Monthly Archives: September 2006

My backpack

Categories: Education, Family, Learn Something

The backpack I have isn’t that new. I believe I bought it the end of 1998. I remember having to buy a new backpack just about every school year growing up because the old one had worn out. I don’t … Keep reading

A misconception of teachers

Categories: Education, Venting, Work

It would be real nice if other people understood just how much of a pain-in-the-butt hassle it is for teachers to take time off of work. I took Wednesday off because I was sick, and everyone was surprised that I … Keep reading

Silently Sick

Categories: Health, Questions, Work

Considering my job, I find it amazing that I don’t get sick more often than I do. This year however, a cold is going around the school that has leveled several teachers already. Today I’m home sick, and I’m never … Keep reading

Why I cut fabric the way I do

Categories: Family, Learn Something, Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

There are several things that I do in my life that I can easily trace back to the time I spent in Brasil. I know I did not do them or think them before I went, so I know that … Keep reading

What I learned about traffic lights

Categories: Learn Something

The first electric traffic signal in America was at the intersection of 200 South and Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Modern Marvels

Categories: Random, Science & Tech

Apparently the Discovery Channel is doing a show all about modern marvels. But I’m guessing they probably won’t be talking about some of the great ones in my book. These are some of the ones that I would include. Cruise … Keep reading

My theories on traffic

Categories: Life

I spend a LOT of time driving these days. I get pretty close to 400 miles a week on my car. And most of those miles are on the freeway. About 10 hours or so on the freeway every week … Keep reading