1. Today a kid asked, out loud, during class time, “Why do we have so many principals around here?” I started to tell him (one, because one of our assistants spends half the day here and half the day at our other sites, and two, the new principal for next year is going to be … More Why I need to get out of the classroom: an ongoing list (edited already!)
I’ve been taking a young adult literature class for my master’s degree. We’ve read a little of everything–problem novels, poetry, historical fiction, mystery and horror, romance, adventure. My current required reading list includes a graphic novel of my choice. I don’t like graphic novels. They are too busy for me, too much on the page, and … More Things and stuff
A dog attempting to pick up a large plastic Easter egg with her teeth is highly amusing and entertaining.
While it has been quiet around here lately, I’m not really trying to lure readers by throwing around random references to sex toys in the titles of my posts. I swear. I want to talk about my favorite Christmas present [that was not my baby]. And the present in question was NOT a vibrator, contrary … More This is not a post about a vibrator
Believe it or not, I’m late on purpose this month. This month is special, because a year ago this month you were a dream in the making, and I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting about what life was like before you became a reality. I also went back to work this month, and after spending … More Al la mia cara Mia: 3 months
I have finally caved and purchased Photoshop. I don’t understand Photoshop, really, but during my 30-day free trial I discovered a few cool features by accident, and I decided that with some instruction I could make excellent use of the program. Please, if you are a Photoshop user, explain your favorite features and how you … More In the market for a tutor
I drove by the site of my former workplace yesterday. It’s REALLY gone now. Nothing there but a concrete foundation and a flagpole. If I hadn’t known were I was, I wouldn’t have known where I was. It was eerie, but completely unemotional. I think knowing that my stuff is no longer accessible is actually … More Assorted
one small corner of the universe 