by Paula Johnson Yes, John Mooy, you are not alone in loving the handwritten word. Had I known that the handwritten letter would become nearly a national treasure, I would have saved more of them. But then, I already have more saved … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Handwritten Mementos
Bits & Pieces: Scammers
by Paula Johnson I had an experience this past week that I believe needs to be shared. Scammers are everywhere, and we know that. Yet, once in while we can easily get caught. I checked my emails, as I often do. There was one from … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Scammers
Bits & Pieces: Paula’s Blueberry Dump Surprise
by Paula Johnson Have you ever made a terrible mistake or created what seemed a disaster only to have it turn out to be something different and wonderful? That is what happened to me about a week ago. I found a recipe that had only 4 … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Paula’s Blueberry Dump Surprise
Bits & Pieces: Internet & the Web
The author’s father at IBM in 1954Back row fifth from right (blocking the “I”) by Paula Johnson The internet is not the same thing as the web. The term internet was first used in 1969. That fact is an important one to know. Why? … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Internet & the Web
Bit & Pieces: July Trivia
by Paula Johnson Time for some more “bits and pieces” of trivia. John gets a leg up on this list because one of these questions came from some information he sent me. Questions:1. What city is split with part of it in Europe and part … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: July Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Similar But Different Foods
by Paula Johnson Travelling abroad or having other culture’s restaurants in our country can be a delight, confusing or putting our taste buds on alert. If you are willing to allow a little variety onto your plate, you might be surprised … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Similar But Different Foods
Bits & Pieces: Butter, Margarine, Cheese
Holstein have the highest milk production per cow in comparison to any other breed. In 2022, about 2.06 billion pounds of butter were manufactured in the United States, up from 1.35 billion pounds in 2005. by Paula Johnson What a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Butter, Margarine, Cheese
Bits & Pieces: Healthy Eating
by Paula Johnson There are many mothers out there whom I know try hard to feed their children (and husbands) nutritious meals. With so many other non-nutritious choices plus fast-food at nearly every inhale point, the challenges are … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Healthy Eating
Bits & Pieces: Humorous Tidbits
by Paula Johnson To my knowledge I have never been a dog or cat, nor a snake or butterfly, nor meteor or shooting star. So, I really have no comparison, but I am glad to be a human being. Human beings are not just social, but … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Humorous Tidbits
Bits & Pieces: Gift-giving Traditions
by Paula Johnson How to make learning interesting? What piques a person interest? Sometimes learning is like a banana cream pie – you do not always know the source or the direction. One of the things I enjoy about being retired is … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Gift-giving Traditions
Bits & Pieces: Punctuation
by Paula Johnson Were you one of those students who never seemed to have correct punctuation on your papers? Too many commas, not enough commas? When to use a period and when to use a semicolon? Why bother with a semicolon if a period … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Punctuation
Bits & Pieces: Lifelong Learning
by Paula Johnson John and I have always been inquisitive beings. In fact, I think I can go so far (and still have John agree with me) to say that we are even “lifelong learners.” That is not to say that we are scholarly, certainly some … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Lifelong Learning