Monthly Archives: September 2009

Nearly Wordless Wednesday

Bodhisattva – “enlightenment-being” or “wisdom-being.” A name given to one who, motivated by compassion, attains enlightenment not for the self, but for the purpose of the betterment of mankind. She is the first of Mom’s things that I’ve moved into … Continue reading

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Ten Things Tuesday

I’ve found myself in love with Quotable.com.  Even before I started teaching, I was collecting these cards; now that I AM teaching, though, I find the beauty of succinct thoughts to be compelling, and I’m posting these around my desk … Continue reading

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Monday Meme

Boosted, with love, from NurseEx. 1. If you could have named yourself, which name would you have chosen, and why? It took me a LONG time to get comfortable with my name; I didn’t like it until about ten years … Continue reading

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The Road to Hell

I had a bunch of things planned for this weekend.  I didn’t get to many of them. I’m not sure I’m willing to beat myself up about it, though, because I spent a fair bit of time enjoying my friends … Continue reading

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A-MAZE-ING

The Chili family decided that this morning would be spent doing autumn in New England-y things. We started out apple picking at our favorite orchard. We’ve been picking apples here since before the girls were born, and we’ve developed a … Continue reading

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A Quandry of the Moral Kind

I find myself in a bit of a spot, dear readers, and I’m wondering what you all think. Last night, my cell phone rang.  It was my cousin Sheryl who, aside from my sister, is the only blood relative I … Continue reading

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Nearly Wordless Wednesday

Sorry, can’t talk now; have to finish my must-do list so I can get back to this….

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Ten Things Tuesday

Ten Things that Make Me Happy: 1.  Students who make gorgeous observations about the work we’re doing (one student, today, pointed out a scene in The Last Samurai that I never thought anyone would see).  These moments are often unexpected, … Continue reading

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Monday Meme

Boosted, with love, from Kwizgiver.  Thanks, Honey! 1. Are you a Rolex watch, a Mickey Mouse watch, or a pocket watch? None, really; I discovered the other day that all of my watches need new batteries!  I much prefer the … Continue reading

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