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Well, I came, I saw...I leaned so heavily on the resident linguist that it's kind of crazy they even thought I belonged there. We had a team of champion local spellers, one of whom is going to DC for the national competition, there for "lifelines ( Read more... )

I got a call just now from the school. The secretary wanted me to "do something" that would require canceling my Tuesday night class. She said "ML really needs you for something," so I said, "Sure. Whatever ( Read more... )

We're having Rock Cornish hens tonight, and the great thing about that is I can torque up the heat on mine and hubby's, and the kids' can just be buttered and salted. So I did this ( Read more... )

Classes are delayed today. Yesterday it was 70; today there's snow. The roads are slick. I might not even have class if they're still ugly by 10; it's not worth it for me to risk my neck and drag everyone out on buses for an hour and a half of class ( Read more... )

I haven't meant to be so distant from fandom and my friends and my writing, but there it is. I want to apologize for that. I don't even blog in my head the same way I used to. Right now I'm not sure what to do about it other than just really get some good rest during Thanksgiving week and hope I can recharge. Tonight I was so fried I decided to ( Read more... )

Step one, remove all jewelry, of which I am wearing a surprising lot these days. You know, to balance out the funky sweaters. Dangly earrings, rings, watch, necklace ( Read more... )

...since the Zoloft is officially kicking in and you can't wish me beer ( Read more... )

I walked in five minutes early, resume and transcript in hand. The secretary was sweet and quick, and she led me to M's desk (not the same M as I met last week, a different M). M gave me a blank look as she shook my hand, so I launched into selling myself: how I'm one of the two GED teachers in my town, how I'm interested in a position teaching ( Read more... )