"At Sunday school I learned that God named all the animals and you know what? He got them all right!"
"Mom, I can't go to school today, I have the hiccups. And if I go to school with the hiccups, then all my friends will get the hiccups!
"Mama, how many times do I have to tell you that it's not my fault if I don't learn anything? It's the school's problem if they're not going to teach me anything!"
"Mom, if you let me watch TV, I will give you 10,000 bucks and a million kisses. I will EVEN give you 4,010 million hugs too, and I will tell you some jokes. How about that?"
"Oh, it is not human, Mom, it is a bird!" (After being told it's humid outside.)
"You are not the Easter Bunny because you smell funny and I can see your real hair coming out of your bunny head."
"Mommy, if those trees are naked, how come I can't see their butts."
"Everything is for sale, even my mom if the price is right, that is what daddy said."
"My face is ruined. How will I ever be chosen for American Idol? Simon will think I am hideous." (After a tiny scratch on her face.)
"Could I bleed to death?" (from a little girl being told about menstrual cycles.)
"You should always give someone a compliment, especially your teacher, even if it's a lie and she is really the wicked witch."
"Mom, I am feeding the bushes -- like Daddy did last night." (You can imagine what she was doing.)
"You can get away with the best stuff when we have a substitute teacher."
"Do you think my mom would notice if I packed up my twin brothers and sent them to China?"
"I can always tell when my teacher is mad. She gets real loud, turns red and doesn't blink."
"You don't look anything like Commander Rabb on JAG. My mommy says he's hot." (Said to a gentleman in the Navy wearing his dress blues.)
"Wow, Grandma, my mommy said if your butt gets any bigger, you will have to put a wide load sign on it"
"Oh, yit!"
"Boy, your house smells funny. You should buy some air fresheners."
"My baby brother has a tiny wiggle. Mine is medium, but you should see my dad's. It's ginormous!"
"Can we say a prayer for my mommy? She couldn't come to church today because she had a operation so she won't have any more babies."
"I didn't know ladies could have a mustache. Cool!"
"Excuse me sir, when you toot, you are supposed to say excuse, and it's gross to do it in my face."
"Can you send help? My baby brother is choking, and my mommy is beating on him." (to a 911 dispatcher.)
Friday, April 9, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
More Writers
There is more than just James Patterson on the planet! Yes, I know, I have been addicted to his books lately, BUT I am open to everything else going on in the literary world...
I am currently reading "One Dangerous Lady" by Jane Hitchcock... She has not written too many books, just a handful of them, which can be found on Amazon.com .I already read "Social Crimes" and so far love what she writes.
Another amazing writer: Lisa Scottoline... I have heard a lot of good things about her lately, mainly with the release of "Think Twice." If you get chance, check out her books... I recently listened to one of them and just yesterday stopped at my local library to check out another one... To see her list of books, click here.
I am currently reading "One Dangerous Lady" by Jane Hitchcock... She has not written too many books, just a handful of them, which can be found on Amazon.com .I already read "Social Crimes" and so far love what she writes.
Another amazing writer: Lisa Scottoline... I have heard a lot of good things about her lately, mainly with the release of "Think Twice." If you get chance, check out her books... I recently listened to one of them and just yesterday stopped at my local library to check out another one... To see her list of books, click here.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Audiobook"When the wind blows" by James Patterson
04/09/10: an almost 10 hour audiobook but so worth the time.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Pieces for next challenges
The "Spring colors" challenge pieces, courtesy of Pam K:
The "warm colors" challenge pieces, courtesy of Ellen:
The "warm colors" challenge pieces, courtesy of Ellen:
Monday, April 5, 2010
Excerpt from "Kids pick the Funniest Poems"
Poem #4
Icky
Icky, sticky, slimy sludge,
A greasy, gloppy, grimy smudge,
Oozy, swampy puddle splatter,
Gooey, gunky cookie batter.
Dirty, filthy, mucky scum,
Gluey, stringy, tacky gum,
Meat and sauce from sloppy joes--
Time, I guess, to change my clothes.
~Joyce Armor
Icky
Icky, sticky, slimy sludge,
A greasy, gloppy, grimy smudge,
Oozy, swampy puddle splatter,
Gooey, gunky cookie batter.
Dirty, filthy, mucky scum,
Gluey, stringy, tacky gum,
Meat and sauce from sloppy joes--
Time, I guess, to change my clothes.
~Joyce Armor
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
The effect of Speeding!!!
That's what I found in my email inbox this morning. I love the picture. Check out the claw marks on the seat. Priceless!
I got stopped for speeding yesterday!
I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT UNTIL THE OFFICER LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT...
I THOUGHT I COULD TALK MY WAY OUT OF IT UNTIL THE OFFICER LOOKED AT MY DOG IN THE BACK SEAT...
Blue Challenge
Here's my take on the "blue challenge"...
Let's not forget the reminder of the pieces we had to use:
Card Exchange
Card Recipe: *cardstock: -pink cardstock from Michael’s
-CTMH Sweet Leaf cardstock (I do not have the cardstock to match the CTMH ink, so I simply inked white cardstock with Sweet leaf ink! )
*punches: - Marvy Uchida 2 ¼ ” square (purple)
*Ink: -Close To My heart Sweet Leaf
-ColorBox Pink
*Stamps: -Grass: “Inspired by Nature,” Stampin’ Up, item #111656
-Sentiments & Flowers: “For all you do,” Stampin’ Up, item # 115360
-Butterfly: “Be of good,” Angel Company hostess set.
*Miscellaneous: -ScorePal
-Pink Brads
-Easel Card tutorial: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/
-CTMH Sweet Leaf cardstock (I do not have the cardstock to match the CTMH ink, so I simply inked white cardstock with Sweet leaf ink! )
*punches: - Marvy Uchida 2 ¼ ” square (purple)
*Ink: -Close To My heart Sweet Leaf
-ColorBox Pink
*Stamps: -Grass: “Inspired by Nature,” Stampin’ Up, item #111656
-Sentiments & Flowers: “For all you do,” Stampin’ Up, item # 115360
-Butterfly: “Be of good,” Angel Company hostess set.
*Miscellaneous: -ScorePal
-Pink Brads
-Easel Card tutorial: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/easelcard/
Friday, April 2, 2010
Thursday, April 1, 2010
From the mouth of babes
Sometimes shocking, at times embarrassing and almost always hilarious, we're never quite sure what's going to come out of our kids' mouths. ParentDish asked parents to share the best sound bites they've heard from the younger generation.
Here are some of the howlers.
"My Daddy has to have a hysterectomy." (He was having hemmorhoid surgery.)
"Boys have a penis and girls have a china."
"When I die, I want to live with Jesus in his apartment."
"My teacher is old. She's the same as you."
"I love Gammy because she smells like the old days."
"My mom has striped hair." (Her mother has a weave in her hair.)
"I can have two childs because I have two testicles"
"Mommy, did you know that your underwear won't flush down the toilet?"
"When it gets dark it's because God turned out the lights so he could sleep"
"I like those lines on your face."
"Mommy, Daddy's boss is a moron! That's what Daddy said!"
"Hello, 911? Hi, cop lady!"
"The teacher said I have listening problems, but I think she has problems teaching."
"Can I have this toy? It only costs five easy payments of $39.95."
"My baby sister ate my homework. She ate tomorrow's homework too."
"Mommy, please get off the phone, and wipe my butt!"
"I just wanted to see how much toilet paper would actually fit in the toilet."
"Hey, Dad, can you help me with my advanced mathematical scientific equations worksheet?" (This is for fifth grade?)
"Can I borrow the car tonight? I promise I won't hit anybody. Again."
"How does Santa Claus fit through the chimney? He's too fat!"
"Nana, I smell something ... I (leaning closer) think it's you."
"Mom, what happened to Bridget's penis? Did you leave it in your tummy?"
"Mommy, can I push the button on your butt?"
"At Sunday school I learned that God named all the animals and you know what? He got them all right!"
"Mom, I can't go to school today, I have the hiccups. And if I go to school with the hiccups, then all my friends will get the hiccups!
"Mama, how many times do I have to tell you that it's not my fault if I don't learn anything? It's the school's problem if they're not going to teach me anything!"
"Mom, if you let me watch TV, I will give you 10,000 bucks and a million kisses. I will EVEN give you 4,010 million hugs too, and I will tell you some jokes. How about that?"
"Oh, it is not human, Mom, it is a bird!" (After being told it's humid outside.)
"You are not the Easter Bunny because you smell funny and I can see your real hair coming out of your bunny head."
"Mommy, if those trees are naked, how come I can't see their butts."
"Everything is for sale, even my mom if the price is right, that is what daddy said."
"My face is ruined. How will I ever be chosen for American Idol? Simon will think I am hideous." (After a tiny scratch on her face.)
"Could I bleed to death?" (from a little girl being told about menstrual cycles.)
"You should always give someone a compliment, especially your teacher, even if it's a lie and she is really the wicked witch."
"Mom, I am feeding the bushes -- like Daddy did last night." (You can imagine what she was doing.)
"You can get away with the best stuff when we have a substitute teacher."
"Do you think my mom would notice if I packed up my twin brothers and sent them to China?"
"I can always tell when my teacher is mad. She gets real loud, turns red and doesn't blink."
"You don't look anything like Commander Rabb on JAG. My mommy says he's hot." (Said to a gentleman in the Navy wearing his dress blues.)
"Wow, Grandma, my mommy said if your butt gets any bigger, you will have to put a wide load sign on it"
"Oh, yit!"
"Boy, your house smells funny. You should buy some air fresheners."
"My baby brother has a tiny wiggle. Mine is medium, but you should see my dad's. It's ginormous!"
"Can we say a prayer for my mommy? She couldn't come to church today because she had a operation so she won't have any more babies."
"I didn't know ladies could have a mustache. Cool!"
"Excuse me sir, when you toot, you are supposed to say excuse, and it's gross to do it in my face."
"Can you send help? My baby brother is choking, and my mommy is beating on him." (to a 911 dispatcher.)
Here are some of the howlers.
"My Daddy has to have a hysterectomy." (He was having hemmorhoid surgery.)
"Boys have a penis and girls have a china."
"When I die, I want to live with Jesus in his apartment."
"My teacher is old. She's the same as you."
"I love Gammy because she smells like the old days."
"My mom has striped hair." (Her mother has a weave in her hair.)
"I can have two childs because I have two testicles"
"Mommy, did you know that your underwear won't flush down the toilet?"
"When it gets dark it's because God turned out the lights so he could sleep"
"I like those lines on your face."
"Mommy, Daddy's boss is a moron! That's what Daddy said!"
"Hello, 911? Hi, cop lady!"
"The teacher said I have listening problems, but I think she has problems teaching."
"Can I have this toy? It only costs five easy payments of $39.95."
"My baby sister ate my homework. She ate tomorrow's homework too."
"Mommy, please get off the phone, and wipe my butt!"
"I just wanted to see how much toilet paper would actually fit in the toilet."
"Hey, Dad, can you help me with my advanced mathematical scientific equations worksheet?" (This is for fifth grade?)
"Can I borrow the car tonight? I promise I won't hit anybody. Again."
"How does Santa Claus fit through the chimney? He's too fat!"
"Nana, I smell something ... I (leaning closer) think it's you."
"Mom, what happened to Bridget's penis? Did you leave it in your tummy?"
"Mommy, can I push the button on your butt?"
"At Sunday school I learned that God named all the animals and you know what? He got them all right!"
"Mom, I can't go to school today, I have the hiccups. And if I go to school with the hiccups, then all my friends will get the hiccups!
"Mama, how many times do I have to tell you that it's not my fault if I don't learn anything? It's the school's problem if they're not going to teach me anything!"
"Mom, if you let me watch TV, I will give you 10,000 bucks and a million kisses. I will EVEN give you 4,010 million hugs too, and I will tell you some jokes. How about that?"
"Oh, it is not human, Mom, it is a bird!" (After being told it's humid outside.)
"You are not the Easter Bunny because you smell funny and I can see your real hair coming out of your bunny head."
"Mommy, if those trees are naked, how come I can't see their butts."
"Everything is for sale, even my mom if the price is right, that is what daddy said."
"My face is ruined. How will I ever be chosen for American Idol? Simon will think I am hideous." (After a tiny scratch on her face.)
"Could I bleed to death?" (from a little girl being told about menstrual cycles.)
"You should always give someone a compliment, especially your teacher, even if it's a lie and she is really the wicked witch."
"Mom, I am feeding the bushes -- like Daddy did last night." (You can imagine what she was doing.)
"You can get away with the best stuff when we have a substitute teacher."
"Do you think my mom would notice if I packed up my twin brothers and sent them to China?"
"I can always tell when my teacher is mad. She gets real loud, turns red and doesn't blink."
"You don't look anything like Commander Rabb on JAG. My mommy says he's hot." (Said to a gentleman in the Navy wearing his dress blues.)
"Wow, Grandma, my mommy said if your butt gets any bigger, you will have to put a wide load sign on it"
"Oh, yit!"
"Boy, your house smells funny. You should buy some air fresheners."
"My baby brother has a tiny wiggle. Mine is medium, but you should see my dad's. It's ginormous!"
"Can we say a prayer for my mommy? She couldn't come to church today because she had a operation so she won't have any more babies."
"I didn't know ladies could have a mustache. Cool!"
"Excuse me sir, when you toot, you are supposed to say excuse, and it's gross to do it in my face."
"Can you send help? My baby brother is choking, and my mommy is beating on him." (to a 911 dispatcher.)
Excerpt from "Kids pick the Funniest Poems"
Poem #3
Sock Monster
There's a thing stealing socks in our dryer, we know,
It's stealing then one by one;
It never grabs panties or stuff that won't show,
It just grabbles up socks by the ton.
I get so depressed when I start to get dressed
With that hopeless, disastrous feeling;
I'm all the time late when I can't find a mate,
Our sock pile goes up the ceiling.
On a pretty good day there's a black and a grey
And my pants meet my shoes real nice;
When everything's right there's cream and a white
And people don't even look twice.
If I ever find that sock-grabbing thing
It better prepare to be dead;
I'll stomp it to death with my stocking feet....
A yellow one. And a red one.
~Lois Simmie
Sock Monster
There's a thing stealing socks in our dryer, we know,
It's stealing then one by one;
It never grabs panties or stuff that won't show,
It just grabbles up socks by the ton.
I get so depressed when I start to get dressed
With that hopeless, disastrous feeling;
I'm all the time late when I can't find a mate,
Our sock pile goes up the ceiling.
On a pretty good day there's a black and a grey
And my pants meet my shoes real nice;
When everything's right there's cream and a white
And people don't even look twice.
If I ever find that sock-grabbing thing
It better prepare to be dead;
I'll stomp it to death with my stocking feet....
A yellow one. And a red one.
~Lois Simmie
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