Karen’s Opinion

What do they do with all that stuff they used during the Olympics? If you think about all the buildings you would hope they would be put to good use but what about the other things like decorations and signs?

Mannington Mills has partnered with 3M Canada, the folks who supplied the graphics that we saw everywhere from on the sides of buses to billboards. Mannington plans to turn the material into an ingredient they can use to make premium tile flooring.

Mannington already recycles post consumer products from drywall and vinyl composition tile and diverted more than 19 million pounds of previously used flooring and drywall from landfills.

Way to go Mannington in their efforts to recycle and reuse!

When I happen upon information that intrigues me, I want to share! That is why you shall be introduced to the following information whether you like it or not!

Most every day, I visit a website that is sponsored by Kibble Kat. By simply clicking on their Meow trivia question, they will provide 10 pieces of kibble to Animal Shelters to help feed their hungry cats. You don’t even have to have the correct answer to the question. That is good because I really don’t know much about cats.

Today’s question was

This breed of cat comes in every color and coat pattern and is known for their curly or wavy hair:

A. The Ringlet
B. The Macaroni
C. The Egyptian Mau
D. The LaPerm

I picked D, thinking it was too obvious to be the correct choice. Ding, Ding, Ding!!! I was correct.

Yes! The LaPerm breed is born bald before growing their famous curly or wavy hair. Did you know that?

Join in the fun by clicking the Yum Yum picture. Help fight animal hunger. (There is a dog trivia side to this too!)

I admire those who have chosen the path of homeschooling. Homeschooling is a tough undertaking and is not for the faint of heart. I used to think that those who taught their children at home did it because they were lazy. They simply shoved a book in front of their child and they expected that child to learn. I was so wrong. People who homeschool put so much time and effort into choosing the curriculum that is best for their family. Whether they choose an online curriculum or join a local co-op of other families who homeschool, they put a lot of thought into what information they are using to educate their child.

From reading the blogs of friends who homeschool, I have gained so much respect for their effort. It seems to me that everything they do becomes a chance to teach their children. They visit historical landmarks, museums and zoos. They are very involved in everything they study. I want to go to school all over again and be taught at home. I would be one of three million children who are being taught at home.

There are many reasons for choosing to homeschool. Whatever reasons each family has used to reach their decision, I wish them success.

I recently received a letter from my bank that has me questioning the laws concerning online gambling. This was a randomly generated letter that stated no funds were to be withdrawn from accounts when paying online gambling sites. I am not sure what they are talking about. If online gambling is legal, how can a bank tell a patron how to spend their own money?

I have been researching the laws concerning online gambling and am confused. Some sites, such as Poker NationsX have information about various laws concerning online gambling. I will be doing more research to find out where they find their information. If anyone has any information on this, I would appreciate any links. How does one research actual US law?

I know this will probably open my blog up to a bunch of spam but I can hope it doesn’t.

I can hardly believe it! After 4 years, my violet bloomed!