On January 5, 2019, I received an email from the hosting provider of this site, explaining that the site had been hacked. I spent the better part of my weekend cleaning up all of the damage the malicious parties had done. Unfortunately, this site was lost in the process. However, I was still able to […]
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Wow.
Soooo…it’s been quite a week. Anybody else make the mistake of taking their daughter voting last week? “Nevermind! Turns out the country is a lot more sexist that we thought.” Whew! Glad I’m not the only one who screwed that up. My 9 year-old cried bewildered tears Wednesday. This was a very black and white issue for […]
ALL the way up!
At a BBQ in 2013 we were discussing politics. Yes, that was stupid. I said that if Hillary Clinton ran for president, as we knew she was planning, I would vote for her. When asked why, I gave the shallow, flippant answer, “Because she’s a woman, that’s why!” 😛 I may literally have stuck my […]
12 Things I Want My Daughters To Know
Your intelligence should be ever-expanded with quality books, education, and conversation. Don’t stop seeking them out. I really don’t care if you don’t take a jacket. You’re not going to die of exposure in New Jersey. Just don’t be the girl who doesn’t take a jacket and then whines about the cold. She’s annoying. Focus […]
The Right
I just got done teaching a little unit on the Star-Spangled Banner with all my students. We read a storybook about the creation of the song and go over the actual meaning of the lyrics. My students know a sign language routine to go along with the lyrics. Seriously guys, there is nothing cuter than […]
I’m baaaaaaack.
…hi. You’re looking well. Oh, me too? Thanks. After all that surgery crap I kind of made the gym a priority in the summer. I got there 3 times a week, max. But progress is progress. Seriously, I know, it’s been forever! Or, it’s been since last February. Yep…so… this is awkward. I haven’t felt like making […]
A Year Ago: Heart Vs. Brain
A year ago: I was out of breath from walking down the hall. I thought I was just pathetically out of shape. I had a lot of trouble getting a good night’s rest. I thought that was “life”. My stomach felt bloated and my jeans were fitting uncomfortably. I thought I was gaining weight. I had […]