Ennui

Call me behind the times. I’m sure this has been around for weeks, but I just found it over at Beth’s site. I’m covering a Japanese class made up of three boys, and they are finished with their work with 20 minutes left in class. I can either complete this little survey, or I can … More Ennui

What I did today

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

My motorbike is ugly

I started audio Italian lessons last weekend using a program designed for the car. The lessons are short and conveniently divided so that a 10 minute drive to Target is equivalent to one lesson. There are four CDs, each an hour long, and the first CD is called the “On Ramp to Italian.” It consists … More My motorbike is ugly

A series of unfortunate events, or, the most boring post ever

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

On this day… [Edited with link repairs and additional humor]

Caesar was assassinated. Columbus returned to Spain after discovering the “New World.” Maine became a state, and the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse was fought in Greensboro, less than a mile from my house. The American Legion was founded, Czar Nicholas was forced to abdicate the throne, and oil was discovered in Saudi Arabia. … More On this day… [Edited with link repairs and additional humor]

Not all that bad

I had a lonely night, so the February feeling, which has been slowly receding to my periphery, started creeping back toward my center. I decided to combat the oozing heaviness with a facial. I knew I was going to be okay when I looked in the mirror and laughed right out loud at myself: green … More Not all that bad