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Can I get political?
I have a concern: the 2008 tax rebate.Let me preface the rest of what I write by: I hate economics, I know very little about economics, and I'm still very confused about this whole mess, which is mostly why I am concerne… -
What do you think the ugliest popular fashion in your lifetime was/is?
Oh, to be in 7th grade again and be introduced to the wide and wild world of cosmetics.I had many unusual preferences in make-up during my junior high years: excessive glitter, purple and/or green eyeliner, colored masca… -
You, of all people, value... life?
One good solid reason I don't like Mike Huckabee: he says one thing and does another.He says he values life. It is all important to him, an American value, something we should appreciate and protect. Wonderful. But th… -
Chief Concerns
In my quest to be ever more knowledgeable about my job, the government's involvement with the education industry, and success rates, I have been reading a lot today on NCLB and the NAEP or the Nation's Report Card. This… -
iPhone update
I did it. Went to Apple and purchased my $270 replacement (after taxes). The guy who was checking me out felt bad for me and gave me a free protective cover. Then I went into my car and cried. I called my mom and tol… -
A Day for Crying
All day I have felt the need to break down into tears and I just haven't let myself do it.I dreamed about my beloved iPhone all night, and woke up this morning hoping it would work. A no go. My car clicker stopped worki… -
Chapter One: Beginnings
Several weeks ago, my curriculum adviser loaned me a copy of Nancie Atwell's In the Middle. At the time, I was excited to start reading it, but it sat in my car, on my coffee table, next to my computer. Today, I finall… -
Sore
Sore, due to my run today. I ran a hard run yesterday, then went out today in 30 degree temperatures with Cosmo and Jamie. I ran my solid mile, but my legs were too sore from yesterday to go much further. I tried to … -
Yes, suprisingly enough, I finally subscribed to an Internet provider.
And here I am. It's 2008.My Xanga needs a little revamping. Let me update you on how things are going.Teaching The year has had its ups and downs in major, forceful swings. When teaching is looking up and my kids are …
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