Author Archives: Barb Knowles

About Barb Knowles

The things that are important to me are family, friends, teaching, writing, languages and using my sense of humor to navigate this crazy world. Please join me on this blogging adventure...

The Story Behind The Band Swahoogie And The Upcoming Pleasantville Music Festival

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Barb Knowles

Saneteachers’ Barb Harvey-Knowles is thrilled to land an interview with Swahoogie, a New York City area rock band who will be performing at the upcoming Pleasantville Music Festival. As music fans from around the tri-state area are looking forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Garcia's, Garcia's at Capitol Theatre Portchester, Garcia's Portchester, music, Pleasantville Music Festival, rock, rock band, Swahoogie | 5 Comments

Annoying Expressions

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Barb Knowles

When I was a teenager/young adult, a common expression when one was astounded or upset with news was “You’re kidding me!” Meaning, that’s crazy or horrible or wow, I can’t believe that happened. I used it all the time. It … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged adults, age, culture, expressions, generational differences, generations, Humor, idiomatic expressions, life style, millennials, no problem, no worries, parents, teenagers | 29 Comments

How Old Are You?

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Barb Knowles

I would give credit where credit is due, if I knew who started this on social media. But I don’t know. It’s fun though. I am aspergum years old. I am had the measles and chickenpox but not mumps years old. I’m wore white … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged 50's, 60's, age, aging, aspergum, Chatty Cathy, chicken pox, growing older, Humor, measles, mumps, vaccinations | 20 Comments

Tell, Don’t Show

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Barb Knowles

CW: Sexual assault, non-graphic It sounds a little callous to say I heard Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s heart-wrenching testimony in front of the Senate committee and the nation, and immediately thought about my writing. But I related to her … Continue reading →

Posted in memoir, Uncategorized | Tagged Allison Williams, blogging, Brevity Magazine, Brevity's Nonfiction Blog, Christine Blasey Ford, cnf, Dinty W. Moore, Girlish, Lara Lillabridge, memoir, nonfiction, reblogging, show don't tell, trauma, writing trauma | 4 Comments

On Finding My Grandfather

Posted on November 4, 2018 by Barb Knowles

100 years ago this month, the world saw the end of the Great War. This day has special meaning for my family. While my father, two brothers, two uncles, and one nephew served in our military, some as career officers, … Continue reading →

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged Aisne-Marne, Armistice, cadets, Chateau-Thierry, Class of 1915, duty honor country, Eisenhower, family, genealog, history, KIA, Michael E. Heskew, officers, soldiers, St. Mihiel, The Great War, USMA, West Point, WWI | 14 Comments

No Horsing Around

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Spaces or Stalls? p.s. There are no horses here.

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged apartments, cars, condos, horses, Humor, parking, parking spaces, photography, silly signs, stalls | 3 Comments

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games)

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Posted in humor, photography | Tagged blogging, Catching Fire, Humor, Katniss Everdeen, morning walk, nature, photography, photos, The Hunger Games, trees, walking | 18 Comments

Can’t Talk Now…I’m Hydrating

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Oh boy. I don’t know about you, but I listen to doctors. Take this antibiotic, Barb. Okee dokee, antibiotic it is. Take this heart medicine. I like being alive, so absolutely oh favorite cardiologist of mine, I will take it … Continue reading →

Posted in health, Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, cardiology, dehydration, electrolytes, future, health, heart disease, hydration, kidney disease, kidneys, life style, living, nephrology, nutrition, staying alive, water | 16 Comments

Oh, I’m Sorry Thief

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Barb Knowles

I was raised to be polite. To have social skills. Etiquette was a requirement, not an option. Yes ma’am. Yes sir. Excuse me. Curtsying. A month or so ago my husband and I were in New York City. We have … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged addicted to cellphone, addiction, burglary, burgler, cabs, etiquette, fun times, Grand Central, Grand Central Terminal, iPhones, life lessons, NYC, stealing, Technology, texting, thief | 15 Comments

#legit

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Grandson: Mamoo, you aren’t a stereotypical grandmother…..you’re legit. Me: What’s a stereotypical grandmother? Grandson: One who knits ugly sweaters and does boring stuff. I’m legit. That was such a cool compliment. He did have an ulterior motive, though, because he wanted me to … Continue reading →

Posted in family, humor, Uncategorized | Tagged DNA, family, family dynamics, grandchildren, grandmother, grandparents, Humor, knitting, legit, unconditional love | 13 Comments