Tuesday, June 26, 2007
IRL (In Real Life)
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Thoughts and ideas and other things that rattle around in my brain. If I deposit them here, I can free up prime real estate for other things to contemplate.
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Oh Scrap |
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scrapbooking, family, travel |
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Definition: | (noun) Armor plate that protects legs below the knee. |
Synonyms: | jambeau |
Usage: | They then stripped him of a jacket that he wore over his armor, and they would have stripped off his stockings if his greaves had not prevented them. |
![]() ![]() Touch PiecesTouch pieces are coins and medals—especially those with special designs or features—whose superstitious owners believe the items have supernatural powers. Thought to be imbued with the power to cure disease, bring good luck, influence behavior, or carry out a specific action if touched or held close, many touch pieces have been treasured by families for generations. The Lee Penny, taken from the Holy Land during a crusade, is still owned by the crusader's family. What power is it said to have? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() The Kent State Shootings (1970)In 1970, the US was in the midst of the Vietnam War, and antiwar demonstrations among students were common. When students at Ohio's Kent State University decided to protest the incursion of US forces into Cambodia, no one imagined it would end in tragedy. But National Guard troops called in to disperse the crowd opened fire, killing four and wounding nine others. The shooting sparked nationwide outrage and became a rallying point for antiwar activists. Where else were student protesters killed? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Horace Mann (1796)Mann overcame limited early education to enter law and politics. He became secretary of Massachusetts' new board of education in 1837, at a time when the public school system was in poor condition. In his 12 years there, he established high schools, enhanced teacher training and pay, curbed child labor, and improved facilities and equipment. He fought for free, nonsectarian, universal schooling, greatly advancing education in the US. What quote is engraved on his monument at Antioch College? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) Discuss |
4 comments:
Well sorry to disapoint you Jennie, I do not own an ax but I'm sure I can find a big Butchers knife around someplace :) I really hope this works out for next summer but we have to wait and see.
We don't need no stinkin' axes, we can find rope, knives, machetes, and a few whips lying around, I bet!
I still wake up every morning just smiling that we got a chance to hang out and laugh and talk and get to know each other so much more than through a board...it was one of the most fabulous trips of my life!
Jennie, I came late to this post, but I'm so so so glad you two had a good time. I wish I'd been there! I can just imagine the fun and laughter. Thanks for making the blog entry - I still check everyone's from time to time, but I wish there were a new entry most days . . . . Guess I gotta do my own first!
OK - so I'm REEEEAAAAALLLY late to this party. How freaking fantastic was this!!! You two look so cute and happy in that pic - love it! Since we've got the ax, butcher's knife, rope, machete and whip covered I'll bring the poison!
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