Hi there. Hope you’ve been well. Thanks for the great feedback. I planned on making this week’s newsletter about little league baseball as so many are running back and forth to baseball, softball, and soccer (in between the raindrops where I live).
But, then, we got to talking at dinner last night about Memorial Day. I started googling and pointing and clicking and I came across Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. All I actually remembered was the first line … and then I read it for the first time probably since junior high.
It’s beautiful. I don’t know if it will make you laugh, but as we head into Memorial Day, I hope you think of someone you love who’s helped to keep this country safe, and you smile.
Thanks for remembering.
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May 21st, 2008 | Posted By: Lynn P in Something to Smile About |
U.S. Memorial Day History and Information: A great resource to learn and share with friends and family. Thanks for remembering.
TimeTube: A very cool application of YouTube - enter anything into its search bar, and it creates a chronological timeline of videos for you on your subject.
Waterparks.com: Your official guide to waterparks around the world. Ha!
Budget Vacation Tips: Blogs are amazing. This link takes you to a google blog search for, simply, “budget vacation tips.” If you’re a regular blog reader, you know your mileage may vary.
May 21st, 2008 | Posted By: Lynn P in Something to Smile About |
Bring on the dance of homemade cards and well-intentioned bad breakfasts, Mother’s Day is coming … fast. My oldest is preparing to graduate college … speaking of fast.
What did Richard Bach say? “Was it twenty years ago or yesterday? What happens to time in our minds?”
A most sincere and much-deserved Happy Mother’s Day to your and yours from me and mine. This week’s bit comes from Heather in Missouri:
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May 7th, 2008 | Posted By: Lynn P in Something to Smile About |
In The Motherhood: Here’s new mom media at its finest. MSN, Sprint, and Suave team up to create a sitcom for the 21st century. Stories ideas submitted by moms are written and produced in (mostly) hilarious web episodes. Enjoy!
Expecting Adam: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic. Martha Beck was an intellectual Harvard snob. She didn’t believe in God. She didn’t have time. Then she conceived Adam - who would be born with Down Syndrome and teach her to believe in miracles.
The Gratitude Dance: Smile. Be Happy. Pass It On. You will laugh out loud at least once, and you’ll forward this to at least five people, I betcha.
Mom’s Best Advice: From Real Simple Magazine. Reader submissions. Worth ten minutes of your time.
May 7th, 2008 | Posted By: Lynn P in Something to Smile About |
