tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1847004095653870612012-01-24T12:21:39.314-07:00Rantings of my choice, generally centered around that which immediately effects me.NameChangedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11870859491797704469noreply@blogger.comBlogger1231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184700409565387061.post-73194296948395985522011-12-31T11:18:00.005-07:002011-12-31T12:37:50.060-07:00

So. It is that time. December 31st. Time to make some resolutions and assess the previous year's accomplishments.At the end of January 2011, I was so stressed about my work that my immune system dropped and I got a MRSA infection on my back. Last year one of my goals was to join the local roller derby. I started that journey, but it was abruptly cut short by a broken leg.In March I found out

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So my husband and I rarely get date nights. We are so busy and so are any family in the area. We don't like to inconvenience our family members, so the timing for date night has to be just right.This weekend the stars aligned (almost) perfectly and we were able to go out to see a movie. We had both seen previews for the new Ryan Gosling (the cutest baby goose I've ever seen) vehicle, Drive. It

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Nothing truly phenomenal occurred while I was a patient at Planned Parenthood. One thing didn't happen. I did not get pregnant. I became sexually active in high school, and I had an aunt that was kind enough to direct me to the local public health office to get birth control. My step-mother indicated that she was not inclined to pay for my birth control, and I thought that extended to my

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My caption: That's what she said.But seriously, why does a football team need an Official Pickle?

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It has been a while. Much has happened.I have fully recovered from my broken leg and MRSA.I was threatened by a student via email.I did not pass my Professional Development Dossier, and consequently cannot teach for 3 years.That last one was a real blow. I worked very hard on my PDD and had several colleagues read it prior to submitting it. Failure itself does not bar one from teaching, but

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Tomorrow is the last day of my Spring Break. I am pretty bummed, because I don't feel like I got to rest or get to the fun things I wanted to do. I wanted to start on my vegetable garden. I wanted to write several blog posts. I wanted to finish The Partly Cloudy Patriot, the book I'm currently reading. I wanted to visit my sister.Most of that was on hold this Spring Break, because I had to

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This is a Wordle of my blog. Take a look at what I talk about most. ETA: This was supposed to be a throw away post, and it took me FOREVER! Ha! I guess I should have just put in the energy to actually write something.

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For those of you who are friends on Facebook or talk to me on the phone, you know that I've been doing a lot of complaining lately. I've been a regular whine bag. I'm sorry.My circumstances are not ideal, but they are far from terrible. Here is a list (albeit incomplete) of what I am grateful for.1. I am so grateful for my family. My mother flew down here as soon as she could after the

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Well. Let's start at the beginning, shall we.About a week and a half ago I noticed a little red bump under my bra straps on my back. It got bigger and begged to be squeezed. I begged my squimish husband to squeeze it, and nothing came out. We both agreed to let it wait and come back to it later.For days it burned and ached. I would look longingly in the mirror for a head, only to find a

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I returned to work this week. It was difficult, because I would like to spend some more time with Edith, but I need to go back to work before final exams, in order to re-establish myself as the teacher with my students.There were some snags. Approximately 10 students were placed in my classes while I was on leave. Many of them did not know me before I left, therefore, I am not an authority

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Or: I Recently Had Another BabyI was really adamant about having my baby vaginally, so I planned to go to Albuquerque to attempt a VBAC, as the hospital in my town doesn't allow VBAC. This hospital also has pretty high infection rates, so I was not interested in unnecessary surgery in a MRSA hut. I went to my OB/GYN on September 20th for a standard check up. My doctor was concerned with my

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This afternoon, I came home and opened the back door. Judy wanted to explore her own backyard. She quietly sat down and drank a glass of water. She walked around the porch. She brought her Mermaid Barbie out for a moment. At some point clothing became a nuisance, so Judy ran upstairs and stripped off her outfit of shorts and tank top and changed into her very soft pajama pants.I turned on a

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Another time to resolve to do better.Better reach my ESL students.Better prepare my lessons.Better stay caught up on grading.Better get everything ready for my long-term sub.Better perfect the Yearbook.Better keep personal and private lives separate.Better pass that f-ing PDD!Last week we had a couple of pointless meetings, and a bit of time to prepare for the return of students. I succeeded in

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I really loved Terminator 2. It was awesome. I was a teen when Leo stole my heart in Titanic. Aliens was an interesting combination of sci-fi and horror, and there have been countless imitators of that genre.But that all does not change the fact that Avatar is not some great story. The real feat was what you did with the special effects. Your use of 3-D technology has changed the landscape

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Well, I like to use the cussings pretty often, and there is the possibility that I may post a few pics of breastfeeding, but it is mostly to try to cut down on some of the spam comments that I have been getting. You can all feel free to comment, but don't ask me to view your webcam. KTHKSBAI

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I recieved some plus-sized maternity clothes in the mail. I am lucky enough to be an "in-betweenie" so I had some clothes from the mall maternity store that fit, but poorly. So I went online and ordered a range of sizes to get a few more summer pieces, because being pregnant in the summer in the Southwest equals I'm roasting. Only two things didn't fit so I will return them to the store in the

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Update 1: I like using the phrase "A Go Go" even though I'm unsure of its meaning.Update 2: I spoke with my doctor after my ultrasound this week. Gender=unclear as the baby was shy and kept well covered. I mentioned my trepidation about another C-section. He suggested that I attempt a VBAC in Albuquerque and he set up an appointment with a colleague that travels between Farmington and

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I am thinking of contesting my hospital's no VBAC policy, but I need to know what I should do. Check out my previous post if you need background. Thanks in advance for your help.

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I've just finished (essentially) my Professional Development Dossier. For those that don't click the link, the PDD is an enormous document that teachers must complete between their 3rd and 5th year of teaching in the State of New Mexico. The purpose of the PDD is to encourage reflection, professional development, and assess one unit of teaching. This thing is a beast. I've been working

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For those of you who are not already aware, I am pregnant for the second time. This pregnancy was a surprise, as my husband and I forgot birth control for the first two weeks of the new year. With that TMI out of the way, I wanted to discuss the health care system and how it is affecting me.I have known I was pregnant since January 15th. I called my doctor's office on January 19th. My first

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Well. I have been on track and off track. Such is life when we talk about resolutions. Let's run through a checklist. I am on my second book and the second month. That sounds like a +.I only do yoga once a week. -I haven't been to the gym in 3 weeks. -I've cooked (or ordered) about 5 vegetarian meals. I'll call that a +I haven't even put new strings on the guitar. -My writing has fallen

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Today is my Sister's birthday. She is now 25! The two of us have been through so much together, and I can't imagine my life without her. She is bossy and kind, silly and serious, a perfectionist and a procrastinator, and so much more. My sister makes me want to be a good person, and she makes me laugh every single day. I've been told that my daughter behaves much like Amanda did when she was

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Yesterday, a friend and I dashed off campus at lunch to grab a quick bite at the nearby grocery store deli. We purchased our food and beverages and waited an inordinate amount of time for lids for our cups. As we were walking out we passed the line of people waiting to be served. Most were students from the high school, but there was one man in a very tight t-shirt. The shirt bore the image

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I watch Teen Mom. It is actually a pretty good show. When it's predecessor, 16 and Pregnant, was on I had some issues with that show, because I felt that it was unrealistic to have an entire series about teen pregnancy without including one teen who had an abortion. So something I have noticed about Teen Mom is that many of the mothers have a negative view of daycare. This frustrates me. As

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I just checked my archives, and it appears that I didn't make any (public) resolutions last year. Well here I go, so you can all hold me accountable. Personal LifeI will read at least 1 book a month that is not school related.I will increase my yoga practice to 3 days a week.I will increase my strength and cardiovascular practice to at least 4 days a week. I will cook at least 1 vegetarian

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Two years ago today, my life changed. Judith came into the world and brought me a new kind of joy. Since then, I cannot imagine my life without her. We celebrated her birthday by decorating Christmas cookies with friends. It was sticky and messy, but all friends had a good time, and Judy was a joy. Here are some pics. The cookies were very interesting, and the kids were nice and

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Lost is starting soon! I love this show, even though I was turned on to it only a year ago. My husband and I rented every season and had Lostathons until we were done. Now we are chomping at the bit to see the final season. I love so many of the characters on this show, and since my sister and I are currently in a fight over who dreamy Dr. Jack Shepard will actually end up with (me!), I offer

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I usually participate in Buy Nothing Day. This is an act of defiance to the new "tradition" of swarming malls and "bustin' doors" to get a "deal" on stuff for other people. For years I have avoided the mall the day after Thanksgiving, and I have also made efforts to avoid purchasing any goods on any other holidays (including the "sort ofs" like Memorial Day and Labor Day). I do this because

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I stopped DVRing Oprah months ago, I think it was right around the time that Oprah started another round of fat-hatred/self-flagellation. I'm not on Oprah strike. I'll watch her program if I can, but I don't make a special effort anymore. At any rate, I knew that I could not pass up the opportunity to hear Sarah Palin try to justify all of her idiotic maneuvers in politics, or to listen to the

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I got sick 2 weeks ago, and I am still feeling the effects of that crud. My sinuses feel like they are going to explode. Already with the feeling better please!

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I am fat. I also have a big nose. I am not considered attractive by many high school students. I resemble a fat penguin. I eat so much that it boggles the mind of one young boy. (I'm not sure how he knows how much I'm eating, so maybe I should install some security devices at my house.) All of this makes me a bad teacher.Yay for assholes in my morning class.I should not be upset about

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It's October. For some people that means that fall is really here, or that it is time to start designing the perfect costume, or for some it means it's time to start Christmas shopping.For me, October means it is officially time to flip my shit. It is a grand tradition. Every year since I started college, October was the time for me to feel overwhelmed. Mid terms would arrive, and I would

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Judy loves here fancy shoes. She wears them all the time, but she loves to wear them while nearly naked. She stomps on the floor and shouts to show her joy at wearing such pretty, noisy shoes.If she could, she'd wear them to bed and the bath, but for now I just let her wear them while she eats.

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Driving home on a very busy road, I pulled up next to this truck and trailer on the road. For those who can't see, the unstable tub is labled "Methanol." It was sloshing around wildly. I was a little unnerved. Is this legal, to just drive around town with a highly toxic liquid sloshing around on your trailer? Small town livin.

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I am trying to explore my fiction voice more lately. As a result, I have not written much here. I have collected several prompts and begun working on very short stories. I am hoping that as I build the fiction muscle become a stronger writer and hopefully put out some content that people actually want to read. If you are interested in feeding my work, please post some story prompts or lengths

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My husband's musings this evening..."I think I'll get off early tomorrow and come home and put in a new toilet before everyone comes over."...sound a lot like the idea he rolled around on Thanksgiving 5 years ago before shouting exasperatingly from the roof..."Now the chimney won't go back together. No fire tonight."

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This is the time of year that makes me feel simultaneously young and old. I feel young because I can dress in comfy tees, tanks, and jeans, I can wear flip flops, and my hair can be unkempt and sexy at the same time. This is what life was like for me in my teens. I feel old because I have to remind myself that there are many days that I must dress professionally, wear bulky shoes, and keep my

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So, I haven't posted for a while (obviously). I have been busy and down. When I've had enough time to blog, I feel like I don't have anything worth saying. When I have something to say, I'm too busy. Now I come to one of my monthly resolutions. I want to make time to write more.I feel that when I write more, I am less likely to say stupid things at family gatherings. When I write more I

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I have decided that Legos can qualify as a lethal weapon when placed underfoot.

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Regardless of purpose, I must forge on.Without encouragement, my day unfolds.There will be light, but it isn't visible yet.I close my eyes and imagine the warmth.

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Empty meetings fill the afternoon.My pen bleeds for want of creativity.I will not appear bored. Busy is as busy does.

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Yogurt. As we all know, it's not food. It's an escape from food, an escape from fear of getting fat, an escape from your job or family. Now yogurt is also a sexual gratification tool. Dannon has a new commercial out for Light & Fit. I find this commercial frustrating for several reasons, but you should see it for yourself.Dannon is quick to remind us that the reason we want to buy Light &

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It is Spring Break, and it is time to reflect recent events at school. My students have been predictably squirrelly, as the weather is warming up and the end is neigh. The staff is getting restless, as they are preparing for professional development, vacations, or in some cases retirement. Parents are getting antsy because they (finally?) noticed that their child is not doing well in school.I

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It is officially Spring Break. For some reason I kicked mine off as if I were a freshman in college, and subsequently I spent Saturday recovering. Note to others; always eat before going out to pretend you're a rock star.I am better now, and I will behave like an adult for the rest of the week.

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I've been away, and I haven't been a "good" blogger. To make up for that I humbly submit some adorable for your viewing pleasure. I'm working on what will hopefully be a decent post.Enjoy!

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So my mom and I were trying to figure out how to video chat, and we were trying to discuss Skype. I had my Skype open so I could try to explain or understand how to find my mom (couldn't). Anyways, I have now recieved several invites for video sex as well as some bizarre messages. Why on earth do people troll around looking for people like this? I simply blocked them and told them no, but it

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I have been spoiled over the last year. During my pregnancy I had a pretty fat friendly midwife, so I was not berated for reproducing in my socially unacceptable state. All of the doctors and midwives that I have seen during my "recovery" from childbirth were polite and comforting.Today I must go to the gynecologist. My birth control has just run out, and if you're not clear on how that might

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Tomorrow is my birthday. It is also the day that the state I have lived in my entire life became a member of the United States. It is also the date that Samuel Morse successfully tested the telegraph. There are a lot of other things that happened on my birthday, and you can decide which is most important by looking at Wikipedia. My mother just left after an extended stay, and it is a bummer

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Blog Note: I will cease posting on my "teacher blog" and just consolidate all postings to this site. I have decided that it is impossible to compartmentalize my life, so I should just mush it all into one home of expression. You can still read archives here.I am officially on break. Friday my colleagues and I waited around all day for students to make up finals, but few came. It was odd to

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One year ago, I was bursting with baby. Judy joined our lives and changed me forever. I am so happy.Yesterday we celebrated her first birthday and it was amazing.

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and because I believe that you would like to see it for the first time all over again.The one...the only...William Shatner!I think it's gonna be a long, long time.Indeed!

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1. WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names): Lee Dean2. NASCAR NAME: (first name of your mother’s dad, father’s dad): Lee Gary 3. STAR WARS NAME: (the first 2 letters of your last name, first 4 letters of your first name): BaMich4. DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal): Purple Giraffe5. SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you live): Patrice Farmington6.

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I have to agree with Ms. Haskins on this shit. Cars are being marketed in the most obnoxious way to women. How about the whole Routan ad campaign? Women only want cars to hold their many babies. I know it is supposed to be cheeky, but each commercial shows a pregnant woman and her husband. One child does not necessitate a fucking SUV. You can cart one kid around in a tiny car, or, heaven

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English muffins can also double as inserts in sneakers. Thanks Baby Judy for that very important information.

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So, I'm giving this a shot. I'm hoping to get at least 25000 words. A hug to those who can guess what my story is starting out to be about. :)

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Congratulations to the new President-elect Obama!I am so pleased, and I can't wait to hear all of the ditto-heads lose their shit. Also, I feel that it has been far too long since I heard about Paris Hilton. I need my crappy media back. (sarcasm)

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I first started seeing Sarah Haskins clips on Feministing. I am now posting it here to share with my family and friends. Enjoy, and check out her other Target Women segments. I really love her Target: Women--Birth Control and Target: Women--Yogurt

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Judith celebrated her first Halloween yesterday. We dressed her up as a ladybug, and Jason and I dressed up too. We carved a pumpkin and went to a party. She had a blast and seemed to really like the costumes. Here are some pics from the night.

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I voted early today! I was in line behind a lesbian couple gleeful about the historic nature of the election and in front of an older hetero couple that happily spouted talking points from Rush. I was with my cousin, and we were stoked because this is her first election ever. She had never voted before. We took my daughter, and she slept through the whole thing.I am so pleased to report that

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This Sunday we went to make some memories. We drove to a farm north of town and visited Sutherland Farms. Many of my friends from high school were there with their kids. We rode a hayride, picked pumpkins, ate miniature churros, pet donkeys and goats, and generally had a Mayberry time. A picture says a thousand words, so enjoy.

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I was googling a long-lost friend, and I came across a website that I think I want to hate.Chickipedia.I am a bit confused. I can't tell if it is a site for actresses, wankers, or producers of horrible movies and televison pilots. It is a "wiki" page for hot chicks. The pages appear to be "promotional" pages for these women, but something feels odd about this page. Take a look and give me

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I was hunting for a ladybug costume for my daughter on Amazon.com. I have had no luck in town, as the only costumes for babies seem to be lambs and monkeys or ladybug sacks. A sack just will not do, as my daughter likes to move around, so I have to find just the right one. Let me tell you, this is not a costume that I ever want to buy for my daughter.Preteen Sexy Ladybug Costume. Preteen!!!

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This weekend I loaded up the baby and drove 5 hours northeast to Walsenburg, Colorado. "What's in Walsenburg?" you may be asking. Well there's a Subway, a Methodist Church, a Best Western, a park, a police department, train tracks, and a truck-stop. "Which of those compelled you to drive 5 hours alone with a 9-month-old baby?" might be your quiery. None of them, although I visited all of them

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my other blog. It's about teaching.

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...that every time that I go to McDonald's for a milkshake, their damn milkshake machine is broken? I love a vanilla milkshake now and then, but it seems that the universe doesn't want me to have one. I love to get a milkshake, drink it, and moan about the sugary tummy ache I get from drinking too fast. Milkshakes were my total favorite when I was pregnant, and when I drink one now, I am

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A few days ago, my hubby and I came down with something disgusting. Rumblies in the tumblies and excretions from all ends. Fevers and chills were cycling, and so we couldn't get the house at a comfortable temperature. Add to this an energetic child and two demanding jobs, and we were the living dead for two days. I hate getting sick, but this was bad because my daughter was being so sweet and

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So in this new house, we have a garage door opener. The garage is our primary point of exit and entrance, so we usually just lock the exterior doors and then enter and exit through the garage. Yesterday I ran some errands and called my husband to ask if he wanted lunch. He passed on lunch, so Judith and I just went home. I opened the garage and walked to the interior door. It was locked. I

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I am so glad that my daughter is an infant and not a tween. I am exhausted with her presence in every medium, and I don't have to submit to my child's pleas to watch Hannah Montana. I can't wait for her to go away, but I know that another star like her will just reappear.

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My dad took us to Navajo Lake yesterday. It was wonderful. The sun was out, the water was smooth and clear. The wind was low. I loved every minute of it. We brought my daughter, and she took the the lake like a fish to water. She didn't fuss when put into the constricting life jacket, and she enjoyed the roar of the outboard motor and the splash of the water. I spent much of my childhood

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Here's one for the "that's why men work and women stay at home" crowd.My school district offers daycare for its employees. This sounds fantastic, and I was really excited about it, so I called. Turns out that what they really provide is pre-school, as they only enroll children ages 2-5. One would think that an employer based in education would know the freaking difference.So I'm an employee,

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I just signed up for Netflix. My queue includes...QuinceaneraG.I. JesusHotel RwandaThe Business of Being BornCan Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore?andRescue Dawn.I will review as I receive. Does anyone have experience with Netflix? Is it good? I'll add my two cents soon.

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New house, new problems. The home that my husband and I moved into is a bit older, but by no means ancient. My husband has been here for about 3 weeks, and my daughter and I have been here about 5 days. Today while I was showering, I noticed that the water wasn't draining very well. I shrugged it off, and finished up. Then I got out of the shower and I heard the toilet gurgling. Not good.

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The move has been odd. My family and I are currently in our new home, and I am trying to get all of the boxes unpacked and things set up in the house. It is weird to take something out of a box and decide "That goes there, forever." Now I know that I could move the pasta to a new cabinet if I decide that I don't like the location, but it feels very permanent out of a box and into a new home.

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I haven't written in a while, mostly due to the move and the wonderful trip to Alaska, and I don't even know what to write about now. I just have the itch to blog, and so I think I will do some fluff.

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I am spending 2 weeks in Alaska with my mother. This is the first time that I have traveled since 2000, simply because I was always too broke or too busy to travel. My mother is footing the bill (mostly so she can see her grand-daughter), and her husband has scheduled some interesting trips.The third day of our trip was Kayaking. My sister, my brother-in-law, and I all took a charter trip up

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So I made it to Saturday (and beyond) and things are well. My daughter traveled beautifully, and everyone should be so lucky to travel with such a cute, well behaved baby. She didn't even fuss on take-offs or landings. We almost didn't make it, though. My family and I arrived to the airport almost 2 hours early to procure seats next to each other. After checking in and going through security, we

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Until a few days ago I had a rash on my eyelids. My freaking eyelids, folks. They were red and flaky and itchy and dry. It was gross. This rash was brought on by stress. I was finishing up grades for seniors, I had just accepted the task of grading papers for a class that never got a teacher (way to go school-I-used-to-work-for), we decided to move, I was applying for jobs, and I am flying

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Yesterday, hubby and I were on the way home from a doctor's appointment. We decided to drop of his scrips at Walgreen's via drive-thru. This has always been a pleasant and speedy experience for me. There are two lanes for the pharmacy, and they are for dropping off or picking up scrips only. There was a car in the right lane and a car pulling away in the left lane. I pulled into the left

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Tonight we were listening to the Flobots while we tinkered around the house. The horns in "Handlebars" reminded me of Cake. I jumped on iTunes to look for new Cake music.Right on the first page was an announcement that iTunes is now carrying Radiohead albums. As a recent convert to the Radiohead fanbase, I began browsing the catalogue. There is a Best Of album for 20 bucks, but I'm not sure

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Yesterday I went to the produce store. I walked, so I arrived close to the close of the store. I hurried around, trying to make healthy, frugal selections. I had a basket full of fruit and vegetables. Normally this amount of produce runs me about 25 bucks. I forgot that gas prices have skewed food prices, and my total was $35. Normally, I would just put the money on my debit card and not

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Okay, I really get forwards. Here's a gem...Can this be so??? I STRONGLY URGE each one of you to repost this as many times as you can! Each opportunity that you have to send it to a friend or media outlet...do it! A lot of Americans have become so insulated from reality that they imagine that America can suffer defeat without any inconvenience to themselves. Pause a moment, reflect back. These

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Who knows how long this series will be, but we are moving. My husband has been offered a new job in my hometown, and so we are going. I applied for a job at the local high school, and I was originally not offered (I only have 2 years experience, the other applicants had at least 10), but I received a call today with an offer for a recently vacated position. Things are looking up.As for leaving

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Some of you may have noticed my conspicious absence from the blogosphere. I have been drowning in life, and I have had no time to post any blogs, and little time to respond to any posts on my favorite sites. I am now getting a bit more free time, so hopefully you will see some more blogging from me. For now, here's a clip of one of the pieces of life that has been keeping me busy.

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This is a story that has been unfolding here in New Mexico for a couple of weeks, and it has been pissing me off the whole time. Clifford Gutierrez had sexually "groped" several women, young girls and at least one young boy. In a bizarre plea deal, jail time was deferred so that the offender could move away and register as a sex offender.Hmmm....so the only reason that this criminal assaulted

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My family will soon be leaving the "sprawling metropolis" in the center of The Land of Enchantment. I am very nervous. We are moving back to (or near) my hometown. This is a move that I have talked about ever since graduating from college, but now that it is real, it seems like a brand new idea. Now I am confronted with grown up dilemmas. How do we sell our house in a sinking market? How do

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Created by OnePlusYouGuess I need to get dirty around here.H/T to the Portly Dyke.

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At least that is what my daughter thinks. We have a very tacky, very cheap velvet Elvis painting in our house. My daughter has always been drawn to this image. Lately, when she is unhappy and she sees this picture, she cheers up instantly. Neither my husband nor I are necessarily fans of Elvis (the picture found us by accident and we kept it as a joke), so this is the only exposure Judith has

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Part I, Part IIOn Monday, March 31st I will return to work. For those of you that don't know, I am a high school teacher. I have been on leave since December 19th. This will be quite a shock to my system for several reasons.First and foremost, I have grown accustomed to spending my entire day with my daughter. She is fun, cute, and happy. I have no need to "escape" her as she doesn't scream

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I was flipping through the channels the other day and I stopped on a Rolling Rock commercial. It appears that Rolling Rock is going to try to beam an advertisement for beer on our Moon. According to their ad-site Moonvertising.com, they are going to do this on Friday, March 21. I (lightly) searched the internet to verify the sincerity of this commercial, but I hardly even found a blog

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I know that I am not the only one that feels this way. I hate Heelys with the fire of a thousand suns. For those of you lucky enough to have avoided an encounter with the Devil's playthings, Heelys are "shoes" for children that have a wheel in the heel that can be clicked out for a skating-like sensation.How do I hate Heelys, let me count the ways.*Heely wearers are always children, and these

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Part II had not considered what labor would actually be like. My husband and I had signed up for birthing classes, but they kept getting canceled. I just read books and kept telling myself that women had been giving birth since the dawn of time. I didn't give it much more thought than that. I planned on a natural childbirth, and I knew that pain would occur, but I wasn't afraid.At 2:30 on

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Many of you may assume that this post will be about the association of sleepless nights with a new baby. Well, your assumptions are wrong. My beautiful daughter is endlessly kind, and has been sleeping through the night since her third week on earth. I count myself very lucky.No, I can't sleep because of my own stupid mind. I am also going to blame movies, but it's mostly my mind. Let me

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As most of you know I am new to the motherhood. It has been, and will continue to be, an incredibly humbling experience. I am continually amazed at what has been given to me, and I want to chronicle that amazement. I will start at the beginning, and continue as long as I feel like it. I found out that I was pregnant on April 22nd, 2007. This was a rough week, as I was attending the funeral

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(or, What if we treated victims of other crimes like we treat rape victims?)There was another shooting at a college. The details aren't important because this happens all the time and people should just get used to it already. It's obvious that random shootings are a natural response from young white men, so we should be complacent to this already. Several people were shot, but they should

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I am having computer problems. As I am an idiot, I am asking for assistance. I cannot access the internet through Firefox or Internet Explorer. I have gone through all of the tips available in the troubleshooting menu, so now I call on my throngs of readers for assistance. I thank you in advance for your help.Update: I think I fixed it!!

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I caucused today. I woke up this morning consumed with anticipation. I have always loved voting. My parents took me with them when they voted, and today I got to carry on that tradition with my daughter. She won't remember it, but she went to vote with her mother for the first time, she was involved in a historical moment. We had the opportunity to choose between Barak Obama or Hillary

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So my father called the other night. I was expecting the usual, "How's the baby?" and "You should call your step-mother." We did talk about the baby for a while, but suddenly my dad brought up politics. This was odd, as my father has been almost gleefully ignorant of politics since Perot ran for President. He is mildly conservative, but uninformed enough that most conversations ended up with

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