Looking back & looking forward

Janus is the Roman God of doorways and gates.  He is often depicted in statues with a double face that looks in both directions.  The month of January takes his name because it is  a time of new beginnings.  This is the time of year when many people think about what they have done well and what they would like to change.  So, what about you?  What have you done well this year, and what would you like to improve in 2010?

Who would you take to the South Pole?

On December 14, 1911, the South Pole was discovered.  If you were able to travel to the South Pole, who would you want to take along with you and why?  You can choose from anyone – someone you know, someone famous, someone alive, someone who is no longer living, anyone.

Think creatively! Invent something new.

Eli Whitney was born December 8, 1765.  He invented a cotton gin that automatically separated cottonseed from the cotton fiber.  His invention had a tremendous impact on cotton production in the South, and cotton became a profitable crop for farmers.  Almost everything we use had to be invented by someone.  Think of and write about something you could invent that would be helpful or entertaining.  Learn more about the cotton gin, history, and science at this link:www.historyforkids.org

Beware of the joker! He has two teasers to tickle your brain.

1.  Paul wants to go home but can't, because the man in the mask is waiting for him.  What's happening?

2.  Paul's mom has four children.  She named the first one Monday, the second one Tuesday, and the third one Wednesday.  What did she name her fourth child?

C is for Cookie. That's good enough for me!

Hey boys and girls!

Friday, December 5, is National Cookie Day, and I want to know what is your favorite cookie and why.  Is it chocolaty? Does it have nuts in it?  Is it the kind that your grandma makes on special occasions?  Please share.    Who knows?  Maybe, I'll bring in some cookies if there are good comments.  Happy blogging!