If you could live anywhere where would that be & why? London. I have a hard time explaining why, though. There just aren’t words to describe my love and longing for this place, for the sound and smell of the Underground, the confidence I discovered as I navigated the busy streets, the thrill of walking … More Q&A, Volume 6
What do you think about the new immigration laws the government is trying to put into effect? What do you think that will do to your classes as a teacher? I get my news from two sources: the AOL startpage and NPR. And sometimes not NPR, depending on whether or not I’m addicted to some … More Q&A, Volume 5
Most embarrassing moments make good blog fodder, if you have enough perspective. There was a time when I was always embarrassed. I was painfully shy as a child; talking was embarrassing. Then I became a teacher. Nothing fazes me now. Nothing. How about telling us about the time you almost chucked one of your students … More Q&A, Volume 4
What’s your favorite color? I always say my favorite color is blue, but that’s not really true. My favorite color is color. I love the green of early spring, when the leaves are so small individually that you really can’t call them leaves, but all together up there against the blue sky they are a … More Q&A, Volume 3
If Chapin and Suzanna were to converse (magically) for an entire day, and you could understand them, what would they say? Suzanna: Um, you’re not supposed to be up there on the counter. Chapin: Bite me. S: Uh, I’m telling Mom. C: Bite me. S: Hey, you’re not supposed to be scratching the sofa. C: … More Q&A, Volume 2
How’s your house hunt going? My house hunt has been put on hold temporarily. I am still, as they say, reading the market, but the job hunt has assumed top priority. Which side of the county I live in will depend on where I end up working. And don’t get me started on working. I … More Q&A, Volume 1
I know. You were just sitting there thinking, “God, I can NOT go on with my day–my life!–without knowing what hd did today. And that’s what I’m all about here, helping people. So, in no particular order, I give you my day. You’re welcome. I spent a considerable amount of time perusing this website. The … More What I did today
I woke up at 3:30 this morning. A few weeks ago my friend Joy told me she’d been waking at 3:30 since she returned from her Uganda trip in February. She told me she’d been getting up and practicing yoga instead of tossing and turning. I think she might have been smiling when she said … More A series of unfortunate events, or, the most boring post ever
Act I: First of all, I’m not really embarrassed by any of my shoes. My many many many shoes. I love shoes, and have been told, in fact, that I should be embarrassed to have so many. I’m not. That’s how it is with addiction. Only others can admit you have a problem. But there … More Friday Photo: Shoes–A Story in 3 Acts
I’ve been updating my resume. I’ve been at the same job and the same location for 10 years, so it’s been a while since I’ve conquered this task. I’ve accumulated a number of workshops, conferences, classes, presentations, and activities in 10 years, and I’ve been keeping track of them, but making them fit a specific … More Truth in advertising
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