Author Archives: Giggles

Track Santa

Categories: Family, Random

Every year, NORAD tracks Santa Claus on his annual round the world trip. My mom always gets a kick out of this. You can watch actual satellite images of Santa as he circles the Eiffel Tower or follows the Great … Keep reading

Pig Farms

Categories: Family, Learn Something

I have to believe that pig farmers do no have a sense of smell. Their job burns it out of them. We went to a pig farm this morning. Some of the people my parents know own one. He said … Keep reading

My family

Categories: Family, Happy Things

My family is absolutely hilarious. It’s a lot of fun when we get together because we all say the most random things, and we all get each other’s sense of humor. For example, how many other homes would have the … Keep reading

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