The legendary children's author would have been 109.
Though he passed away in 1991, Theodor Seuss Geisel, known to most as simply Dr. Seuss, would have turned 109 years old Saturday, March 2. The nation celebrates his birth with storytimes, classroom activities and fond reflections of favorite stories. Did you know that Dr. Seuss never really was a doctor of any sort? According to GoodReads.com, he'd gone to Oxford to obtain a doctorate of literature, but never finsihed his degree. Instead, while on board a ship on a European vacation, he crafted "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street." He inspired authors (and children) across the world when, after being rejected by 43 publishers, he got a friend to publish his first work in 1937, according to Seussville.com. Read Across America …
Montco Mommy's youngest soon won't be so young.
Tonight is the last night my baby girl will be 4. By tomorrow, technically at 4:44 p.m., she will turn 5. As a mother, I struggle with her getting older. Some days, I can’t wait to, say have a beer with my daughter. Other days, I miss how her tiny baby hands would curl around my finger. I can’t decide if I want her to stay tiny forever or get older. One major fear I often think over is her teenage years. If there is any truth to “bad karma,” I’m probably due for some rough years in there somewhere. As hormones start to influence her decisions, tone of voice and attitude toward her mother, we could have some issues. We are a lot alike, to be honest. I know when we butt heads it is because I’ve produced a daughter that is as stubborn, …
4:56 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
I hope you had a nice party day! Sorry this is belated. My youngest is 13 and he was such a sweetie growing up to the teen years. Minor crying spells, if any. No tantrums. Never argued the word NO, ( until lately). Has always looked after the special ed kids at school and became their friend. The neighborhood playground you could find mothers just waiting for my son to come to play with their … more ›
A very spoooooooky edition of 5 Things!
Happy Halloween to the Limerick, Royersford and Spring City community! As we dress ourselves and our kids up in costume today, Patch would like to remind everyone to stay safe by using these tips from the Pennsylvania State Police. And now, for a special Halloween edition of 5 Things. Enjoy! 1. Where did it all begin? According to historian Nicholas Rogers, some folklorists link the Roman feast of Pomona, the goddess of fruits and seeds, or in the festival of the dead called Parentalia to the present-day holida. "It is more typically linked to the Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-an or sow-in), derived from the Old Irish Samuin meaning 'summer's end,'" according to the official Wikipedia page for Halloween. 2. The name - More …
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Melissa Treacy
10:26 am on Saturday, March 2, 2013
For me, nothing beats my favorite Lorax quote: "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." more ›