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Friday, August 31, 2018

Some Common Family Heirlooms




In a blog that I wrote Some common things that people enjoy collecting, 2 of the things that I've mentioned were Family Scrapbook and Family Recipes. There are people who have collectible items as part of their family heirlooms which is not uncommon. Family heirlooms are passed down from generation to generation. Family heirlooms is and will always be priceless! I'm going to list some common family heirlooms that are passed down from generation to generation. My readers and fellow bloggers will find some of these heirlooms to be similar family heirlooms that were passed down from generation in their family and so forth.





Family Tea Set

Not only is a tea set a common family heirloom, it has sentimental value, too. For example, tea parties are common when family get together. Mom's and daughters especially spend time together when there is a mother-daughter event. English tea parties "rubs off" on Americans where they can enjoy them, too. This family heirloom is passed down from generation to generation. Tea sets are priceless and can't be replaced if they are damaged.



Family Toolbox

From generations to generations, fixing and repairing things have always been going on and still going on today. People have always used tools for that very reason. When fathers and sons get together they normally try to show off their skills at fixing and building things and they have a special room that they call a "man cave." This particular area can be the den or the basement it all depends on the area. Anyway, family toolbox is a common family heirloom for the simple reason there will always be things that need to be fixed.




Family Vase

Vases that are handmade are priceless! The ones that are made of glass that can break into pieces are cheap and not worth keeping as a family heirloom. There are people who enjoy making vases and tend to take up ceramics class to try to duplicate an original authentic handmade vase. Flowers are good for both the cheap and handmade vases. Keep these collectible handmade vases in the family and this will be passed down from generation to generation and so forth.




Family Jewels

Brooches, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, pearls, diamonds, chains, watches, rings, etc, once this have been bought and stored in a chest, it's priceless! These items could never be replaced when they are lost. This family heirloom is passed down from generation to generation forever. It's important to keep it in the family and that way no one will ever have to buy any of these items. Special occasions for example, like weddings is no problem, the generation before you bought all of those jewelries in advance so generations to come would be set for life!


Family Business

Nothing says keeping it in the family like the family business. Whether a family run a business such as a restaurant, a car wash, or even a gift shop, the family want to maintain a good honest reputation. Like they say, "it only takes one dishonest person to mess up everything." That is why its really important that the family business is passed down to family who they can trust to hire honest people who will keep the business running smoothly like the generations before them have. 

Thursday, August 30, 2018

10-Year-Old Refuses to Fight Bullies Because ‘It’s Not the Jedi Way’



This kid decided that you can't solve your problems by fighting. If this kid would have fought back in all honesty, he wouldn't be bullied any more in elementary school. However, he would probably face more bullies in Junior high school and even in high school, there is a time to stand up and defend yourself and walk away when you are outnumbered. Aiden Vasquez 10, have been bullied for the 3rd year his mom mentioned. But why be inspired by a Star Wars character Jedi knight Luke Skywalker? I'm going to have a video below of a high school girl who stood up to being bullied by another high school girl. Some people who watch this video will think that she is a hero like Aiden but the difference is that she fought back and Aiden didn't fight back.

This is a girl named Jaide, who kept on provoking another girl to fight her. The girl knew that Jaide was trying to act hard in front of her home girl. The girl was trying to give Jaide a chance to fight or walk away but Jaide kept telling the girl she wanted to fight every time that the girl was beating up Jaide. The girl delivered the knock out blow to Jaide and told Jaide "forget you." Jaide friend's is not really a friend. When you see your friend getting beat up like that you either jump in it to try and help your friend or you call for help for your friend. Jaide got exactly what she deserved.

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Some common things that people enjoy collecting

How many of my readers and fellow bloggers like to collect things as part of their hobby? There are a lot of different things that some people enjoy collecting. People have their favorite item or items that they love to collect. If you don't collect things, then you know family members, friends, and relatives who collect things. People who like item or items will usually have their item or items labeled and some will have their items in alphabetical order. Listed below will be some of the collectible items that my readers and fellow bloggers may have in their house or their friends, family members, or relatives may have their favorite collectible items in their house.



DVD collection

We all know at least 1 or more people who collect DVD's as their hobby. Whether we have seen their DVD collection in their house or not, we know that they will talk about their favorite movies that they love to watch on DVD. There are classics movie lovers, like myself that enjoy good old school movies. I'm a fan of James Bond and Dick Tracy movies. Every one have their preference of movies that they like.



Mug collection

Coffee drinkers love collecting coffee mugs! Drinking coffee at coffee hour or at a cafe brings back fond memories for some. Some people met their spouse at events like coffee hour or going out for coffee. The mugs have wonderful sayings on some, Bible verses on some, plain mugs, and even mugs that got pics on them. Usually people find the humor in what was said on these mugs and to some people these mugs became a collectible item for them.



Coin collection

This is a common collectible item for those who are into coins. This is also a common hobby for those who consider coin collecting their favorite hobby. Some people collect pennies, dimes, nickels, quarters, etc. I like seeing Canadian coins and think that coin collection is quite an interesting hobby. I'm not much of a coin collector but think that coin collecting is cool. 



Family Tree scrapbooks

Scrapbooks are made from scratch. When you have a family, you make sure you have pics from birth up until now. This works for both large & small families. Mom and dad's family tree will have all of the family members, friends who were like family, relatives, etc. Scrapbooks are passed down from generation to generation and the new addition to the family add pics of their family and so on and so on. Scrapbooks have "sentimental value" to it because it have the time line of events that happened and fond memories of family spending time together with each other laughing and crying. Family reunions is a wonderful way for scrap-booking pics at family events. Scrapbooks are priceless!





Family recipes collection

For those who love mama's apple pie or grandma's peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, keeping a family recipes collection is a wonderful idea! Family recipes have sentimental value and is normally passed down from generation to generation. There are recipes that I personally want to try when I'm tuning in and listening to a cooking segment on TV. When I watched Food Network back in 2005 I used to watch Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, and Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) on TV. I really enjoyed Paula Deen's and Ina Garten's cooking. They kind of reminded me of the late Julia Child, who was a phenomenal cook the way that these women would cook and give you step by step their recipe of the different foods that they would cook. I also enjoyed watching Martha Stewart's cooking when she had her cooking show on Fox. Anyway, recipes whether copied from the newspaper, online, or even written down on paper is good to have.

Saturday, August 25, 2018

Languages & Cultures






Canada

I've been wanting to visit this country since my Junior year of high school. When I took up French II, my French teacher told her class that there was going to be a 12 day trip to Canada with Chaperones. The class would learn about the culture, food, and the language. French is the language that is spoken in Canada. My French class wasn't able to go because not enough students signed up to go. Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Ontario are the desired areas that I want to visit.





Italy

Growing up I ate Italian food, it's not my 2nd favorite food for nothing. That's one of the reasons why I love Italian food! I've always wanted to visit Italy. I want to learn how to speak fluent Italian. Italy is a country that I know that I will love when I come and visit! Sicily, Rome, and Florence are my desired areas that I want to visit.





Spain

Spain like Canada is a country I've always wanted to visit. I want to learn to be able to speak Spanish fluently like I want to learn how to speak Italian fluently. I want to visit Madrid and learn the Spanish culture. A lot of jobs are hiring people who are bilingual. I grew up eating some Spanish food. Spain is on my countries that I would like to visit someday.





London

I can count how many people that I've met that are from England where I'm from. They speak with the English accent. There are a few that grew up in the U.K. and live in the US. I feel that I can adapt to the culture once I visit this country. I've had some English food and I know how delicious their food it! 







Jerusalem

Where I'm from we have a wonderful supermarket in West Hartford, CT called Crowns Supermarket in Bishop's Corner. Crowns have wonderful Jewish food. Me & my family have been going to Crowns for so many years. Crowns have wonderful Noodle Kugel (A Jewish pudding with fruit). I've heard it's recommended eaten warm for best taste; it's served at the deli in Crowns. Jewish tea biscuits is another wonderful Jewish treat. There is a lot of sightseeing that I know I would want to do in Jerusalem. Adapting to Jewish language and culture is something I know I would love while visiting Jerusalem. I can count how many Jewish Americans that are in the US where I'm from. There are a lot of Americans who have relocated to Jerusalem and have become American Israeli citizens to start a wonderful life for their family! 

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Hero Daughter Is Seriously Injured Saving Mom From Oncoming Train




Susan Wenszell and her daughter Katie were nearly killed by a train while vacationing in Atlanta, GA. A man pushed Susan in front of the train and Katie jumped in the way to protect her my mom from getting hit. Both women were hurt and had to be hospitalized. Katie had to have one of her foot amputated and is in critical condition. Katie's mom, Susan suffered only minor injuries. Jerry Wenszell, Susan's wife and Katie's daughter learned from Katie's sister about the whole ordeal that Susan and Katie went through. Jerry believed if it was not for Katie risking her life to save Susan that Jerry's wife Susan would have been brought home in a funeral. Katie is a true hero.😤👏👏


I felt led to share this story because hero's come in many ways. We hear stories all of the time how mom or dad risk their life to save their children's life and we see there are children that would do the same for their parents. I was glad to hear about the crazy lunatic man was arrested for pushing Susan into a moving train. The lunatic man should be in a Psychiatric (Mental) hospital because he has a mental problem. Once again, Katie showed her bravery looking out for her mom!📣

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Some favorite movie snacks




I remember when I used to go to the movies when I was little and get tickets and $5, $7.50, or $10 for spending money would be enough for popcorn, soda, and some snacks. That was a different time and a different era back when snacks wasn't too pricey. The movies wasn't too pricey back then either. So what do you do? It's recommended that you purchase your favorite classics on CD or DVD for cheap and play your favorite movie or movies on your CD player or your DVD player at home. The snacks are too pricey because the spending money you need is like $20 or more now. If you're into buying your favorite movie snacks for really reasonable, then go to your favorite grocery store. I will have listed below some really good popular movie snacks for my readers and fellow bloggers to enjoy!



Popcorn

Now you can't watch your favorite movie without popcorn. Watching a movie without a bowl or tub of popcorn we all know would not be the same. Kettle corn or white cheddar (just saying) are really good flavors of popcorn. Whatever you like on your popcorn or with your popcorn, go for it! Kettle corn and M & M's are a delicious combination!



Milk Duds

This old school candy is a classic movie favorite. This snack is delicious and I enjoy the way it stick to my teeth whenever I eat them, lol. Watching classics would not be the same without this snack. Milk duds and raisinets are a must have!



Mike & Ikes

Mike & Ikes and Sour patches are really good movie snacks. Be prepared to wash these snacks down with some ice cold drink because you will be thirsty. I enjoy Mike & Ikes whenever I eat them. These old school candy snacks never stop being a favorite or fond memories of watching movies at the movie theater or at home.


Homemade Soft Pretzels

This is really good when you're watching your favorite movie or movies. Cheese sauce is a must have when eating these delicious homemade soft pretzels. You can choose to get your favorite soft pretzels at concession stands or at a restaurant. I prefer to get mine at Cumberland Farms because they taste just as good and not too pricey.




Fruit Punch

People don't usually get fruit punch when they go to the movies. They will drink Mountain Dew, Coke, Pepsi, Sprite, etc. If there is fruit punch  at the movie theter, it's a rarity but popular old school drink. In all honesty, I used to drink the flavors of sodas that I've mentioned but if I had to pick out of soda and fruit drinks now I will drink fruit drinks over the sodas. Back then I would have chosen soda over fruit punch hands down!

Friday, August 17, 2018

Education the way that I remember it when I was in school






















Growing up in the 80's and 90's I remember the 3 R's. Reading, 'Riting, and 'Rithmetic. We were taught the 5 W's, too (Who, what, when, where, and why). We learned cursive writing is what we had to do when I was in 3rd grade in elementary school. I remember watching some of the following educational shows: Square One, 321 Contact, Double Dare, After school special, Where In The World Is Carmen San Diego, etc. We were taught Common Sense in school. Common Core was not even thought of when I was in elementary school. We did use computers when I was growing up in elementary school. There was no internet, social media wasn't even thought of, and the only spell check we did is when we manually wrote the correct word, phrase, and punctuation, typing it on the computer with sentences that had fragments, run-ons, comma splices, etc. For me that was a big help for me writing complete sentences. There were other kids who used "hooked on phonics" who had problem reading on grade level. There were other kids who had a speech teacher, who helped them with pronunciation, the resources were there and the teachers made sure the students got the help that needed in order to succeed when I was in elementary school. Basically, computer was strictly used for learning and learning only when I was in elementary school. For fun, our teacher let us play Wheel of Fortune on computer and The Oregon Trail only if everyone had their homework and classwork done. 

Nowadays, a good education comes from either homeschooling, which I think is a wonderful thing and I can't knock it and K-12 online which is advertised online. None of this was thought of when I was going to elementary school. From K-6 grade, we stayed in one classroom when I was in elementary school. We were taught 7 subjects which varied from grades the following: Reading, Math, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts, Music, and Art. We got both a letter grade and a number grade. E- Excellent, G- Good, S- Satisfactory, and U- Unsatisfactory, 1- Excellent, 2- Good, 3- Satisfactory, and 4- Unsatisfactory or Poor. In elementary school from K-2 grade I got the letter grades above (E- Excellent, G- Good, S- Satisfactory, and U- Unsatisfactory). From 3 grade-6th grade, I got grades of A, B, C, D, and U along with the number grades (1- Excellent, 2- Good, 3- Satisfactory, and 4- Unsatisfactory or Poor). We always got progress reports for each marking period, (there were 4 marking periods) from 7th-12th grade we just got letter grades and moved to different rooms. Teachers and parents had parent teacher conferences when need be, especially if the parent or parents child or children were on a verge of failing. The progress reports were to make sure that the parent or parents knew if their child or children were doing well or not so well in their classes. Teachers encouraged the parent or parents to continue to encourage their child or children to continue to do summer reading programs, quiz them on homework to help their kids prepare for tests or quizzes, tell their kids to continue their study habits. This would help their child or children be prepared for harder subjects when they get passed to the next grade and when he or she graduate from high school they will understand why taking good notes and studying really "paid off."