Monthly Archives: March 2009

Want to hear Wendell Berry’s voice?

There was an interesting article featuring Wendell Berry and a play that’s being performed about him on NPR this morning.  Go here to listen!

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You know it’s a good day when…

all morning, some of your students play games, others watch a movie, others play games on the computer, and you read a novel…and you won’t’t get in trouble if the principal walked in, because it’s all legal and sanctioned. But, … Continue reading

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OK. Fine.

Chris went to Tanalian twice. But I went there 11 times. I’m more loyal. So there.

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More Sewing

Here are three sets of baby blankets that I’ve sewn in the past few months.  The first two were for Kristen and Anna and the last set is for my friend Sharla and her as of yet un-named, un-born daughter!

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And the answer is…

the Walshes! James, Sharon, Rachel, and Jonathan are on furlough for a month and were driving from Connecticut to Tennessee.  So they stopped at our house for dinner last night and then stayed the night before leaving around 7:00 this … Continue reading

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner!!

And no, it’s not Sidney Poitier. We have unexpected house guests for dinner tomorrow (Wednesday night) and they’re staying the night too.  Just for fun, try to guess and I’ll post the answer with pictures on Thursday! Hint:  I’m very … Continue reading

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[Not] Poetry Thursday

I don’t have it in me to find any poems for Poetry Thursday.  It’s been a long, hard, too busy week.  But if you’re searching for poems, then check out “Good Poems” by Garrison Keillor from the library.  It’s a … Continue reading

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She’s here!

Welcome Anna Lindgren!  5 pounds 15.8 ounces, March 7, 2009.  And boy does she have a lot of hair!  We had the privilege of visiting Tim and Kristen at the hospital on Sunday.  It is an thing of amazing wonder … Continue reading

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Thank You

Thank you for praying.  My student is OK although after the end of this week, the student won’t be attending our school anymore.  I think the student is going to be OK. I understand why revenge killings happen.  Because you … Continue reading

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New Life and Prayer for a student

It’s spring and as I type, I hear and see signs of new life.  The birds are so happy to be home and I’m happy to hear them!  The snow has melted, the daffodils are surging skyward, and our windows … Continue reading

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