Journal This...

Good habits, Bad habits...

2009-08-12T05:08:00.000-07:00

Habits are a funny thing - you do them without even thinking. Which makes them either easy to live with or hard to live with. If you have a good habit - going to bed early, exercising, or eating your vegetables - they make you healthier so they are easy to live with. But if you have bad habits - too much sugar, staying up late, smoking - well those can all make you sick so they are hard to live with - right.

Part of the reason I write and I reflect is because I have a curiosity with generations past. And while I don't have an ego that thinks anyone other than my family will be interested in me specifically, I do think as a collective whole my generation may be of interest to the future.

So with that in mind - write today. What are your habits - good and bad? Are there any that may be 'extinct' in the future. For instance Lattes - will we still be drinking Lattes 200 years from now? Maybe - Starbucks certainly hopes so! Do you have to have yours everyday?

Write about it!

Vacation

2009-08-10T05:16:00.001-07:00

Well I just ordered over 1000 prints from our most recent vacation. So that naturally leads to todays journal prompt.....what is your most memorable vacation? Why is it so memorable - was it the location, the people you were with, a particular event? Write about it!

Self Reflection Time....

2009-08-07T03:20:00.000-07:00

What has been occupying your thoughts this week? What are you thinking about this very moment? Write it down!

The time has come...

2009-08-06T04:48:00.000-07:00

Do you ever just get 'caught' up in life. Start to feel sorry for yourself or think why bother - nobody is reading anyway? Well I did! But the time has come to start again!

What new beginnings have you had? It doesn't have to be recent! Have you ever just made a clean break? Maybe you left home for college and started 'fresh'. Or maybe you just decided to change a few things in life. Write about it!

Going Back...

2007-10-04T05:20:00.000-07:00

If you could go back in time and meet one person from the past - who would it by and why? Write about it!

Learning to cook...

2007-10-03T03:50:00.000-07:00

What food did you learn to cook or prepare first as a child? Write about it!

Sick...

2007-10-01T03:48:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you had a cold? It is barely fall and I already have a one. My dd brought it home from school with her and is now sharing it like all perfect school kids do!!! So - when was the last time you were sick? What are you like when you are sick - do you struggle through because no one can do the job you do and you have to be there, or do you seize the opportunity to lay down, sleep a bit longer, and catch up on TV? Write about it!

The Giggles....

2007-09-29T04:40:00.000-07:00

I am sitting catching up on emails and the news and I can hear my children giggling like crazy with their Grandma. Not just little chuckles but true belly giggles! It is an inspiring sound first thing in the morning! So that brings us to today's post - what makes you giggle? Not just little chuckles or small laughs. What makes you truly giggle from the tip of your toes? What causes a great big belly laugh? Write about it!

My Home Town

2007-09-28T04:44:00.000-07:00

Where is home for you? What city or state or country do you live in? Why do you love it? What would you change if you could? Write about it!

Free Write

2007-09-24T04:24:00.000-07:00

I was thinking - there must be something you keep saying to yourself - when is she going to have us write about XXX. Well in that I haven't managed to perfect my mind reading skills as of yet. Today I want you to write about that THING - that thing you think I should ask you about or have you write about - so WRITE!

About Writing...

2007-09-21T04:40:00.000-07:00

If you have stuck with me this long - then you are obviously committed to journaling. If you haven't stuck with me - then I am talking to myself - which really isn't anything new! All that being said - today's entry is about journaling. Looking back on what you have written, how does it make you feel, are there any entries that are particularly meaningful to you? Do you have suggestions for future entries - feel free to leave a comment! Today write about writing - how does it make you feel and why is it important?

Today again...

2007-09-20T03:28:00.000-07:00

We are stepping back from all the touchy feely stuff from the pat couple of days. Today it is time to write about your average typical day again. What does it look like, how much time do you spend on certain tasks? Has it changed much since the last time we did this? Write about it!

I am...

2007-09-19T04:38:00.000-07:00

Do you ever sit down and write I statements? It is a very introspective experience! Today sit down (it doesn't have to be all at once) and write 15 or more I statements...

I am a woman
I am a business owner
I am strong
I am thin

They don't have to be true statements - perhaps they are dreams or goals - but write them as if you have already achieved them.

Excitement in the air....

2007-09-17T04:11:00.001-07:00

There is a lot of excitement in the air around here lately. Things are going well, school has started, and I am feeling rather productive. We have visitors coming the end of the week and there is a general feel of excitement around the house. So as the weather starts to turn colder, and we all settle back into our fall routines what are you looking forward to? What are you excited about? Write about it!

Early Morning Noises...

2007-09-15T02:59:00.000-07:00

Have you gotten up before everybody else lately? Did you have the chance to just sit and listen? It would seem that my house is alive - I can hear it brething and snoring while everyone else is still asleep. It moans and groans as it comes awake and before you know it the everyone will be up and running around. It is really very peaceful! I can still hear the crickets outside. What does your morning sound like before everyone else is awake? Write about it!

Fall...

2007-09-14T09:47:00.000-07:00

When you read the word fall what comes to mind? Write about it!

A Good Read...

2007-09-13T05:20:00.000-07:00

School has started and that always makes me think of new books. (In fact I just ordered 5 of them on-line a few minutes ago!) So have you read any good books lately? Are there any books you have set aside to read? How often do you try or get to read? Write a book report - okay it doesn't have to be like when you were in school! But if you have read a good book lately write about it! How did it make your feel? Did it impact your life in any way? Was it a self help book? What 'nuggets' did you take from it that you will incorporate into your everyday life?

Word Games...

2007-09-12T05:23:00.000-07:00

When you read the word fantastic - what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a memory, an item, a person? Write about it!

Organization...

2007-09-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

How do you keep yourself organized? Do you make lists? Do you carry a planner? Are you a pack rat or a purger? What works for you? Have you always been the way you are or have you had to learn your craft? Write about it!

Small World...

2007-09-10T05:32:00.000-07:00

Have you ever had an experience that made you stop and think - WOW - small world? Bumbed into some with mutal friends or ran into someone you knew have way around the world? What are your thoughts when this happens? Write about it!

Staying up Late...

2007-09-08T05:37:00.001-07:00

When was the last time you stayed up past Midnight? Is it something you do all the time? Are you a night owl? How do you feel the next morning?

Because I don't want to!

2007-09-07T04:07:00.000-07:00

What chores or tasks do you have to do from time to time that you detest doing? What gets put off until you HAVE to do it because you don't enjoy the task? Is it a routine every day task or is it something more challenging?

10 years ago...

2007-09-06T05:22:00.001-07:00

Think back ten years ago. What where you doing where did you live. Take a close look at yourself and write about what has stayed the same and what has changed! Don't just look at the physical - look at your strength, your ambitions, your tolerance, your overall attitude about life!

Feelings...

2007-09-05T04:14:00.000-07:00

What makes you feel really good? Is it a physical act, a emotional state, or just a mood? When you are going about your daily life what makes you stop and think 'hey - I am an amazing person'?

Moving...

2007-07-19T04:30:00.000-07:00

It has been awhile - but I am finally in my house and getting settled - hopefully I can get these out more often - for those of you that have hung with me - THANKS!

How many times have you moved in your life? Is there any one move that was particularly memorable? How old were you - was it in your childhood or as an adult? Maybe it was leaving home for the first time. Write about it!

Summer Travel Plans...

2007-06-23T08:00:00.001-07:00

What are your summer travel plans? Are you hitting the road, flying somewhere, staying close to home, visiting friends, visiting family? Write about it!

Is it Summer Yet?

2007-06-16T16:41:00.000-07:00

WOW!!! It has been awhile since I have been able to post. I am in the middle of a cross country move! Sorry for the gaps! Here is today's journaling prompt...

Is it summer yet where you live? It seemed it was summer here but now it has turned cold again. What do you most look forward to when the summer weather comes? Do you have any special summer traditions? Write about it!

Advice...

2007-05-24T08:08:00.001-07:00

Tell about some good advice your mother gave you. Did you follow it or ignore it - what was the result? Write about it!

Gifts...

2007-05-17T07:32:00.000-07:00

Has your mother or someone close to you ever MADE a special gift for you? What was it? What did you do with it? Do you still have it? Write about it!

Inventions...

2007-05-16T06:59:00.000-07:00

Have you ever invented or created something that was entirely yours? Your idea, your creations, your brain child? What did you do with it? Did you turn it into something to sell or use or did you keep it for yourself? Write about it!

Bites...

2007-05-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been bitten by a dog or other animal? Write about it!

Hide outs...

2007-05-10T07:26:00.000-07:00

Did you have a treehouse or a fort as a child? Or did you have someplace you went when you wanted to have some time to yourself? Did you go alone, with friends, or syblings? Do you have any specific memories about hanging out in your hide away? Write about it.

Surprise!!!

2007-05-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

Have you ever been truly surprised? Had no idea - what was going to happen? Was it a party, an engagement, a trip? Write about it!!!

Driving...

2007-05-07T07:58:00.000-07:00

Write about your first experience driving a car. How did it go? Was it legal? Did you learn to drive in a standard or automatic transmission car? Write about it.

Physical Challenges

2007-05-02T07:28:00.000-07:00

Okay first let me say to the two of you that read this...sorry it has been so long since I posted anything - crazy I tell you!

Now for todays post....

What is the biggest physical obsticle you have had to over come? It could be as simple as learning and mastering a new skill, or sport, as something like over coming a birth defect or an accident that cause physical challenges. Write about it!

Favorite Book...

2007-04-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

What was your favorite book as a child? Did your parents or grandparents read it to you? Did you have a special reading routine? Write about it!

I am a writer...

2007-04-24T06:50:00.001-07:00

Have you ever written anything that you are very proud of? Maybe it is this journal, or maybe it was a story growing up, or a special note to someone? Write about it!

Sports...

2007-04-23T08:01:00.000-07:00

Did you play sports growing up? What did you play? What were some of your accomplishment? Write about it!

Green...

2007-04-19T08:33:00.000-07:00

There is a lot in the news these days about global warming and being green. How do you feel about this? Do you actively try to be green? What do you do if anything to conserve and preseve mother Earth? Do you wish you did more, less? Write about it!

Yesterday in History

2007-04-17T07:46:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was not a good day for American. The shooting at Virginia Tech was and is still to a certain degree imaginable. Although it isn’t Pearl Harbor, 9/11, or the death of a President, it is one of those moments that you will probably remember for some time to come. So today write about your thoughts and feelings of this horrific event. I don’t want to be morbid, but emotions and feelings are usually the most honest immediately following an event like this. Through time we filter, and process so our feelings and our thoughts change. So it is important to capture these feelings now. We may come back at some point and either re-read or write again on this topic and see just how we have ‘filtered’ what has happened as we try to make sense of this tragic day.

Make Believe

2007-04-16T08:13:00.001-07:00

Did you ever play make believe when you were a child? What did you play? Did you do this by yourself or with other children? Write about it!

Church...

2007-04-12T08:01:00.000-07:00

Do you have a story about going to church as a child? Write about it!

Hidden...

2007-04-11T07:27:00.000-07:00

Did you ever hide anything from your parents that they found out about? Maybe it was an item or maybe it was a party you had or went to? Was it something that was just very personal to you or was it something you got in trouble for? Write about it!

Blogs...

2007-04-10T07:57:00.000-07:00

Okay so it is probably about time for this post - if you are here you are obviously familiar with blogs. So what do you think abou them? Do you have one of your own? Do you visit other blogs? Write about it!

Adopting an Animal

2007-04-09T07:59:00.000-07:00

Have you ever adopted an animal - either as a stray or from a shelter? Did you end up keeping the animal, was it a life long part of your family? Write about it!

Happy Easter

2007-04-08T08:10:00.000-07:00

It's Easter! Happy Easter! What are your Easter traditions? What does Easter mean to you? Do you have any particularly fond memories of past Easters? Write about them!

Good Friday...

2007-04-06T07:55:00.000-07:00

What does Good Friday mean to you?

Get Inspired...

2007-04-04T07:17:00.000-07:00

Has one of you parents ever done something that truly inspires you? You may not have been around when they did it or you may have just heard stories but is there a family 'history' that you know that inspires you?

April...

2007-04-03T06:34:00.000-07:00

Okay so this post is a couple of days late - but April is here - what does April look and feel like where you live? Does the month of April bring about any memories, a special persons birthday, or a childhood tradition? Write about it!

How Does Your Garden Grow?

2007-04-02T06:23:00.000-07:00

Do you enjoy gardening or is it a chore? What types of plants/flowers do you put in your garden? Do you have other 'objects' like a bird bath or anything in your garden? Do you like to spend a lot of time in your garden?

Relationships

2007-04-01T07:20:00.000-07:00

How do you define a relationship whether it is a family, friend, or lover? Are relationships important to you or a pain to maintain? Do you find yourself doing all the work in a relationship or is it a two way street? Pick one relationship that is important to you and describe it, the good, and the bad, just write whatever comes to your mind (this can be very theraputic!!!).

Pranks...

2007-03-31T08:41:00.000-07:00

Well tomorrow is April fools day - so in that spirit - today I want you to write about a prank or joke you played on someone. Did they fall for it hook, line, and sinker or were you busted? Write about it.

Dentists...

2007-03-30T07:12:00.000-07:00

Personally they make my blood turn cold!!! How do you feel about Dentists? Do you have a good or bad experience to tell - or is it just one of those things you have to do? Write about it.

Ouch!

2007-03-29T08:31:00.000-07:00

Have you ever needed stitches? What was the incident? Do you remember much of what happened or do you know it through stories from you parents or friends? Write about it!

Chores....

2007-03-28T08:37:00.000-07:00

What chores were you responsible for when you were a child? Did you have animals you had to take care of, or maybe it was your job to do the dishes? Were there any chores you enjoyed doing what about any you detested? Write about it!

Seasons...

2007-03-27T08:09:00.000-07:00

What is your favorite time of year and why?

Hitching A Ride...

2007-03-26T08:58:00.000-07:00

These days hitch hiking can be a scary proposition. But there was a time when it was okay to catch a ride with a complete stranger and you might even mhave met some very interesting people. Have you ever hitch hiked? Do you have a story that goes along with the event? Tell you story!

Leaving on a jet plane....

2007-03-15T07:49:00.000-07:00

Okay - first some administration....I am headed out of town for 10 days and I don't know if I will have an internet connection. So if you don't see posts for a few days don't assume that the blog is no longer. So while I am gone I want you to keep a 10 day dairy of everything you do. Make it an indept look at your everyday so called life - this will be a great way for you to remember the ordinary.

Now on to today - how do you feel about flying. Do you love it or hate it. Do you think air planes are an amazing invention and the closest you can get to being a bird, or a necessary evil that get you from one place to the other fastest? Are you a pilot? Ever you ever dreamed of becoming a pilot? Write about it!

Brought to tears....

2007-03-12T09:01:00.000-07:00

What really touches you? What makes you stop and think about how precious life is and how lucky you really are? For me, I have been reading the story of a young mother that recently lost her battle with cancer. Death always saddens me, however, this woman had two small girls just slightly younger than my own. It really made me stop and think about how preciously life is and if I don't slow down I am going to miss some of the most important moments in my young girls lives.

Okay I know I said I wasn't going to do anything but provide journaling prompts on this blog - it isn't a place for me to express my views - and promise I will return to our regularly scheduled program shortly. And I am not asking for you to do anything or donate anything promise - this story just prompted me to stop and think about the big picture a bit and inspired this prompt.

So - write about what touches you or motivates you to stop and think about the big picture! Thanks for letting me ramble today!

Spring Ahead...

2007-03-10T06:56:00.000-08:00

Well tonight we 'spring ahead' to daylight savings time - at least here where I live and most of the world...is this a significant event to you - or does it just mean you loose an hour of sleep? I always feel as though I have more energy and I can get more done in the day because it stays light later!!! What about you - or is this really just a non event for you - just a pain to have to re-set all the clocks?

Night Visitors...

2007-03-09T07:08:00.000-08:00

Well I was up 5 times with my youngest dd last night - so that is what prompts this post. When you were growing up did you wake up a lot at night? Was it just sleeplessness or did you have nightmares? What did you do - did you wake up your parents, or just lay in bed until you fell asleep again? What about now - do you have trouble sleeping at night? What do you do when you can't sleep? Write about it!!!

Illness aka the sickies!

2007-03-08T07:13:00.000-08:00

When illness strikes your house whether it is you or a family member how do you handle it(Can you tell my kids are sick today)? If it is you do you stay in bed all day or are you a mom and it is true mom's don't get sick days? If it is a family member what is the 'take care them' protocol? How did your mom or dad (or caregiver) take care of you when you were young?

News...

2007-03-07T06:56:00.000-08:00

It use to be you purchased a newpaper from the local newboy on the corner, then there was home deliver and the nightly news on TV, now you can get your news any way you want, newpaper, cable news, network news, internet, etc. So today I want you to write about two things. First how did you and your parents get your news growing up, and was this an important part of the day? Second, how do you get your news today and again is it an important part of your day?

Yesterday...

2007-03-06T07:54:00.000-08:00

It is another document your life/day - entry...I want you to write about your day yesterday - good, bad, or ugly - what did you do, where did you go, how did you feel. It doesn't have to be earth shattering - just a glimps at your everyday life!

Heatlh...

2007-03-05T07:42:00.000-08:00

How would you like to improve your health? Would you improve you fitness level, eating habits, sleeping habits, or maybe all three? Is there another area of health you would improve? Write about it!

Picture This...

2007-03-04T08:06:00.000-08:00

Do you like to record your 'history' with words or pictures? Do you take a ton of pictures and are trying to 'document' or 'scrapbook' them? Or do you prefer to record the events of your life in words - why is it important to you? Why do you choose the method that you use?

Performing Arts

2007-03-02T06:38:00.000-08:00

What types of performing arts do you like to see? Do you like the theater, symphony, ballet, maybe it is a comedy show, or a opera? What do you like and why? Also write about a recent or memorable performance you attended.

1st of March...

2007-03-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

So what does the first of the month mean to you? I am always anxious to flip the calendar page - it is kind of like wiping the slate clean to start new again! What feeling or thoughts does the first of March bring to mind? Do you have anything exciting planned for this month? Write about it!

A Funk...

2007-02-28T08:09:00.000-08:00

It is one of THOSE days around here - the weather is BAD, the kids have cabin fever, and I don't have much energy to get creative! So that got me thinking - how do you pull yourself out of a funk? What activities or time do you take to turn around a bad attitude and get back into the groove? Write about it!

Favorite Outfits...

2007-02-27T08:11:00.000-08:00

Okay - so these are funny to look back on!!! What is your favorite outfit right now? What was your favorite 10 years ago? If you have any pictures of yourself in the outfit include it!!! Why was this outfit your favorite, what memories does it bring back - do you remember wearing it to a special occassion, or just hanging out with friends? Write about it!!!

Weekend Get Aways...

2007-02-22T08:10:00.000-08:00

What is your ideal weekend get away? Is it by yourself, with your spouse, with or without kids? Do you like to go camping and be out in nature, or would you rather be pampered? It doesn't have to be real!!! Just whatever you image to be the perfect weekend!

100...

2007-02-20T08:09:00.000-08:00

Today is the 100th post to this blog - so I was trying to think of something to do with 100 - so here it is...

I want you to predict what you think the world will be like in 100 years. How long will people live, will we be traveling to space recreationally, what will our cars be like, or will we even still drive cars, what will technology be like - will blogs be history? What do you think?

Forcasting...

2007-02-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

What do you want your mark to be? How would you like to be remembered? If nothing else how would you finish this statement? She/he was a really good....

Slumber Party?

2007-02-17T09:21:00.000-08:00

Do you have any particular memories of a slumber party - either one you were a participant of or one that a child of your participated in? Write about it!

Major...

2007-02-16T07:22:00.000-08:00

If you went to college what was your major - are you working in that field now? Do you use any part of that background in everyday life? If you had it to do again would you still major in the subject(s) you did?

College...

2007-02-14T08:02:00.000-08:00

Did you go to college? If you did which college did you choose to go to and why? If you didn't go to college why not and do you think about going now?

Wardrobe...

2007-02-13T07:09:00.000-08:00

What are you wearing today - have you made it out of your pj's? What is your everyday wardrobe - is it jeans and a t-shirt or are you a kakhi's kind of person - maybe sweats? Write about what you like to wear everyday, at home, at work, at school, wherever your day takes you. I know this may seem like a silly entry, but think back to what your Mom or Dad wore 50 years ago - I bet it is a bit interesting to you right...so this will be interesting to future generations also - promise!

Movies....

2007-02-12T07:00:00.000-08:00

Think back to three distinctive times in your life - when you were a child, when you were a teen, and now. What were your favorite movies? Are the three of them very different or can you see a theme? Why were they your favorites at the time and do they envoke any emotion today?

Road Trip...

2007-02-10T07:27:00.000-08:00

What kind of games did or do you play in the car? What specific memories do you have about road trips?

Cabin Fever...

2007-02-09T06:28:00.000-08:00

We have been closed up here for a long time it seems. It has been very cold and wet outside and my kids are starting to get a little stir crazy! So that prompts today's post. Either now or when you were younger what did/do you do to pass the time when you aren't able to go outside and play. Did/do you have special rainy day games? Write about it!

Time Travel...

2007-02-08T06:22:00.000-08:00

If you could go back to any time and any place where would you go and who would you talk to? Would you talk to someone famous, or historical, or maybe a relative that you have always wanted to have a conversation? Or would you stay in the present day and use the time to visit with an old friend? Write about it!

Yesterday...

2007-02-07T06:44:00.000-08:00

Write about yesterday - what you did, who you saw, how you felt, what the weather was like. Use as much detail as possible to describe a 'day in your life'.

Sunday....

2007-02-06T05:45:00.000-08:00

What did you do on Sunday's growing up as a kid? Was it spent going to church and spending time with your family or was it just another day? How do you spend your Sunday now as an adult?

Saturday Morning...

2007-02-03T07:09:00.000-08:00

When you were young how did you spend your Saturday mornings? Did you grow up like me when there were only 3 TV stations (4 if you got PBS)and Saturday mornings were the only time Cartoons were on - so every Saturday was Cartoon Fest? Or does Saturday morning hold a different tradition for you? Now that you are an adult (or I at least assume most of my audience are adults) how do you spend your Saturday mornings? Do you lay around in bed until you HAVE to get up, or do you get up early and enjoy some peace and quiet before everyone else gets up for the day? Write about it!

School Performances

2007-02-02T07:39:00.000-08:00

Have you ever been in a school play or performance. Were you in Band or Choir and thus in concerts? Were you the lead or supporting actor in a school play? Were you in 20 of them? Is there any one that stands out in your mind?

Pets...

2007-01-31T07:40:00.000-08:00

Telll about the best pet you ever owned. What type of pet was it? Was it real or inanimate? What made it the best?

Alone..

2007-01-30T06:53:00.000-08:00

Describe what you like to do when you are alone. Where do you like to go? What does being alone do to your emotions - does it make you happy, sad, relaxed, energetic? Write about it!

School Days Part II

2007-01-29T05:50:00.000-08:00

What do you remember as being your least favorite subject in school? Did you dislike it because it was boring or because it was very difficult? Did you ever learn to like it or did you just get through it?

School Days...

2007-01-26T07:26:00.000-08:00

What was your least and most favorite subjects in school and why? Did they change over the years? For instance did you start out really good in math, but end up loving English?

Family Reunion

2007-01-24T05:42:00.000-08:00

Did you ever go to a family reunion? What were your impressions? Did you see or meet family you never knew? How old were you? Do you want to go to another one?

TV

2007-01-23T06:45:00.000-08:00

Did you watch a lot of television as a child? Did you first have a black and white or color TV? What was your favorite TV show growing up?

First Kiss...

2007-01-22T07:03:00.000-08:00

Tell about your first real kiss. Was it all you expected - or terribly disappointing? Do you still know the person who gave you your first kiss, or have they long since vanished from your memory until today?

First Date...

2007-01-20T08:35:00.000-08:00

Tell about a very first date or tell about the first date you had with your spouse or significant other.

Love is in the air...

2007-01-19T08:09:00.000-08:00

Who was your first crush? Did you do anything about it? Who was your first true love? Are they still your true love? What have you learned about love and relationships as you grow as a person?

Comfort Food...

2007-01-18T07:17:00.000-08:00

What was your favorite food as a child? Did you get to have it often? What is your favorite food as an adult? Do you fix it for yourself often? What emotions if any does food bring out in you?

Influence...

2007-01-17T06:53:00.000-08:00

Tell about someone who had a big influence over your life.

Fingers - Ouch!

2007-01-16T08:22:00.000-08:00

Okay so I smashed my finger the other day for the first time in a very long time and it got me thinking...Do you remember smashing your finger(s)? What were you doing - was it a car door, a sliding door, or was it something silly like me smashing my finger between my knee and our coffee table!?! Did you have to go to the doctor or did a little TLC do the trick?

Family History...

2007-01-15T07:45:00.000-08:00

Do you know the origin of your family name? Have you ever tried to research it? Tell what you know.

Ice Skating...

2007-01-13T08:24:00.000-08:00

We have recently started both of our daughters in ice skating lessons. Which of course prompts today's post. Do you have any memories of ice skating? How old were you when you first went ice skating? Was it a special treat or did/do you ice skate all the time?

Sledding...

2007-01-12T06:47:00.000-08:00

Did you grow up in an area that it snowed a lot? Did you go sledding? Was it in your back yard or did you have to drive to the mountains? What did you use to go sledding? Maybe you went sledding but it wasn't on snow - I have a friend who grew up in Africa and they use to go sledding on the sand dunes.