The kids in this part of southern Idaho may be disappointed that they haven’t had a snow day, and I venture to say that there are a few adults who feel the same way. While I’m perfectly happy not to have to shovel any of it, I wish we had just a little bit more [...]
Archive for January, 2012
20 Jan
Dangers of the Sea
“Never trust her at any time when the calm sea shows her false, alluring smile.” – Lucretius ~~~ It seems vaguely appropriate to take a look at stories of the sea when we’ve been getting a little drenched here in the Magic Valley (but not as bad as in other places – fingers crossed). Still, [...]
12 Jan
J is for Joke
It’s amazing how many words that start with “j” have something to do with pulling someone’s leg. Just think about these: joke, jest, josh, jink (as in ‘high jinks’), juke, jape, jive, jig (as in ‘the jig is up’). Since “j” is one of the least used consonants – but a high scorer in Scrabble! [...]
5 Jan
The Way Back Machine – Best Sellers 1983
We may be sailing into a new year, but we can always take a little time to look back. This month, let’s revisit 1983. (As a side note, did you know that Kilauea, probably the most famous Hawaiian volcano, has been continuously erupting since that year? Crazy!) Additionally, 1983 was the year in which the [...]
