Paula Johnson

As many of you know, I love famous quotes. An interesting one came across my screen the other day that gave me pause: “Fashion goes in only direction – forward – and I am a firm believer in thinking that way too.” Anna … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Fashion Reruns

In my years of teaching U.S. History in Edwardsburg, I was required to include a unit on Careers for all my 8th graders. This was to prepare them for the 4-year plan that the counselors required of all incoming high school students. Of … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Jobs of the Past and Future

by Paula Johnson How a business sells itself has become almost as big a business as the corporation itself. Just selling a product isn’t enough in today’s world. Having a Business Plan isn’t a one-page wonder anymore. Finding a market, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Company Logos

by Paula Johnson Ah yes, John Mooy, numbers, numbers everywhere!  It’s, also, amazing how we can still recall numbers from the past, like an old phone number. However, John, we HAD to remember phone numbers because we had no … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Numbers Are Important

by Paula Johnson Mother’s Day used to be a simple event. As I grow older and have newer moms in the families, Mother’s Day has become amazing. Keeping up with babies is quite a job! Dusty’s daughter, Lexi, just had a baby boy, Tripp. … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Mother’s Day and Babies

Abby Schten and I have been trying for a few weeks now to get out for lunch or something, but weather and scheduling have interfered with every plan. Last Friday, I told her that if the rain held off, the winds died down and the temperature … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Ice Cream with Abby

by Paula Johnson Maybe it’s because of the extended pandemic restrictions; maybe it’s because of the onset of Spring – whatever it is, I’m ready to celebrate and party. Niece Jill and I were planning my visit to see her new daughter, my … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Other Holidays to Consider

by Paula Johnson Fast food isn’t something that I crave or really even enjoy. I think my arteries thank me, but it has more to do with a variety of good food choices rather than speed and convenience. I rather like the dining experience. … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Fast Food

by Paula Johnson Not all U.S. Presidents became as beloved as George Washington or Abraham Lincoln. Not all presidents served during a time of great emotion as Franklin D. Roosevelt or John F. Kennedy. Nor did all serve as famous … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Witness Tree Project

by Paula Johnson Who in their right mind would be enticed into buying a book (hardcover at that) titled Dead Presidents with the subtitle An American Adventure into the Strange Deaths and Surprising Afterlives of our Nation’s Leaders? … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Presidential Descendants Family Reunion

 About a year ago, my farmer found a nice cruise for us that was to set sail in early February 2022. We thought for sure that by that time, we would be safe to cruise and enjoy “the life” again. Author Paula Johnson and her farmer, … [Read more...] about Bits and Pieces: Cruise 2022