This is what a long-time family friend told my mother in a recent telephone conversation. My mother then relayed the message to me.I knew exactly what she meant.In my work in independent schools over the course of the past 11 years, I have had a tendency to become deeply and personally involved in every aspect [...]
This afternoon, Liz Ditz and I met for lunch. Well, Liz had lunch; I had breakfast - at the local IHOP in my town. Liz’s daughter is attending college on the East Coast, not far from me, and so, she suggested a meet-up.
It was so much FUN! Though we had only two hours, we [...]
A friend recently e-mailed the following to me. It put a smile on my face, and is just what I needed as I prepare for the end of summer vacation and the beginning of a new school year. Perhaps it will bring a smile to your face, too.
CALMNESS IN OUR LIVES
I am passing this [...]
My second cousin, who is already well into the new school year at her school in South Carolina, was jubilant in a recent telephone conversation with my mother (she and my mother are first cousins). She related to my mother that her school has adopted a unform - for teachers as well as for students.
As [...]
I am currently away from the homefront, visiting my dear parents and dear brother. I have also been engaged in cleaning projects for my mother. Needless to say, I haven’t had much time for posting or reading. Once I return to my own digs, I will begin posting more regularly.
In the meantime, I [...]
…see Half Nelson.
I was faced with the dilemma re: watching vs. not watching this film when it was shown last Saturday on either IFC or Sundance Channel - I can’t remember which. In any event, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to watch a “heavy” film at 11pm on a Saturday evening. Half Nelson isn’t [...]
I mopped my floors!Why am I rejoicing? Though I don’t have much floor to mop, (I live in an apartment) I do have four areas: kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, and entrance way. And, being the perfectionist that I am, I have to follow a certain procedure:1. Vacuum floor2. Clean baseboards and [...]
**Caution: Girly-girl stuff. So, gentlemen, proceed at your own risk.:)Well, I sort of went school shopping - online, that is. I am an online shopaholic. And, since I have always had a new first day of school outfit since I started school as a kindergartener, this year is no different.This is what I [...]
It wasn’t by choice. My Kyocera, barely two years old, went to cell phone heaven. It was waning for some time, despite having purchased a new battery not quite two years ago. So, my dear brother and I went to the Verizon Wireless store this past Saturday, where I not only found the model of [...]
After a week’s respite from blogging, I’m back. I did not intend to be away so long, but, life happened, which is perhaps not such a bad thing. Without even realizing it, I needed a break from blogging and from the blogosphere.Anyway, during my time away, I visited my campus on Tuesday, July 31st and [...]
