What an auspicious start to the new school year ( Read more... )

I love Oxnard! A guy pushes a cart around and honks a bicycle horn- it's the corn man! He sells fresh, buttered corn on a stick. It's covered with chili powder and about as soft and delicious as any corn I've ever tasted.

Caribou Barbie's speech ran long and, as a result, I almost missed the ending to this week's "Greatest American Dog" on my TiVo. In fact, the recording cut out early and I did miss my show's ending but, thankfully, one can view it online for free ( Read more... )

Phew. What a great first day of school! I'd have to say that that was the best one yet! It was as smooth as butter, and I sure have a nice group of kids this year. I'm not nervous anymore at all... I'm feeling alive and with purpose again. I mean, summers are great for rest, but school's a challenge that I need in life ( Read more... )

Wow. School starts tomorrow. I am nervous, excited and also rather calm about that event. I mean, I understand how important the first week and, especially, the first day is to the entire school year. First impressions and smothering bad habits before they even start are huge in this profession. All my hard work last year, training my students, is ( Read more... )

Things have been wild... but what else is new ( Read more... )

What a frenetic, hectic week ( Read more... )

A rather peaceful summer is winding down, and I'm not ready yet. I feel that there are still millions of things to do before the new year ( Read more... )

The puppies are due August 26th! That is sooner than I had thought.

I also noticed that the breeder cashed my deposit check. This means it's really happening! I'm really on the road to a puppy!

Here is what this breed looks like, for those of you who are interested:


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Bess, one of my five class rats, passed away this morning. Roger helped me dig a grave for her under the orange tree ( Read more... )