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1. When the children of today grow up, what do you think they'll say about this period in time? What do you most hope they remember?
I think they will realize just how fast the world and technology changes. They won't remember a time when we weren't at war, or when flying on an airplane didn't involve shoving everything into one suitcase so we wouldn't be charged for it and dressing so that the TSA security sweeps would be easier and less intrusive.
I'm sure a LOT of them will regret the many piercings and tattoos they have gotten. Good grief!
I hope they remember that though the world would like us to think otherwise, the most important things in life are the ones worth slowing down for... playing with your kids, spending quality time with loved ones, sending notes through "snail mail", taking walks away from the busyness of the world, prayer.
2. National Teacher's Day is celebrated in the US of A on the first Tuesday in May, this year May 7th...share how a particular teacher positively impacted you.
My 4th grade teacher, Mrs Platt - she was the first teacher who made me feel valued and loved at school. I was a really quiet kid, and it was easy to get lost in the woodwork. But she always made me feel special, even though I struggled in school.
3. What's a dish your mama made, that if set in front of you today would whisk you right back to childhood?
The family recipe for potato salad.
4. Mother May I was a game we played when I was growing up...no pieces, parts, or plugs required. What games from childhood do you remember loving that were also pieces, parts, and plug-free?
My brother and I made up our own game with our stuffed animals called "Pearl's Mom and Hiedi" - Pearl was the name of a childhood friend, and Hiedi was one of my mom's best friends who had just had a baby... funny the names you give games you would play - basically it was just playing house, but it was creative and didn't require anything but our own imaginations!
5. Besides your own mother, tell us about a woman who influenced you as a child?
that's easy - Kathy Kimball, my neighbor up the street. When I was 11 years old she had infant twins and a 3-year-old, and I started going over to their house every day after school, playing with Barton (the 3-year-old), and helping with the babies - changing diapers, feeding bottles, whatever! Not only was it great training for when I turned babysitting age, and then when I became a mom myself, but it was wonderful to have a second home where I felt safe, valued, and appreciated! She became like a second mother to me - thanks for everything Kathy!
6. Mamma Mia! What's the best play or musical you've ever seen?
Les Miserables, no contest! Followed by Wicked!
7. What are three smells that make you feel nostalgic?
The smell of salty seaweedy ocean air, the vanilla scent of Ponderosa pine trees, and gardenias.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Today my hubby went to our Little C's class as the "Mystery Reader" that they have every Tuesday. He went in his Air Force flight suit, brought in all of his flight gear, and read them a story about how pilots have to use math in their jobs and the importance of school. I'll admit, seeing my husband back in his flight suit brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye... I guess the emotions of leaving the Air Force are still closer to the surface than I realized! He did a great job, though, and the kids were all in awe! And Little C's face was just beaming with pride - you could tell this gave him some "cool points" in front of all of his classmates!
1. When the children of today grow up, what do you think they'll say about this period in time? What do you most hope they remember?
I think they will realize just how fast the world and technology changes. They won't remember a time when we weren't at war, or when flying on an airplane didn't involve shoving everything into one suitcase so we wouldn't be charged for it and dressing so that the TSA security sweeps would be easier and less intrusive.
I'm sure a LOT of them will regret the many piercings and tattoos they have gotten. Good grief!
I hope they remember that though the world would like us to think otherwise, the most important things in life are the ones worth slowing down for... playing with your kids, spending quality time with loved ones, sending notes through "snail mail", taking walks away from the busyness of the world, prayer.
2. National Teacher's Day is celebrated in the US of A on the first Tuesday in May, this year May 7th...share how a particular teacher positively impacted you.
My 4th grade teacher, Mrs Platt - she was the first teacher who made me feel valued and loved at school. I was a really quiet kid, and it was easy to get lost in the woodwork. But she always made me feel special, even though I struggled in school.
3. What's a dish your mama made, that if set in front of you today would whisk you right back to childhood?
The family recipe for potato salad.
4. Mother May I was a game we played when I was growing up...no pieces, parts, or plugs required. What games from childhood do you remember loving that were also pieces, parts, and plug-free?
My brother and I made up our own game with our stuffed animals called "Pearl's Mom and Hiedi" - Pearl was the name of a childhood friend, and Hiedi was one of my mom's best friends who had just had a baby... funny the names you give games you would play - basically it was just playing house, but it was creative and didn't require anything but our own imaginations!
5. Besides your own mother, tell us about a woman who influenced you as a child?
that's easy - Kathy Kimball, my neighbor up the street. When I was 11 years old she had infant twins and a 3-year-old, and I started going over to their house every day after school, playing with Barton (the 3-year-old), and helping with the babies - changing diapers, feeding bottles, whatever! Not only was it great training for when I turned babysitting age, and then when I became a mom myself, but it was wonderful to have a second home where I felt safe, valued, and appreciated! She became like a second mother to me - thanks for everything Kathy!
6. Mamma Mia! What's the best play or musical you've ever seen?
Les Miserables, no contest! Followed by Wicked!
7. What are three smells that make you feel nostalgic?
The smell of salty seaweedy ocean air, the vanilla scent of Ponderosa pine trees, and gardenias.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Today my hubby went to our Little C's class as the "Mystery Reader" that they have every Tuesday. He went in his Air Force flight suit, brought in all of his flight gear, and read them a story about how pilots have to use math in their jobs and the importance of school. I'll admit, seeing my husband back in his flight suit brought a lump to my throat and a tear to my eye... I guess the emotions of leaving the Air Force are still closer to the surface than I realized! He did a great job, though, and the kids were all in awe! And Little C's face was just beaming with pride - you could tell this gave him some "cool points" in front of all of his classmates!
