Political Correctness Run Amok

Our youngest son, S. has a couple big school projects left for the remainder of the school year including one on the subject of World War II. He enjoys studying this topic and has already completed a diorama showing the Battle of Gagnon and a video depiction of a paratrooper landing into France. For the final part of this year long assignment, he was planning a report on the equipment and gear carried by an Infantry soldier fighting in Europe. He also interviewed our Uncle Bud, (his Great-Uncle), a Purple Heart decorated veteran of World War II, who liberated not only the death camps of Dachau and Treblinka, but also guarded exiled Prince Ludwig of Austria and his family after the War. (A living treasure and hero, truly.)

Our son's teacher requires that the children discuss their project plans prior to getting started. She told our son that he could not include any information on weaponry as part of his report. Yes, you read that correctly, no weapons for a World War II report. S.told his Dad and I this, and I decided I needed to contact the teacher to follow up.

I left the teacher a voicemail requesting clarity on how a World War II report was to be factually presented without the inclusion of weaponry. She never called me back. However, she did tell S.that he could include weapons in his report if he had substantiating research and documentation on them.

Do you think he will have Any Trouble Whatsoever finding authoritative resources on the guns, tanks, and armament used in World War II? I sure don't! In fact, whole museums and scholarly texts have been devoted to this subject! Imagine that!

I consider it an insult to those who sacrifice and risk so much in the Armed Forces, to have the history of War glossed over in the guise of "protecting the children", and being political correct by denying the horrors and pain of the War to End All Wars, and all the ones that came after it.

Dear Loser Letters - Show Choir Road Trip Edition

As requested by sweet Momma Val, more Dear Loser Letters, here is The Show Choir Road Trip Edition-

Dear Moron Drivers who Drive Slooow in the Left Lane,

You have no business Ever being in the left lane which is called The Fast Lane and The Passing Lane for a reason. Now get over to the right where you belong and Stay There.

Signed, Flashing my headlights cause I'm Over It



Dear Parent with Competing High School Show Choir sitting behind us,

Please be quiet when another school's group is on stage, and No, I don't really care about your dislike of the performance. Neither did the dozen or so people around us.

Signed, Giving you "the Look" and Ready to Shush you



Dear Parents and Students manning the entry at the venue,

I am not going to come back into the building, just to satisfy your need for me to immediately Leave Again by the other door. I've made my escape, and That's Just Silly.

Signed, Thank Goodness for Volunteers



Dear Homeless Guy,

Thank you for the reminder, that what is only a dollar to me, can mean a whole lot more to you. No, I don't care what you spend it on, may you find some comfort along your way.

Signed, There But for the Grace of God Go I

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner, well, actually Face Cream

Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner, well actually, of the Perricone Advanced Facial Firming activator is according to Random dot org (drum roll sound effect here)-


Enter a lower limit: 2
Enter an upper limit: 23
TaDa-
Random Number: 7

Lucky Number 7 is Are You Kidding Me with her comment -
My secrets: I never wear foundation. I usually wear moisturizer/sunscreen. I wash my mostly dry skin once a day (which drives my oily-skinned husband BATTY!) with Dial Soap. I stay out of the sun whenever possible.

Given my genetics, I will soon be wrinkling up like a prune, but anything to help delay that will be appreciated!

Thank you all so much for playing along and Congrats to our prune delaying Winner!

Two New Favorite Kitchen Helpers for The Motivation Station Show and Tell

Have you ever wondered, "How in the world did I ever manage without this piece of knowledge or gadget??" That's the way I feel about roasting vegetables prior to adding to soups and sauces, and my Immersion Blender, and they work especially well together.

I learned about the roasting veggie tip from Tamy's Always Eat On the Good China and her delicious Stuffed Meatballs with sauce recipe. I am hooked! Roasting the vegetables not only gives a rich, deep flavor to any dish, it helps clean out the refrigerator, cut down on wasted food, and Up the Health Quotient in our family's meals. Thank you so much for the inspiration, Tamy! Thank you also to Martha at Seaside Simplicity, Linda of Finding Footsteps in the Sand, and the Our Krazy Kitchen crew for all their great menus, recipes, and pictures. Especially the photos, Yum!

Now, which leads me to my love of my Immersion Blender. This tool is great for blending sauces and gravies. You plug it in, stick it your sauce pan or bowl, and blend away. It also has food chopper and whisk attachments to handle a variety of tasks. Plus, it cuts down on dirty dishes to wash!

What are your favorite kitchen tips and tools that inspire you?

Thank you so much and please stop by The Motivation Station Show and Tell this week for incredible recipes, (chocolate covered strawberries, anyone??), money saving ideas, and flavorful menu planning.

Happy Anniversary to Us

How then, can I tell you of my love?

Strong as the eagle, soft as the dove.

Patient as the pine tree that stands in

the sun and whispers to the wind...

"You are the one!"


To K, You are the music, you are the song- XOXOXO M

Camera Car for Almost Wordless Wednesday

Even though I have lived in Los Angeles for almost 17 years, it was in downtown San Diego a couple weeks ago where I finally got to see a camera car. Apparently, actors can't act and drive for safety reasons, and are often towed adjacent to a car that has an attached boom for the camera. The camera car is also painted a matte black so it can be digitally removed if needed. Pretty cool stuff and I still get star struck, even over autos.


Shameless Blog Cross Promotion Alert

I host every Wednesday at The Motivation Station which is an interactive support blog focused on helping you achieve your goals and hopefully some peace of mind too. Today, I have a fun little post about how astrological signs affect organizational style, please stop on over. Also, the TMS team and I invite you to become a host, whether occasional, guest, or on a regular basis. Please let me know if you would like to share your successes, struggles, tips, and ideas on staying Motivated, no matter what your personal journey holds. Thank you so much.

A Trio of Perfectly Delightful Moments

I am so happy to share with you a trio of delightful moments for Perfect Moment Monday including-

The arrival of my gorgeous new sweater, "Hey Teach" from dear Mrs.Spit, who also taught me that sweaters have names, yes, Names. Hmmm.

Skiing with the family during Spring Break.

And last, but certainly not least at the Case Manager Certification website-

Congratulations, you passed.

Thank you so much for allowing me to kvell in all these mitzvahs and for Lori of Weebles Wobblog for hosting Perfect Moment Monday.