The Eclectic Company: Going Back to Square One

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Monday, April 11, 2011

Going Back to Square One

When my kids were younger, there was a wonderful Math show, "Square One", on PBS, which only ran from 1987 to 1994.

At least I thought it was wonderful - - - the humor was just so punny!

"Eight hundredths of the time you're the only girl I'm dreaming of!" Hehehehehe

It was chock full of spoofs of other well loved TV shows like "Drag Net" and "Divorce Court."

I'm not sure if my kids "got" the humor at the time, but I certainly did. Besides, I learned what a palindrome was!

Oh yah, and the above video - - - "The Mathematics of Love" was my all time favorite "Square One" hit.

If you too were a kid who grew up on "Square One" or better yet, a closet "Square One" kinda mom, you won't BELIEVE all the "Square One" segments you can find on You Tube!

And I leave you with this:

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14 comments:

Deven said...: LOVED Square One. I can still sing some of the songs from there.; April 10, 2011 at 10:53 PM
Lisa said...: "You Roman's IS too much!"

These are just great! Whatever happened to good T.V.?

Lisa; April 11, 2011 at 5:45 AM
Anonymous said...: i dont remember but i like the new picture with all the water overflowing into the park
can ya send some of that here to colorado, we are so dry here!; April 11, 2011 at 8:30 AM
Keetha said...: How did I miss this show? I've never heard of it!; April 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM
Ann in the UP said...: Love the timely picture change!

And it's a shame my kids grew up before Square One. It looks like some good information I could still use. You'll know where to find me. Laugh and learn, a great combo!; April 11, 2011 at 10:21 AM
Holly said...: Wow, somehow I missed the whole phenomenon!; April 11, 2011 at 3:48 PM
nancygrayce said...: Was this in the United States of America??? If so, how did I miss it? I have never even heard of that show......that explains my lack of math skills!; April 11, 2011 at 6:26 PM
j said...: No wonder I'm so lousy at math - I missed out on Square One!; April 11, 2011 at 11:51 PM
Rawknrobyn.blogspot.com said...: You are awesome. Look at you! I'm so glad you posted it, and I got the preview. Woohoo. We're unstoppable with this walk down memory lane. Our followers don't know what they are in for.
xoRobyn; April 12, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Jessica said...: Thanks for the great walk down memory lane. I loved that show as a kid, but I had forgotten about it completely. I'll have to share with my kids today and see if the next generation appreciates good TV.; April 12, 2011 at 8:27 AM
Martin LaBar said...: I liked it. I liked The Electric Company even more, though.; April 12, 2011 at 9:24 AM
Raise Them Up said...: Wow! I totally missed out, it seems. Lol!; April 12, 2011 at 11:07 AM
StarTraci said...: How cute! Somehow I missed this show on PBS but I am so glad that you shared it! I think that my seven year old who is a math fanatic would love it!

Thanks for stopping by for SIMC!

:-)
Traci; April 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Tonja said...: Sure, I remember Square One....my boys loved it.And the Electric Company, too. Me? I never did like Square One.; April 12, 2011 at 12:34 PM