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
1. Have you heard about the 33 year-old Malaysian man who married a 104 year-old woman yesterday? If you’re thinking it was for money, think again. According to this article, they married out of mutual love and respect. It’s the first marriage for the husband, but Granny’s been around the block–21 times! 2. I have … More Random
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
You might have noticed (and if you haven’t, why not? Have you given up on me?) that there isn’t a lot of writing going on here lately. Sure, I’ve posted, but mostly stuff I’ve borrowed (from Jay Leno, for example) or stolen (Hi, Trista!). What’s missing, you ask? That’s right, begging. As in “beg, borrow … More It takes a village
I stole this from Trista. She didn’t tag me. She didn’t even suggest that anyone else participate. I just took it. I have nothing new or interesting to say, and this is the perfect remedy, because there is always plenty of old crap to dredge up. 1. Who was your first Prom date? I didn’t … More Because shameless theft is easier than original thought
I used to say that if I ever won the lottery, or if Ed McMahon showed up at my door with a giant check, or if I married into opulence, I would continue working because I had to “do something” with my time. I’d like to retract that statement. Last week my time was mostly … More Food for thought
one small corner of the universe 