World Book Wednesday

Volume E

Eagles, Fraternal Order of- "Major programs support heart and cancer research and aid retarded children."

The intent of the organization is good, but the language here could be considered offensive. This is why old reference materials are so valuable. Retarded, though politically incorrect now, was a replacement term for words like idiot and moron, themselves replacing earlier terms like cretin. Euphemism treadmill describes how a polite word can evolve and become offensive.

Semantics aside, the F.O.E. is still a large organization that, among other things, is active in the observance of Mother's Day. Go moms!

Electric Car- 

We've come a long way from this, but I think given
more than thirty years, we should have done better.

Electronics-

Given their similar taste in games, clothes, and hairdressers, you would think they
could agree on music rather than listen to separate selections on headphones.
"His record collection is like far out to the max, but he never wants to listen to Andy Gibb."

The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book-Childcraft International, 1979. Includes all photos and quotations.

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather:::

Another gray May day. It will probably clear up in a few hours, but the cool air is very refreshing.

On my reading pile:::  
Still working on The Last Unicorn. Five minutes a day does not get a novel read.

On my TV:::
Nothing. I have other things that are more pressing. Not that I'll actually do them.

On the menu for this week:::

Monday- Porcupine Meatballs

Tuesday- Chicken Helper

Wednesday- Bagel Pizzas

Thursday- Oh So Good Chicken Casserole

Friday- Fancy Schmancy Seafood. Our reservations for two are at 7:00 PM. I don't know what the kids will eat; that's Grammy's problem.

Saturday- Movie Popcorn and Coke (you can eat stuff like that when you're on vacation)

Sunday- Whatever they serve on a train these days. I have low expectations but won't complain since I don't have to cook it.

On my to do list:::

Make appointment for spa treatments on our vacation

Weekly Home Blessing Hour

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
I finally finished the Pooh latch hook kit! Now I just have to figure out what to do with it.

Looking around the house:::

I see a clean enough house, but it could be cleaner if the little piles of junk would go away. I've reached the point in my pregnancy where all I want to do is take a nap, so the junk pile gremlins have taken over. 

From the camera:::

Twelve years in the making!

Something fun to share::: 

I stumbled on a website called Tripit.com. It helps you keep all of your travel information in one place. You can make a very detailed itinerary with all your transportation and hotel info. I've just played with the free version and it is more than enough for my needs.

World Book Wednesday

Volume D

Dance- "In social dancing, the participants dance for their own pleasure rather than for the entertainment of an audience."

If this is a social dance, why am I, the audience, so entertained?

Detroit- "Detroit is Michigan's largest city and the sixth largest in the United States." Sadly, Detroit is now the 18th largest city in the nation. It has lost about half its population since 1978.

This skyline has changed very little over the years.
How can a city that gave us Mustangs and Motown Records not thrive?

Dry Cleaning- "At a self-service dry cleaner, people do their own cleaning in coin-operated machines. These machines clean various articles and tumble-dry them in a single operation."

Why doesn't this exist anymore?

Dugway- "Dugway is the central proving ground of the United States Army Chemical Corps. Tests are conducted there on chemical, biological, and radiological weapons. Dugway is 100 miles southwest of Salt Lake City Utah."

The preceding is the entire article on Dugway. A google search of 'Dugway German Village', 'Dugway Japanese Village', and 'Dugway sheep kill', reveals there is more to Dugway than World Book lets on.

The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book-Childcraft International, 1979. Includes all photos and quotations.

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather:::

We're having typical San Diego May Gray. Only problem I have with that is that it's still April.

On my reading pile:::  
I think I'm still reading The Last Unicorn, but I don't remember the last time I actually sat down to read.

On my TV:::
Maybe Leave It To Beaver. I have a theory: If kids go bad because they play violent video games and see sex on TV, then if I show my kids wholesome old sitcoms, they will grow up to be just like those characters. Of course I would give them guidance when it comes to characters like Eddie Haskell.

On the menu for this week:::

Monday- Lentils with Sausage

Tuesday- Hamburger Helper

Wednesday- Anthony's birthday party at Grammy's

Thursday- Roasted Chicken and Kasha

Friday- Fish Sticks and Tater Tots

Saturday- Chicken Tomatillo Casserole

Sunday- Quicky Mexican Casserole

On my to do list:::

I have about two months left until Baby, so its time to start nesting. First I have to do the regular stuff like dishes and laundry. Then I will check out FlyLady to see if she has any guidance in preparing for a new family member.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
Still working on the Pooh latch hook kit. Just a few rows to go and I will have completed a twelve year project!

Looking around the house:::

Messy! I take boxes to Goodwill once or twice a month but I still have junk coming out of my ears. I'm going to secretly throw a bunch of stuff out when certain family members aren't home.

From the camera:::

I was hoping to have a photo of my finished Pooh project this week, but I have five more rows to go. Next week, I promise!

Something fun to share::: 

Hubby and I are going on a weekend getaway. We don't have the time or money to go somewhere far, so to make it seem like its farther, we are taking a train. It will take us twice as long as if we were to drive so we can pretend we got twice as far away!

World Book Wednesday

Volume C

Calculator- "Manufacturers produce both large, desk-top electronic calculators and pocket-sized models."

From the looks of this desk-top model, the 'complex' operations
might include adding a whole series of numbers.

This pocket calculator is also called a minicalculator.
People in the 70s must have had some really big pockets.

Charles, Prince- According to the article, this young prince is very well educated, an accomplished pilot, served his country in the Royal Navy, and is heir to the throne of England. What girl could resist all that? I wonder what lucky girl will win him? Imagine what a fairy tale life she will lead!

Handsome and eligible!

Chavez, Cesar Estrada- A Mexican-American that fought for farm workers rights through unions and non-violence. He was just an encyclopedia blip in 1978; California would name a state holiday for him in about fifteen years.

California school children's excuse to stay home from school.
Sí se puede!

Chihuahua- "is the largest state in Mexico."

Chihuahua- "is the smallest breed of dogs."

The World Book Encyclopedia. Chicago: World Book-Childcraft International, 1979. Includes all photos and quotations.

Happy Homemaker Monday

The weather:::

Drizzly. Just enough to keep everything wet and dangerous.

On my reading pile:::  
The Last Unicorn. I seem to be re-re-reading all of my old favorites. I really need to get to the library.

On my TV:::
I'm going to try to take my life back from the television. What did it ever do for me anyway?

On the menu for this week:::

Monday- Crockpot Beef and Barley

Tuesday- Swedish Ham in Sherried Cream

Wednesday- Quicky Mexican Casserole

Thursday- Cheesy Chicken Tenders

Friday- Fish Sticks and Tater Tots

Saturday- Leftovers

Sunday- Bratwurst

On my to do list:::

Nothing outside my regular routine.

What I am sewing, crocheting, knitting or creating:::
I finally asked my husband to get my craft box out of the garage. I think I haven't been working on anything because I didn't have any supplies handy. In the box I found a Winnie-the-Pooh latch hook kit that I started years ago with the intention of making it for my new baby. Well, that baby is almost twelve now and was gracious enough to allow me to give it to our newest baby (that is, if I ever finish it.)

Looking around the house:::

I don't wanna look!

From the camera:::

No pix this week. We were too busy messing up the house to take any.

Something fun to share::: 

We got big boy underwear for Bobby this weekend. It would be so cool to get him out of diapers before we have to start buying them for the new baby.