Life at a "Swell's" pace

These Two Photos of Skylar.

Because they clearly show his two personalities completely. One, the comical little guy that likes to help mommy in the kitchen. Two, the sweet kid that is always game for a good photo-op for mommy.

This Bracket.

Because it says "Dottie" and it reminded me of my mom.

These Seagulls.

Because they were perched on the street lamp so delicately.

This Creed.

Because it's on display at Pioneer School and it has such great meaning behind it.

This Screen Receipt.

Because the cashier took Skylar's name over mine and it made his day.

This Hermit Crab Cage.

Because we have had such fun with these hermit crabs and they are a good educational experience for Skylar. Not to mention, it has taught him how to care for animals too.

This Sign at the Winco in Corvallis.

Because the city of Corvallis put a plastic bag ban into effect as of January 1st, 2013. And I honestly think it's a great thing!

This Menu Item.

Because Goulash was something I had growing up and it made me chuckle to see it on a menu at a restaurant here in Oregon.

This Chair.

Because it's called a Captain's Chair and I got it at an antique store. I wish they had two of them, but the one fits right in at our table and we love it!

Random Photo of the Week:

Skylar's room is a wreck. With the illnesses going through our house I haven't had time to get in and organize it. But this room will be conquered now that all of us are feeling 100% again! I will conquer the mess of "the boy's" room!

Eco-Tip: Purchase a reusable shopping tote and take it with you when you go to the grocery store or super market. It will help you cut down on plastic and paper bag waste throughout your household and it will fit more items in for less use of other bags. Be sure and wash they tote one a month though to cut down on bacterial growth. For this and other tips on going green visit, The Earth and Me Go Green.

Today is the day that we observe the birth of Martin Luther King Jr. He would have been 84 years old today.

Source

It was 50 years ago this August that the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. closed his speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial with his rendering of a dream he had for the country’s future. The soaring final sentences were somewhat extemporaneous — he let his emotions and sense of the occasion carry him past parts of the prepared text and on to the right words, concluding with the rousing “Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty we are free at last.” It was an exultant moment for much of this country, and in the national memory it has acquired the gauzy image of a happy ending to our long struggle with racial inequality and bigotry. (source)