On Friday I taught my nine year old son how to make a volcano because he wanted to do some experiments at home. He had a blast! We were laughing and telling jokes and then it was time to make it erupt. When it did the look on his face was priceless. Sheer joy and amazement. I love showing him new things and spending time with him. He is so full of joy and wonder of the world and is so keen on making new things or taking things apart to discover how they work. He is a very intelligent child and is always asking inquisitive and indepth questions of which I am supposed to always have the answer. As he gets older I find myself going to the computer with him more frequently saying "Mom is not sure of the answer so let's research that together so we both can learn about it". I find this strategy works well because he gets in the habit of looking up the information instead of guessing or putting aside the question. He was so excited that he decided to write about it on his blog "Tommy's World" at http://tommysworld09.blogspot.com/
Please check it out and leave a comment and subscribe. Show him some love. The blog encourages him to write more.

Must See for Young Drivers

Please click on the title above to watch the video called EVERY 15 MINUTES. Share it with any young drivers in your family.

FLU SHOTS

Many people are still deciding on whether or not to get the regular flu shot or the swine flue shot.  I don't think there is a clear enough understanding of the contents of the shot and it's side effects for anyone to make an informed decision.  Many people with various health problems such as asthma need their yearly flu shots to maintain good health.  However there hasn't been enough information given to the public and there is no transparency with the information. Everything is just rushed and is being crammed down our throats like a shady pushy salesperson.  The media is creating an atmosphere of fear and making the public feel guilty if they don't get the shots because they will be putting their kids at risk or themselves if they don't.  They are creating a state of fear in everyone that will result in people rushing out to take the vaccine without really thinking about the ramifications of its use. 
     You have to weigh both sides of the issue - the pros and the cons.  One day my seventeen year old son came home from school greatly upset.  He said, "Mom, you have to see this video.  Oh my God you will not believe it."  He goes straight to the computer and looked it up.  It was a Fox news video.  I was shock and disturbed myself at seeing it.  I just shook my head and gave God thanks.  Click on the link below to see what he showed me.  Please make your own decisions about the flu shot with the help of your doctor and loved ones.  Speak to your doctor and express any concerns before making a decision.  Everyone is different but and I've included this video for informational purposes only -  it is not intended as medical advice.    Leave a comment. Thanks.
 
Below are the links. Click on each one to see a different video.
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mScGC7nFDxM
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LapyKiMT2tc
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_9SU6vM_BA&feature=related
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iU5UimENyAg&feature=related
 

The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 A History of the Education of the Colored People of the United States ......

The full title is - The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 A History of the Education of the Colored People of the United States from the Beginning of Slavery to the Civil War / Woodson, Carter Godwin, 1875-1950. I am a prolific reader of just about anything informational. Lately I have been reading and listening to a lot of old material I have collected over time. Most of these materials are in the public domain. This was an interesting book by Carter G. Woodson and so I am sharing it with you. Click on the link above to go to the book. I will be adding others from my collection over time. Enjoy and please leave a comment. Thanks.

Removing Undesirable Backgrounds From Pictures

Do you have pictures that you really like but they have a background that you are not happy with? Maybe you would like to share the pictures with others but the background stops you (for what ever embarrassing reason)? Here is a way to solve the problem. This article might be just what you need. It shows you how to remove the background using your computer. Click on the link above to go to the article. Try it an let me know what you think -Leave a comment.