Wednesday, September 03, 2008
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"I would make them all learn English; and then I would let the clever ones learn Latin as an honour, and Greek as a treat" --Sir Winston Churchill
The sorting hat says that I belong in Gryffindor!
Said Gryffindor, "We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name."
Students of Gryffindor are typically brave, daring, and chivalrous.
Take the most scientific Harry Potter
Quiz ever created.
miserly discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) (Used of persons or behavior) characterized by or indicative of lack of generosity. |
Synonyms: | mingy, tight, mean |
Usage: | The necessity of disbursing passage money for all his tribe seemed to disturb him in a manner that was the more striking because otherwise he gave no signs of a miserly disposition. |
![]() ![]() Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a chronic condition in which the lower esophageal sphincter allows gastric acids to move up into the esophagus. The disorder can cause heartburn, esophagitis, and chronic chest pain and has been linked to laryngitis, pulmonary fibrosis, and asthma. GERD affects children as well as adults, and it is estimated that up to 35% of babies born in the US struggle with reflux. When do most babies outgrow the disease? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() US Federal Court Rules to Release Ezra Pound from Mental Hospital (1958)An influential American poet and literary critic, Pound spent most of his life in Europe. At the end of WWII, he was arrested for treason by the US for making public broadcasts in Italy supporting anti-Semitism and Fascism. Judged insane, he was committed to a hospital in Washington, DC, until Ernest Hemingway and other friends secured his release 12 years later. In the early weeks of his incarceration, he began showing signs of a mental breakdown, possibly as a result of being locked in what? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Leopold Anthony Stokowski (1882)Stokowski was a legendary British-American conductor whose strong advocacy of new music helped to broaden American musical taste. He conducted and toured with the Philadelphia Orchestra for more than two decades, transforming it into a world-class ensemble and creating the lush "Philadelphia sound." He made three films, including Walt Disney's Fantasia, in which he also appeared. What made the "Philadelphia sound" so unique? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Beatrix Potter (1866-1943) Discuss |
Very nice pictures.
ReplyDeleteI looked at your pics. below. My son is taking some form of karate and he loves it. He would like to be a police officer so he's learning all kinds of self defense. He needs to finish this year of college. Your husband looks like he really enjoys his Kung Fu.
Thanks for visiting my blog.
I love this... so.. are they the sweet aroma in your life?? Oh, no.. ok... the fact that they are so diligently getting work done its the sweet smell of success!!!
ReplyDeleteDo I win?? *Ü*
I’m guessing you started school then?? Next week for us…. Today.. we party.. cause the public school kids have their first day today….
*Ü* Im such a rebel... not...
I miss you too!
Yay, math! :) Your children are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures...!! Very nice blog. I stopped awhile and visited. You have a great family. I think I love the worm migration the best....that was so cute.... :-)
ReplyDeleteLove all the pics today, especially the look of concentration!
ReplyDeleteLoving the photos today! The flower pictures were beautiful but the one so of the kids were awesome. Nothing like seeing them actually doing their work!
ReplyDeleteAwww thank you for visiting!
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing your day through pictures. :) I'll be back to visit for sure.
OOOOOO...I could smell the flowers from here!!! Your kiddos are such a nice looking bunch!
ReplyDeletePS...who are you voting for? tee hee!