Quotation Saturday

I hate it when the internet dragons devour a post.  I had this one all ready, and right on time, too, but instead of posting when the clock hands told it to, it just vanished.  Devoured by dragons. But I … Continue reading

Carnival of Education, Harry Chapin, Etc.

The latest Carnival of Education is up, over at Lead from the Start.  Click on over there now, and find out what’s going on in your children’s school, from the point of view of teachers and parents alike.  Remember, if … Continue reading

Quotation Saturday

What a week!  Classes began, and with no textbooks in sight.  Already I’ve had a phone call from a student who “forgot to set her alarm and didn’t wake up until ten thirty.”  She figured that since it was the … Continue reading

Palin as VP? All I Can Say Is, "Beautiful Plumage!"

The Google Alert from the NY Times said, simply, “McCain Chooses Palin as VP.” I am not a political blogger in anyone’s opinion, including my own, but I was thrilled to see that Palin had been chosen. THRILLED, I’m telling … Continue reading