The 1920s had a lot of slang that made it into our culture. Not spifflicated for drunk but lousy and goofy sure did. Here are some fun words that I bet you didn’t know came from the time of flappers and speakeasies.

I love words and outmoded phrases. Here are a few new faves and old raves of mine. Ineffable

How RUDE! Did you ever get asked a question that made you exclaim this in your head? Here are some questions you should never ask and why.

Sometimes I don’t WANT to eat my veggies. Here are a few ways I trick myself into eating the greens and blues and oranges and yellows and…

I don’t agree with all of these. What do you think?

This is actually a list of 100 wise things an teacher shared with his graduating seniors. The last 50 tomorrow. I agree with quite a few. Do you?

I must admit, there are days I did not complete so I will start again after this week. What were the most difficult days for you? Mine were the photo armoire and the file cabinets.

I love experimenting with new toys...I mean tools. Art supplies. It’s amazing the surprises that happen and what they teach me-when I pay attention.

I wear orange to bring awareness to gun violence. When did wear orange start and why?

Have you heard the phrase “quitters are losers?” I have and I don’t agree. Sometimes there are good reasons to quit. How do you know when quitting is the right thing to do?