Elice Ivy Writes

     My daughter has gotten to the point to where she wants to put stuff on the wall.  I love it. I keep wondering if maybe they were switched at birth because I always wanted stuff on my walls.  So when here oldest brother went in her room to exam the wall his whole world got turned upside down. Son:  Mama, who is this boy on my wall? Me: What wall? Son: This little boy (mind you he is holding a folding chair) Me:  ( At this point I'm really confused because 1) what does he thinks he going to do with a chair and what wall are we talking about his facebook wall because the last time I checked I paid the bills. Son: Then he starts pointing to her room.  This boy who is this boy on the wall. Me: I said it's just one of her friends. Son: Well, why couldn't she have girls? Who is he and where does he live? Me: Boy, Bye! (In my Beyonce voice!) Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wo...

While I was talking to my grandmother on one of our regular Sunday Conversations I heard the lady next door screaming like I have been hearing almost since I moved in about a year ago. Grandma: What is that noise? Me: The lady next door and her man are fighting again. Grandma: Does it happen often? Me:Yes, all the time. Grandma: and no one does anything? Me: We have tried. But she gets mad at us. Grandma: Well that man would only have to hit me once. I would do to him exactly what I did to my first husband. Me: What? First husband and what did you do? Grandma: I waited until he went to sleep then I hit him over the head with a lamp? Me: What? and then what happened? Grandma: I hightailed it out of there and stayed at my sister's house. Me: What happened when he found you? Grandma: I told him that we needed to get a divorce and start over again. Me: oh, and he believed you? Grandma: Yes, that Jackass did and as soon as the papers were sig...

Date When Celebrated :  August 27th Today is  Just Because Day.  Finally, you have a chance to do something without a rhyme or reason. Most often in life, we do things because we have to, or we want to, or it's expected of us. None of those reasons apply today.   Is there something you'd like to do, but there isn't a reason or logic for doing it? Well, today is the day to go out and do something "just because". It is most enjoyable if it is an uncommon, or unexpected activity or action. Perhaps, you have something in mind. If not, just go with the first thing that comes to your mind.  "Just because" activities often come from a "whim" or a "what if I" type of thought. We know you will quickly get the hang of this day, and have a lot of fun with it.  To get you started, here are some of our suggestions for  Just Because Day  : Take an unplanned day of vacation Visit someone you haven't seen in a while Knock on some...

August 25 is Kiss and Make Up Day, a day to let go of resentment, grudges, anger and indignation. The unofficial holiday encourages people to make up and reconcile with anyone they are estranged with - at work, school or in their family. Conflict is one of the biggest truths in life. No matter how much we may try, disagreements are a big part of our relationships with others. Most of the times, these differences can be easily set aside and forgotten. Sometimes however, arguments and misunderstandings can take an ugly turn, estranging and isolating people from each other. Kiss and make up is a English language idiom that means to forgive someone and be friends again with them. A Second Chance Kiss and Make Up Day provides a second chance - it is a day to set aside all difference and let people in our lives know that despite all the quarrels and the disagreements, they mean a lot to us. How to Celebrate? Staying angry with a loved one can be harmful not only to a relationshi...

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August 22 is Be An Angel Day. Established in 1993 by Jaune Howard Feldman, the day encourages people to be angels to those in need. In many religions, angels are supernatural spirits that are thought to be responsible for protecting humans. The day reminds us that even though we can't be actual angels, we can emulate the kindness they are known for. Being kind and good to our fellow human beings is not hard - all we need to do is to stop thinking about ourselves for a while (or a day) and to think about how we can make the world a nicer and kinder place. How to Celebrate? Be kind to others. Do something to help a stranger. Do  random acts of kindness  without any expectations of reciprocation. For example, give up your seat in the bus or train to someone else, pay for the coffee the person behind you may buy at the coffee shop or leave small gift in your neighbour's mailbox. Volunteer your time and money to a charitable organization. Do something that will bring a s...

Hawaii becomes the 50th state. (1959) Hawaii  ( English pronunciation:   i / h ə ˈ w aɪ ʲ i /   hə- wy -(y)ee ; locally,  [həˈwɐ(ɪ)ʔi] ;  Hawaiian :  Hawai ʻ i [həˈvɐjʔi] ) is the 50th and most recent  state  of the  United States of America , receiving statehood on August 21, 1959. [23]  Hawaii is the only U.S. state located in  Oceania  and the only one composed entirely of islands. It is the northernmost island group in  Polynesia , occupying most of an archipelago in the central  Pacific Ocean . [24]  Hawaii is the only U.S. state not located in the  Americas . The state does not observe  daylight saving time . The state encompasses nearly the entire volcanic  Hawaiian archipelago , which comprises hundreds of islands spread over 1,500 miles (2,400 km). At the southeastern end of the archipelago, the eight main islands are—in order from northwest to southeast:  Ni ʻ ihau , K...

The Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson. (1866) ( http://holidayinsights.com/history/history08.htm) The  war had its origin  in the factious issue of  slavery , especially the extension of slavery into the western territories. Four years of intense combat left 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers dead, and destroyed much of the South's infrastructure. The Confederacy collapsed and slavery was abolished in the entire country. The Reconstruction Era  (1863–1877) overlapped and followed the war, with its fitful process of restoring national unity, strengthening the national government, and guaranteeing  civil rights  to the freed slaves. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War) Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my latest ...

he Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson. (1866) ( http://holidayinsights.com/history/history08.htm) The  war had its origin  in the factious issue of  slavery , especially the extension of slavery into the western territories. Four years of intense combat left 620,000 to 750,000 soldiers dead, and destroyed much of the South's infrastructure. The Confederacy collapsed and slavery was abolished in the entire country. The Reconstruction Era  (1863–1877) overlapped and followed the war, with its fitful process of restoring national unity, strengthening the national government, and guaranteeing  civil rights  to the freed slaves. ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War) Feel Free to comment and share with your friends! Feel Free to follow me @ eliceivywrites.wordpress.com Please follow me on Twitter @eliceivy Facebook at www.facebook.com/eliceivy and don't forget to follow here on blogspot.com for all my late...

Bad Poetry Day Date When Celebrated :  Always August 18th Bad Poetry Day  is a day to create some really bad verse. But, why you ask? Perhaps, the answer is simply "because you can". Maybe, it exists to allow us to better appreciate good poetry. Or, perhaps it is to be written to irritate someone...... According to Wellcat.com, the creators of this day, the intention is to gather a group of old high school friends, and write some really bad poetry. Then, send the poetry to your old high school teacher. Wow!, That sounds like a lot of fun...... Today's Poem dedicated to you, the reader: So, you're a poet But you don't know it.  Try writing some verse But, don't be terse. After it's writ, It will read like.......... Walt Whitman is probably turning in his grave. Happy  Bad Poetry Day Origin of Bad Poetry Day: This special day was actually created by the good folks at  Wellcat.com . They have created a number of special da...

       After my son's graduation we moved to California.  Since we needed to go thru Texas to clean out a storage I thought it would be nice of me to ask my son if he wanted to spend a few weeks with his best friend.  You know I thought why not he's earned it and let's just call it a summer of freedom. It all sounded really good and alright until I got that phone call. Son: Mama? Me: Yes. Son: I'm not coming. Me: .....wait, What? Son: I want to stay here for a year and wait for my girl to finish school. Me:   (in my head I'm screaming and hollering HELL NO! out loud I just hold the phone)...well what about school? Son: I'm going to enroll at the JC. Me: (OMG!)          I wanted to say so many things and I did to everyone but him.  Because somewhere it hit me that he had to be the one to make this decision and my feelings had no place. He was ready to be act like and grown up and a...

If you are a Leftie, Then  Left Handers Day  is just for you! Left Handers, also commonly referred to as Southpaws, are the brunt of more than their share of jokes all year long. How do I know? Yup, you guessed it! It ain't easy being a leftie. But those of us who are, would have it no other way. Lefties are proud of it. The world is built for right handers. Examples are everywhere. For example: In school, have you ever seen a left handed desk? They don't exist. Many left handed items cost more. Novelty coffee mugs are made with the picture or text for a right handed pick-up. Scissors for for right handers. Only a lefty would understand this. The computer mouse you are using as you read this is designed for right handers. Did you Know?  Right handed people operate in the left side of the brain. Left handed people use the right side. Therefore, only left handed people are in their right mind. Left Hander's certainly earned the right to have a...

August 12 is Middle Child Day, a day to recognize middle born children and to acknowledge their place in their families. Many believe that the order of one’s birth can affect one’s personality. The middle child or second born of three siblings is said to suffer from middle child syndrome, a  feeling of isolation and exclusion within the family. Some studies have shown that in a family with multiple children, the oldest and the youngest get the most attention from their parents while those in between tend to be left by themselves, often ignored and forgotten. Middle children have to often fight for attention of their parents and may sometimes feel like they do not belong to the family. Independent and Creative Being a middle child, however isn't all that bad. Research has shown that being left alone to their own devices can actually be a positive thing for middle children. The fact they may not receive as much attention as their siblings, some studies suggest, can make th...