Monthly Archives: December 2007

Lost metacognition

Categories: Education, Learn Something, Work

This week was a bit of an eye opening experience for me. I have been at my current job since August of 2002 when I walked into it not really knowing what I was doing. Since then I have created … Keep reading

Keyboarding

Categories: Education, Life, Science & Tech, Work

For the last six years I have been teaching keyboarding to third graders. It takes more than half their year with me that year. Before they get to third grade we do a lot of fun games. After third grade … Keep reading

Sleep myths

Categories: Health

It seems like I’ve heard this one several times lately, and every time it makes me want to correct them. When giving advice on what to do and what to avoid to get a good night’s sleep, there are those … Keep reading

Last chance for my fabric discount

Categories: Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting, Work

Since I am moving next month, I’ve had to quit all my jobs. Today was my last day at Hancock Fabrics. Man I’m going to miss my discount there. It’s been a good job. I’ve worked 2-3 Saturdays a month, … Keep reading

Seven things

Categories: Meme

Several weeks ago, The Book Guardian tagged me to write about seven things you might not know about me. Someone else might have tagged me too, but I can’t remember. I don’t know what people do and don’t know about … Keep reading

Picking glasses

Categories: Random

It’s time for new glasses. I know these pictures aren’t the greatest. But this is what you get when you have a woman who’s had too much coffee take pictures with a camera phone. The top two are plastic frames … Keep reading

Science marches on

Categories: Learn Something, Random

This is my favorite science article for the day: Is hotness an inherited trait? I enjoyed it for several reasons. The first is that someone actually got paid to time how long it takes fruit flies to have sex. The … Keep reading