Author Archives: Giggles

Silently Sick

Categories: Health, Questions, Work

Considering my job, I find it amazing that I don’t get sick more often than I do. This year however, a cold is going around the school that has leveled several teachers already. Today I’m home sick, and I’m never … Keep reading

Why I cut fabric the way I do

Categories: Family, Learn Something, Quilting/Sewing/Knitting/Crafting

There are several things that I do in my life that I can easily trace back to the time I spent in Brasil. I know I did not do them or think them before I went, so I know that … Keep reading

What I learned about traffic lights

Categories: Learn Something

The first electric traffic signal in America was at the intersection of 200 South and Main Street in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Modern Marvels

Categories: Random, Science & Tech

Apparently the Discovery Channel is doing a show all about modern marvels. But I’m guessing they probably won’t be talking about some of the great ones in my book. These are some of the ones that I would include. Cruise … Keep reading

My theories on traffic

Categories: Life

I spend a LOT of time driving these days. I get pretty close to 400 miles a week on my car. And most of those miles are on the freeway. About 10 hours or so on the freeway every week … Keep reading

The cost of free education

Categories: Education, Venting

To say I was surprised to find out that my friends are paying between $100 and $200 for their children to attend free public schools in Utah would be an understatement. Shocked and appalled would be much closer to to … Keep reading

Plungers

Categories: Random

I don’t own a toilet plunger. I know they come in handy and that I’ll probably need one some day. And I understand the theory behind how they work. But I can never get them to work. So I don’t … Keep reading