Five On a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton

I’ve been in a reading slump for months and although I’ve had slumps before none have ever lasted this long. This is very depressing so in a bid to get over the slump, I’ve turned to old childhood friends and hopefully this will work.

As a child I devoured Enid Blyton books and the Famous Five was always one of my favourite series. I never really liked Anne, she always annoyed me. George was the one I wanted to be like. I have no idea how many times I read each book but they never disappointed. Thank you Enid Blyton for endless hours of bliss!

 

Happy Birthday Dad!

 

Snapple Real Fact #381

Baboons were once trained by Egyptians to wait on tables.

 

Snapple Real Fact #714

When thirsty, a camel can drink 25 gallons of water in less than three minutes.

 

Wordless Wednesday

 

R.I.P Frank McCourt

You were an amazing writer and a wonderful storyteller and I will miss your books.

 

A Message from the United Nations Secretary-General

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Friday, July 17th, 2009

THE UNITED NATIONS NATIONS UNIES

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL
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MESSAGE ON “MANDELA DAY”
18 July 2009

“Nelson Mandela is a living embodiment of the highest values of the United Nations. His commitment to a democratic, multi-racial South Africa; his steadfast pursuit of justice; his willingness to reconcile with those who persecuted him most – these are just some of the hallmarks of a remarkable man. To this day, he works tirelessly for peace and human dignity throughout the world. His engagement in the fight against AIDS broke new ground against stigma. He is an exemplary global citizen.”

“What lessons he has taught us! How inspiring he has been, across the world, across the generations! Millions of people are better off thanks to his contributions; many have been moved to pursue lives of service in his image; many, facing tribulations of their own, have found both solace and fortitude in his example. Above all, he has shown the difference one person can make in the face of injustice, conflict, poverty and disease.”

“Nelson Mandela has made a lasting imprint on our lives. That is why I am so pleased to join people throughout the world in wishing him a happy 91st birthday. May we all continue to benefit from his wisdom, his good works and good humour for many years to come.”

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

 

Happy 91st Birthday Madiba!

 

Snapple Real Fact #430

One acre of peanuts will make 30,000 peanut butter sandwiches.

 

Wordless Wednesday