Snow bales in Gladstone, Illinois by Paula Johnson This latest blizzard has produced hazards, closings, crazies and a rare phenomenon. My cousin Sue who lives in Monmouth, Illinois, got a photo from a friend of hers, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Winter Phenomenon
Bits & Pieces: Chocolate Pudding Crockpot Cake
by Paula Johnson A few weeks ago, I hosted our book group. We were discussing Catherine Ryan Hyde’s Have You seen Luis Velez? (A fabulous novel with plots and twists.) As hostess, I wanted to serve something that somehow … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Chocolate Pudding Crockpot Cake
Bits & Pieces: Notre Dame Cathedral
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris - 2014 by Paula Johnson   April 15th means tax-day to most Americans in the US. However, April 15, 2019, is the devastating day in Paris when Notre Dame Cathedral burned. The … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Notre Dame Cathedral
Bits & Pieces: Longevity
by Paula Johnson Opposed to Zsa Zsa Gabor and my Aunt Re, I am rather glad to be older. I’m proud to be this age and still have good health and mind. I am also glad to have lived through the times I was dealt. To me … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Longevity
Bits & Pieces: Interesting Volcabulary
by Paula Johnson I love finding new words. The other day, I found a word that was new to me, but the definition was one I’ve known for most of my life. Now try to figure that one. Our Aunt Charlotte (Dad’s … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Interesting Volcabulary
Bits & Pieces: Trivia for December
by Paula Johnson The end of the year is sneaking up on us, and I better get to trivia before I run out of time. After all, we need to keep our wits about us during these stress-filled holidays. Questions: 1. The Middle … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Trivia for December
Bits & Pieces: The Hatpin Panic
The author’s grandmother, Linnie Paul Cline (1887-1967), wearing one of her Grandmother Lydia Houk’s creations by Paula Johnson In today’s world we have concealed carry and open carry. States have their own laws regarding these, … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: The Hatpin Panic
Bits & Pieces: Ground or Flight
by Paula Johnson Are you a person who dreams of road trips to never before seen or favorite places in America, or do you look forward to travelling in space? Americans have had a love affair with their cars since … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Ground or Flight
Bits & Pieces: Military and Pizza
by Paula Johnson Veterans Day is a very important day in the United States. We owe much to our service men and women. They are ever vigilant and serve to protect our freedoms. Yet, there was a time in our country when … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Military and Pizza
Bits & Pieces: WD 40 – Uses or Not!
WD 40 by the Rocket Chemical Company first appreared on store shelves in San Diego in 1958. by Paula Johnson   When I became single again (a long, long, long time ago), Bro John made up a handy tool kit for me. I still have it and … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: WD 40 – Uses or Not!
Bits & Pieces: Gouverneur Morris
Gouverneur Morris, 1752-1816Author of the Preamble to the United States Constitution and has been called the “Penman of the Constitution" by Paula Johnson For many years, my brother, John, fed me articles and information … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: Gouverneur Morris
Bits & Pieces: October Trivia
by Paula Johnson The Jeopardy! Wildcard Tournament of Champions is on, so let’s see how our local champions are doing. I am expecting a much better result with these choices this month. Questions: 1. Who used crayons … [Read more...] about Bits & Pieces: October Trivia