Entries from February 2010

February 26, 2010

Take Five Friday: My Motivating Friends

We are right on the cusp of spring! It’s so close I can taste it in the air around noontime, but it’s still a bit chilly in the morning to enjoy a whole day out. This is the time of year I need motivation to tell me to Hang on, we’re close. So, this is [...]

February 24, 2010

Rollin’ Through a Tough Week

It’s been a week of deadlines, mandatory pictures and cleaning cleaning cleaning. Don’t worry gang; only two days left, then I will be Taking Five to get myself motivated for a fun, fresh new week, and new month!!

February 19, 2010

Take Five Friday: This Fun House

Now that we are (for the most part) settled into our house, I thought this Friday’s Take-Five would be five things I love about my lil house. 5. Ozark Conversation Starter. The sticker on the back with its name is somewhat old and broken to bits, but I believe that is what it’s called. People always [...]

February 17, 2010

Etymology Day, Part Eight

Another day, another phrase to dig around for the meaning. Thinking about old Popeye shows and even older Golden Age movies, when it was time to fight, they would never raise their hands, but always “put up their dukes.” What in the…? What does that even mean? Ding ding ding! Etymology time! photo credit Put [...]

February 16, 2010

Happy Mardi Gras!

photo credit I love this picture so much. Happy Mardi Gras everyone! L’aisser les bon temps rouler and all that jazz! Live for today, for who know what tomorrow will bring. I wish king’s cakes were a bit more moist, like cinnamon buns, but then I guess they wouldn’t be consistent with traditions of Mardi [...]

February 12, 2010

Take Five Friday: Greek Dressing Edition

In honor of Percy Jackson and the Greek Night my friend and I are celebrating, my Take Five this week is how to infuse a little Greek into your own life. set details here 5. Clothing – Gladiator and easy strappy sandals, flowing embroidered tunics, Caesar style headbands winged shoes – They’re all a part [...]