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 Oral Surgery/Heart Attack/Vegan Diet

Posted on January 7, 2018

If you meet me, you will think I’m a healthy woman. I’m 64 years old, but don’t feel that way at all. I’m always unpleasantly shocked when I glance in the mirror and think who is that person? Now that … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, nutrition | Tagged Angela Lidden, diets, heart attack, nutrition, Oh She Glows, smoothies, snacks, strokes, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, TIA, vegan, weight loss | 50 Comments

We Need A Super Heroine

Posted on November 30, 2017

Do we need to find the missing jigsaw pieces or a superhero? I go with find a superheroine.

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Humor, New York City, superhero, superheroine, thanksgiving | Leave a comment

My Problem With My Echo

Posted on November 9, 2017

I received an Amazon Echo as a gift from one of my kids a couple of years ago. I stared at it blankly and my son said “You don’t know what it is.” He was right. I had no clue what … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexa, Amazon, Amazon Echo, blogging, courtesy, entertainment, Humor, please, polite, social niceties, thank you | 22 Comments

The Freshmen Are Coming!

Posted on September 5, 2017

THE FRESHMEN ARE COMING! THE FRESHMEN ARE COMING! EVERYONE TO GET FROM STREETS! Anyone out there who still remembers this movie? The Russians are Coming, 1966

Posted in humor | Tagged comedy, first day of school, freshmen, freshmen orientation, high school, Humor, movies, school, teachers, The Russians Are Coming | 8 Comments

School Supplies from Hell

Posted on September 3, 2017

Originally posted on saneteachers:
Feeding frenzy on the Serengeti? No. Back to School Sale at Staples.When a kid is going into 4th grade, there is no reason to have 2 FULL PAGES OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED. List: crayons, markers or…

Posted in Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Enough Is Enough

Posted on August 31, 2017

Really? My car has apparently now become a bee’s nest. FYI – it isn’t the greatest photo because I was freaking out a little and wanted to make sure that these two (and the others flying around them) were definitely … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged bees, bees nest, car, Humor, infestation, nuisance | 10 Comments

Here We Go Again

Posted on August 30, 2017

What is going on with my windshield? Have I turned into an insect Über driver?

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bees, blogging, cars, Humor, incredulity, windshields | 8 Comments

What’s Up With Profile Pics?

Posted on August 29, 2017

Even on WordPress/Gravatar I worry about my profile pic. I started out as a duck. That’s not exactly true. I have always been a human. But I started out with a profile pic of a duck, thinking that my blog … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged aging, blogging, driver licence photos, English Language Learners, GO ARMY BEAT NAVY, Google, gravatar, Humor, images, photos, pictures, profile pics, self-deprecating humor, social media, TEACHING, writing | 30 Comments

The World Is Divided Into Two

Posted on August 28, 2017

Sometimes, when I’m driving my husband crazy, I think the world is divided into two halves. Those who have ADHD and those who live with those wild, crazy and fun-loving people who don’t. You can tell which half I belong … Continue reading →

Posted in adhd, Uncategorized | Tagged add, adhd, cute and loveable, family life, forgetfulness, frustration, Humor, mental health, patience | 21 Comments

A Twist On My Car Adventures

Posted on August 25, 2017

This is a good news/bad news post. Good News: My car hasn’t been hit in at least two weeks. Bad News: Now it’s being eaten.

Posted in humor | Tagged auto accidents, blogging, car accidents, grasshoppers, Humor, snacks, windshields, wry humor | 10 Comments