Ode to flowers
Roses of white and lilies of red,
The sweetest fragrance fills your head,
It makes you feel like your in heaven,
Take a deep breath and count to 7,
Your floating on a lily pad,
And never ever feeling sad.
Ode to Cats
Meow, meow, meow, meow, that's how cats speak,
Meow, meow, meow, meow, to the mountain's peak.
Scratch scratch, claw, claw, that's how they defend,
Scratch, scratch, claw, claw, wounds so easy to mend.
They can, be cute, when they're trained to be nice.
But if, they're not, They are cold as ice.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Peeling the Onion
Peeling the onion: This time, you don't need goggles! Peeling the onion is a simple web technique that you can do. This idea was given to me by my Dad. He will usually start at jeffrense.com and go to a link that looks interesting, and from there go to another, and another. Finally he will stop when he finds no more interesting articles.
This activity is called ' peeling the onion ' because it seems like you are peeling an onion. When you peel an onion, there is always a peel under it, and then one under that, and then one under that, etc. This is somewhat like peeling websites online, just in a different way.
Well, I hope you liked today's think a thought. If you wish to start peeling your own onion right now, here is a link to get you started.
www.rense.com
Cya,
Maddie
This activity is called ' peeling the onion ' because it seems like you are peeling an onion. When you peel an onion, there is always a peel under it, and then one under that, and then one under that, etc. This is somewhat like peeling websites online, just in a different way.
Well, I hope you liked today's think a thought. If you wish to start peeling your own onion right now, here is a link to get you started.
www.rense.com
Cya,
Maddie
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Lucky's First Snowfall
Alright, so it might seem crazy, but it's true. Up here in NH, it's already Christmas! Well, not really, but it seems like it. Our first snowfall occurred yesterday, shocking everyone. It's rare, even up here, that we get snow before Halloween. Lucky took to it rather well, he just couldn't understand why everything he had dragged in was gone ( so he thought ).
Ode To Snow
Clouds of white and skies of grey,
You will take our grass away.
And leave us here with whitish fluff,
What in the world,
Is this stuff?
It falls and covers up the ground,
It makes you shiver all around,
Winter clothes come into play,
And winds that steal our hats away!
And in the woods at Rindge's Peak,
A girl and dog play hide and seek.
Well, I stand corrected. Lucky managed to dig through about 2 feet of wet, heavy snow and retrieve an old dog bowl he brought in. I don't know whether to congratulate him or scold him. The snow was over his back, and it was funny to watch him at first. He flunked into the snow, obviously thinking he would hit the regular pavement. He did hit the pavement- just not in the way he expected. He went right through the snow up to his back, then looked back at me, like: ' What is this? Where is my yard? ' I just closed the door and left him out for a while. ( Note: Dogs who are not used to snow will get frost bite and frozen paws. )
The next day, I went out in the yard and made a kind of walkway through the snow for him. That way, if he needs to go poop at night ( he only goes out in the yard ) he doesn't have to run through snow.
Well, there is the story of Lucky's first snowfall. I hope you enjoyed it.
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Ode To Snow
Clouds of white and skies of grey,
You will take our grass away.
And leave us here with whitish fluff,
What in the world,
Is this stuff?
It falls and covers up the ground,
It makes you shiver all around,
Winter clothes come into play,
And winds that steal our hats away!
And in the woods at Rindge's Peak,
A girl and dog play hide and seek.
Well, I stand corrected. Lucky managed to dig through about 2 feet of wet, heavy snow and retrieve an old dog bowl he brought in. I don't know whether to congratulate him or scold him. The snow was over his back, and it was funny to watch him at first. He flunked into the snow, obviously thinking he would hit the regular pavement. He did hit the pavement- just not in the way he expected. He went right through the snow up to his back, then looked back at me, like: ' What is this? Where is my yard? ' I just closed the door and left him out for a while. ( Note: Dogs who are not used to snow will get frost bite and frozen paws. )
The next day, I went out in the yard and made a kind of walkway through the snow for him. That way, if he needs to go poop at night ( he only goes out in the yard ) he doesn't have to run through snow.
Well, there is the story of Lucky's first snowfall. I hope you enjoyed it.
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Monday, October 31, 2011
Poetry ( Reader's Request )
This request comes from Ms. Michelle, asking if I write poetry. Yes, I do write poetry. It's funny you should ask, because the think a thought after this one ( which I started before I got the request ) was going to have a poem in it anyway. Here are some poems about things I have been thinking about, or just popped into my head.
Ode to Lucky
Lucky, Lucky, my dog of chance,
You were the one that did not prance,
I held you last but chose you first,
My choice was for better and not for the worst.
At first you were tired and lonesome too,
I was about to give up on you,
But something happened overnight,
The next day you were alright!
You started to play and run around,
And that was when my love unbound,
You retrieved my lonely heart,
And I will love you till we part.
Ode to Barkley
Barkley, Barkley, you were a brave dog,
Fun-loving and sweet,
What could go wrong?
I was just 3, and you were 11,
And by the time I was 4,
You'd be in heaven,
Bone cancer came and stole you away,
The sun did not shine bright that day,
But I'll always remember you as you are,
A dog of great honor, you shine like a star.
Ode to Lucky
Lucky, Lucky, my dog of chance,
You were the one that did not prance,
I held you last but chose you first,
My choice was for better and not for the worst.
At first you were tired and lonesome too,
I was about to give up on you,
But something happened overnight,
The next day you were alright!
You started to play and run around,
And that was when my love unbound,
You retrieved my lonely heart,
And I will love you till we part.
Ode to Barkley
Barkley, Barkley, you were a brave dog,
Fun-loving and sweet,
What could go wrong?
I was just 3, and you were 11,
And by the time I was 4,
You'd be in heaven,
Bone cancer came and stole you away,
The sun did not shine bright that day,
But I'll always remember you as you are,
A dog of great honor, you shine like a star.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Why You Should Never Lie ( Reader's Request )
This request comes again from Mr. Wayne C., asking: Why shouldn't you lie? Well, Wayne, that's a good question, and here is your long and fully-detailed answer.
You should never lie, especially not to your parents, because it shows a lack of honor. It makes people think you are rude and sneaky, and it brings shame to you and your family. Liars are always found out, no matter what. Even if you tell the truth, people might think you are lying if you have a bad reputation for it. I will use this well-known story as an example.
The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tommy. He thought it would be a fine prank on the villagers if he pretended a fierce wolf was chasing him. So after a few times, he had pulled the prank off, and every time people came running out, only to discover Tommy laughing. Now, one day, a wolf really WAS chasing Tommy, so he called out for help. Now the townspeople thought it was another prank, and didn't come out to look. The boy was eaten by the wolf, and learned that you don't lie.
Well, now you know why you should never ever lie. I have learned that lesson, and hopefully you will too. Everyone lies once in their life. If you tell the person the truth, even if they won't like it, you will be better off then if you lie to them.
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Maddie
You should never lie, especially not to your parents, because it shows a lack of honor. It makes people think you are rude and sneaky, and it brings shame to you and your family. Liars are always found out, no matter what. Even if you tell the truth, people might think you are lying if you have a bad reputation for it. I will use this well-known story as an example.
The Little Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once upon a time, in a small village, there was a boy named Tommy. He thought it would be a fine prank on the villagers if he pretended a fierce wolf was chasing him. So after a few times, he had pulled the prank off, and every time people came running out, only to discover Tommy laughing. Now, one day, a wolf really WAS chasing Tommy, so he called out for help. Now the townspeople thought it was another prank, and didn't come out to look. The boy was eaten by the wolf, and learned that you don't lie.
Well, now you know why you should never ever lie. I have learned that lesson, and hopefully you will too. Everyone lies once in their life. If you tell the person the truth, even if they won't like it, you will be better off then if you lie to them.
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Maddie
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Famous Fudge Recipe- Halloween Special
Hi there! Me and my Mom were making fudge today, and it gave me a great idea for my think a thought. The fudge is so scrumptious, I decided that you too can make this treat! I will give you the full recipe from the box for the time, the ingredients, right down to the pan size. Please take caution, you might fall down when you taste how good this is!
The Recipe:
Ingredients:
5 cups sugar
2 small 5 oz. cans of evaporated milk
1/4 lb. butter or margerine
1 19 oz. jar of marshmallow fluff
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup walnuts ( optional )
2 12 oz. bags of chocolate chips
... mixed together with one over-flowing cup of love!
Instructions:
1: Combine first five ingredients in large saucepan. Stir over low heat until blended.
2: Bring to boil over moderate heat, being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Then boil slowly. Stirring constantly for five minutes. ( use soft ball test )
3: Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla ( and nuts if used ) until chocolate is melted. Pour into 2 buttered 9x9 inch pans and cool. Yeild: Approximately 5 lb.
4: Enjoy this tasty treat, and don't forget to lick the spoon!
Cook's tips: Leave the fudge in your freezer over night. In the mid-afternoon, take fudge out of freezer and cut it. Serve immediately after cutting or wait for later.
I hope you enjoy this fun recipe for fudge. I enjoy making it .... and eating it! Hopefully you will enjoy it too.
Later,
Maddie
The Recipe:
Ingredients:
5 cups sugar
2 small 5 oz. cans of evaporated milk
1/4 lb. butter or margerine
1 19 oz. jar of marshmallow fluff
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup walnuts ( optional )
2 12 oz. bags of chocolate chips
... mixed together with one over-flowing cup of love!
Instructions:
1: Combine first five ingredients in large saucepan. Stir over low heat until blended.
2: Bring to boil over moderate heat, being careful not to mistake escaping air bubbles for boiling. Then boil slowly. Stirring constantly for five minutes. ( use soft ball test )
3: Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate and vanilla ( and nuts if used ) until chocolate is melted. Pour into 2 buttered 9x9 inch pans and cool. Yeild: Approximately 5 lb.
4: Enjoy this tasty treat, and don't forget to lick the spoon!
Cook's tips: Leave the fudge in your freezer over night. In the mid-afternoon, take fudge out of freezer and cut it. Serve immediately after cutting or wait for later.
I hope you enjoy this fun recipe for fudge. I enjoy making it .... and eating it! Hopefully you will enjoy it too.
Later,
Maddie
Monday, October 24, 2011
The Life of Lucky
" Why do people always look at ME when they smell something? I mean really, I don't do it that much." "Oh, hello. I am Lucky. ( Ok, it's not really Lucky, it's me, Maddie, as usual, but I am writing as if I am Lucky.)" Today has been a typical dog day for me. Going outside, sleeping, eating, and playing. But, in every typical day for me, there is always adventure.
I went out in the woods with my mistress, and I got her lost. But it was an accident, of course. I had picked up a really good scent, and I had to see what it was. I think it was my girlfriend dog next door, Misty. There are so many opportunities to life when you are a dog, and sometimes it gets confusing. Should you follow this exciting smell, or maybe this one? Has this territory been marked yet? Can I mark it? So many options, and of course .... Mooching!
Every time my owners eat, you can almost guarantee you'll find me sitting right beside them. I am a hound for food, any kind of food, and I chew a lot of stuff. I am a retriever, so, my nature is to retrieve things ( duh ). I got yelled at today just for dragging in a milk carton I found. I mean sheesh! It smelled good, and it was perfect for a chew toy. I couldn't believe my mistress threw it in the trash.
Right now, as my mistress is typing this, I am sound asleep dreaming about my day. I had a great day, and so did my family. Now I think my mistress is going to get up, and leave this up for awhile ... WHAT??!! THIS IS GOING TO BE READ BY A LOT OF PEOPLE?! THE EMBARRASSMENT! STOP IT QUICKLY! AHHHH!
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