So, I didn't quite catch on to writing in my blog. Nonetheless, I am intrigued by blogs and all. So, here I am with a new post - go me ;)
So, here is the news of the hour. We went out and bought new lamps today. We recently had two lamps stop working - what's the life of a lamp anyway? Anyway, we bought two touch lamps, you know the kind that you touch to turn on. I sort of projected this outcome, but I was hesitant to be certain that it would actually happen. Well, our cat just turned the lamp up. We empowered our kitties to now turn on the lights. They just walk up to it, step on it or sniff it and the light is on or turned up. Oddly this reminds me of the actions in the movie "Meet the Parents" though I promise we aren't that strange ;) |
Numenorean
To which race of Middle Earth do you belong?
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Truthfully, I am Numenorean. Ah ha, Michael and I can live long lives together ;) Can't wait for the extended addition...or Christmas break. |
Being an English Language Arts pre-service teacher, I naturally have many friends that read a lot. Many of my friends that are not in my field also read a lot. Books often become part of my conversations. Needless to say, I recognize that many of my future students won't read; however, besides the teacher-ly side, I am a terrible judge at guessing if Americans read books and how much they might be reading. I am also curious about how this reading question would be answered in other countries. I am interested in hearing others' opinions on this too. Here is a URL that touches the topic.
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/181442_reading09.html |
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So, is anyone a fan of Balderdash?
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Jul. 10th, 2004 @ 11:50 am
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Yippie!! Three day weekend!! Due to the weekend being here and not having to get up before 6am to get to work, I got to watch movies and stay up late last night, what fun! Oh yeah, and I got to drink while watching movies :) We had fun, fun, fun!!!
To my readers... I must admit that I do not really keep up with my livejournal. I am sure that you've noticed, but I am trying. I am sure that part of my problem is that I tend to write, well, a lot. Maybe once I get over that it will help?!
At any rate, I am enjoying a weekend to relax, as well as attempt to be productive, and perhaps make it through major portions of the three books I am currently reading. I am reading Return of the King and yes, I still need to finish the LOTR -- but I love them. I am also reading Animal Farm, which my beloved hubby is also reading. I am teaching Animal Farm in the fall, so my reading of that is the "teacher reading" that includes note taking about themes, characters, teaching ideas, etc. The third book that I have been reading for a few years - which is a good and important book to read (esp if you are in the education field), it is just that I have been in classes and not been able to finish it yet - is a book by Kohn about standardized testing and the schools our children deserve. When I finish one of those I will be moving to Speak, which is a ya novel and then Seedfolks, which I will also be teaching in the fall. I enjoy reading - can you tell :)
But, we'll see how the weekend goes. I have a million plans for what I want to do and need to do. Enjoying the 4th, the weekend, and spending time at home with the hubby are at the top of the list! Happy 4th of July!
Jul. 3rd, 2004 @ 11:48 am
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Well, it is Tuesday and I can't wait till the weekend :) A three day weekend :-) For those of you that think "yo yo yo" doesn't sound like me then I think we best be hangin out some more ;)
Book recommendation of the week...well, ok, I don't update this enough to make it a weekly thing, so book recommendation here goes
Feed by M.T. Anderson.
You'll find this one in the young adult section of the book stores. It seriously rocks. For those that enjoy sci fi - check it out, for those that enjoy a love story - check it out, for my computer geek friends - no joke it is a good read. In a very abbreviated summary (on a normal occasion, this English teacher wouldn't stand for such a summary, but hey) I'll tell ya that it follows the trend of books that explore what could happen, or rather it explores how corporations and technology influence society. And if you read it and want to chat about it, I am your gal.
Song recommendation - cuz it is so funny, "My Band" by D12 ;)
Movie recommendation - well, hey I guess I do want to see Spidey hit the screens... for now I would suggest The Princess Bride, what else? :)
I'm outta here ~
Jun. 29th, 2004 @ 08:41 pm
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Yo...yo...yo!
Just want to send a shout out and say hello for my first entry!
Still getting used to the live journal thang ;)
Alright, I am out, catch ya all later,
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Jun. 13th, 2004 @ 01:27 pm
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