Seems like I have been neglecting livejournal quite a bit lately. I feel guilty. I have much to say, and no energy to say it with. The end of the year crap always does this to me ( Read more... )

Not a good day ( Read more... )

I had a dream last night. I dreamed that Lee and I went to Atlanta so I could audition for American Idol. The fact that I am way too old, and most importantly, way too bad at singing made no difference. Although my age didn't seem to be a problem in my dream. I was aware of the lack of singing talent, but I really wanted to push on and pursue ( Read more... )

Rep. John Merrill (Tuscaloosa blah blah blah) asked for our opinions and input for the charter school legislation that is being written. I hate the idea of charter schools. So I actually wrote back for once, instead of grumbling under my breath. I am very proud of myself since I have never officially complained to a politician about impending ( Read more... )

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So, between vaginal probes and birth control controversies, I have to wonder what year it is. I think women's rights have the possibility of regressing about 50 years if some old white men in government get their way. I'm so happy to have these men to help keep me chaste and pregnant all at the same time! What would I do without them? Being all ( Read more... )

I have been doing some more thinking about different positions/jobs I could try. Someone suggested that I look at working for the state Department of Education. I could work in a position that is still school-related, but doesn't require the constant student supervision, and since many of those jobs include traveling, I wouldn't have to ( Read more... )

I have been having trouble writing posts the last couple of weeks. Nothing in my head feels important enough to record for posterity (when I finish the inevitable march to Famous Town) or it feels like someone else has already said it and I would just rehash what much better writers than I am have already said. And I'm sleepy. Damn rain ( Read more... )

I have been having a crisis of careers lately. Everything at my job is technically fine. The problem is that I am getting tired of it. I have ideas bouncing around in my head about either returning to school, in what I'm not certain, or moving to a different librarian-type position ( Read more... )