by Paula Johnson Sometimes as I read information that includes dates, I think about the date in relation to a member of my family (usually deceased at this point in my life). It gives me a sense of time and what things were like for … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Interesting and Unusual
Bits & Pieces: December Trivia
by Paula Johnson Good Grief, Charlie Brown, another year gone to memories. Really, that is what trivia is – memories: some remembered and some forgotten. Maybe some of these memories are still in your personal database or … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: December Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Idioms and Funny Words
"Now we're cooking with gas!" by Paula Johnson Have you ever made a remark out of the blue? Yep. Like that: “out of the blue.” It’s an idiom – a phrase or expression that has a different meaning than the actual … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Idioms and Funny Words
Bits & Pieces: Cleveland Clinic
Taussig Cancer Center - Cleveland Clinic by Paula Johnson Our affair with the Cleveland Clinic began when we were continually “stood up” by Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital. After the third cancellation and very little cooperation, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Cleveland Clinic
Bits & Pieces: Prohibitions
by Paula Johnson I have had a bit of stress lately, so a particular period in our nation’s history has been in the front of my mind: Prohibition. The concept of making alcohol illegal in this country is not … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Prohibitions
Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
by Paula Johnson You likely have left-handed friends or may even be left-handed yourself. I have always thought that being left-handed was cool. I even have envied those who are left-handed. That is probably an odd thing for a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Left-handedness
Bits & Pieces: Baseball and Veterans
Baseball enthusiasts unite! October is the month of baseball – unless it’s April for spring training. The other night my farmer and I were at Happy Landing’s restaurant and bar. Baseball was on. It was the … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Baseball and Veterans
Bits & Pieces: Healthy Desserts
by Paula Johnson A few weeks ago, I wrote about the oxymoron “happiest job.” This week I ran across the phrase “healthiest desserts.” I grew up in an era of fresh fruit or even simple jello with fresh fruit for … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Healthy Desserts
Bits & Pieces: October Trivia
by Paula Johnson Halloween is nearly upon us, but you might not find decorations for this holiday except in the clearance aisle because merchandizing is already swamping the stores for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe some of these … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: October Trivia
Bits & Pieces: Circe, the Book
The hostess with the mostest: columnist Paula Johnson offers up Food for the Gods by Paula Johnson What is a community without a book group? Shortly after I first arrived in Marcellus (can it really be 33 years ago this month?!), a … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Circe, the Book
Bits & Pieces: Sandcastles and Hermits
Janel Hawkins’ Mushu, Sand Castle University - Gulf Shores, Alabama by Paula Johnson In case you are looking for something unusual to do with your time, a couple of things crossed my eyes lately. A unique talent and … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Sandcastles and Hermits
Bits & Pieces: Education Past and Present
by Paula Johnson Those who know me know that my passion is education. Not just formal education in classrooms, but the gathering of all knowledge throughout one’s lifetime and the exposure to ideas and reading at every age. I believed … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Education Past and Present