by Paula Johnson Did you grow up with Saturday morning cartoons? Remember the cartoons featured as lead-ins to a major film at the theater? Those were pure entertainment – though they would later be questioned as to their … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Cartoon Characters
Bits & Pieces: John’s Stuff
by Paula Johnson Many of you have met my little brother John through these pages. He knows me well and supplies me with various thoughts and ideas that are like flinging poop at a barn door to see what sticks – it’s often amazing what … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: John’s Stuff
Bits & Pieces: July Trivia 2026
by Paula Johnson You never know about the weather in Michigan. So, whether you are beating the heat or celebrating some needed rain, have a try at these pieces of trivia. Questions1. What does reposeful mean? 2. Which world leader … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: July Trivia 2026
Bits & Pieces: The American’s Creed
by Paula Johnson Bob Elsey used to ask me if I missed teaching. I would tell him that that was a difficult question for me to answer. I do not miss teaching in today’s world. When I started teaching, I was part of the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The American’s Creed
Bits & Pieces: Standing on one leg
by Paula Johnson Over the last several weeks, I have run across some interesting “bits and pieces” of health information. To be clear, I am NOT a health nut. I am not even a gym rat – though I do have two siblings I would put in that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Standing on one leg
Bits & Pieces: June Trivia
by Paula Johnson Pour yourself a nice cool lemonade or iced tea, and don’t break a sweat trying to figure these out. Questions 1. What was known as Brown Gargle in the Wild West? 2. What was mercurochrome? 3. Are nightmares … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: June Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Tidbits
by Paula Johnson Keeping up with slang isn’t always easy. In fact, sometimes it’s downright crude. On the flip side, slang can also be fun, energizing – even brain sharpening. Slang can also be like a foreign language in … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Tidbits
Bits & Pieces: Soda or Pop?
by Paula Johnson “Soda?” or “Pop?” “Coke?” or “Pepsi?” White or brown? Passions run high for Americans and their beverages. I remember, years ago, a man said that the brand of coffee didn’t matter – coffee was coffee. I … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Soda or Pop?
Bits & Pieces: Pineapple Cream Cheese Cake
by Paula Johnson We had company this past week. Anne and I met in grad school at WMU over 40 years ago, and have maintained our friendship through classes, marriages, children, jobs, moves in and out of states, and … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Pineapple Cream Cheese Cake
Bits & Pieces: Mold vs Mildew
by Paula Johnson Mold vs mildew raises many questions. What is the difference? How to tell the difference? What to do with each issue? Both can generate in a moisture filled environment, and we are in the rainy season of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Mold vs Mildew
Bits & Pieces: May 2026 Trivia
by Paula Johnson How about a bit of fun trivia and “bits and pieces” of folly? Questions 1. What poem means “nonsense?” 2.What other handy ingredient can you use as a substitute for eggs when making a boxed … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: May 2026 Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Pondering
by Paula Johnson Sometimes one can get so old that we take things for granted. Like seeing things or reading something. A few weeks ago, I was reading an article, and the writer mentioned a steno pad. For whatever … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Pondering