SheilaScribbles
my thoughts on life
Both our sons were in the Cub Scouts and then Boy Scouts. They did community service, learned basic survival skills, and generally had a good time with earning badges and camping out regularly. Each of them persevered and achieved the highest rank in Boy Scouts by earning their Eagle Award. In general, the public is …
We just finished “observing” the 4th of July, and I have been pondering my thoughts and feelings about it. When I was a child I recall grilling out (on charcoal), eating watermelon, and watching fireworks. Though to be truly honest, at this moment I cannot remember a specific experience. It is more a memory of …
My family had very strict rules, when I was growing up, about what was allowed and not allowed. One area was language. No cursing of any kind was allowed. This included words that made you think of the forbidden curse word. No sound alikes. Such as; gosh, golly, darn, you get the picture. I can truly …
Every mother knows they lie to their children. It starts out simple enough. “It’s not your fault,” “You take it, I don’t want any more cake,” “Don’t be silly, everyone likes you”, “It will be okay in the morning”, etc., you get the drift. Here are some of my mom lies and what I really mean(t). Lie: …