Monthly Archives: November 2006

Cccccoold!

Categories: Life

The high today in Pleasant Grove, Utah, was 23. That’s 8 degrees below freezing. That’s cold. Tomorrow morning when I wake up the temperature is supposed to be 5! 5! It’s tempting to call in cold at work tomorrow and … Keep reading

First graders

Categories: Education, Random, Work

Yesterday I looked up from my desk and was amazed at how many first graders were all cleaning their noses at the same time. It made me wonder what the largest percentage of first graders that would be doing that … Keep reading

Music Box decisions

Categories: Life

I’ve narrowed it down to two music boxes I would like to buy this year. I need to make the final decision soon so I can have it here in time for my Christmas party. The first one is called … Keep reading

Where do teachers live?

Categories: Work

Last week I was explaining the difference between salary and hourly wages to a group of sixth graders. After listening to my explanation, they all decided that hourly was much better than salary. And after last week, I might have … Keep reading

We’re being robbed!

Categories: Questions, Venting

Would someone explain to me the ethics of the gas station owners here in Utah? For the past week the Maveriks around have been doing very well. Last night when I went home around 10:30 they were even down to … Keep reading

Good News

Categories: Health

This is a case where I am saying it is good news to trick myself into believing it. 🙂 First, some background information. Eight years ago I was working grounds for BYU. I worked in the horticultural garden, and one … Keep reading

Great performance – dumb audience

Categories: Life, Venting

I have had some interesting theatrical experiences this week. The other day a director asked me if I sang and then proceeded to tell me all about a part and even sing me part of the song. I knew they … Keep reading