Do You Know How To Polka?


Isn't that a great word: polka?!  Today's writing prompt is about words that sound like the thing they describe (personal favorites: puffin; bulbous; fidgeting). The prompt conveniently fits with my theme for next couple of days. As I come to the close of my year of thanks, I'm reposting the first 7 blogs I wrote--this was my … Continue reading Do You Know How To Polka?

Golden Rule of Friendship


Do you find it easy to make new friends? Tell us how you’ve mastered the art of befriending a new person.   When I read the prompt for today a childhood song popped into my head and stayed there, like any good ear worm, for the entire day!  I learned it as a Girl Scout.  … Continue reading Golden Rule of Friendship

Girl Scout Leaders


There are so many people, who, if we're really lucky, take an interest in our lives.  Sure our parents do, and brothers and sisters, and other family members.  There are others though, other grownups who spend their time with us in one form or other: coaches, Scout leaders, church leaders, mentors. One of the adults … Continue reading Girl Scout Leaders