For most of my adult life I have been complimented many times by those who claim I am very organized. I demur, claiming that it’s all an illusion, but still the accolades persist. It’s tempting to believe, but I know the truth. Despite my best efforts to look organized, to present an organized front, to… Continue reading A Model of (dis)Organization
“The Swim Lesson”: A Special Reader’s Theater for Two Voices
Welcome to today’s edition of “Reader’s Theater”. For today’s dramatic reading, you will need two voices, preferably one male and one female. The male voice should be that of a child, approximately 8 years old. In this narrative, this reader will be referred to as “Big Brother”. The female voice should also be that of… Continue reading “The Swim Lesson”: A Special Reader’s Theater for Two Voices
What’s wrong with this picture?
I had a rather interesting adventure on my weekly grocery shopping trip to Kroger today. And no, the price of milk had nothing to do with it, although I did happen to notice that the price of gas at a competitor’s pump has officially topped the $4.00/gal mark. *Ouch* And this is Texas, where we’re… Continue reading What’s wrong with this picture?
Beach-y Keen
Yesterday was the last day of school for Trey, which means that now he’s a third grader. *GULP* We have entered the year of the TAKS test and passed the halfway point for elementary school. But before all that, it was time to celebrate the end of second grade. We did so in fine fashion,… Continue reading Beach-y Keen
And all is right with the world once again
The Rangers are back to .500, and the Celtics won Game 1 of the NBA playoffs against the Lakers last night. Ahh…life is good.
Okay, I did it…now what?
I started a Facebook registration back in February sometime because all my online piano teacher friends were doing it. Now I’ve been prodded to complete the process by good buddy RC. So, because I had nothing better to do at 5:30 A.M. after being woken up to let the dog out (for the third consecutive… Continue reading Okay, I did it…now what?
Welcome back to reality
Our whirlwind trip to Chucktown, SC, is over and we are once again back in Texas, safe and sound. I don’t have time for a full recap, but I will endeavor to hit the highlights – and, as usual, pictures and details of our trip will be forthcoming. And now, in no particular order, I… Continue reading Welcome back to reality
Ever feel like you’re driving around in circles?
Welcome to my yesterday. 8:30 A.M. – Drive to far northeast Plano to give a piano lesson.  Leave house 10 minutes late. Arrive closer to 8:40. 9:15 A.M. – Finish lesson, but stay to chat a bit and offer condolences over a recent family death. Leave house at 9:25. 9:40 A.M. – Drive to Trey’s… Continue reading Ever feel like you’re driving around in circles?
Braggin’ Rights
The world of papercrafters is large and vast. So many possibilities exist, so many new territories can be explored. Scrapbooking is one of them. Cardmaking is another. Many who scrap cross over to cardmaking. Many who create beautiful, hand-made cards also enjoy designing gorgeous scrapbook pages. I, however, am not one of them. In all… Continue reading Braggin’ Rights
Watercolor Ponies
There are watercolour ponies on my refrigerator door and the shape of something I don’t really recognize… Drawn with careful little fingers and put proudly on display, A reminder to us all of how time flies. * * * * * * * * * Oh, the pleasure of watching the children growing is mixed… Continue reading Watercolor Ponies