July 18 2008
Small cars are big money, as this New York Times article reiterates.
The popularity of small hatchbacks (Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris) and gas-efficient sedans and coupes (Honda Civic) has become quite apparent. Looked around while driving lately? Honda dealerships in the Virginia/DC/MD corridor have seen such a rise in demand for Civics that it’s resulted in supply problems across the region. 2008 Honda Pilots, though? No problem. Take your pick.
Wait til I show your father this! He wants his new Civic soooooo bad!
Via jaclyn
—Prof. Thomas Davidson (via onherway) (via unicornology) (via carmenmariah) (via cachorra) (via jeralyndwile)Associate with the noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty, but learn to be happy alone. Rely upon your own energies and so do not wait for or depend on other people.
Via L-O-V-E
Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famous author of Anne of Green Gables, is oftentimes known solely for her most popular fiction heroine.
If you’ve not had the pleasure of reading Anne of Green Gables, by all means do so. But, L.M. Montgomery (as she’s more commonly called in Prince Edward Island) wrote a trove of other equally rich and beautiful novels.
Emily of New Moon, for example, is the first of a series about Emily, an orphaned girl living with relatives on Prince Edward Island. Sound familiar?
The Blue Castle is a beautifully written love story and Pat of Silver Bush is the first of yet another series with—in my opinion—one of the most complex and interesting characters Montgomery created.
These books mentioned and about a dozen more—most of them only moderate in length—allow for a rewarding reading experience, as you can finish most of a volume in an afternoon’s sitting.
Anne of Green Gables in particular brings back hundreds of wonderful memories. Everyone should read it! Also, every family needs to go to PEI for a vacation! Shall we move there??
Via jaclyn
New mantra:
I will not buy clothing, shoes or accessories:
- If I think I might wear it someday to that one place I thought about going.
- If it’s so inexpensive that it blinds my good judgment.
- If I don’t immediately love it.
- If it’s black or ebony or onyx or any such variation.
I am going to reblog this so that I have the evidence!!
Via jaclyn
July 16 2008
We love our new apartment! After our first hour here (and a few french fries later), we’re ready for bed.
That’s my grand-puppy!!!
Via jaclyn
My mom sent me this e-card. Ouch.
You recall why I sent it to you!!! I believe your card was a HUGE ouch!!
Via jaclyn
July 15 2008
“No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change.” - Barbara De Angelis
Vivanno
Starbucks is rolling out a new smootie today…I want one! Oh yeah, I can’t get one because my class is in a little town that doesn’t have a Starbucks!! So tastebuds will have to wait! July 14 2008
Podcast
I realize that anyone who might read this will not understand my excitement today…but I am going to share anyway!
I am taking a class for my teacher re-certification and it is about educating and using 21st century tools.
Today was about making and using a podcast in the classroom. I made TWO podcasts…with music! I was sooooo excited! I can not wait to make more that I can use in my classroom. I thought of tons of ideas and ways I could use these within my classroom. I can’t wait for the new year to begin!
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Adores being a great mumma, loves teaching the third grade, and black labs are the BEST!! I love the ocean, sunsets on a beach, swimming in my pool, traveling and just being with my family! Here are fond musings of my precocious daughters and hilarious third grade students!
