And I wore them to work today.
Gray-and-black striped leggings with cute flats under a black dress that's too low-cut for school, so I added a bright pink cami under that. And alllll of this was under my black pea coat and a pink, fuzzy scarf, knitted by my dear Brooke ( Read more... )

We added another furry one to the family - little Annie the calico. Of course, like her feline siblings, her name has literary roots - Anne Sexton, Anne Bradstreet, Anne of Green Gables. [For those curious at home, Lewis is named for C.S. Lewis, while Emily is for the Bronte of the same name. Our bunny is named for a delicious candy - Malted Milk ( Read more... )

The weekend following Josh's birthday, my youngest sister, Jenn, got married in a simple, but well-pulled-off, park ceremony. I played the flute with accompaniment by my amazing friend April on the keyboard. Josh performed the ceremony. My Kindred Spirit, Lisa, took the pictures. My goddaughter, Emily, was the adorable flower girl, and my entire ( Read more... )

During the weekend between our birthdays, Josh and I went with Liz and her Josh to see one of our favorite comedians, Jim Gaffigan, at the Wiltern in Hollywood. Before we went, Liz took me for a birthday pedicure.


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It even features NPH!!!


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Due to some nasty infection of the upper-respiratory track, my day consisted of wanting to just make it 'til three. Luckily, all but one of my classes for today were taking tests, which meant an hour of mostly rest and just twenty-five minutes of teaching and general corralling of students. However, the last period of the day was wide open and made ( Read more... )

...foggy days like today. I felt like I was living in a cloud - a lovely, ethereal feeling.

...one of my students, Andy!!! She posted this picture in a comment on my MySpace, about her adventure with completing her reading.
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...Josh's tri-tip.

...Alex Trebec and Jeopardy.

...Alka-Seltzer Cold.

...my comforter and my couch.

Thanksgiving was basically drama-free for our family, so I'd call it a successful holiday, despite the fact that it reminded me of the myriad of problems my parents have. Still, I had good food and good conversation. In the evening, Josh, James Mitchell (cousin), and I visited Jared, Holly, and Emily, briefly, before going to the Fox in Taft to see ( Read more... )

We began school a day early this year (on a Friday, which turned out rather nicely). As a result, we finished school at 1:15p.m. today and have the next five, glorious days off ( Read more... )

The debate over California Proposition 8, which would change the constitution of our state in an attempt to ensure that same-sex couples lose the right to marry, has consumed me in the past several weeks. The complete lack of consideration for the civil rights of others or for the maintenance of a separation between church and state boggles my mind ( Read more... )