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Ahh, sweet victory…

Published on September 22, 2011 By MartaLis

Oh, Charlie Sheen hype. It has been a constant source of entertainment and ridiculousness for my little brother and me over the past few months. Like, honestly, I don’t think I’ve gone a day without saying “win” or “winning” in a very long time. (So I’m a nerd. Whatever. Lol) But seriously, dude, I love [...]

Keep Moving Forward!

Published on April 27, 2010 By Administrator

            In the movie, Meet the Robinsons, “Keep Moving Forward” is the motto of the Robinson family.  It is actually a quote by Walt Disney.  We use this motto in our family too.              Today, for example, I came home from the office and was very tired.  My daughters went to visit a friend in [...]

“Accomplished,” adj. 1. completed; done; effected, 2. highly skilled; expert, 3. having all the social graces…

Published on October 20, 2009 By MartaLis

Have you ever felt really, really amazing when you finished something? In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy states what traits he thinks truly “acccomplished” women possess.  Some items on the list include knowledge of singing, dancing, drawing, and the modern languages (among other things); Lizzie (the story’s protagonist) replies that such requirements for accomplishment [...]