Posted in Uncategorized on June 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking about buying a new car for a while now. I used to drive a Mazda MPV that is now almost 20 years old. It’s had some hiccups over the past couple of years, but it’s been a really good little van - easy to drive, easy to park, lots of [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on June 4, 2008 | 6 Comments »
My little girl will be finishing elementary school this year to move on to middle school. I’m feeling two things: One - I’m excited for her because it’s a new chapter in her life, an opportunity to meet more friends and experience more life! Two - I’m sad because this is the [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 13, 2008 | 4 Comments »
My son’s school travel club is planning a trip to London and Paris next year and he’s going! While he’s in London, he’ll be seeing
The Strand
Trafalgar Square
Leicester Square
Covent Garden
Big Ben and Houses of Parliament
Piccadilly Circus
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Changing of the Guard at Buckinghan Palace
Westminster Abbey
I’m so excited for him! I’ve ALWAYS wanted to [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on May 7, 2008 | 3 Comments »
I loved reading about Piereth’s account of spending time with her son. Those were the best days … no time constraints, just being spontaneous and having fun!
My son is 16. I have great memories (like Piereth’s) about going for a walk and taking 20 minutes to walk one block because we had to [...]
Posted in random stuff on April 29, 2008 | 2 Comments »
These are some photos that I just had to stop and stare at when I walked by them at a local art exhibition. I’m not sure what it is about them… I just really like them!
Avocados by Edward Steichen
Three Apples by Edward Steichen
Posted in Uncategorized on April 26, 2008 | 4 Comments »
One of our local art centers is having a one day sale today. I’m going to look for pottery.
I used to think that pottery was WAY too expensive. I mean, how hard is it to make a bowl? Or a plate? Since taking a pottery class last year, I [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 22, 2008 | 3 Comments »
…or not.
“C” had a hissy fit because another department had a little wine and cheese to celebrate their achievements. ‘Why doens’t our department do that’ she said. I said “I think that’s a great idea … let’s do it after summer is over - everyone is going on holidays now and this [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 18, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I’m having a dinner party on Saturday the 26th. It’s one of those “dinner club” things and this time it’s at my house. We’re supposed to make Indian food. I’m not very good with spicy food, but I’m going to try to be adventurous. Does anyone have any good mild Indian [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on April 15, 2008 | 8 Comments »
… as the mother of a 15 year old! My son will be 16 tomorrow! The big One-Six! What were you doing with you were 16? Don’t be afraid! Tell me the sordid stories! (I didn’t do anything until I was 17 - you’ll have to wait another year!)
Posted in Uncategorized on April 11, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I went to a screening of The World’s Greatest Commercials” last night. This was one of my favorites.
Have a nice weekend everyone! What are you up to this weekend?
 | Jenny on Gift for a School … |
 | truce on Old Van. New Car. |
| truce on Gift for a School … |
 | morethananelectricia… on Old Van. New Car. |
 | piereth on Gift for a School … |
