Kathleen S Evenhouse
Writing With Vision
Historical tidbits are hidden in plain view all around us. Sometimes they are the statues in public places, on words carved into clay tablets, in the Bible, in the Dead Sea Scrolls, in pictures in museums, in fictional stories that take place during actual historical events, and even in our homes on the kids’ book… Read More
So, Iowa has this reputation of being wholesome, but totally boring. Couldn’t be farther from the truth, at least not in my mind. And this isn’t a joke, but you may feel like smiling. Funnies Don’t be sad, because sad spelled backward is das, and das is not good. Q: How do I like my… Read More
How many of you had a book of Nursery Rhymes in your house as you grew up? For many of us, they were a part of our childhood as silly rhymes with catchy tunes. Some of us even jumped rope to these little ditties. But do you know that they are also a semi-opaque window… Read More
Q: Why does the Norway Navy have bar codes on the sides of their ships? A: So when they come back to port, they can Scandanavian. Q: Why can’t the T-Rex clap? A: Because he’s dead. Q: Want to know what makes you smile? A: Your face muscles. Winter Thoughts: Advice is like snow—the softer… Read More
There’s more to nursery rhymes that fun little ditties to sing while you jump rope. They are our history in disguise. For example: The origin for this rhyme that most historicans agree on is: Nimble Jack is actually Black Jack, an English pirate who was notorious for escaping from the authorities in the late 16th… Read More
Q: Why don’t oysters give to charities? A: Because they’re shellfish. Q: Did you hear about the kidnapping at school? A: It’s okay. He woke up. Q: How do you when it’s been raining cats and dogs. A: When you step in a poodle. Winter Quotes: “Because the birdsong might be pretty, But it’s not… Read More
Are you a fast food junky? Do you make frequent stops at coffee shops? Would you rather eat out than cook and clean up at home? Are catered events preferred over self preparation and hosting? This may seem like a picture of modern-day life on the run, and it is. But it’s not exactly “modern.”… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 