by Paula Johnson Last week I received a trivia email asking me to identify which state had popcorn as its official state snack food. I have heard of state birds, state flowers and state trees, but never heard of a state snack … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: State Snack Foods
Bits and Pieces: Famous Landmarks and Their Names
by Paula Johnson Names are an interesting thing. Some names are a continuation within a family, like George Foreman who named his five sons after himself: George, Jr. (II) through George VI. Some names might reflect an ancestor in the … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Famous Landmarks and Their Names
Bits & Pieces: The Loneliest Road in America
by Paula Johnson The other day I ran across information about the “Loneliest Road in America.” I have been down many roads across the country, and I wondered if it was one that I had travelled. As I read further, it turned out that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The Loneliest Road in America
Bits and Pieces: A New Life for Lab Rats
by Paula Johnson Rodent! The actual word can be disgusting and squeamish. How did something so dangerous to humans become something important to humans? Lab mice and rats have become not only important in science, but some lab workers … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: A New Life for Lab Rats
Bits and Pieces: Finding Your Passion
When I taught 8th graders U.S. History in Edwardsburg, the first unit of the second semester was on Careers. What do careers have to do with U.S. History one might ask? Well, history is only one of the seven social sciences: history, … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Finding Your Passion
Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
by Paula Johnson Some of my favorite people are left-handed. In fact, I have been known to be envious of friends and family who write left-handedly. I wasn’t given a name that could be made into a nickname, so I even envied that … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
Bits & Pieces: Trivia Quiz #1 2023
by Paula Johnson “The time has come,” the Walrus said, “to speak of many things.…”And so, it is time for another Bits and Pieces trivia quiz. The kids are back in school for the final crunch of the first semester. This is a good time, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Trivia Quiz #1 2023
Bit & Pieces: Our Future in Good Hands
by Paula Johnson My gift of hope for a new year is that we are still raising some amazing children. I ran across a couple of stories the past few days that made my heart sing. Most of us are aware of all the wasteful plastic that … [Read more...] about Bit & Pieces: Our Future in Good Hands
Bits & Pieces: Simple Homemade Lemon Tart
by Paula Johnson To me lemon is like a little sunshine, and what better time of the year to look for sunshine. I ran across a recipe that had all the best words in the name of the dish. “Simple” – I love things that are simple and easy. … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Simple Homemade Lemon Tart
Bits & Pieces: New Year Resolutions
by Paula Johnson Ususally the end of the year brings reflection of the past year’s accomplishments (or not) and a more positive look ahead into a new year of promise, hope and resolve. I’m not one to make willy-nilly promises or … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: New Year Resolutions
Bits & Pieces: Christmas Tales
In awe of the spirit of Christmas - Bits & Pieces author Paula Johnson c. 1948. by Paula Johnson I am a sucker for the Christmas season and all that comes with it – food, decorations, movies, music, traditions, and more. I like to … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Christmas Tales
Bits and Pieces: Lamborghini
Paula’s Dream Car - Lamborghini by Paula Johnson When the movie Ford v Ferrari came out, I had to see it. I used to be a big movie goer. I even was a cashier at the local movie theater and had, what I considered, the best working perk … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Lamborghini