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Three from Crash, this morning
Mom? If I have a substitute teacher, can I send a substitute student to school?
Sure. Who would you send?
Iggy Koopa. He would destroy them.
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Mom? Do you need a pencil?
I don't think so.
But what if you had a test and you didn't have a pencil?
I'd use a pen, I guess.
I'm going to put a pencil in your purse. Because you might need one, and then ( Read more... ) -
I hate my classmates
I hate them so much right now I can't even be funny about how much I hate them. We are discussing bullying in schools, specifically how LGBT children are often specifically targeted due to their status as LGBT, and you don't see how using "gay" as a casual pejorative is offensive? And you want to tell me I'm being too politically correct. As I said ( Read more... ) -
Book Meme
The book(s) I am reading: The Murder Room -- more true crime. What the Dog Saw, by Malcolm Gladwell.
The book(s) I am writing: Trying to write one about Crash.
The book I love most:Jane Eyre, or if I'm cheating, The Complete Short Stories of Flannery O'Connor.
The last book I received as a gift: More Home Cooking, by Laurie Colwin. Lovely.
The last ( Read more... ) -
I'm coming, Elizabeth
This week has been such a clusterfuck. Four tests, one snow day, one sick kid, two visits to the doctor, etc. Also, because the school system has already missed so many days, Crash has school on Saturday ( Read more... ) -
A GODDAMNED MIRACLE
Remember Udo, the genius cabinetmaker who flits by every month or so to tantalize me with the promise of a finished kitchen? I dropped by the house randomly during lunch today and found his van there. Fortunately I didn't flatten his tires before going into the house and seeing the magical, mystical sight of a significantly-closer-to-finished- ( Read more... ) -
Laminator II: The Laminating
So, my least-favorite customer, The Laminator, was in the store today. When I went on my 45-minute long restroom break to avoid him, I texted the Boyfriend to tell him I was hiding from The Laminator.
His answer:
Aw, poor Laminator. He's just trying to bond.
I crack me up sometimes.
I think I would avoid the glue gun aisle. Or any kind of gun, for ( Read more... ) -
Choose your own adventure
One of three things is happening ( Read more... ) -
Wow, what a mixed bag this is
I'll lead with the good: I had the most wonderful weekend with Paco the Cabana Boy. It was very low-key and just so much fun. Not much to say because it's boring to read about shmoopy, no matter how much fun it is to experience.
A little more good: Brian called me on Sunday to tell me he took Crash to a Friends meeting in Asheville. Crash had a ( Read more... ) -
Facebook status from distant cousin
This is a status I just could NOT pass up: When you carry the Bible, Satan gets a headache. When you open it, he collapses. When he sees you reading it, he faints. When he sees you living it, he flees. And just when you're about to re-post this, he'll try to discourage you. I JUST DEFEATED HIM! Copy and re-post if you can. Any takers??
I am totally ( Read more... ) -
at the bones of the year
Standard disclaimer: my dad isn't horrible, but the nice stuff he does doesn't tend to inspire me to make journal entries. I'll try to remedy that the next time he gets my oil changed for me.
House
I went by the house today to check on the water situation. Tripped and fell on the steps and splattered on the patio, ripping my jeans and skinning ( Read more... )