I get to observe three teachers today- the third-grade LD teacher, the Autism teacher, and the gifted/talented teacher. I am doing this instead of a day off. I don't quite know why.

Oof, I am nervous.

But while Californians march and gay activists contemplate a national boycott of Utah - the Mormon Church largely bankrolled Proposition 8 - an even more ominous new law in Arkansas has drawn little notice ( Read more... )

Arglebargle blarr ( Read more... )

I was shocked and afraid to see a section of Obama's website for faith. But then it says this ( Read more... )

I really did not think that a black president could be elected in my lifetime.

Also, his daughters are getting a new puppy.

Scary ( Read more... )

http://taxcut.barackobama.com/

http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/10/lunchtime_quickie_133

http://www.palinaspresident.com/

One little girl, as she was leaving, said "thank you for the day." And when one of the special education children did an amazing job on something, five kids clustered around congratulating him. I have the sweetest class in the world ( Read more... )