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Embracing Me

Fending off being sick… Fending off being sick…

Since I graduated from NSC, I have found that I haven’t been getting sick as often... 

Time to give these resolutions a smack down! Time to give these resolutions a smack down!

You know, there was a time when I would write everyday.  Then it dwindled down... 

As I listen to the rain fall softly… As I listen to the rain fall softly…

I came to the realization that I have really been slacking on my writing in 2010. ... 

2010, be prepared for changes! 2010, be prepared for changes!

I have been such a bad blogger since I started working in my new classroom. ... 

The dust begins to settle… The dust begins to settle…

At least from the whirlwind that I have stirred up from transferring over to a school... 

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Family & Parenting

September 26, 2009 :: Free Museum Day September 26, 2009 :: Free Museum Day

Museums, I believe, are becoming a lost tradition among families.  I know I... 

July 2009 :: Mall of America in Bloomington, MN July 2009 :: Mall of America in Bloomington, MN

We used to visit this mall every year before we had Michael.  The amusement... 

Happy Birthday, Michael! Happy Birthday, Michael!

I am a little heart broken today, but still very happy to be blessed with two wonderful... 

Always check the homework! Always check the homework!

Here’s the message the teacher received the next day: Dear Mrs. Jones, I... 

Lincoln, NE :: First night’s stop Lincoln, NE :: First night’s stop

We’ve been driving since about 230pm CST and finally stopped about an hour ago... 

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News & Issues

Haiti vs. Home :: My view on the whole disaster Haiti vs. Home :: My view on the whole disaster

It is great to see people wanting to step and help those in dire need in the most disturbing and bleak times.  Whether those times are the current status of our harsh economic low points to natural disasters, people want to step up and help. People did it for Sri Lanka when the tsunami hit, as well as when Hurricane Katrina and Rita hit the southern... [Read more of this review]

Kanye West … You know I have to comment! Kanye West … You know I have to comment!

I know I probably should have commented earlier this week, but I was unable to do it when it all happened. As we are all aware, Kanye West had another jackass moment.  Hey, Obama may want to say that his comment was off the record, therefore the comment was never really made.  However, I am willing to PUBLISH that particular comment on my... [Read more of this review]

Saving lives with bone marrow transplants Saving lives with bone marrow transplants

One process alone can save many lives with those in need of bone marrow transplants.  It is amazing at how one’s donation can save another’s life just through a simple bone marrow donation.  The National Marrow Donor Program has been helping those in need get their life back for over 20 years.  Even so, many people are not aware of... [Read more of this review]

Sacrificing the fluency of English to run a business. Sacrificing the fluency of English to run a business.

Today hits the biggest nerve of all with me when it comes to customer service.  I called a local McDonald’s to compile information for a project I am putting together for a lesson plan, and was hung up on twice and then had another crew person TRANSLATE for the MANAGER in order to get the information I needed. Are companies, including international... [Read more of this review]

Think About It :: Future Generations and the Shift in Changes Think About It :: Future Generations and the Shift in Changes

A good friend of mine forwarded me to a link to this video, and I believe that anyone who is even curious about the future should definitely take a few minutes out of their time to ponder the information and questions. SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Think About It :: Future Generations and the Shift in Changes", url: "http://karlanakulseth.com/blog/?p=1073"... [Read more of this review]

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My Interests

Now that is one cool sight! Now that is one cool sight!

Being a book worm, I enjoy seeing libraries go all out with how they present themselves... 

After the kids move out… After the kids move out…

I thought this would be interesting, and am finding it hard to actually accomplish! ... 

Untitled, from a broken heart… Untitled, from a broken heart…

Long ago, I had this fear. I wanted you for my own, Yet you appeared blind to it... 

What? No flash? What? No flash?

I was reading Holly’s blog this morning, and she had an interesting tidbit on her... 

Virtual reality coming alive? Virtual reality coming alive?

OMG!  Check this out!        SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title:... 

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Review Spotlight

Book Review :: A Million Little Pieces by James Frey Book Review :: A Million Little Pieces by James Frey

James Frey’s memoir of drug addition and recovery was a bestseller even before... 

Book Review :: Moonlight in Odessa by Janet Skeslien Charles Book Review :: Moonlight in Odessa by Janet Skeslien Charles

A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian meets Desperate Housewives in this exploration... 

Driving a car is a luxury… Driving a car is a luxury…

But driving a luxury car is bliss! I have never owned a luxury car, but have driving... 

What is the deal with shoes? What is the deal with shoes?

This is a question many men ask women, right?  It goes along the same line with... 

Thinking about Europe? Thinking about Europe?

If you are like me, you want to see the world.  You also know that you want... 

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My Other Ramblings

‘Tis the season to be sick… ‘Tis the season to be sick…

I have been noticing my students missing a couple of days here and there.  Normally when this happens, it is the students trying to cope with going back to school from summer by ditching school a day here and there. Not this year! This year, the students are actually, and truly, getting sick. Guess who else is sick? Yup, me. I started feeling it... [Read more of this review]

At times, he infuriates me! At times, he infuriates me!

You know how you love that man you marry, yet there are times where you just totally wonder what the heck were you thinking?  You know what I mean!  Those faults you tend to overlook, but when the wrong moment comes along, those faults tend to grate you far worse than usual? That is today for me. I love Scott, don’t get me wrong.  We... [Read more of this review]

Two weeks of being single will come to an end… Two weeks of being single will come to an end…

Scott comes home this afternoon, ending the two week stint of my being a single mom.  I have come to the realization that I have taken for granted the life I have.  The last two weeks have been a revelation for me that life can take one quick turn in fate for me, and I could really become a single mom for real! I mean, I have done literally... [Read more of this review]

Are times really that hard? Are times really that hard?

I listed quite a bit on LV’s Craigslist.  I mean, we are talking dirt prices on kids clothes, a home theater system, and a few toys. NO BITES!  I am talking not even inquiries, people. This is not normal.  Normally, when I list the kids’ clothes, they are snatched up quickly.  I don’t ask for much for the clothes, and I always... [Read more of this review]

“On the road again” seems to be the theme now… “On the road again” seems to be the theme now…

If we have to go anywhere, we have to take at least 20 minutes or more to get there.  This is because the town we are staying in is a small, desolate country town surrounded by the many miles of farm country we visit every year. And now, tomorrow, we will be back on the road again.  We are heading back home! We have been in Appleton, Minn.,... [Read more of this review]

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