You may have read the Simple Sandwich post on April 6th with the Tuna balsamic sweet onion, Parmesan, tomato sandwich and “recipe” photos featured.
Several readers were motivated to try the combination and I received good comments. Not everyone a fan of tuna, of course. But-
dc, friend and blog follower, wrote the funniest comment on the day of the post.
It was so satisfying to know the Simple Sandwich post inspired readers to create their own simple sandwich at home
So from Pittsburgh to Spain to Massachusetts and Maine and Florida. Those are few of the locations I know the simple sandwich was created and eaten. Thank you blog followers for such a satisfying result
Thank you for all the response to a Simple Sandwich .
Throwback Thursday.
This is a volume of my mother’s childhood along with her brothers John and Robert. This is a copy of the book they were read to, not the actual one that belonged to them. I was able to find a copy online and gave it to my mom years ago.
My mother Marian was born in 1912 , John in 1910 and Robert in 1914 so that will give you a reference to the time period.
The story lines wouldn’t be acceptable in today’s world. “In “The sunny side,” children behave well and are rewarded for their virtues. In “The sulky side,” children misbehave and are punished by either their parents or their peers”
I guess the objective of the book was to keep kids in line!
When I was little I enjoyed hearing tales of the naughty children. 😂 my mother recounted a few of the tales but I only had my imagination to envision them at the time. The book is still available online with different illustrations.
The book opens in two directions. Half are stories of Sunny children who exhibit desirable virtues, do good deeds and show excellent deportment.
The other half are stories of Sulky children who get into their mischief, show poor manners or are naughty.
I remember the story of Fairy -Eat -it -All.
Turn the book over and the Sunny stories begin
And here is a good girl feeding the birds on Christmas
Today’s post is inspired by The Zingara Project’s April 4th blog post Whispers of Work: A Lament for Extinct Professions*
For April Poetry Month, friend and poet Lisa Hase-Jackson has been posting daily prompts for writers.
*Click the link above to see the daily prompt, including a list of vanishing or extinct professions. You might think of a vulnerable profession that could be added to her list. (Switchboard operator was one)
Last Tuesday our mutual friend Kelly parked with the flashers on to pick up some resoled boots and refurbished shoes. I stayed in the car. And as I looked out the car window I thought of Lisa’s Profession Prompt and thought cobbler!
A skilled cobbler is hard to find.
Many people today are sporting flip flops, crocs and rubbery sport shoes.
Kelly says they do excellent work!
Squirrel Hill Shoe Repair “Located in Squirrel Hill, Squirrel Hill Shoe Repair is one of the great small shoe repair shops left in Pittsburgh. Squirrel Hill Shoe Repair offers friendly and expert service on shoe repairs such as heels, soles, leather conditioning and strap repair. You can also find a variety of shoe care items such as polishes, laces and sealants.” Report on KDKA CBS News by Jennifer Stockdale
Putting new zippers in purses and bags
From my friend and blog follower in Gainesville. Florida, Kristin F.
Thirteen Years ago my friend Shuey sent a photo of a Barred owl from Niceville Florida and was guest blogger click to see
In trying to identify what type owl this was I found this poster sold at Redbubble.
