I was grading papers last night when my cell phone went off with the "this person isn't in you address book ring". I answer and all I hear is a bunch noise in the background–like in a class working on
3 Dog Night
There's nothing like taking a snooze on a cold winter's evening with 3 Scotties snuggled in next to you. Sent using AT&T Xpress Mail
Pup Update
It’s Macalester T’s fourth full day in the house, and things continue to go very well. There are the expected sibling squabbles, but otherwise, he’s done a good job learning his order in the pack — rock bottom. There are
The View from My New Desk
After 16 years I have a window seat at work. I love the natural light. I have my desk set up like I have it at home. It's cozy. This is what I see from my window. Sorry about the
When Sisters Sleep in the Same Room…
…some rules must be written down. Sent using AT&T Xpress Mail
Happy New Year!!
I’ve always loved this picture of Sarah in her scottie outfit, on the couch celebrating New Year’s around the world. The crown was made by her new friend, Chloe. Sarah and I sat in the basement most of New Year’s
It’s Not BoingBoing, but …
…my gift suggestion for a writer make it to the first list on Inky Girl (www.inkygirl.com). It's the December 8th post. CA
Wiped Out
By this time, 10 years ago, I think I was out cold on the hard hotel bed. John and I had spent the day touring the Forbidden City, which seemed not only Forbidden but Forever (as in going on forever
Girls Shopping Trip
Of course no girls trip is complete without a token male. Aren’t we lucky SpongeBob was nearby? At the MOA right now, after purchasing unmentionables. Enjoying refreshment at Starbucks. Then off to American Girl, and home. A full 2 hours.
Early Morning Results
Last week, I wrote about getting up at 4 am to start my day. After two weeks I can say I have an 80% success rate getting to work at 6 am. I’m not always out of bed at 4