
I went over my daughter’s weekly spelling words with her to be sure she knew their meanings. Most were easy, but some, like ascertain, required an explanation. Others I pointed to and asked, “Do you know what this word means?”
“Yes.”
“And this one?”
“Yes.”
“Let me tell you what this one means.”
“I know what cleanliness means!” she said.
“Based on the state of your room, I don’t think you do,” I countered.
She grinned sheepishly.
A friend of mine loves the cereal Wheaties. I shamefully admitted that I had found an expired box in my pantry. I did eat it; nonetheless, and it tasted fine. Still, she was shocked that I could allow such a thing to happen. So I sent her these pictures.


She was entertained, and all was forgiven.
And my final offering to you, reader, is this Jeep I spotted on the road. Such clever people make me smile.

Did any of these or something else today make you smile? Please do share! 🙂
Well, she did put “AKA Mom” next to craziest so there is that.
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She did not, Andrew!
Although, if she had, I would then have to applaud her powers of observation.
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I meant to say “didn’t “. My typing skills are failing me.
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Mmmmmhmmmm… Sure you did, Andrew.
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Your daughter has her mother’s sense of humor. Get ready teachers. 🙂
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Heehee. 🙂
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Beer is very cute
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I thought so too. I’m glad we were at a light so I could get a picture. 🙂
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Hmmmm…beer.
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Okay, Homer.
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😂 I love them all. And just because your daughter knows what cleanliness means doesn’t mean she lives it. I mean, I know what ‘millionaire’ means and I am not living that!!!
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Haha! Very true, CM. I know what “perfect mother” means … … Well, no, maybe I don’t. 😉
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Heavens I know I am not! 😉
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Pretty sure Jesus’ mom is the only one who qualifies.
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Amen to that!!!!!!
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Have you seen Lilies of the Field with Sidney Poitier? I’m hearing the song in my head: “Aaaaamen! Aaaaamen! Aaaaamen! Amen! Amen!” Now I want to see that movie again. Can we watch it together in the cabin? With a cozy fire and/or warm fuzzy blankets and our tea? Too much to suggest we throw in cookies as well? Am I still describing the cabin still, or heaven? 🙂
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No I haven’t. And yes we can! And for the reason that you said, and the possibility of it happening, I will never watch that movie until we see it together. But I think I will look up the song. And heaven sounds just like you described. 🙂
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We are so simpatico, CM. 🙂
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🥰 I have a surprise for you….. 🙂
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What? What? I love surprises. What is it??? Tell me. Tell me. 🙂
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🥰 we are IN the process of having our log cabin built. It’s not in the mountains. But. It is a log cabin. We will live in it. And it will be a dream come true. 🥰
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No WAY!!!! That’s amazing, CM! Congratulations! I can’t wait to see it some day! 🙂 😉
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Thank you PIF. I can’t wait either! 🙄
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As always, a wonderful dose of humor. Love the last one’s creativity! Good eye to catch it!
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Thanks, Frank!
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Lots of things to smile about in this post:) The cat always makes us smile. Nate and Alex are hard at work on a puzzle–and lots of pieces are missing. I think the cat is stealing them.
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Cat stealing puzzle pieces! That’s just cruel!
(And kind of funny. Heh heh. 😉 )
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Do you suppose the upside down Jeep tire cover was done by accident on purpose? As a joke? I know it made me laugh out loud.
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It had to have been specially made because, actually, if you were to flip that over, it wouldn’t spell Jeep. The p would be all wrong. I know b/c I flipped my phone over once I took the picture. Crafty people at work there! 🙂
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I didn’t pick up on that. I love it even more now.
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Yep. Me too. 🙂
Heineken for the win! 😉
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And did I remember correctly? Was it “Heineken for the win” from your beer-choosing blog post?
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Yes it was. And I’m amazed that you remembered that. 🍻
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It was just such a terrific story!
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Ha! I’ll admit that I laughed for days about that man standing there, me oblivious. BUT I GOT THE RIGHT BEER, didn’t I?
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“Yep. Always.” Is that what he had said? Oh, no. “Every time.” Was that it?
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Had to look it up, but you’re close. He said: “Yes it is. Always.” I miss funny moments like that one, now that we are at home all the time.
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Yeah. And even my funny store person is gone.
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Bummer.
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I know. Haven’t found anyone else funny like him.
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Ah yes, these were excellent, but you always entertain me, Betsy!
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So glad to hear it, Jacqui. 🙂
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I really wanted a Jeep Wrangler, but those babies are expen$ive. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy with my Hyundai, but the only thing you get when you turn that word upside down is a headache.
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Haha. True.
Also, Mark, note that my last post had a pic of CM. And not only that, CM out of the bag and in the bowl! You know what that means. A deal’s a deal, man.
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Haha. I hear you loud and clear. IOU a photo of Sydney!
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That’s the stuff!
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For a second there, I thought you were no longer loyal to your Hyundai………..small heart attack here…….
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Your children, or anyone, trading barbs with you have got to remember YOU’RE A PUBLISHED AUTHOR. It’s like how you don’t get into a fender bender with a lawyer, don’t disagree with your barber, don’t tug on Superman’s cape, don’t spit into the wind, don’t pull the mask off the Lone Ranger,…
BTW, I have a new entry in the “Get” “Lost” files out after almost 4 years. I made the index page my “details” URL; the new entry is link 21 at the bottom.
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Not just smiling, Betsy, cracking up!!!!
Took me a while to unpack your final image, but tada! I get it! 🤣
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Happy to make you laugh, PP. 🙂
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And you do it so very well!
Yet another reason I enjoy visiting your space so much!
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Thanks, PP!
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Your daughter is witty and wise. Two great qualities. And the branch does not fall far from the tree. 🙂Ha, ha, meaning of “cleanliness.”………witty and wise……I rest my case. Lilies of the Field rings a bell, although I am not sure whether I have seen it. Was it a MAJOR tear jerker? I am not trying to crash your movie date with fuzzy blankets and tea. Good eye on the jeep/beer……
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Thanks, Erica. I ewould not say the ending is a MAJOR tear jerker. Maybe just a minor one?
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Not the same movie I recall ……this one sounds good, too 🙂
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I loved it as a kid. Great movie. 🙂
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Had to laugh out loud at the beer photo! Someone was thinking 😀 Spelling words are always easier to remember when you can associate them with something (someone?), even if it’s your annoying (but oh so cute!) little brother 😀 😀
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Thanks, Julie. And, of course you like the beer one. I’m sure someone else in your writing office would also find it a-muse-ing. 😉
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LOL! As he grabs another lager from the mini-fridge 😀 😀
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Knew it. 😉
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Betsy, newcomer here. Very cute. Our children are grown, but we remember the spelling words. We also had those root words summaries where the kids had to know if the root word was Greek, Latin, French, etc. I love the title of your blog. Best wishes, Keith
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Thanks, Keith. And I’ll bet your kids were well-prepared for spelling bees! And thank you for finding my blog. 🙂
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Betsy, my pleasure. We miss the chaos when our kids had their friends over, especially hearing the laughter from the game room, the best sound ever for a parent. All the best, Keith
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Hearing (or seeing) your child truly happy is the greatest thrill. I agree, Keith. Thank you for sharing that. 🙂
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Haha I love your cereal boxes!
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Thanks, BCM! 🙂
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You’re very clever 🙂
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Heh. I do what I can. “Clever” remarks that fall flat never make it to the blog. 😉
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Lovely….I might have to do something similar to get a kick of kids faces when they see the cereal boxes….good post
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That’s actually a fun idea. I only wrote on the box for my friend’s benefit, but doing so here and there to surprise my kids and/or husband too, would be really fun. Thanks for that! 🙂
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Thank you. I’m sure it will be worth it if you do! 🙂
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Betsy, your family are bright sparks and just because your daughter knows the meaning of cleaniness doesn’t mean she has to apply it! 😃 As for the cereal, not one I’ve heard of but I sure wouldn’t miss it in the shop! Great you and your friend are now okay! 😃 A fun way to make up!
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Thank you, Annika! Though I’m not so sure my daughter doesn’t need to learn to apply the meaning of cleanliness! Let’s not let her see your comment! 😉 🙂
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Your daughter sounds well prepared for more than a spelling bee, sounds like a chip off the old block!
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🙂
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I would like to be a fly on the wall in your house. But then again, you would know I was there from laughing hysterically!
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Ha. Thanks, Diane. It would certainly be intriguing to have a laughing fly in the house! Mutual entertainment! 🙂
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You have such a beautiful family! That reminds me when my daughter was a little girl. Very lovely and fun post. Thank you!
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Thank you for reading and enjoying, TJJ!
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