Monthly Archives: April 2013

Monday was my AADD (Adult Attention Deficit Disorder) Day.  I generally have 2-3 a month where I simply cannot focus on what needs to be accomplished that morning, mostly writing and/or research.  For the longest time I cursed AADD Days because … Continue reading →

Sunday, with the exception of spending time with the Pollocks at the 1913 Dayton Flood exhibit and presentation, was low key. This week is not a low key week with a heavy teaching load of prepping prospective drum-majors and middle … Continue reading →

Attending a 1913 Dayton Flood presentation with Quintin, Joanie & Brian Pollock; hosted by a member f the Oakwood Historical Society. Great photographs from the disaster. Tons of information on early Dayton that is really interesting. Dayton really was a … Continue reading →

This was an interesting study.  This is the list of U.S. News Best High School Rankings.  The first few schools, at least through #6, seem to be charter schools. As for Ohio, I was surprised by the rankings for Best High Schools … Continue reading →

I watched CAROUSEL until approximately 4:00am and fell asleep immediately upon its conclusion. By 7:15am, the fury trio wanted their breakfast. It’s 8:00am and I am ready for more sleep. My head aches, and my body seems to be in … Continue reading →

Quintin is spending the weekend at a teacher’s house, watching her dogs and house while they are attending her daughter’s college graduation. I thought about going to SWEENEY TODD this evening, but I am feeling a little under the weather. … Continue reading →

Gone are the days of walking around Kroger with a cook book in my cart, borrowed from the book aisle, figuring out what I need for recipes.  Today, I whipped out my iPhone and looked up ingredients for salsa. I’ve … Continue reading →

What a beautiful drive it is to Ankeny middle school this morning. The sun is shining brightly and everything about the world seems to be green with specks of reds and yellows and oranges and blues poking out from the … Continue reading →

Next Wednesday will be May 1st – May Day. Where did April go?  It seems as though April just began, and now it is wrapping up.  Time does not hold back.  When I was in kindergarten, I can remember thinking, … Continue reading →

A full, wonderful day of teaching.  Two new students today, two new ones for Wednesday, and one new student for Thursday. Around one o’clock this afternoon, Flyer indicated that she wanted to join me for my nap.  Rarely has she … Continue reading →

Monday, April 15: Noticing Flyer is losing weight. Has a healthy appetite and drinks a lot of water; has been enjoying the nicer weather and exploring the back yard more.  Tuesday, April 16: Flyer seems to be sleeping more, except … Continue reading →

This morning, and this afternoon, Flyer had a seizure.  I am adjusting her insulin per the vet’s instructions, and we will see where this takes her. I decided that today was probably a good time for her to receive a … Continue reading →

 Beautiful, sunny day with tons of wind!  The wind chimes and howling wind are non-stop in their symphony, and the birds seem to be receiving a boost in their flight.  The plastic deck chairs seem to be playing Chess or … Continue reading →

From DLJH’s iPhone “Make it a great day!”

Went to Lowes’ and Walmart, and Walmart had the better deal. The Murray mower I bought is great with uneven ground. It doesn’t have the lever to propel it forward but is still a nice mower. Front yard finished by … Continue reading →

Last Friday, I learned the three boys I was hoping to adopt decided they did not wish to leave their friends, and foster family. I knew this was a possibility, but the final realization was a little sad.  In many … Continue reading →

Tis a dreary day in the Miami Valley, but the sun is trying to fight its way through the clouds that have this constant look of “I’m going to rain on you any moment.”  Don Bennett commented earlier how green … Continue reading →

One of the things I love most about living on Shroyer Road are all the sounds that echo around The Haasienda, especially during the Fall and Spring. The windows are open, a breeze continually choreographs the dancing curtains, and the … Continue reading →

Today brought announcements of two well m own women who have died: former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and legendary television and motion picture screen idol, Annette Funicello. When I was growing up in the 1960’s and 1970’s, I was … Continue reading →