MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Lawyers Vs. Attorneys…Is There A Difference?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Lawyers Vs. Attorneys…Is There A Difference?

Since they’ve been in the news a lot lately, have you ever wondered if there’s actually a difference between an attorney & a lawyer? As a general rule, the terms lawyer & attorney are pretty much interchangeable. Originally, the term “lawyer” was used generally for any person who’d been trained in the law. Some of…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Purpose Do Wisdom Teeth Serve?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Purpose Do Wisdom Teeth Serve?

While not everyone has them, chances are that you or someone you know has had the unfortunate experience of having to have wisdom teeth removed. For some, it’s not a difficult experience. For others, like yours truly, it’s one of the worst things they’ve ever been through. But the question comes up: why, if we…

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Happy Valentine’s Day!

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Happy Valentine’s Day!

Happy Valentine’s Day from our little Valentine!!! She is so excited to celebrate at her daycare (aka my Moms) with her friends! They made cute little bags to drop their Valentines in and get sweet treats for snack! My favorite part is that they all dress up in their cute Valentines Day outfits! We are…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why We Give Chocolate On Valentine’s Day

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why We Give Chocolate On Valentine’s Day

Try going into any retail store right now & not seeing pink & red boxes of chocolate on display on almost every aisle. You couldn’t do it! Because chocolate’s become one of the standard Valentine’s Day gifts, alongside flowers & jewelry. But chocolate didn’t develop its romantic reputation overnight. It took centuries of Mayans, myths,…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Happens To The Losing Super Bowl Team’s Merchandise

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What Happens To The Losing Super Bowl Team’s Merchandise

Following a big win in a major sporting event, such as this year’s Super Bowl, fans will try to score championship merchandise as quickly as possible. So, to meet that demand, manufacturers make & stock two different sets of T-shirts, hats, and other gear ahead of time declaring each team the champion. This was done…

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Snow Days!

{Katie’s Baby Blog} Snow Days!

Last year Lily loved the snow as a 1 year old! we only had one light snow day, but she had so much fun and liked being dragged around in her little sled. This year, she changed her mind about it! She saw my husband, Tim, outside shoveling and begged me to go outside to…

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why QBs Say “Hut” & “Hike”

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: Why QBs Say “Hut” & “Hike”

Have you ever been watching a football game & wondered why the quarterback yells “hut” or “hike” just before starting a play? “Hut” descends from the military. In the service, “hut” often replaces a syllable in a word to make it sharper & more distinct. Think about a drill sergeant screaming “atten-hut!” at cadets. It…