Monthly Archives: November 2008

i heard the bells on Christmas day

This was the inspiration behind this theme. Most of my friends know that I am a total history nut.  I love learning about the people and events of history.  That is why I consider this song to be one of … Continue reading

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one month until christmas!

Can you believe that? Obviously, there’s yet another new theme up.  This is actually the one I started working on last night.  I’m pretty doggone proud of it.  Considering that I am not a graphic designer, and that most of … Continue reading

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope your days were filled with food, family, and fun! We have so many things to be thankful for, and this holiday is a wonderful time to remember how blessed we are. Obviously – as I’m sure you can … Continue reading

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middle school math, jury duty, holiday weekends

Wow… such a busy day and yet not a lot to say! I subbed for the middle school math teacher again (read about my previous experiences here and here).  Not a lot to say there.  I guess it was a … Continue reading

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moving

Moving is really such an ordeal anymore.  It’s funny how attached we become to our “stuff”.  We fill up moving trucks with boxes and boxes of trinkets and thingambobs.  We take a Tylenol to fight the backache that comes from … Continue reading

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middle school math

I was back in an eighth grade pre algebra class today – same class as the one I taught last week.  No complaints, it was an average middle school day.  I really love this particular school.  I will sub for … Continue reading

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makeup: a sign I’m getting old?

When I was a teenager, I NEVER wore makeup.  I hated the way it felt, and I wasn’t a huge fan of how it looked either.  Maybe once or twice a year, I would get a particularly vicious pimple and … Continue reading

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pot luck

Today was pretty quiet, but this evening my parents and I went to a dinner at our church.  We have this dinner every year before Thanksgiving.  It’s called the Harvest Banquet. It’s a pot luck and very laid back… mostly … Continue reading

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middle school and school plays

I taught 6th grade science today.  Overall not a bad day… kind of a standard day in the middle school.  Most of the classes were good, a handful of kids caused trouble but nothing too bad. I did have one … Continue reading

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