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a little something for the teachers among us
Thanks to Swistle, who alerted me that it is Teacher Appreciation Week, and put into words what I feel but am too tired to express. Thanks, teachers ( Read more... ) -
as i lay dying...(my mother is a fish)
World-renowned librarian of the universe Heather died today in a hospital in Solon. Doctors are still unsure of what exactly caused the death, but believe it was due to complications after Heather loved too fast and suffered pains in her elbow. She was three years old ( Read more... ) -
nice segue
Well, initially I was completely confoozled by my Book Quiz results, but as I contemplate what I am about to post, it makes a little more sense.
I was just going to say that I like winter, and although I know the ice storm was not pleasant for most people, the resulting landscape is quite beautiful.
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a wee joke, courtesy of my brother
A pirate walks into a bar with a steering wheel lodged below his belt line.
The bar tender stares at him for a bit before asking "What is that thing for?"
The pirate replies "Arrg, I don't know, but it's driving me nuts!" -
short but sweet
I just got back from a short but lovely trip to Minnesota to see my Nordic goddess, the incomparable RK, who helped bring Eva into the world. I helped her move into her family farmhouse, which she inherited last year and is now in the process of renovating. The house hadn't been lived in for something like 15 years, though it had been her family's ( Read more... ) -
avast! errr...sigh
I'm so tired I can barely focus on the keyboard, but I wanted to post and say that the party was lovely, despite the nauseating steaminess that is Iowa in August. I'm always happy to see everyone, and I'm glad so many could make it. Next time, I will place an order for more bearable weather ( Read more... )
