Pointless Things You Should Know

Works Cited

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Farmersalmanac.com. 13 Nov. 2004. Farmers Almanac. 14 Nov. 2004.
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Wordspy.com. 13 Nov. 2004. Slang Dictionary. 14 Nov. 2004.
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Slangsite.com. 13 Nov. 2004. Slang Dictionary. 14 Nov. 2004.
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Book Review

2004-11-13T11:47:00.000-08:00

Although a few years ago, he was unknown, Dr. Phil McGraw has become one of the world's most famous psychologists. He has transformed himself into a man that people turn to for help in solving problems on his daily television show. Aside from being a popular psycologist, Dr. Phil is also a gifted businessman whose business empire includes bestselling books, a blockbuster of television shows, and sold-out live seminars. According to The Making of Dr. Phil, author Sophia Dembling states that Dr. Phil could possibly be one of the most fascinating success stories in recent years. Aside from the fame and wealth, Dr. Phil has had a number of his own hardships. He has suffered greatly from criticism from the public and press, and also has faced a rough divorce. However, Dr. Phil's "win at all costs" attitude has allowed him to build a business and media empire. His perseverance and determination have carried him far in life and helped him find the power to help others. Author Sophia Dembling puts the reader in Dr. Phil's shoes as she describes his life. Throughout the book, Dembling makes connections to how Dr. Phil is a normal, every day human being. Despite all of the wealth and fame, Dr. Phil still remains down to earth and grounded. He simply wants to make a difference in the world and help people in trouble.

Words To Live By

2004-11-13T08:27:00.000-08:00

"A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in the world." --Muhammad

"Blessed is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed."--Alexander Pope

"Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love."--LAO-TZO

"Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it."--Hebrews 13:2

"When troubles will come, they are always temporary--nothing lasts forever."--Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

"Safety and happiness can only come from individuals, classes, and nations being honest and fair and kind to each other."--C.S. Lewis

Schnazy Recipes

2004-11-13T08:05:00.000-08:00

Snickerdoodles

Mix together thoroughly:
1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs

Add:
2 3/4 cups flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Chill dough. Roll into form into clumps the size of small walknuts. Roll in mixture of 2 tbsp. sugar and 2 tsp. cinnamon. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, but still soft.
Bake at 400 for 8-10 minutes.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

Star Cookies

3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup crisco
1/2 pint milk
1/2 cup butter
1 egg for top

Mix flour, crisco and butter as for pie crust. Add milk to make a soft dough. Put a little flour and sugar on board, roll dough thin, cut 2 inch squares and slit all 4 corners. Put filling in center. Take each opposite corner and press together. Put on greased cookie sheet, brush egg on top. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Put on plate and sprinkle powdered sugar on top.

Glossary of Slang

2004-11-13T07:52:00.000-08:00

1.) Dandy: good, great, cool, nifty.
Example: Have a dandy day.

2.) Diddly Squat: nothing, not anything.
Example: I didn't learn diddly squat from that class.

3.) Kick It: to hang out, stay somewhere.
Example: C'mon, let's go kick it at my pad.

4.) Kiddo: a word for a peer.
Example: Hey kiddo what's up?

5.) Kewlio: really great, awesome, cool.
Example: The new magazine I bought is kewlio.

6.) Nerdly: nerdy, but in a respectable and admirable way.
Example: Adam's really great in science. He's a real nerdly guy.

7.) Sarcasmic: very sarcastic.
Example: Beth destroyed her debate opponent with her elegant, sarcasmic wit.

8.) Scaddadle: go, leave.
Example: I better scaddadle. I'll talk to you soon.

9.) Schmuck: silly person.
Example: Chris is a real schmuck.

10.) Schnazy: sweet, cool, awesome.
Example: Schnazy outfit, Shorty.

11.) Smurf: name used for a child.
Example: Awww, look at that little smurf!

Copy-Change Poem- With Thanks to Ntozake Shange

2004-11-13T07:40:00.000-08:00

i live in happiness
by Katie DePauw

i live in happiness
is this where you live?
i live here in happiness
i live on amusement avenue
my friend lives on pleasure parkway
do you live here in happiness
laughter
echoes through me like giggles in other folks
smiles widen my face
big as yo' mama...
bright like the sun that shines on my face
thinking they was cackling
i got 28 teeth where other people got cavities
& deep-set dimples for both sides of my smile
i walk round in glee like somebody else be walkin through the mall
i live in happiness
live in it
feel it
i cd even imagine it
wear my heart on my sleeves
laughter falls so fulla happiness
ya cd make a cave where yr mouth is &
laugh at yrself
laugh at yrself in happiness

Epitaph After Ben Franklin

2004-11-12T08:53:00.000-08:00

The Body of K. DePauw

Daughter,

Still Young and Searching,

For Happiness and Clarity

Like a Yellow Daffodil in the Spring,

She Brought Smiles and New Hope to Others

Rests Here for Some Time

She Strived to be that Teacher that Taught Her

Caring and Insightful,

Remaining Loyal and Helpful

To Everyone

She Will Return Once More to Fufill Lost Opportunity

And See the World Through a New Perspective

Autobiographic Incident Narrative

2004-11-12T08:40:00.000-08:00

The street was blanketed with the first golden rays of sunlight for the day. THe windows of the houses nearby were still as black as night. A faint aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air. No sounds were heard, except for the subtle wimpering of my little sister. Everything was so calm and serene, just like the gentle breeze drifting through the trees right before a storm breaks. Then the trucks came; bumping and roaring down the quiet street, like big steel monsters. Men jumped out quickly, as though they realized it was moving day. As I watched the men hustle about, I sat, deeply thinking about my future. What would my new life in Strongsville be like? Would I make any new friends? While contemplating this, I began to feel warm, salty tears sting my eyes as my car drove away towards my new home. I realized my life would be taking a new turn, maybe for the better, maybe for the worst.