Wit and Wisdom

From Poor Richard's Almanack

(Photo courtesy of: public.gettysburg.edu)

1757 Edition


January

Conversation Hints

"Good Sense and Learning may Esteem obtain.
Humor and Wit a Laugh, if rightly ta'en;*
Fair Virtue Admiration may impart;
But 't is Good-Nature only wins the Heart;
It moulds the Body to an easy Grace,
And brightens every Feature of the Face;
It smooths th' unpolished Tongue with Eloquence,
And adds Persuasion to the finest Sense."

*Shortened version of 'taken'


" Many a Man's own Tongue gives Evidence against his Understanding."
~ Benjamin Franklin

Have any of you ever read Benjamin Franklin's 'Poor Richard's Almanack'? It is probably among the many favorite books that I enjoy. :)

By the way, I copied this directly from the book. He capitalizes strange words doesn't he?

Blessings,

Want a Laugh?

Check this place out:


http://www.catalogliving.tumblr.com/

Blessings,

Introducing....

BILBO! The 5-string banjo!
Yes, we name our instruments. we currently have:
Gus-guitar
Bilbo-banjo
Fiona-fiddle
Percy-piano
Mandie-mandolin
Tina-tin whistle

Have a great day!

~Kathrann

Happy New Year!!! 2011...

Happy New Year!
&
Merry [late] Christmas!!

We've been so busy over the holidays that I didn't even make a post for CHRISTmas!

This year, blogging is going to be one of the things on my "To-Do" list. :)

Have a blessed year!

Pictures, Birthdays, Snow, Narnia, Oh my!

Well, my poor blog has suffered dreadfully the past month and a half!
I figured I would give ya'll some pictures, and announce some birthdays!

Happy birthday Katie! I know I'm late, but I had SO much fun Friday night at the movies!

Happy birthday Momma! You're the VERY best! Sorry I burned your pie...:)

We saw Narnia, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Friday night! It was wonderful, they did take some liberties in places, and they left out a few great scenes in the book, but I think, all around, it was a hit. I LOVE how they left the line Aslan says to Lucy: "In your world, I have another name. You must come to know me by that name..."

We are heading out to the Creation Museum this weekend, and we're taking a friend this year! If you haven't seen or heard of the Creation Museum, please type it in on Google. (sorry I can't give you the link, the button isn't working)




Isn't she gorgeous?!? She'll be a year old in January!



This is my favorite funny picture of her, and her de-flated volley ball...:)




Cool Cloud.




I love persimmons!




Get this, Sunday morning we woke up to this...




and Monday morning, this was here...what is it? (for those non-Tennesseeans, this stuff is RARE.)







Home-made bird baths...a little chilly now.




More of that white stuff.

Have a blessed week!

Yep, I'm still Here...

Not much to report on the home-front, but when I have time, I'll update you all on the few stories and little bits of news we have floating around here. :)

Blessings,

Hmmmm....

Housewife Day



When : Always November 3rd


Housewife Day recognizes the importance of stay at home wives and moms. Also referred to as "Retro" Housewife Day. These wonderful, caring creatures, build and enrich strong family environments. They help to instill family values and good character.


Housewife is an old term. It hails back to the days when one income could support the family in a manner of comfort. It was also a time when women did not have equal rights. While these days are long gone, women views of working or staying at home, fall on both sides of the fence. The decision to be a "housewife", or stay at home mom, is still preferred by many. Unfortunately, income needs often necessitate going to work.

Today, we celebrate and thank all of the ladies who choose to stay home and tend to the house and family!


How will I celebrate this special day? I will celebrate this day, by honoring my beloved wife, and thanking her for staying home for the family during the child rearing years. Without a doubt, our children grew up much better for it. And, I benefitted by the many sacrifices she made by staying home.


Flower of the Day: Lavender

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Roll
House Wife Day?

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Origin of Housewife Day:
We did not find the originator of this special day. Nor, did we find any factual information.


We suspect this day was created by a housewife. By their very nature, housewives tend to stay out of the spotlight. If a housewife indeed created this day, it would be typical of her not to take credit. The other likely creator, is a husband. In this event, he simply wants to tell the world how lucky he is to have her.

I welcome comments... :)

source: www.holidayinsights.com