So, what are you wearing? — Photo update!
Unions – other than marital, for a change
image from: /www.wgta.net/My first teaching job in 1995 was a long term substitute position in a small Capital Region district. It was my first experience with being in a union and I had mixed feelings about being a member. While I understood the necessity of a union historically, there were some aspects that I found puzzling. … Continue reading Unions – other than marital, for a change
3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys)
image from: http://alloveralbany.com/images/Frankencake.jpgCheesecake Machismo - In the past couple of weeks I've sampled 2 of their many flavors of cheesecake and I can admit here, amongst friends, that I am now obsessed. I've intentionally avoided their retail location (probably a good idea for someone who gets overwhelmed by too many choices) but a number of … Continue reading 3 Things I love in February (not including the Lilly boys)
Not your typical Valentine…
image from: imgs.xkcd.com/comics/valentines_day.jpgI remember years ago reading about the stages of grief experienced when a person loses a loved one to death. The stages were described as being consistent, although not necessarily in a predictable order, or universally applicable. It seems to me that the 5 stages can also be applied to a situation where … Continue reading Not your typical Valentine…
Tick-Tock
Yesterday was Quinn Padraig's 6th birthday and I'm feeling a bit melancholy about how quickly the years are passing. I am slightly overwhelmed by how rapidly the 6 years have flown by since my last labor and delivery episode, and am sad to know that those gestational days are completely over for me. As a woman … Continue reading Tick-Tock
Security – it’s not just for airports
image from 2bp.blogspot.comDespite my independence and sense of self reliance I have this thing about wanting to be taken care of. I don't mean financially; that I can manage on my own. I also don't mean physically, I have the gym and the massage therapist to help me out there. And, mentally? Well, I have … Continue reading Security – it’s not just for airports
Deconstructed quiche salad
I don't know about you, but I believe that nothing but good can follow butter and onions. Geez, the aroma is practically a meal in itself! I was running a bit of a caloric deficit after completing the big loop at Muni and, truth be told, I probably spent the last .5 mile or so … Continue reading Deconstructed quiche salad
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