Why I Blog - Part 2

When I write I run into several walls. One wall I repeatedly have to scale is skipping words in my sentences. I tend to think faster than I write/type. The results are sentences that make no sense. I like to think I have this problem because my incredibly quick mind cannot keep up with my listless, lazy fingers. This is not the truth, but I'm going with it any way.

Another writing burden I carry with me is that I over analyze everything I write.


I write and rewrite things over and over and over. I do not like ink pens. They are unforgiving. If I make a spelling mistake or want to reword a sentence there's nothing I can do about it. Those misspelled words or stupid sentences are just radiating from the page . . . mocking me. It's unacceptable! Two of man's greatest inventions are the eraser and the backspace key.

I have other writing foibles, but those will have to wait for another day.

Here it is in a nutshell . . . finally. I hope by blogging I will become more comfortable with the whole writing process and ultimately a better writer.

Monday Magnets - Osceola Cheese

Every fall a group of us "girls" head to Branson, MO and enjoy a weekend of fun and relaxation. Our primary goal is to go to Silver Dollar City, a family friendly theme park in Ozarks of Missouri.


On our way home we almost always stop at Osceola Cheese. I have never seen so many cheese choices in my life. The best part is the samples . . . oh, those glorious samples. It's a great way to be adventurous without shelling out a ton of money. How else would I ever know that I like Taco Cheese or Colby with Bacon and discover that Havarti with Horseradish and Chives just isn't my taste.

I also get bonus points from my husband when I bring home a brick of cheese. It's totally a win-win situation.

If you're ever going through Osceola, MO you must check out their cheese.
Until then here's their website. http://www.osceolacheese.com/

Why I'm blogging - Part 1

One reason I am blogging is to improve my skills. What skills you may ask? There are many that need improvement . . . let's start with writing in general.

My communication of choice is speaking. Man, do I love to talk. Ask any of my elementary, jr. high, or high school teachers, they'll totally back me up on this statement. Words just roll out of my mouth with ease. It can be a problem sometimes . . . often times . . . Ok fine, more times than I want to think about. This is not the case with writing.

Good!

Bad!

Monday Magnets - La Brea Tar Pits

This is one of my earliest magnets. I got this magnet before I even decided I was collecting magnets. My childhood friend, Rhonda, gave it to me. I'd have to check with her about when she took this trip. She travels a lot and it's hard to keep up with her.

You know, quite honestly, I do not have a big desire to visit Los Angeles. I'm sure it's a lovely place, but if I were making a list of U.S. cities I'd like to visit I'm pretty sure it would not make it in my top 25.

I have a distinct feeling I'll be coming back to this magnet to discuss my creation vs. evolution views. Look out!

Snow Day - Part 2

Snow day . . . never in all the land have there been 2 words that bring more joy to a teacher on a Monday morning.


The only thing better, is to hear those same words applied to the following Tuesday. Thank you Lord for the gift of free time. I'll try to be productive with it.

Happy Birthday King!

I've decided to try this blog thing again. Since I'm not a big fan of pressure and I firmly believe in being good to me, I have further decided to start off slllloooooooowwww.

I collect refrigerator magnets. They're odd things to collect, but their small, inexpensive and it's almost a guarantee that ppl will bring me back a gift when they go on a trip. Yeah!

Opening the fridge door is always a walk down memory lane. Look I got this one when the Smiths went to Washington D.C. Caitlin sure had a blast when she went to NYC, I hope I get to go some day. etc.

I'd like to share my collection, yet not have anyone come to my house. The answer of course is through the power of blogging. I will share a magnet a week.


My first magnet is of the king, Elvis Presley. I do this in honor of today being his birthday. I vividly remember listening to his alums up in my parents' bedroom. His voice is just amazing. My all time favorite is song is "I can't help falling in love with you". I melt every time I hear it.

My mom and I were coming back from an out of town funeral for a distant relative when they announced that Elvis Presley was dead. A sad day indeed. btw I have no idea which family member died.

My home office is Elvis themed. It's my small way to honoring a great man. What says love more than Blue Hawaii curtains?

This magnet was a gift from my friend Linda.