Monthly Archives: June 2006

What I did yesterday on my first day of summer vacation

Posted on June 15, 2006 by Laura

1.  Made the first basil pesto of the summer from my porch’s basil. 2.  Cleaned the kitchen (don’t ask how long it took me) 3.  Cleaned my room (again, don’t ask) 4.  Made dinner for Kristen and me, including this … Continue reading →

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VERY COOL!! YOUR OWN MUSIC STATION!!

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Laura

Hey everybody!!  If you have high speed Internet, like DSL, then go here: http://www.pandora.com It’s a very cool website that allows you to create your own music stations based on the kind of artists you want to listen to.  AND … Continue reading →

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Hi Anu!!!

Posted on June 14, 2006 by Laura

Here’s a “shout out” to my most far flung reader – in Hyderabad, India.  I miss you! And I would say, “Have a good day at work” but I think you’re 9 1/2 hours ahead so I hope you have … Continue reading →

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For all you gardeners out there…

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Laura

…go listen to this really interesting article about “Defiant Gardening.” “From the Western Front trenches of World War I to the deserts of Iraq, soldiers have found comfort in the simple act of gardening.” There are some interesting pictures at … Continue reading →

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Why My Job is Hard

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Laura

Here’s a description of just one of my classes that I had to write for a formal lesson plan that I did earlier in the year… This class is composed of 20 high-beginning students, eleven girls and nine boys. There … Continue reading →

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And BLAST OFF!!!

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Laura

Summer, here I come!!!!

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And the countdown continues

Posted on June 12, 2006 by Laura

5……..4………..3…………2…………………….(Almost there!!)

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A busy weekend

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Laura

I’ve had a quite a weekend!  I just took a two hour nap so I’m feeling a little recovered but I was definitely tired this afternoon!  I had a wonderful time with Uncle Jim and Aunt Linda.  We just stayed … Continue reading →

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Uncle Jim

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Laura

Uncle Jim and Aunt Linda are in DC right now and I’m going to visit them today!!!  I’m leaving pretty early because they have another appointment at noon and I also have a wedding to go to at 4:00. It … Continue reading →

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Cul-de-sacs – not all they’re cracked up to be…

Posted on June 7, 2006 by Laura

For Eric and Meggan – I heard an interesting article about cul-de-sacs on NPR this morning on my way to work.  I thought you’d might like to listen, seeing as you live on one! One interesting tidbit: “Lucy says cul-de-sac … Continue reading →

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