
March 27, 2015
Dear Frannie Friday--Verbal Spontaneous Odyssey of the Mind Problems
This is what I wore a couple of weeks back to the regional tournament for Odyssey of the Mind (see nametag in photo below for proof). We go to our state competition tomorrow and while I don't know what that will hold, I can say that I am extremely proud of my kids and team. They've worked really hard.
So how OOM works is that during the competition they have a long term problem that they have to perform and they also have a spontaneous problem. They have no idea what the spontaneous problem is until they get there. It is either verbal, hands on or verbal hands on. My kids are really good at spontaneous problems. We practiced them every week to gear them up for competition. They loved it. Here are some of their favorites: (If you have kids, try doing these at the dinner table--so fun!)
The problem: Choose someone to start and in a circle in clockwise rotation, everyone has to pretend to be an animal with a name from a place and one fact about the animal. The caveat is that it has to be in alphabetical order. So the first person would be A, then B and so on. So an example would be "I am Amos the Anteater from Atlantis and I am an Artist."
The problem: Chose someone to start and go in clockwise rotation for two minutes. Try to get as many creative responses as you can. On each person's turn, try to name the best OR the worst thing that you could hear from a doctor just as you are about to go under anesthesia for an operation.
The problem: Chose someone to start and go in clockwise rotation, trying to come up with as many creative responses as you can. Use the words day or night in a sentence. You get extra points for using both and you get extra points for being creative (like if someone uses night as knight).
The problem: Many English words are compound nouns. That means they are made up of two
shorter nouns put together, such as "teapot" –the word
"tea" plus the word "pot," or "baseball" –
"base" plus "ball". Your team’s problem is to think of as
many compound nouns as you can during your thinking time. During your response
time, the first person will say a compound noun. The second person will say the first
half of the word and give an example. The third person will say the second
half of the word and give an example. The next person will give a new
compound noun. The person after that will say the first half of THAT word and
give and example, and so on.
For example, team member number one could say
"carpet", which is "car" plus "pet." Team member
number two could say "car – Volkswagen." Team member number three
could say "pet – my dog." Then team member number four could say
"dollhouse," team member number five could say "doll –
Barbie," and team member one could say "house – firehouse." And
so on.
Leopard Skinny Jeans-Wal-Mart; Grey Tee-Target; Cardigan-Wal-Mart; Spiked Pointed Toe Flats-Target; Fox Necklace-Charming Charlie's; Diamond Stud Earrings-gifted

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Your red jacket is awesome and the wide leg sailor pants....awesome-r! I love this look.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
I love thrifting. About 80 to 85% of what I own was thrifted. My sis doesn't like thrifting for all the reasons you mentioned but me, I don't mind at all for all the good reasons you've also pointed out. Friends see my wardrobe and think that I have a lot of money to throw away on clothes. I know I don't.
The good thing about thrifting here is that the clothes come from different parts of the world, mostly Asian brands and most of the quality is great.
Love the mix of masculine military vest and very feminine pink skirt!
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Serious bragging rights you've got there, Frannie! State Senator! Wow! Kudos to Conner!
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
Now I've seen a lovely way to style my brown skirt. Cute look.
I wish I knew suggestions to give about Kaden. I'm sorry that I don't.
How badly do I want that sweater!! I love it.... I'm now following you by email.
Xoxo
Xoxo
I've been wanting a white blazer for so long. Love yours. Cute look.
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I understand its good to be responsible about spending money, but when a Giorgio Armani item is that dirt cheap you'll be needing jail to keep me from getting them. Looooove your dress; all the pockets and buttons! it's so fab with the leo shoes.
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Wow, Robin! I love this look! Fab spiked cap! Cute sandals too.
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Love your relaxed look. Acceptance of people from a different culture, ethics, sexuality, color, e.t.c is something a lot of people (myself inclusive) need to learn. I think that it's an individual thing. And is a pointer to how open-minded and humane someone truly is. I think that at first there is the shock to overcome and then if someone is open-minded they become accepting of the other person.
I must confess I did wonder about some of your work outfits, but you're lucky τ̲̅☺ have such relaxed dress code at work. I like the occasional power suit myself but on the regular I don't. Cute monochrome look. Love your necklace.
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Cute skirt. Love the look, Frannie.
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