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 stay inside with my down comforter and my hot chocolate all day.

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 at the same time would be.
Today’s first grade class was a bit different. This class [...]

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 the Holy Family Figurine. It plays “Silent Night” and costs $30. I like the style of [...]

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 to agree with them.
Last week it seems like every big thing hit all at once. [...]

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 $2.05 per gallon. It has been interesting to watch because the Chevron near my house has [...]

This is a case where I am saying it is good news to trick myself into believing it.
Yesterday the physical therapist asked how I was doing. I told him that honestly, the progress there is, is so slow I often wonder if I’ll die before it gets better. He said there was some [...]

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 were going to ask me to take the part, but they never did. Instead they [...]

I got on Amazon today to look for some possible gift ideas. I’ve spent the last half hour adding books to my wish list, about math.
A week or two ago I read a chapter from a book for homework in one of my classes. The chapter was great and I decided the rest of the [...]