This dates me, but I remember my first days in grade school when my parents would buy my supplies and I’d keep them in a cigar box. I remember the first few years included the fat, brightly colored pencils and their large erasers. Then, the day finally came when I learned “cursive” writing. I was excited because it meant I’d finally learn to create … Read the rest…
I could make this more complicated, but my story is a simple one to tell. I’ve always been a dreamer and and an optimist. This world can beat down dreams and optimism, but I don’t depend on this world for my inspiration. And I don’t depend on this world for esteem. It probably sounds old-fashioned and out-of-touch…but I believe in God. He’s the ultimate … Read the rest…
Where I am now there’s the sound of thunder gently rolling across the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A peaceful, light rain just finished splashing to the ground, and a very pleasant scent is drifting in through the open windows. It’s a nice feeling to hear and smell a summer rain. Maybe you’re still having hot, summer weather. And I’m guessing we’ll have some … Read the rest…
One of the best things you can do to have a fun day is to help someone else. You might not make their problems all go away, but the important part is to be there. Be there for your friend…your family…your neighbor. And by “be there” I mean look for ways to give without having to be asked. We all need other people. And … Read the rest…
Quick! Before anything else happens to distract you…think about nothing. You can’t do it, can you? If you think you can, then you just thought about something. And that proves you can’t think about nothing. Oh no, it feels like we’re going in circles. If you think about it (ha ha), there’s really no such thing as nothingness. So you couldn’t think about it … Read the rest…
Rhyme Time Podcast Episode 7
Hey there”Tony here with the Rhyme Time Podcast“Episode 7. In this week’s episode I read poems about” what’s in the middle of your heartbeat the cuteness of puppies and kids how sleep is good for the brain feeling good and happy a moon in my room the August sky dancin’ in the kitchen If you didn’t get a chance to read the articles…or if you’d … Read the rest…
Do you ever dance in the kitchen? If not…why not? Who says the kitchen is just a place to prepare and cook food? After all…isn’t the kitchen the place where most everybody ends up when there’s a special occasion? Exactly. That’s where all the good smelling and tasting is. Right? If you make mealtime more fun, you might be surprised at how many health … Read the rest…