Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. The popular saying, 'All is fair in love and war' is originally credited to English writer John Lyly.  Is he right? 

I am a lover not a fighter... I think it's better to be kind than fair, but fair works too... and no I didn't actually answer the question, but my short answer is... I didn't get enough sleep to consider the question...

2. Are you a cereal eater?  What's your favorite kind?

I used to be a big cereal eater, but I am less so now, mostly because I grew up in a house where my dad was allergic to eggs and I love eggs... so now that I'm not restricted I eat them for breakfast more often.

3. A five year old in Pennsylvania was recently given a ten day school suspension for talking with a friend about shooting one another with a Hello Kitty Bubble gun (the gun blows bubbles).  She did not have the gun with her at school.

A psychological evaluation was also ordered and the incident was recorded on her permanent record.  The suspension was later reduced to two days and her parents are suing to have the incident removed from her file. Your thoughts?  (If you missed the story click here for details). 

No common sense... none whatsoever...

4. Whatever happened to_____________________________?

Common sense?

5.  January 23rd is National Handwriting Day, billed as a day to reacquaint yourself with a pen and pencil.  Do you like your handwriting? Do you prefer to print or write in cursive?  This date was chosen because its the birth date of John Hancock. What's the last thing you signed your name to?

I like my handwriting, although it's now more of a mix of script and printing... it's not truly consistent and neither is my signature... which has sometimes gotten me into trouble... the lat thing I signed... a credit card charge... 

6. Speaking of John Hancock...ever been to Philadelphia? Do you have any desire to visit the city of Brotherly Love?  

I've been to Philadelphia twice... once by no fault of my own and the second time because I chose to go... the first time was when we had mechanical issues with the plane I was on that connected through Philly and myself, Robyn (9) and Liam (10 months) ended up with an almost 24 hour layover...
The second time was a few years later when Wayne was presenting at a conference there - much easier trip when it was actually planned...

7.  Share something funny you've heard a child say.

One of Liam's favorite things to do is to repeat things he's seen or read... so lately he's been walking around saying "I'm Rockin' in my School Shoes" from his Pete the Cat book:

The irony is that he hates wearing shoes...

8.  My random thought: I am totally behind on my email correspondence.. if you're waiting for a reply, I apologize...