Recently one of my college instructors wanted us to watch/listen to Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture. I had watched this lecture seven years ago when it was an internet sensation. However, I needed a refresher viewing since it was linked to an assignment. It led to Brick Walls and a Baby. So many things he said were pure gold. A few outstanding gems are: “We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” “It's not how hard you hit. It's how hard you get hit...and keep moving ... View the Post
Court of Honor
Last Saturday I attended a Boy Scout meeting and my heart threatened to burst with pride. Sweet Guy’s local scout troop had their summer Court of Honor. Court of Honor Our guy was called up and recognized for being the only scout to attend the Twin Arrows Leadership Camp this past summer. He was one of two boys to achieve the Star rank. Next up will be the Life rank followed by the coveted Eagle. We are ALMOST there! In addition to the scout being awarded a rank patch that ... View the Post
Bits of Bliss Wiser
Yesterday I turned another year older. Here is Bits of Bliss Wiser. Bits of Bliss Wiser As a whole, a birthday can be a traumatic experience for a woman. It’s no secret that our society values YOUTH. But a few years ago I decided to be really HAPPY about birthdays. I don’t just enjoy one day. Birthday WEEK is bliss for me. I do this because there are people who would give anything for just one more. My own dad had just 21 birthdays. My mom saw only 26 years. Together that is just 47 ... View the Post
Turning Point
Recently I dropped Sweet Guy off for a one-week long intensive leadership training camp. In a major Boy Scout Turning Point he earned a coveted bolo cord. Turning Point The Twin Arrows leadership development course is put on by the Longhorn Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It draws upon the most current leadership models used by corporate America, academic circles, and successful outdoor leadership organizations throughout the country. To attend the camp a scout must hold a ... View the Post
Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders
On Monday I will be driving Sweet Guy to his second week of summertime camping with the Boy Scouts. There has been a tremendous amount of prep work as this is a leadership camp and the boys are expected to pack in every single bit of their gear, pitch their own tents, etc. So we have been practicing and packing all week. Here is Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders. Bits of Bliss Happy Summer Wonders I was a Girl Scout from Brownie’s through Seniors. I can build outdoor shelters, create fire ... View the Post
Ice Cream, Kabobs and a Wee Bit of Gardening
Did you have a lovely weekend? We were mainly at home trying to stay cool while dealing with a broken A/C unit. We survived with Ice Cream, Kabobs, and a Wee Bit of Gardening. Ice Cream, Kabobs and a Wee Bit of Gardening Ice cream bars helped out tremendously and the dogs love to lick the sticks clean. Sweet Guy made a lovely dinner on Saturday. Chicken and vegetable kebobs/kabobs and macaroni salad. We were both laughing because he said: “Mom don’t take my picture of me in an ... View the Post
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