Author Archives: Giggles

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

A problem of a book addiction -or- Too many books, Too little time

Categories: Books

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 … Keep reading

I want to …

Categories: Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

I want to be home sewing. Sewing anything. I have two parts of my Halloween costume cut out on my living room floor and I want to be home sewing those. Or I want to be sewing some quilted pumpkin … Keep reading

Smells I love

Categories: Family, Happy Things, Life

There are a lot of smells I really love. And after thinking about them, I think the reason I love them is because of the memories I associate with them, not for the smell itself. Coppertone sunscreen smells like summer … Keep reading