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Pollination
There's a fine layer of yellow pollen on everything outside. It makes the world look dusty and oddly dull under the bright, bright sun and clear sky; well, not everything, just the stationary objects. It feels like a new photoshop effect, Crisp Mammals ( Read more... ) -
brown paper packages
Because I tend to forget the little things, the happy random moments and comments, I figure I should write some of them down ( Read more... ) -
changing gears
I'm on vacation this week and I don't quite know what to do with myself. It's been a long time since I had something to take a break from *dangles preposition heartlessly*, and I find I need some time to adjust. I've been student teaching at the local high school, which so far means taking over 2 classes, some grading, way too much getting up ( Read more... ) -
finishing up
I should be working right now but maybe writing here a bit will get my writing neural pathways warmed up. Maybe I'm just procrastinating. *shrugs ( Read more... ) -
a library with a view
I'm sitting in a shiny new public library within frisbee-throwing distance of my old job/ school. I'm waiting for people from my class to discuss a group project. Through no fault of my own, I'm uncharacteristically early and trying not to be antsy/ maudlin about the old job. And... I just chatted with a former student from my first year teaching. ( Read more... ) -
did i stutter?
Should be working on my homework but I can't because I'm too busy being quietly angry/ bemused. I emailed the prof yesterday with some questions about the homework (took me forever to work up the courage because I am silly). My first question was along the lines of "do you mean X, or Y, or something else entirely?" His answer? "Yes". -
non-inertial reference frames
I am officially back in grad school. Again. I'm just taking the one class I have left in my program but I still feel all entitled to complain about homework and the cost of textbooks and when are they going to finish that construction on campus. I still have the pre-practicum and practicum to do. Not sure how that's going to work or how long it ( Read more... ) -
Swiftly tilting planet
Last weekend I called my dad to find out how much damage Miss Adler Hurricane Irene had done in his part of the world (thankfully, none). Looks like I'll be getting the same call in a few days ( Read more... ) -
just a look around
It's been forever it seems. So, state of the self partial role call:- Aunt. Right now that's one of my primary roles in life. I live with my (step) niece and nephew (50% of the time) who are both teenagers now. There are fewer bedtime stories but more chocolate milk and, I think, more laughter too (though they're embarrassed when I laugh too loudly ( Read more... )
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Today I watched a week-old baby discover his right ear (he'd found the left a few days ago). The sight left me giggling and besotted and utterly pleased with the universe.