New Year's Resolution!!!!
I resolve to write at least once a week! There, now it's in writing after the hectic holidays:) Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Saturday, December 8, 2007
thoughts on abortion
I have been listening to NPR reporting on political issues and I heard about Mit Romney's opinion of abortion. He dreams of a nation where everyone will be for the rights of the unborn child and, as a result, abortion will be unnecessary. This made me think, why aren't we concerned about the... Sign in to see full entry.
Thoughts about families
Here's a topic that reinforces my theory that everyone is more connected than they want to admit - FAMILY. The ways in which families are dysfunctional vary but the fact remains that they are all dysfunctional in more than one way. Parents are the reason that "families" are dysfunctional. There is... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
Read a book
I work with students from the inner city who have never been out of their neighborhood and have parents shot down in gang shootings. I work at a magnet school so this is not my entire population - we also have the other end of the spectrum with students who have parents that have never said no to a... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Teaching children is like herding cats...
I haven't fully thought this out but I think I agree with the title statement. Cats are individuals, as are children. The more you try to herd them all together in the same direction, the farther they scatter from you. In my classroom, I try to give my students their space. You have to know a child... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Grandma's secret recipe
You know how nothing ever tastes as good when you try to make it as when Grandma makes it? Well, tonight, as I slave over a hot stove and attempt to make a pot of my Grandma’s vegetable beef stew I’m reminded of a funny story. I have one brother and two cousins on my Grandma's side. My Grandma... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Trying to save water
Today I ate at a wonderful little breakfast place with my moms. The egg and vegetable scramble was delicious and the grits were high quality heaven. I also enjoyed a lovely cup of jasmine tea. I ordered water and received a huge glass which made me happy since I'm trying to drink more to be... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Turkey Story
Yesterday was a beautiful day for Thanksgiving. The weather was warm, the food was delicious, and the family company was appreciated and enjoyed. My mom stuffed rosemary under the skin and rubbed the turkey down with oil, salt, and pepper. She commented that the breasts looked a little lean. She... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Single by choice but not very good at it
This morning, on Thanksgiving, I made my exboyfriend cry. We have been broken up for over a year but have tried to stay friends and ended up being "friends with benefits," which (and those of you with experience will know) is not healthy when you are trying to move on. It has put me through the... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
30 year old surfer girl
Well, I'm really gonna do it. I sort of can't believe it. I'm going to learn how to surf. Did you ever see that movie, "Surf's Up"? You know, the animated picture that was made like a reality/documentary style about the penguins who surf? Well, it described surfing as something you have to "let go"... Sign in to see full entry.