November 21, 2014

Grandparents Day

One of my schools has been having an annual Grandparents Day the week before Thanksgiving break even before my kids went there. The big event was today and coincidentally happened while I was conducting a Book Fair...weird! The school was packed with these caring adults who came to support their grandchildren. It was such a heartwarming day to see all the smiles on faces - young and old - and the profound feeling of mutual pride. I remember when Don's grandfather attended this day when Paige was in Kindergarten and Alex was in 4th grade. The 4th graders were captivated by his stories which included how he rode his horse to a one room schoolhouse. Children can learn so much by listening to the stories of the older generations. And yes, the Book Fair did very well too!

November 20, 2014

Old Saying

There are many things that remind me that I have been on Earth for a lot longer than some. Lately my humor has given me away. High school students were helping me at the Book Fair the other day and I made a comment that signatures on the credit card machine looked like an Etch-a-sketch.I then remembered that they probably didn't know what an Etch-a-sketch was! "Calgon take me away" is a wasted declaration around Elementary school kids as well as "funky". I also need to remember to "record it" rather than "tape it." Whatever. I need to powder my nose and retire for the evening. Sooner than later I'll be up with the chickens and have to head back into the salt mines. 

November 19, 2014

What Just Happened?

Today was just a flurry of activity with things seeming to spin out of control so that at one point I thought with dismay, "what just happened?" But then I thought about "what just happened" in a different way. Yes, I was running around like a mad woman but in the meantime I was teaching kids, managing the Book Fair and putting out ipad fires. Too often I focus on what didn't get done or the bumpy ride to get it done that I don't see the great things that resulted from the chaos. Great things have happened this week in spite of it all so I am going to step over the mess and celebrate!

November 18, 2014

Zzzzzzz.....

I'm beat, worn out. I had a busy day and am enjoying the couch right now and checking the Facebook. My problem is that I keep dozing off. I drifted off enjoying yet another cute baby/puppy post and the next thing I knew I was on Messenger! I apologize right now if I sent you a strange message! This reminds me of a long time ago when I was PTA secretary. I would try to write up the Minutes in bed on my laptop. Later, I would proofread what I had typed and all I saw was ccccccccccccccccor lllllllllllllllrwerrrrrrrr. I guess I'm not a very good sleep typer! I've been known to enjoy a little snooze in all kinds of situations...in the car, at the theatre, various tours, in the loo, at football games, and once during a meeting with our financial advisor (I'm no longer invited to the meetings)! Am I the only one that the school secretary has kicked under the table during a committee  meeting when my head started to droop? Oh well...I guess I'll go to bed.gmfjmrmf,.......

November 17, 2014

Purs-ona

You can tell a lot about a woman by looking at her purse. A small purse with lots of compartments tells me that they are probably very organized and sees a purse as an efficient tool to house only the bare necessities. An old battered purse could mean that the owner likes to stick with a good thing and doesn't like change. A large designer purse may show that the owner likes the finer things in life and wants to take them with her wherever she goes. My purse shows the usual state of my mind - scattered! Coupons, receipts, used tissues, squished snack bars, a heart shaped rock I found and 10 Rupees.......random stuff in no order at all. I know this because I couldn't find my car keys when leaving work tonight so I had to dump it. Don't get me wrong, I love purses and have quite a collection but no matter how big, little, cheap or expensive - all my bags are black holes. Things go in and rarely come out. One time I found a banana in the bottom while searching for my wine opener! I'm hoping that when I retire and have time on my hands, my purse will be neat and oderly....and match my shoes!

November 16, 2014

One More Week

Thanksgiving vacation is sooooo close, I can feel it! I need to summon  up the energy to push through the week and finish strong. It's been a long haul since August and all the teachers and students are counting down the days until we can give thanks for the break from each other for awhile! I think of it as recharging the batteries just enough to have a spectacular December. So it is nose to the grindstone first thing tomorrow to make it to the finish line on Friday!

November 15, 2015

Hello Again!

We had a wonderful evening tonight with our long time friends, Dave and Colleen, and our new friends, Fiona and Andy. We met Fiona and Andy when we visited Dave and Colleen in Australia two years ago. We met them on New Years Eve - which is summer time in Australia so it felt like 4th of July. We felt right at home with them and truly enjoyed their company while we were there. While it certainly didn't feel like July 4th tonight, it was fun to see them again during their brief visit to Colorado. It's funny that sometimes new friends can seem like old friends in such a short time. Hopefully our paths will cross again soon!

Fiona, Andy, me, Dave, Colleen, Don