I mentioned awhile back that I have switched to one-ply toilet paper (something I thought I’d never do!). For some reason, I have been noticing Scott‘s motto lately. “Scott. Common Sense on a Roll.” It is just common sense to assume they are saying that the toilet paper is sensible and that it is on [...]
Category Archives: Ponderings
A Picture of Disappointment
September 16, 2009 – 11:06 pm
Image by Denis Collette…!!! via Flickr I was getting ready to tell you the 47th thing about me, when I discovered something that just had to be posted on my blog. Yes, I know, you are so disappointed to have to wait a whole day to read about that 47th thing, but alas, you must [...]
Pick Me Up
September 14, 2009 – 8:50 pm
I wrote this poem in March of 1997 at the age of 19. I lost this poem and had a bit of a time finding it. I decided to post it here, so I can find it when I want it! I fight so hard to keep the things I know I do not need, [...]
The Potter and the Clay
September 10, 2009 – 10:15 pm
This poem came to me today and is still a bit rusty, but I decided to post it anyway. If you have corrections or suggestions, feel free to comment. I am the potter You are the clay; However I shape you So you must stay. You are the potter. I am the clay; I’ll stay [...]
Unusual Find
June 3, 2009 – 8:20 pm
As I mentioned before, Rhode Islanders like to have their unwanted items taken and nurtured by someone else; they don’t care who that someone else is. So they put it out on the curb for any passerby to claim. Last week, I came across something that was a bit out of the ordinary! Some one [...]
Happy 90th, Grandma!
May 16, 2009 – 11:04 pm
My grandma turned 90 years old today!! Can you imagine? I am curious, though. Do you expect to live to be 90 years old? If so, I wonder what life will be like then? For me, that will be 2067. (Okay, now I have a confession to make. I just spent a full 2 or [...]
Spring Sprang Sprung
May 2, 2009 – 9:53 pm
Several years ago, I suddenly noticed and became in awe of the seasonal change from winter to spring. Watching the world brighten up is an amazing process! This year I have pictures to show how quickly spring happened here in Rhode island. I took some pictures of the tree outside our house exactly 2 weeks [...]
Smileys and Life
February 26, 2009 – 11:13 pm
Smileys. They are found online across the globe and can mean many different things including “I’m happy,” “I’m smiling,” “that’s funny,” or “just kidding.” It seems to me like smileys are quite common everywhere, except one place. Wondering where that one place is? It’s called the real world. Do you ever see someone walking down [...]
The Unexpected Note
January 30, 2009 – 11:15 pm
A few weeks ago after one of our many snow storms, Luke went out on a Sunday morning to shovel the driveway. Since we were having a fellowship at church, we were taking more stuff to church than usual. Because it is harder to shovel once you have walked on the snow, Luke always shovels [...]
What an Icicle!!
January 23, 2009 – 11:50 pm
I posted a picture previously of a large icicle that formed outside our house. Now that a month has passed, I guess it is high time I tell you a little more about that miniature ice tower. The snow only stayed on the ground a few days, and then the temperature went up into the [...]
Snowed Out
December 31, 2008 – 11:54 am
Well, we are getting a bit of snow, and it is supposed to get down to -7 tonight. Since we had extra kids here sleeping over, we have to take them home. Then we are going to share New Year’s Eve with friends, so we could possibly get snowed out instead of snowed in. But, [...]
5 More Things About Me
December 21, 2008 – 11:01 pm
Robert Hruzek tagged me in a meme that asks you to list seven things about yourself, but since he couldn’t count, I decided to only list five like he did, so he wouldn’t look as silly. I have done a meme similar to this one twice before. Since I don’t want to be redundant, and [...]
Pass the Generosity, Please
December 3, 2008 – 11:40 pm
I have been the recipient of the generosity of others on many occasions. Today while riding the bus was one example. Because a stroller is so bulky, it is necessary and required to fold it up and carry both the stroller and the infant onto the bus. This takes a bit of maneuvering! Today three [...]
It's Time to Take a Stand!
November 17, 2008 – 11:38 pm
I am sure many of you know about Motrin’s ad targeting baby wearing moms and portraying them in a negative way. If you haven’t heard anything of it, Susan at Marketing Roadmaps and Susie at babywearing.com give pretty good summaries. This new ad really upset a lot of moms who wear their babies. I believe [...]
Tabetha's Tidbit: 1-Ply or 2-Ply?
November 2, 2008 – 8:15 pm
Since it is close to Halloween, toilet paper seems like a good topic to post on. I had totally forgotten that yard rolling happens at this time of year and was not reminded until Halloween was over with. So, since it does you no good this year, maybe I can help you decide how to [...]
I Fell for You
October 15, 2008 – 10:14 pm
I fell for you. Fell for who? I fell for you. I fell too!
I'm Sorry I'm Sorry
September 14, 2008 – 10:17 pm
Somehow it seems to be a part of my personality to say “sorry,” even when it is not necessary. I think it started out when I realized that I could say it when someone was in a bad circumstance. Of course, I meant that I was sorry the person was experiencing a hard time. Eventually [...]
Which is Best?
September 9, 2008 – 11:07 pm
Luke asked me in a blog post to choose my favorite post. Unfortunately this posed a teeny problem for me. I could not choose! So here is a list of my top 10, plus a “few” runners up. Which one do you think should be my top post? Top 10 Mom Can’t Use a Hammer [...]
Tabetha's Tidbit: Where to Park?
September 1, 2008 – 9:57 pm
It seems to be common among shoppers to drive around the parking lot looking for a space close to the store to save steps, but unless you are only buying a few things, parking close to the store does not actually save steps. Let’s say you get the very first parking space that is not [...]
22 Smells I Like
August 27, 2008 – 11:15 pm
Recently, I have posted about liking the smell of new books and the smell of sheets dried outdoors. After thinking about it a bit, I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m a smelly person. Here is an incomplete list of smells I enjoy. New books Luke’s shaving cream Coffee New money Hazelnut Luke’s deodorant Common [...]
To Dry or Not to Dry
August 26, 2008 – 10:45 pm
I did it! I did it! I fixed a dryer that was taking 3 hours to dry each load of clothes!! We had been struggling with it for months, and I had resorted to hanging my clothes out on the porch to get them dry! It actually took less time that way! Amazingly, sheets, because [...]
Afraid to Begin Tomorrow
July 1, 2008 – 10:41 pm
Here is a summary of how my week has begun: Yesterday after Chinese lessons, I came home to a very hot house and a not so cold refrigerator. Our electricity had been turned off because the bill had supposedly not been paid. Because our utilities are paid by the landlord, and I could not get [...]
7 Things About Me
May 6, 2008 – 12:24 am
I was tagged by Amanda to list 7 Things about myself, so here goes. I love bananas but they have to be the perfect ripeness. There seems to be one or two days in the life of a banana when it is perfect for eating. When at this perfect ripeness, bananas are my favorite fruit! [...]
My Favorite Husband
April 20, 2008 – 8:56 pm
He’s thoughtful. He’s kind. He’s friendly and true. He’s so generous I don’t know what to do He’s gentle. He’s loyal. He’ll always help out No matter the cost And without a doubt. He’s patient. He’s loving. He has faith in the Lord. He’s always had vision, A goal to look toward. He’s slow to [...]
Doctors and Toys
March 20, 2008 – 9:52 pm
Today at Candace’s 2 month check-up, Hasbro presented a solution to keeping kids busy at doctor’s appointments without spreading germs. They give coloring pages and pre-packaged crayons (4 in a pack) to each child that the child gets to take home. What a great idea!! Here’s why. Less Likelihood of Germs Sure germs are still [...]
More Calories for Breastfeeding Mothers?
February 28, 2008 – 11:52 pm
As a breastfeeding mom of a 7 week old baby, I have been seeking ways to get back to my pre-pregnancy size. While I know exercise is important and has its place, it also makes sense to watch what you are eating. I have been told with all my children that I should have an [...]
Do’s and Don’ts of Rhode Island Driving
March 30, 2007 – 3:58 pm
Now that I have been in Rhode Island for half a year, I will let you know what it is like here. I will begin by telling you about the driving habits and manners of Rhode Island drivers. Here are some Do’s and Don’ts Do’s Just go around a car on the right if it [...]
11 Ways to Beat Time at His Own Game
March 22, 2007 – 9:06 am
Luke and I have discovered that we do not get along with Time very well. Somehow he always runs ahead of us and beats us wherever we want to go. Here are a few ways that we have fooled Time into thinking he is winning when we are really giving ourselves a head start. We [...]
5 Things that May Surprise You
February 27, 2007 – 12:33 am
I have been tagged by my husband (Big surprise….he loves chasing me and I have to let him catch me once in a while!!) I am supposed to tell you 5 things about myself that you might not already know. Let’s see. I have 3, I mean 4 children, but I bet you already know [...]
Funnies
April 25, 2006 – 5:20 pm
I had heard some of these before but not all of them. I wanted to share. (I got these from a weekly newsletter sent out at church) Ever Wonder Why? Why does the sun lighten our hair but darken our skin? Why don’t you ever see the headline “Psychic Wins Lottery?” Why is “abbreviated” such [...]
How Ironic! (or is it?)
December 1, 2005 – 7:00 am
Isn’t it ironic that when you are pregnant, your center of gravity changes so that you drop things a lot? It is not easy during the late stages of pregnancy to pick something up. And what about all those bathroom trips? Aren’t you supposed to get more rest when you are pregnant? As I was [...]
Unborn baby training
November 15, 2005 – 7:00 am
I wonder if it is possible to train babies to learn when to sleep and when to awaken while still in the mother’s womb? The other day, the baby was very active, but when I got in the shower, she got still. It made me wonder if you made soothing sounds (running water, vacuum cleaner) [...]