Christmas is over. It's always a little sad for me as I enjoy all the excitement, hustle & bustle, lights, etc. of the holiday season. Then after one day, it's done.
This year, the days around Christmas were busy! Geoff, Lynne, and I (and my dog girls) travelled to Milford on 22-DEC. We went a day earlier because of an expected snow storm. We stayed at my dad's house until Friday morning. My sister, Trudy and her daughter Amy were already there. Then my brother, Tim and his family arrived on Thursday. We opened gifts between my dad, sisters and brother and their families.
The kids and I travelled on to Le Mars. Steve had arrived there on Wednesday. He headed up early because of the storm too. Marie and Jeff arrived the 22nd. We all stayed at Uncle Doug's house.
On Christmas Day we were guests at Steve's sister, Mary Beth and Tom's house to enjoy a Christmas feast and to open presents. Much food as usual! It was great to see family - some I hadn't seen in almost a year!
On Sunday Marie, Jeff, Geoff, Lynne, and I were back in Milford for a wedding shower for my niece, Jessica (bride-to-be of Jon). The shower was put on by her aunts, Trudy, Kellie, Lisa, TC and myself. Jessica received some nice gifts. The decorations by Trudy, Kellie, and Amy were fabulous!
That night a bunch of Sherrill family (Tina, Sadie, Tim, Kellie, Carter, Garrett, Bob, Trudy, Adam, Amy, Marie, Jeff, Geoff, Lynne, and myself) travelled to Little Swan Lake Winery to listen to Damon Dotson sing. We also drank (a lot) of wine. "We love you, Damon Dotson!" We were treated to a private session of songs after the regular gig was done. Then most of us ended up at Perkins for supper! It was back to Le Mars after a VERY busy day.
On Monday it was time to head back home. Marie and Jeff left in the morning and Geoff, Lynne, and I left about 2pm. Steve headed back to KS that afternoon.
Now it's resting/clean the house time until work begins on 3-JAN-2011! Which sound better to you?!? No plans for the New Year. A storm is expected again! Maybe Lynne and I will walk the 1 block to the local VFW for supper and celebration.
Thanks to all of you for the thoughtful gifts. I truly enjoy them.
Many blessings for the New Year!
Love ya,
Theresa
Welcome, Friends!
- T. L. Reiter
- Iowa, United States
- A baby boomer, married, mother of 3 adult children; Teacher Librarian by profession; enjoys reading, genealogy, and spontaneous events!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
A Bucket List for 2011
Here's a bucket list for 2011, inspired by Caribou Coffee
- Say 5 nice things about the person sitting across from you.
- Do more snowballs.
- Read more poetry.
- Give a kid some crayons.
- Build communities not empires.
- Surprise your B.F.F. with a cup of coffee.
- Hold hands, not grudges.
- Question authority.
- Sleep under the stars.
- Max out your passport.
- Take the stairs.
- Kiss slowly and forgive quickly.
- Remember where you came from.
- Get there on two wheels.
- Sip it, sip it good.
- Stir emotions.
- You are as wonderful as your pet thinks you are.
- Send your grandma or mother a card.
- Go home early and play with your kids.
- Take a 7 day weekend.
- Roll down the hill.
- Run your feet, not your mouth.
- Pick up the check.
- Teach a child to fish.
- Do the hokey pokey.
- Re-read your favorite book.
- Write a letter to someone.
- Watch the sun come up or go down.
- Count all your blessings and be thankful.
- Visit someone in the hospital or homebound.
Friday, December 3, 2010
Week from HELL!
This has been one hellish week!
On Tuesday I had a bad night at work at Waldorf. It's because I was getting sick. I was so sleepy and cold. I spent Wednesday sleeping or going to the bathroom [if you know what I mean]. Then the refrigerator in the Garner house quit working. The landlord doesn't want to buy another one. Just today I went for my wellness checkout and found I probably have a hernia and may need surgery. I also have to get another colonoscopy because they found blood. I'm not done yet! To repair my car's AWD it will cost me $500.00. IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER, RIGHT?!?
On the plus side I lost a few pounds of weight. I guess it was from not eating when I was sick! Since I don't have a refrigerator right now, I haven't been eating too much or else out of cans. I can't afford to eat out!
We are supposed to get some snow tonight! Up to 5 inches I think. Geoff says that there's about 6 inches up at St. Olaf. Schools in the area were let out early today. So far we only have about 1/4 inch of snow. I feel sorry for all the area towns that have holiday celebrations planned for this weekend.
I plan to attend the winter concert at Waldorf College on Sunday. Terri is going with me. I've heard the choir sing and they are very good. Tomorrow I plan to attend a bridal shower for Nicki G. in Garner. I work with her at the B-K School.
Well, it's time to head to bed. Until next time....
Theresa
On Tuesday I had a bad night at work at Waldorf. It's because I was getting sick. I was so sleepy and cold. I spent Wednesday sleeping or going to the bathroom [if you know what I mean]. Then the refrigerator in the Garner house quit working. The landlord doesn't want to buy another one. Just today I went for my wellness checkout and found I probably have a hernia and may need surgery. I also have to get another colonoscopy because they found blood. I'm not done yet! To repair my car's AWD it will cost me $500.00. IT CAN ONLY GET BETTER, RIGHT?!?
On the plus side I lost a few pounds of weight. I guess it was from not eating when I was sick! Since I don't have a refrigerator right now, I haven't been eating too much or else out of cans. I can't afford to eat out!
We are supposed to get some snow tonight! Up to 5 inches I think. Geoff says that there's about 6 inches up at St. Olaf. Schools in the area were let out early today. So far we only have about 1/4 inch of snow. I feel sorry for all the area towns that have holiday celebrations planned for this weekend.
I plan to attend the winter concert at Waldorf College on Sunday. Terri is going with me. I've heard the choir sing and they are very good. Tomorrow I plan to attend a bridal shower for Nicki G. in Garner. I work with her at the B-K School.
Well, it's time to head to bed. Until next time....
Theresa
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Gate of Winter
Wow! It's been a long time since I've written any tidbits! Halloween, Veterans Day, and Thanksgiving Day are history! Now on to the winter holidays! We stand at the gate of winter, awaiting the blast of cold air and white flakes. Not my favorite season! Turn the latch, open the gate and get ready..... HERE COMES WINTER!
Halloween was a blast! I traveled to Nora Springs for their annual Fall Harvest Day. I joined Terri A., her sister Kim K. & Deb D. as we walked thru the vendors and their wares. We stopped at The Elephant Keg for a few cool drinks and then on to Terri's house to get ready for the trick or treaters. I dressed up as a witch, Terri was a spiderweb woman, and Kim was a devil. Terri had decorated her backyard in the Halloween spirit. The treaters (and their parents) loved the "Halloween Garden!"
Veterans Day was very red-white-and-blue. THANK YOU, Sailors, Soldiers, & Marines! I read a book called America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven to the elementary class. A very nice tribute to MIA's and POW's.
On NOV 20, Lynne flew to Washington D.C. to stay with Marie. Marie is finishing up her internship with the Discovery Channel/TLC. They toured the area. Marie returns to Colorado this upcoming week. Along with our trip to the airport, Terri and I went shopping at the Mall of America. Too many people! We also went to the Underwater Adventure and ate at Kokomo Cafe. We stayed overnight and stopped by Cabela's on the way home. It was my first time at Cabela's! I did pick up some Christmas gifts, tho.
For Thanksgiving, Geoff and I traveled to Milford to visit my Dad/Geoff's Grandpa. We went out to eat at Perkins. We were supposed to go on NOV 23 but the weather did not cooperate. Very icy. Then we tried on the 24th. (still bad weather - area schools in session got out early) We finally made it on the 25th. We returned the next day as Geoff needed to pick up Lynne at the airport in Mpls. No, I did not shop on Black Friday! I hardly even got to visit with Lynne during the TD break however, as she went back to college too soon.
This next week I'll be presenting a tech workshop for the staff at WH. The topic is blogs and blogging. I'll be doing several more workshops about free online books, Wordle, Glogster and Animoto.
I promise to keep in touch more often! I hope your autumn holidays were full of goodies and love!
Until next time -
Theresa
Halloween was a blast! I traveled to Nora Springs for their annual Fall Harvest Day. I joined Terri A., her sister Kim K. & Deb D. as we walked thru the vendors and their wares. We stopped at The Elephant Keg for a few cool drinks and then on to Terri's house to get ready for the trick or treaters. I dressed up as a witch, Terri was a spiderweb woman, and Kim was a devil. Terri had decorated her backyard in the Halloween spirit. The treaters (and their parents) loved the "Halloween Garden!"
Veterans Day was very red-white-and-blue. THANK YOU, Sailors, Soldiers, & Marines! I read a book called America's White Table by Margot Theis Raven to the elementary class. A very nice tribute to MIA's and POW's.
On NOV 20, Lynne flew to Washington D.C. to stay with Marie. Marie is finishing up her internship with the Discovery Channel/TLC. They toured the area. Marie returns to Colorado this upcoming week. Along with our trip to the airport, Terri and I went shopping at the Mall of America. Too many people! We also went to the Underwater Adventure and ate at Kokomo Cafe. We stayed overnight and stopped by Cabela's on the way home. It was my first time at Cabela's! I did pick up some Christmas gifts, tho.
For Thanksgiving, Geoff and I traveled to Milford to visit my Dad/Geoff's Grandpa. We went out to eat at Perkins. We were supposed to go on NOV 23 but the weather did not cooperate. Very icy. Then we tried on the 24th. (still bad weather - area schools in session got out early) We finally made it on the 25th. We returned the next day as Geoff needed to pick up Lynne at the airport in Mpls. No, I did not shop on Black Friday! I hardly even got to visit with Lynne during the TD break however, as she went back to college too soon.
This next week I'll be presenting a tech workshop for the staff at WH. The topic is blogs and blogging. I'll be doing several more workshops about free online books, Wordle, Glogster and Animoto.
I promise to keep in touch more often! I hope your autumn holidays were full of goodies and love!
Until next time -
Theresa
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
I LOVE this season!
I just love autumn! Have I said that before? I'm sure if you're around me enough during SEP thru NOV, you'll hear me say it a 100 times! Well, maybe not that many times!I was pretty busy over the weekend!
On Saturday, I attended the annual Court Isabella CDA Harvest Tea in Garner. It was my first time! The food was great, the entertainment interesting, and very fallish.
Later that afternoon I was Terri's "date" at the wedding of Lindsay and Craig B. in Lake Mills. The reception was held in Kennsett. The theme was... you guessed it...autumn! The bride's colors were black, orange, and silver. Not bright orange, but rusty orange. The bride's maids wore rusty orange formals and the groom's men wore black suits. Instead of rose petals in the church aisle, there were silk autumn leaves. The reception carried out the harvest-time theme with pumpkins, leaves, and small bales of straw surrounded by 3 glow-stick-lit candle votive holders on the tables. It was very pretty! The wedding favor was a mesh sack of candy corn tied with a brown ribbon and a 'thank you' tag. The hor'dourves were meatballs, a meat and cheese tray, crackers, mints, and nuts. The meal consisted of beef or pork slices on a bun, baked beans, and macaroni salad. There were punch, coffee, beer, wine, and champagne to drink. It was all very nice.
Waldorf College is on Mid-term break until tomorrow. The library was closed Saturday thru Monday.
I'm looking forward to Halloween [just 12 days away!] Scream! Howl! Bite! BOOOOOOO!
But first, Steve will be here on the weekend. He'll pick up Lynne at ISU and bring her home. We are going up to Northfield on Saturday to meet Geoff's friend, Becky, for the first time.
Well, until next time!
Love ya!
Theresa
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Lovely Autumn Day
On Wednesday, OCT 6, Terri A. & I traveled to St. Ansgar to eat lunch in the Blue Belle Inn and to see/listen to a Danish storyteller. Esben Longkniv was very entertaining with the story of a boy named Daniel in song and words. Some songs were in Danish and some in English. We even got to sing along with some of the songs! BTW we each had cottage pie with thatched roof to eat for lunch. I had carmel baked apples in puff pastry with ice cream and Terri had turtle cheesecake for dessert. YUM YUM!
I also bought a book written by the proprietor of the Inn, Sherrie Hansen, titled 'Night and Day'. It's about an American woman and a Danish man who meet over the Internet. It's S-t-e-a-m-y! Who would have thought!?!
My sister, Tina, has been in the hospital with a kidney stone. Lynne and I went to Spencer to see her in the hospital on Friday. She's home now.
I finished up the OCT/NOV CDA Newsletter and sent that out on Wednesday. Our next monthly meeting is Monday.
Marie sent me a postcard and a magnet from Gettysburg, PA. She said she didn't see any ghosts!
Today I am working at the Waldorf College from 3-11p. LONG DAY! It's been very quiet so far.
Lynne came home with Scott W. on Friday. I will take her back tomorrow morning, early. She's coming to the WC library to do some homework later today. And bring me supper, I hope!
AUTUMN GOD, the planet turns
and the earth signals a change.
Open me to the transitions I need to face in my own life.
Be with me in the letting go,
the saying good-bye to habits,
relationships,
and plans that stand in your way of growing.
Deepen my trust that as I let go,
like the falling leaves,
I will always fall into your embrace. Amen.
Larry Peacock, Openings From p. 303
[Thanks, Rev. Rory Swenson for sharing this.]
Well, until next time....
LOVE YA,
Theresa
I also bought a book written by the proprietor of the Inn, Sherrie Hansen, titled 'Night and Day'. It's about an American woman and a Danish man who meet over the Internet. It's S-t-e-a-m-y! Who would have thought!?!
My sister, Tina, has been in the hospital with a kidney stone. Lynne and I went to Spencer to see her in the hospital on Friday. She's home now.
I finished up the OCT/NOV CDA Newsletter and sent that out on Wednesday. Our next monthly meeting is Monday.
Marie sent me a postcard and a magnet from Gettysburg, PA. She said she didn't see any ghosts!
Today I am working at the Waldorf College from 3-11p. LONG DAY! It's been very quiet so far.
Lynne came home with Scott W. on Friday. I will take her back tomorrow morning, early. She's coming to the WC library to do some homework later today. And bring me supper, I hope!
AUTUMN GOD, the planet turns
and the earth signals a change.
Open me to the transitions I need to face in my own life.
Be with me in the letting go,
the saying good-bye to habits,
relationships,
and plans that stand in your way of growing.
Deepen my trust that as I let go,
like the falling leaves,
I will always fall into your embrace. Amen.
Larry Peacock, Openings From p. 303
[Thanks, Rev. Rory Swenson for sharing this.]
Well, until next time....
LOVE YA,
Theresa
Monday, October 4, 2010
Visit to Geoff at St. Olaf College
On Saturday, October 2nd, Lynne and I travelled north to visit Geoff at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. We met him and his roommate [Erik] and went for lunch at a Mexican place. They we traveled to some 2nd hand stores to look for a cane for Geoff as he wants to be Dr. House for Halloween. We found it. We bought some other things too.
We returned to Northfield and ate supper at a hoagi place. It was good food.
I didn't work at a school on Monday but I had a doctor's appt. I then went to work at Waldorf. Don't worry, every thing's fine. I just needed to have my medication prescriptions renewed.
I work at WH on Tuesday and Thursday, and have Wednesday and Friday off. But I work each evening M, Tu, W, & Th at Waldorf. I work there again on Saturday and Sunday. it's Waldorf's Homecoming.
Terri and I are going to the Blue Belle Inn in St. Ansgar on Wednesday to eat lunch and to hear a Danish storyteller. That should be fun!
Well, Gotta GO!!!!!
Theresa
We returned to Northfield and ate supper at a hoagi place. It was good food.
I didn't work at a school on Monday but I had a doctor's appt. I then went to work at Waldorf. Don't worry, every thing's fine. I just needed to have my medication prescriptions renewed.
I work at WH on Tuesday and Thursday, and have Wednesday and Friday off. But I work each evening M, Tu, W, & Th at Waldorf. I work there again on Saturday and Sunday. it's Waldorf's Homecoming.
Terri and I are going to the Blue Belle Inn in St. Ansgar on Wednesday to eat lunch and to hear a Danish storyteller. That should be fun!
Well, Gotta GO!!!!!
Theresa
Monday, September 27, 2010
It's Autumn!
It's autumn! My favorite time of year! I love the colors, the smells and the holidays! It was a marvelous day yesterday in Iowa!
This past weekend, I was a guest of Terri and John A. I helped Terri with her garage sale on Saturday. It rained! Later we went to the Elephant Keg for supper.
Last week I put in 56 hours of work. I can't wait to get my paycheck! I will put in 56 hours this week too.
On Friday, the Luise V. Hanson Library staff and several other staff departments at Waldorf College hosted the weekly Friday Coffee for faculty and staff. I helped by bringing a bowl of fruit. It was very nice.
Later, Marit R. and I attended a "Lunch and Learn" session at the Creative Kitchen Cooking School in Forest City. We learned how to make easy tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches for grown-ups, and microwave apple crisp. It was very good. You can find the Creative Kitchen Cooking School on Facebook.
If you get a chance, watch the movie, Hachi - a Dog's Tale with Richard Gere. Bring your Kleenex! It's based on the true story of a Japanese Akita named Hachiko and his master. It's a good family movie.
Sep 25-Oct 2 is Banned Books Week. This year's theme is "Think For Yourself And Let Others Do The Same." Here are the top 10 most frequently challenged books of 2009: 1. "TTYL; TTFN; L8R, G8R (series), by Lauren Myracle, 2. "And Tango Makes Three," by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, 3. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," by Stephen Chbosky, 4. "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee, 5. Twilight (series) by Stephenie Meyer, 6. "Catcher in the Rye," by J.D. Salinger, 7. "My Sister's Keeper," by Jodi Picoult, 8. "The Earth, My Butt, and Other Bog, Round Things," by Carolyn Mackler, 9. "The Color Purple," by Alice Walker, AND "The Chocolate War," by Robert Comier. JOIN THE BANNED!
Until next time....
Theresa
This past weekend, I was a guest of Terri and John A. I helped Terri with her garage sale on Saturday. It rained! Later we went to the Elephant Keg for supper.
Last week I put in 56 hours of work. I can't wait to get my paycheck! I will put in 56 hours this week too.
On Friday, the Luise V. Hanson Library staff and several other staff departments at Waldorf College hosted the weekly Friday Coffee for faculty and staff. I helped by bringing a bowl of fruit. It was very nice.
Later, Marit R. and I attended a "Lunch and Learn" session at the Creative Kitchen Cooking School in Forest City. We learned how to make easy tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwiches for grown-ups, and microwave apple crisp. It was very good. You can find the Creative Kitchen Cooking School on Facebook.
If you get a chance, watch the movie, Hachi - a Dog's Tale with Richard Gere. Bring your Kleenex! It's based on the true story of a Japanese Akita named Hachiko and his master. It's a good family movie.
Sep 25-Oct 2 is Banned Books Week. This year's theme is "Think For Yourself And Let Others Do The Same." Here are the top 10 most frequently challenged books of 2009: 1. "TTYL; TTFN; L8R, G8R (series), by Lauren Myracle, 2. "And Tango Makes Three," by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, 3. "The Perks of Being a Wallflower," by Stephen Chbosky, 4. "To Kill a Mockingbird," by Harper Lee, 5. Twilight (series) by Stephenie Meyer, 6. "Catcher in the Rye," by J.D. Salinger, 7. "My Sister's Keeper," by Jodi Picoult, 8. "The Earth, My Butt, and Other Bog, Round Things," by Carolyn Mackler, 9. "The Color Purple," by Alice Walker, AND "The Chocolate War," by Robert Comier. JOIN THE BANNED!
Until next time....
Theresa
Thursday, September 16, 2010
World's Largest County Fair!!
Sunday will be the last day of the 2010 Clay County Fair [Spencer, IA] - the world's largest county fair! I will be going to work in the antique booth on Friday and Saturday. I will be eating my favorites: the Stubb's Kitchen roast beef and potatoes and of course, pie! For those who remember Dale and Alicia Merriam and children, Merriam's Midway Shows will be playing the fair.
I'm getting into the routine of school. This week West Hancock has Homecoming and next week there will be Homecoming at Belmond-Klemme. Waldorf College's Homecoming is October 9th.
Lynne was home last weekend, but I didn't see her much. I had to work at WC and she went to a concert in Minneapolis with Mac.
There's really not too much more to say. Tell you more when I get back!
LOVE YA!
Theresa
I'm getting into the routine of school. This week West Hancock has Homecoming and next week there will be Homecoming at Belmond-Klemme. Waldorf College's Homecoming is October 9th.
Lynne was home last weekend, but I didn't see her much. I had to work at WC and she went to a concert in Minneapolis with Mac.
There's really not too much more to say. Tell you more when I get back!
LOVE YA!
Theresa
Monday, September 6, 2010
Labor Day News
Labor Day weekend 2010 was full of news for my sister Tina Sherrill-Range and her family! On Saturday, September 4th, Jonathan Wienhold proposed to my niece, Jessica Range. They're engaged! I also learned that nephew Devin Range and his wife, Laura, are expecting another child in the spring! What a weekend! Tina and her husband, Kevin, treated Jon's parents; Kevin's parents; Sadie and her boyfriend, Connor; Jon and Jessie; and me out for supper that night.
On Saturday, I travelled over to Okoboji to visit my Dad. I also helped out at the flea market at Vic's Corner in Spirit Lake. There were 3 flea markets going on in the area! (Vic's Corner, Treasure Village, and Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds. Boy, were there a lot of people around the area!!! UNDERSTATEMENT!
I also was able to enjoy coffee at Goodies with my niece Sadie R. My brother, Tim, was up from Texas working at the farm in WB and stopped in at Dad's house on Sunday night.
Tomorrow I start 3 days of 14 hour workdays. But I'm off on Friday! I CAN DO IT!!!!
On Saturday, I travelled over to Okoboji to visit my Dad. I also helped out at the flea market at Vic's Corner in Spirit Lake. There were 3 flea markets going on in the area! (Vic's Corner, Treasure Village, and Dickinson Co. Fairgrounds. Boy, were there a lot of people around the area!!! UNDERSTATEMENT!
I also was able to enjoy coffee at Goodies with my niece Sadie R. My brother, Tim, was up from Texas working at the farm in WB and stopped in at Dad's house on Sunday night.
Tomorrow I start 3 days of 14 hour workdays. But I'm off on Friday! I CAN DO IT!!!!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Tradition!
Yesterday I worked during the day at the Waldorf College Library. In the morning there was a convocation held in the Atrium to open the academic year. The Waldorf Wind Symphony entertained before the program and the academic procession. All the professors, in cap and gown, followed the cross bearer, the ceremonial mace bearer, and 7 flags representing the countries of students attending Waldorf. New students might think this ceremony is kooky but they will come to treasure the tradition.
The professors formed 2 lines and freshman students walked through the lines to their seats. It was really neat. There are 300 new students at Waldorf this year. there was a little pastor/audience response, performance by the combined Waldorf choirs, and then the President of the College gave a welcome.
Waldorf College is now under the auspicious of Columbia Southern University and the President of CSU, Robert Mayes, Jr., gave the convocation address. More choir. Raymond Beebe, Waldorf Foundation Board President, offered a few words of encouragement to new students and presented them with an inspirational book.
The Waldorf College Alma Mater was sung and prayers given. Then the professors exited. Again, it was a very nice program. I love academia!
Today I start the night hours at Waldorf. By day I'm a quick-witted, dedicated teacher-librarian and by night, a well-mannered academic librarian.
Well, better get going!
We'll talk again...
Love ya, Theresa
The professors formed 2 lines and freshman students walked through the lines to their seats. It was really neat. There are 300 new students at Waldorf this year. there was a little pastor/audience response, performance by the combined Waldorf choirs, and then the President of the College gave a welcome.
Waldorf College is now under the auspicious of Columbia Southern University and the President of CSU, Robert Mayes, Jr., gave the convocation address. More choir. Raymond Beebe, Waldorf Foundation Board President, offered a few words of encouragement to new students and presented them with an inspirational book.
The Waldorf College Alma Mater was sung and prayers given. Then the professors exited. Again, it was a very nice program. I love academia!
Today I start the night hours at Waldorf. By day I'm a quick-witted, dedicated teacher-librarian and by night, a well-mannered academic librarian.
Well, better get going!
We'll talk again...
Love ya, Theresa
Friday, August 27, 2010
TGIF!
Last night Steve and I were guests at the annual President's Dinner at Waldorf College. New faculty and staff are invited to join other present and retired faculty and staff at a buffet dinner held in the Ballroom. It was very nice. There were around 250 people in attendance. The meal was delicious! Dr. Joe Manjone, Waldorf College President, gave the welcome. Following the meal, introductions were made of new faculty and staff by Dr. Bob Alsop, Jason Ramaker, and Bruce Morgan. A Service of Consecration was conducted by Pastor Steven Smith. Yes, I had to stand up when they read my name. You can find my name on the WC website under "staff"!
Well, one week of school down and 35 weeks to go! This week I was in Britt, Kanawha, and Belmond. The first week is always tiring for students and teachers! Everyone needs to get back into the groove. Next week I'm in Britt on Tuesday & Thursday and in Belmond on Wednesday.
On Monday I worked at Waldorf during the day. I start night hours next week.[Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday] I work at Waldorf during the day on Monday, again. We'll see how I feel by next Friday!!!
Steve heads back to Kansas on Sunday. He's leaving Garner early AM and will stop in Le Mars to visit family before going south.
Gotta go to bed now - TIRED!
Love ya...
Theresa
Well, one week of school down and 35 weeks to go! This week I was in Britt, Kanawha, and Belmond. The first week is always tiring for students and teachers! Everyone needs to get back into the groove. Next week I'm in Britt on Tuesday & Thursday and in Belmond on Wednesday.
On Monday I worked at Waldorf during the day. I start night hours next week.[Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday] I work at Waldorf during the day on Monday, again. We'll see how I feel by next Friday!!!
Steve heads back to Kansas on Sunday. He's leaving Garner early AM and will stop in Le Mars to visit family before going south.
Gotta go to bed now - TIRED!
Love ya...
Theresa
Sunday, August 22, 2010
SIGH......
I so love the cool mornings. I sit on the back deck either with my computer or a book and always a cup of coffee. I tie the dogs out. I listen to the gentle ring of the wind chimes and watch the sway of the wind socks. RELAX. Oh, I'm going to miss this!
Today I plan to go to B-K to work on the elem LMC and take a look at how well the 7-12 LMC is coming along. I'll show pictures of the finished room. Recap: the 7-12 LMC was cut in half to make room for an alternative school. What to do with shelves and books that don't fit?!?
Steve arrived yesterday afternoon. After a feast of pizza, he and Lynne headed for Iowa State University to get her settled into her dorm. He got back shortly before 10pm and this morning I'm letting him sleep in. Nice of me, huh?
I finished Heat Wave by Richard Castle. Not bad, especially if you're a fan of "Castle" on TV. I started Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black. It may take me awhile to get thru it as I don't like it as well as the first book in this trilogy [Tithe].
The house will certainly by quieter now that Lynne has returned to college. When Steve leaves it will just be me and the dog girls. I'm sure my 2 jobs will keep me busy!
My training at Waldorf has been pretty easy. Tomorrow I go in the morning to see how everything works during the day. It's also the first day work study students work so I'll get to meet them. I only work part day so I may go to WH and check on the HS LMC. I'll probably start my evening hours on the 30th. I am scheduled for M-Th, 5-11pm and 1 weekend a month.
We are so proud of Marie. She was awarded an internship to the Discovery Channel. She leaves for Washington, D.C. toward the end of September. She will be working with promotion and PR. The internship ends in December.
Well, that's about it for now.
Love ya,
Theresa
Today I plan to go to B-K to work on the elem LMC and take a look at how well the 7-12 LMC is coming along. I'll show pictures of the finished room. Recap: the 7-12 LMC was cut in half to make room for an alternative school. What to do with shelves and books that don't fit?!?
Steve arrived yesterday afternoon. After a feast of pizza, he and Lynne headed for Iowa State University to get her settled into her dorm. He got back shortly before 10pm and this morning I'm letting him sleep in. Nice of me, huh?
I finished Heat Wave by Richard Castle. Not bad, especially if you're a fan of "Castle" on TV. I started Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black. It may take me awhile to get thru it as I don't like it as well as the first book in this trilogy [Tithe].
The house will certainly by quieter now that Lynne has returned to college. When Steve leaves it will just be me and the dog girls. I'm sure my 2 jobs will keep me busy!
My training at Waldorf has been pretty easy. Tomorrow I go in the morning to see how everything works during the day. It's also the first day work study students work so I'll get to meet them. I only work part day so I may go to WH and check on the HS LMC. I'll probably start my evening hours on the 30th. I am scheduled for M-Th, 5-11pm and 1 weekend a month.
We are so proud of Marie. She was awarded an internship to the Discovery Channel. She leaves for Washington, D.C. toward the end of September. She will be working with promotion and PR. The internship ends in December.
Well, that's about it for now.
Love ya,
Theresa
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The End of Summer (for Me)
Here it is, the last day of summer. For me at least! Tomorrow I climb into the wagon of actually working. On Monday, I start my training at Waldorf College. Then from Tuesday thru Friday, I'll be at teacher workshops in Belmond and Britt. School starts either the 23rd or 24th at my schools. Waldorf doesn't start until the 30th.
Lynne starts back to ISU on the 23rd. Steve will be here to help her move into her dorm on the 20th. Did you hear about all the flood damage that hit the ISU campus? Lynne received a call from the university telling her not to move in yet. [students were able to move in early] I heard there was 5 feet of water in Hilton Coliseum.
Geoff has been taking a summer class at St. Olaf. His classes begin after Labor Day. He says he's going to do the January interim in the Bahamas.
Marie has been interviewed for an internship to National Geographic Channel's TV Series, "Dangerous Encounters." They only take 1 intern.
I treated myself to 3 new book purchases. Heat Wave by Richard Castle is based on the ABC TV detective show "Castle". His 2nd book, Naked Heat, comes out next month. The next 2 are by the author Holly Black. Ironside: A Modern Faerie Tale is the continuation of Tithe. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale is another book about dark faeries. I'm reading the Richard Castle book first!
My container garden is doing well. I have 2 green tomatoes and 5 banana peppers!
I want to send happy birthday wishes to my brother, Tim S. [16-AUG] and niece, Sara H-T [17-AUG]. Many more candles to you both! Happy Anniversary to my daughter, Marie and her husband, Jeff A. [18-AUG]. And many more!
Take a moment to listen to an Elvis Presley song or watch an Elvis movie this week. The great King of Rock and Roll passed away on 16-AUG-1977. There was or is no one like him.
Check back with me next week!
Love ya, Theresa
Lynne starts back to ISU on the 23rd. Steve will be here to help her move into her dorm on the 20th. Did you hear about all the flood damage that hit the ISU campus? Lynne received a call from the university telling her not to move in yet. [students were able to move in early] I heard there was 5 feet of water in Hilton Coliseum.
Geoff has been taking a summer class at St. Olaf. His classes begin after Labor Day. He says he's going to do the January interim in the Bahamas.
Marie has been interviewed for an internship to National Geographic Channel's TV Series, "Dangerous Encounters." They only take 1 intern.
I treated myself to 3 new book purchases. Heat Wave by Richard Castle is based on the ABC TV detective show "Castle". His 2nd book, Naked Heat, comes out next month. The next 2 are by the author Holly Black. Ironside: A Modern Faerie Tale is the continuation of Tithe. Valiant: A Modern Faerie Tale is another book about dark faeries. I'm reading the Richard Castle book first!
My container garden is doing well. I have 2 green tomatoes and 5 banana peppers!
I want to send happy birthday wishes to my brother, Tim S. [16-AUG] and niece, Sara H-T [17-AUG]. Many more candles to you both! Happy Anniversary to my daughter, Marie and her husband, Jeff A. [18-AUG]. And many more!
Take a moment to listen to an Elvis Presley song or watch an Elvis movie this week. The great King of Rock and Roll passed away on 16-AUG-1977. There was or is no one like him.
Check back with me next week!
Love ya, Theresa
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Off to see the Wizard
I love the Google home page! They celebrate special events in pictures using their logo. Today is the 71st Anniversary of the Wizard of OZ. Check it out!
I do believe hot is going to be the theme for today where I live. At 6:30AM it was already 80 degrees! Where is that cold front?!?
On Tuesday I traveled with 2 fellow educators from B-K to a conference in CF. We were there to listen to Bernajean Porter. Bernajean is an expert in digital storytelling and advocates integrating technology in the classroom where appropriate.
Yesterday I attended a DAR mtg. I'm not a Daughter of the American Revolution yet, but I'm invited to the meetings. State Senator Amanda Ragan was our guest speaker.
Please think about your American government, especially from September 17-23. That is Constitution Week and this year we celebrate the 223rd Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. What passion our early forefathers had in establishing our government. "We the People..."
If you're like most people the first [and last?] time you came in contact with the Constitution was in school. Or maybe you remember the SchoolHouse Rock jingle.
"CIVICS LESSON 101" [from Wikipedia]
The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. The Constitution is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government to the states, to citizens, and to all people within the United States.
The Constitution creates the three branches of the national government: a legislature, the bicameral Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution specifies the powers and duties of each branch. The Constitution reserves all unenumerated powers to the respective states and the people, thereby establishing the federal system of government.
The Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of "The People". The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times; the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.[1][2]
The Constitution holds a central place in United States law and political culture.[3] The handwritten original document penned by Jacob Shallus is on display at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.
I've been thinking about using my blog as a sounding board for some ideas I advocate. I'm just not sure where to start!
Until next time....
Theresa
I do believe hot is going to be the theme for today where I live. At 6:30AM it was already 80 degrees! Where is that cold front?!?
On Tuesday I traveled with 2 fellow educators from B-K to a conference in CF. We were there to listen to Bernajean Porter. Bernajean is an expert in digital storytelling and advocates integrating technology in the classroom where appropriate.
Yesterday I attended a DAR mtg. I'm not a Daughter of the American Revolution yet, but I'm invited to the meetings. State Senator Amanda Ragan was our guest speaker.
Please think about your American government, especially from September 17-23. That is Constitution Week and this year we celebrate the 223rd Anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. What passion our early forefathers had in establishing our government. "We the People..."
If you're like most people the first [and last?] time you came in contact with the Constitution was in school. Or maybe you remember the SchoolHouse Rock jingle.
"CIVICS LESSON 101" [from Wikipedia]
The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. The Constitution is the framework for the organization of the United States government and for the relationship of the federal government to the states, to citizens, and to all people within the United States.
The Constitution creates the three branches of the national government: a legislature, the bicameral Congress; an executive branch led by the President; and a judicial branch headed by the Supreme Court. The Constitution specifies the powers and duties of each branch. The Constitution reserves all unenumerated powers to the respective states and the people, thereby establishing the federal system of government.
The Constitution was adopted on September 17, 1787, by the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and ratified by conventions in each U.S. state in the name of "The People". The Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times; the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.[1][2]
The Constitution holds a central place in United States law and political culture.[3] The handwritten original document penned by Jacob Shallus is on display at the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, D.C.
I've been thinking about using my blog as a sounding board for some ideas I advocate. I'm just not sure where to start!
Until next time....
Theresa
Sunday, August 8, 2010
V-E-R-Y HOTT!
Today is a strangler! It is so humid that it's hard to breathe outside. My thermometer says 100 degrees. I've stayed inside most of the day. I don't know why the dogs keep wanting out. Maybe it has something to do with the treats they get when they come back in!
Geoff was in town over the weekend. he spent Saturday afternoon and evening working on Lynne's car. And came back Sunday afternoon to continue. Sadly it's not fixed yet.
I've been trying to squeeze in time to finish the 3rd book in the Guardians of Time trilogy by Marianne Curley - The Key. It's a fantasy read for young adults, maybe JH. If you like fantasy, time travel, light romance, monsters, then you'll like this series!
I've been dragging my feet about getting back to school. I have numerous things to do at each district. Sometimes I feel I don't know where to start! I guess I'll get my lists started and check off projects as I go!
How has your summer gone so far? I know it's about over too!
Looking back I (1)traveled [CO, KS, and Keokuk, IA] (2)took two classes and participated in an online conference (3)planted some flowers and vegetables (4) read almost, if not, 10 books (5)went to several movies and (6)worked on collecting info to become a DAR [Daughter of the American Revolution] during this summer.
I've spent more time with my laptop than ever before! Since my classes and conference have dealt with tech tools in the classroom, I've been busy trying to find Web 2.0 tools that I will use with my classes. Blogging is one of them! I also like Glogster, Animoto, and Twitter. I probably won't use Twitter in the classroom but I'm personally a Tweet because of the networking possibilities with other educators/librarians. They are part of my PLN [Personal Learning Network].
Please keep my sister-in-law/Steve's sister, Mary Beth N. and her family in your thoughts and prayers as she is scheduled for surgery on the 12th.
Lynne will be home from work in a little while, so I better start supper.
Until next time.....
Theresa
Geoff was in town over the weekend. he spent Saturday afternoon and evening working on Lynne's car. And came back Sunday afternoon to continue. Sadly it's not fixed yet.
I've been trying to squeeze in time to finish the 3rd book in the Guardians of Time trilogy by Marianne Curley - The Key. It's a fantasy read for young adults, maybe JH. If you like fantasy, time travel, light romance, monsters, then you'll like this series!
I've been dragging my feet about getting back to school. I have numerous things to do at each district. Sometimes I feel I don't know where to start! I guess I'll get my lists started and check off projects as I go!
How has your summer gone so far? I know it's about over too!
Looking back I (1)traveled [CO, KS, and Keokuk, IA] (2)took two classes and participated in an online conference (3)planted some flowers and vegetables (4) read almost, if not, 10 books (5)went to several movies and (6)worked on collecting info to become a DAR [Daughter of the American Revolution] during this summer.
I've spent more time with my laptop than ever before! Since my classes and conference have dealt with tech tools in the classroom, I've been busy trying to find Web 2.0 tools that I will use with my classes. Blogging is one of them! I also like Glogster, Animoto, and Twitter. I probably won't use Twitter in the classroom but I'm personally a Tweet because of the networking possibilities with other educators/librarians. They are part of my PLN [Personal Learning Network].
Please keep my sister-in-law/Steve's sister, Mary Beth N. and her family in your thoughts and prayers as she is scheduled for surgery on the 12th.
Lynne will be home from work in a little while, so I better start supper.
Until next time.....
Theresa
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Hotter than ?
We've been hit with hot weather - again! At least Steve has! He told me yesterday that it was so hot in KS that the TV transmitters quit. The heat exchanger couldn't handle the cooling job. They had to hose down the heat exchanger with water to cool it down. Today wasn't so bad.
Yesterday morning was from $%*&. (fill in the blanks!) I should have known it would be bad when I saw how thick the fog was. I swear you could have cut it with a knife! I and 4 library aides had a 3 1/2 hr library webinar meeting scheduled for 8:30AM in Kanawha. When I turned on the computers at WHMS there was no internet! I called the superintendent at 7:30AM and found out that there had been a power outage during the night in Britt. After scrambling, calling the host in AZ, stressing, we were able to finally get started at 9:30AM. We finished at 12:30PM.
Today Terri A. called me to tell me that she has a new job. [Her last day at Good Shepherd was Friday.] She is going to work as a companion to 2 clients 2-days a week. Her photography business [Focus! Photography By Terri] is going good too. Check her out on FB! This Saturday she will have a booth at the craft show at Nora Springs.
I talked to Geoff today and he said he's coming home for the weekend. He said he wants to take a look at Lynne's car and see if he can fix it.
I am so humbled! Some R-E-A-L-L-Y big edtech people are following ME on Twitter! For example, Shannon Miller, Daniel Staemmmler, Alexandra Francisco, and Nick Provenzano, to name a few. I am learning so much from them and other educational architects I 'meet' at rscon10. What a wonderful experience that was! What a PLN!
Lynne went school supply shopping yesterday. It's getting that time again. :)
I'm closing for now. Have a great day/night.
Theresa
Yesterday morning was from $%*&. (fill in the blanks!) I should have known it would be bad when I saw how thick the fog was. I swear you could have cut it with a knife! I and 4 library aides had a 3 1/2 hr library webinar meeting scheduled for 8:30AM in Kanawha. When I turned on the computers at WHMS there was no internet! I called the superintendent at 7:30AM and found out that there had been a power outage during the night in Britt. After scrambling, calling the host in AZ, stressing, we were able to finally get started at 9:30AM. We finished at 12:30PM.
Today Terri A. called me to tell me that she has a new job. [Her last day at Good Shepherd was Friday.] She is going to work as a companion to 2 clients 2-days a week. Her photography business [Focus! Photography By Terri] is going good too. Check her out on FB! This Saturday she will have a booth at the craft show at Nora Springs.
I talked to Geoff today and he said he's coming home for the weekend. He said he wants to take a look at Lynne's car and see if he can fix it.
I am so humbled! Some R-E-A-L-L-Y big edtech people are following ME on Twitter! For example, Shannon Miller, Daniel Staemmmler, Alexandra Francisco, and Nick Provenzano, to name a few. I am learning so much from them and other educational architects I 'meet' at rscon10. What a wonderful experience that was! What a PLN!
Lynne went school supply shopping yesterday. It's getting that time again. :)
I'm closing for now. Have a great day/night.
Theresa
Monday, August 2, 2010
Final Countdown Begins
Only 14 days of summer left for me. In two weeks I have Waldorf College Library training in the AM. On AUG 17 I start my work at the schools I go to. Thus my life gets busy and more scheduled!
I have really enjoyed the past weekend learning about new technology tools for education via an e-conference called Reform Symposium 2010. IT WAS AWESOME! There were free sessions on many topics from presenters from around the world! You can read more about it on my technology blog at www.techwalks.blogspot.com or go to www.reformsymposium.com. "It's not about the tools, it's about the skills." I was awed at the passion expressed by the presenters [who presented for free, BTW] and their dedication to education. I have some book titles I plan to order for the Professional shelf at the schools.
Here are a few stats about the conference: 712 registered users, 3 days of conference, 35 presentations/keynotes/panels, 59 different countries represented, 4874 total visits to the website, 4239 tweets, 366 visits from mobile devices, and 313 attendees at the opening keynote address. AND IT WAS FREE AND COULD BE USED FOR PD! They are already talking about planning the next one!
I talked to Terry Freedman in England, Alex G. Francisco in Portugal, Silvia Tolisano in the USA, and Judith Way in Australia! Shelly Terrell and the Ellumanate company were behind the e-conference idea. As educational architects we can no longer NOT know and use the tools of Web 2.0 to facilitate learning.
It will take me a while to debrief and try the tools that were suggested. I look forward to the rscon's archives to peruse what I missed. I'm looking into WallWisher, Skype, and Shelfari to start with.
My motto this school year is YOU ARE A GENIUS AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR CONTRIBUTION. I'm making posters and putting that statement in all my library media centers.
OK, OK, off the education soapbox [for now! :)]
Yesterday I checked the house in Rockwell for water damage from the rains we have received lately. The basement was dry. Steve has done a lot of work over there! THANK YOU, BUDDY. I LOVE YA, MAN! He comes the end of August to finish up. Anyone want to buy some property in Rockwell, IA?
I started reading book 2 of the Guardians of Time Trilogy - The Dark - by Marianne Curley. I had to put it aside for awhile to attend the e-con. I should get it done and on to book 3 before the end of the week.
My little container garden is doing well. I have 1 little tomato growing! I have 2 tomato plants, 3 pepper plants, and lots of flowers. I did have another tomato plant that I put in one of those up-side-down bags, but it died. Anyone want one of those bags?!? HA-HA The pic was taken today.
Tomorrow I meet with the library aides from WH to train to use the new automation system, Destiny. I'm really excited about it!
As I should get going, I'll close for now.
Theresa
I have really enjoyed the past weekend learning about new technology tools for education via an e-conference called Reform Symposium 2010. IT WAS AWESOME! There were free sessions on many topics from presenters from around the world! You can read more about it on my technology blog at www.techwalks.blogspot.com or go to www.reformsymposium.com. "It's not about the tools, it's about the skills." I was awed at the passion expressed by the presenters [who presented for free, BTW] and their dedication to education. I have some book titles I plan to order for the Professional shelf at the schools.
Here are a few stats about the conference: 712 registered users, 3 days of conference, 35 presentations/keynotes/panels, 59 different countries represented, 4874 total visits to the website, 4239 tweets, 366 visits from mobile devices, and 313 attendees at the opening keynote address. AND IT WAS FREE AND COULD BE USED FOR PD! They are already talking about planning the next one!
I talked to Terry Freedman in England, Alex G. Francisco in Portugal, Silvia Tolisano in the USA, and Judith Way in Australia! Shelly Terrell and the Ellumanate company were behind the e-conference idea. As educational architects we can no longer NOT know and use the tools of Web 2.0 to facilitate learning.
It will take me a while to debrief and try the tools that were suggested. I look forward to the rscon's archives to peruse what I missed. I'm looking into WallWisher, Skype, and Shelfari to start with.
My motto this school year is YOU ARE A GENIUS AND THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR CONTRIBUTION. I'm making posters and putting that statement in all my library media centers.
OK, OK, off the education soapbox [for now! :)]
Yesterday I checked the house in Rockwell for water damage from the rains we have received lately. The basement was dry. Steve has done a lot of work over there! THANK YOU, BUDDY. I LOVE YA, MAN! He comes the end of August to finish up. Anyone want to buy some property in Rockwell, IA?
I started reading book 2 of the Guardians of Time Trilogy - The Dark - by Marianne Curley. I had to put it aside for awhile to attend the e-con. I should get it done and on to book 3 before the end of the week.
My little container garden is doing well. I have 1 little tomato growing! I have 2 tomato plants, 3 pepper plants, and lots of flowers. I did have another tomato plant that I put in one of those up-side-down bags, but it died. Anyone want one of those bags?!? HA-HA The pic was taken today.
Tomorrow I meet with the library aides from WH to train to use the new automation system, Destiny. I'm really excited about it!
As I should get going, I'll close for now.
Theresa
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Slip, slip, slipping by
Summer is slipping by... too quickly! In reality I have only 2 weeks left until my obligations to Waldorf and my schools start! It seems like only yesterday school got out for summer. Of course new school supplies are in the stores for the picking.
Yesterday Lynne and I went to see the Sorcerer's Apprentice movie. I love Nicholas Cage! He did well in this movie. I think Lynne went along to keep me company but she ended up liking the movie too. It's not The Matrix, but it has some very nice special effects. If you're a movie buff, you'll catch some lines from other movies. Lynne, however, did not like the ending. Since I don't want to spoil it, I'll leave it at that.
Speaking of movies and actors, I'm a little sad about one of my favorite actors - Mel Gibson. I just don't know what's up with him lately.
Please add your prayers to mine for these people who need healing thoughts: Mary N., Bobbie C. & Susan C. I hope you feel better and heal fast!
I just finished the book, The Named by Marianne Curley. Now for the sequel, The Dark. The third book in the Guardians of Time Trilogy is The Key. I enjoyed the first book. If you like fantasy, sci fi, time travel, or history, you'll like this series. It's not heavy sci fi like Star Trek or Star Gate. It's fantasy.
I forgot to wish Ethan N. a happy b-day on FB. So will today. I didn't forget Dale H. I get all my news on FB! Devin & Laura R. sold their house, Brad H. has a girlfriend, Kevin & Tina R. had a tree fall during a bad storm, Amy W. flew to Las Vegas, Chris R. is stationed at Ft. Riley, and a lot of people are on vacation in wonderful places!
RAGBRAI [The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa] went through my town last Tuesday. I heard around 20,000 bikers pedaled from Algona to Clear Lake that day, around 60 miles. One of my neighbors took the trip. Dave M. said that he started in Algona early in the morning and made it to CL before lunchtime. The line moved fast, as he said he was going between 17 and 23 miles/hour. Lance Armstrong has done a leg of RAGBRAI in the past, but right now he's doing the Tour De France.
On a more personal note, I get my hair cut today and eyebrows waxed!
Friday was Terri A.'s last day at the Shepherd. Now it's on to
I visited with my sister, Tina S-R, on Thursday as she stopped by en route to visit her grandson, Stratton.
Well, enough for now.
Until next time.....
Theresa
Yesterday Lynne and I went to see the Sorcerer's Apprentice movie. I love Nicholas Cage! He did well in this movie. I think Lynne went along to keep me company but she ended up liking the movie too. It's not The Matrix, but it has some very nice special effects. If you're a movie buff, you'll catch some lines from other movies. Lynne, however, did not like the ending. Since I don't want to spoil it, I'll leave it at that.
Speaking of movies and actors, I'm a little sad about one of my favorite actors - Mel Gibson. I just don't know what's up with him lately.
He ain't right in the head.I'm very disappointed in his personal life choices right now. But he is human and who am I to judge?
Please add your prayers to mine for these people who need healing thoughts: Mary N., Bobbie C. & Susan C. I hope you feel better and heal fast!
I just finished the book, The Named by Marianne Curley. Now for the sequel, The Dark. The third book in the Guardians of Time Trilogy is The Key. I enjoyed the first book. If you like fantasy, sci fi, time travel, or history, you'll like this series. It's not heavy sci fi like Star Trek or Star Gate. It's fantasy.
I forgot to wish Ethan N. a happy b-day on FB. So will today. I didn't forget Dale H. I get all my news on FB! Devin & Laura R. sold their house, Brad H. has a girlfriend, Kevin & Tina R. had a tree fall during a bad storm, Amy W. flew to Las Vegas, Chris R. is stationed at Ft. Riley, and a lot of people are on vacation in wonderful places!
RAGBRAI [The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa] went through my town last Tuesday. I heard around 20,000 bikers pedaled from Algona to Clear Lake that day, around 60 miles. One of my neighbors took the trip. Dave M. said that he started in Algona early in the morning and made it to CL before lunchtime. The line moved fast, as he said he was going between 17 and 23 miles/hour. Lance Armstrong has done a leg of RAGBRAI in the past, but right now he's doing the Tour De France.
On a more personal note, I get my hair cut today and eyebrows waxed!
Friday was Terri A.'s last day at the Shepherd. Now it's on to
Focus! Photography by Terri.Lynne and I went over to Nora Springs to celebrate with Terri and John. We enjoyed supper from The Nora Inn. Roger and Barb A. stopped by too.
I visited with my sister, Tina S-R, on Thursday as she stopped by en route to visit her grandson, Stratton.
Well, enough for now.
Until next time.....
Theresa
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Techno Girl!
Well, not really 'Techno Girl' because I don't know/use every tech tool, but I'm working on it! I spent yesterday updating blogs, created a Flickr account, reading email, etc.
I especially like www.edu.glogster.com and www.Animoto.com. With Glogster, you can create online posters with movable parts. I have 2 examples of Glogster on my FB profile page. With Animoto you can create 30 second videos from your photos. Both of the basic packages are free with paid upgrades available.
I have so many tech tools that I have had to compile a list to include my username and password. I know, bad choice! But how else will I remember?!?
Lynne has suggested a stack of books for me to read. I finished her "my most favorite book of all time" Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black. I need to acquire the sequel, Ironside. Holly Black is the co author of The Spiderwick Chronicles. It was a good read, especially if you like fantasy. This story has faeries instead of vampires and werewolves. The explicit language and adult situations make it a young adult book for ages 12 and up. Book Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she travels from city to city with her mother's rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to her childhood home. Kaye discovers she is really a pixie faerie, switched at birth with a human child. She is asked to help save the Seelie world of the faeries, but is hampered by her love of the evil Unseelie World's First Knight -- a struggle that could very well mean her death. A fun, magikal read!
I am starting on the 'Guardians of Time Trilogy' by Marianne Curley. [The Named, The Dark, and The Key]. I'll let you know how these go. Book Summary: Ethan, one of the Named, fights the Order of Chaos and its destruction in the present by traveling through time.
There is much info on the net about fairies, faeries, fey, etc. Start with Wikipedia. You will find some variation of the wee folk in many cultures and countries. I even found ways to attract them to my home and garden - which I might try! First I have to get me a little birdhouse and decorate it to please my guest!
Just as Dorothy met a good witch, and a bad witch, there good and bad faeries. I won't weigh down this post with fairy info - if you're interested - find a good faerie book or surf the net or email me and we can discuss it!
Check out my journey down the Technology Trail in my blog: www.techwalks.blogspot.com. Share some of your tech finds with me!
HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, CHRIS R.! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
Until next time...
Theresa
I especially like www.edu.glogster.com and www.Animoto.com. With Glogster, you can create online posters with movable parts. I have 2 examples of Glogster on my FB profile page. With Animoto you can create 30 second videos from your photos. Both of the basic packages are free with paid upgrades available.
I have so many tech tools that I have had to compile a list to include my username and password. I know, bad choice! But how else will I remember?!?
Lynne has suggested a stack of books for me to read. I finished her "my most favorite book of all time" Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black. I need to acquire the sequel, Ironside. Holly Black is the co author of The Spiderwick Chronicles. It was a good read, especially if you like fantasy. This story has faeries instead of vampires and werewolves. The explicit language and adult situations make it a young adult book for ages 12 and up. Book Summary: Sixteen-year-old Kaye is a modern nomad. Fierce and independent, she travels from city to city with her mother's rock band until an ominous attack forces Kaye back to her childhood home. Kaye discovers she is really a pixie faerie, switched at birth with a human child. She is asked to help save the Seelie world of the faeries, but is hampered by her love of the evil Unseelie World's First Knight -- a struggle that could very well mean her death. A fun, magikal read!
I am starting on the 'Guardians of Time Trilogy' by Marianne Curley. [The Named, The Dark, and The Key]. I'll let you know how these go. Book Summary: Ethan, one of the Named, fights the Order of Chaos and its destruction in the present by traveling through time.
There is much info on the net about fairies, faeries, fey, etc. Start with Wikipedia. You will find some variation of the wee folk in many cultures and countries. I even found ways to attract them to my home and garden - which I might try! First I have to get me a little birdhouse and decorate it to please my guest!
Just as Dorothy met a good witch, and a bad witch, there good and bad faeries. I won't weigh down this post with fairy info - if you're interested - find a good faerie book or surf the net or email me and we can discuss it!
Check out my journey down the Technology Trail in my blog: www.techwalks.blogspot.com. Share some of your tech finds with me!
HAPPY 20TH BIRTHDAY, CHRIS R.! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!
Until next time...
Theresa
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Me Bad
I really have not been very loyal to my blog! Please forgive me. This is the 3rd attempt to complete it.
Lately [and this is no excuse-BTW] I have been busy.
On Friday, 16-JUL, Lynne and I and the 2 dogs drove out to Marie & Jeff's house in Colorado. We returned on 20-JUL. What a long drive. Marie says I can fly out of Omaha and be in Denver in less than 2 hours. Our road trip was 13 hours long. You know Nebraska is a very wide state!
We are putting in a new library automation system [Destiny] at my West Hancock schools and I have been attending meetings in Britt about that. I was there this last Thursday and Friday and have another one next Monday. They are webinar conference calls. Then I have another one with the library aides on 3-AUG. We plan to be up-and-running when school starts!
I am on the technology team at my Belmond-Klemme schools and we're meeting too. Dr. Scott McLeod is scheduled to attend our before school PD! I think our leader, Trish M., is really doing a nice job to get us ready to 'face' the digital natives.
On that note, I have been using my twitter account to learn about new and innovative ways to use technology tools. There is so much and so many neat ideas from other educators for education! If you are a tweet, check out ShannonMiller, McLeod, TMorrisBK, jamiefath, NJSaurs, or TheresaReiter [me]. There are a number of teachers from B-K who are tweeters too! That's what I use Twitter for - a network of other educators who share their ideas and finds. OK. OK. I'm also following Gene Simmons, Craig Ferguson, and Catherine Bell!
Well, it's the weekend! Enjoy!
Until next time....
Theresa
Lately [and this is no excuse-BTW] I have been busy.
On Friday, 16-JUL, Lynne and I and the 2 dogs drove out to Marie & Jeff's house in Colorado. We returned on 20-JUL. What a long drive. Marie says I can fly out of Omaha and be in Denver in less than 2 hours. Our road trip was 13 hours long. You know Nebraska is a very wide state!
We are putting in a new library automation system [Destiny] at my West Hancock schools and I have been attending meetings in Britt about that. I was there this last Thursday and Friday and have another one next Monday. They are webinar conference calls. Then I have another one with the library aides on 3-AUG. We plan to be up-and-running when school starts!
I am on the technology team at my Belmond-Klemme schools and we're meeting too. Dr. Scott McLeod is scheduled to attend our before school PD! I think our leader, Trish M., is really doing a nice job to get us ready to 'face' the digital natives.
On that note, I have been using my twitter account to learn about new and innovative ways to use technology tools. There is so much and so many neat ideas from other educators for education! If you are a tweet, check out ShannonMiller, McLeod, TMorrisBK, jamiefath, NJSaurs, or TheresaReiter [me]. There are a number of teachers from B-K who are tweeters too! That's what I use Twitter for - a network of other educators who share their ideas and finds. OK. OK. I'm also following Gene Simmons, Craig Ferguson, and Catherine Bell!
Well, it's the weekend! Enjoy!
Until next time....
Theresa
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Happy American Independence Day [10 days late!]
OK, so I'm a little late. Hope your 4th of July was great!
Steve was here over the 4th. He spent the whole previous week working on the house in Rockwell. He filled a huge dumpster with junk from the shed and house. He comes back to finish the job during the last week of August. Steve went home on the evening of the 5th.
On July 5th we went to get Geoff in Minneapolis. He didn't take to the wilderness of Alaska and came home on that day. Right now Geoff is taking classes at St. Olaf in Northfield. On July 6th, my Dad and I traveled to Keokuk-Lee-IA. Dad had some cemetery stuff to finish and I worked on my Daughters of the American Revolution info.
Yes, that's right - I'm going to be a DAR! God, Home and Country! My Revolutionary ancestor is Moses Justus, a Minuteman and Private in the Continental Army in North Carolina and Virginia. He served from 1774-1781.
While in Keokuk we were able to visit with my Aunt Mary Margaret, Uncle Dewain & Aunt Ruth, and cousins Shirley, Bonnie, Sandy, Bobbie, Billy & Blake. See my FB page for pictures.
I also saw the recently discovered tunnels under the Main Street and 6th Street of Keokuk. It seems a building fell down and when they started to clean up the area, tunnels were found. Some say human bones and whiskey kegs were found in the tunnels. I have pictures on my FB page. Now there's a movement to save the tunnels as history of Keokuk.
Today is my good friend Terri's birthday. I enjoyed lunch with her, her sister, Kim, and her parents, Jack & Diane, as well as Geoff and Lynne today at Applebee's in MC.
Plans are to leave for Colorado on Friday to visit Marie and Jeff. We are driving out there. We plan to return on Tuesday (7/20). I am taking my dogs, Cricket & Nattie with us.
Well, I finally got my school contract. It is for 3/4 time. 1 day a week @ B-K [no teaching], 2 days a week @ WH, 2 days a month @ Ventura and some odd days here and there for B-K. I am also going to work @ Waldorf College as the evening reference librarian 4 nights a week with a rotating weekend. I should be busy! While I am a whiz at the Dewey Decimal System [go ahead, ask me a question], the WC library is categorized by the Library of Congress System. I haven't used that system in a l-o-n-g time. I don't start at Waldorf until Aug 31st and then only work during the academic year, so I still have summers free.
For the rest of July and the 1st week in August I will assisting with the implementation of the Destiny automation system in the WH library media centers. It will be nice to get that done! I was very happy when I was allowed to get it!
Well, I best close for now.
Until next time...
Theresa
Steve was here over the 4th. He spent the whole previous week working on the house in Rockwell. He filled a huge dumpster with junk from the shed and house. He comes back to finish the job during the last week of August. Steve went home on the evening of the 5th.
On July 5th we went to get Geoff in Minneapolis. He didn't take to the wilderness of Alaska and came home on that day. Right now Geoff is taking classes at St. Olaf in Northfield. On July 6th, my Dad and I traveled to Keokuk-Lee-IA. Dad had some cemetery stuff to finish and I worked on my Daughters of the American Revolution info.
Yes, that's right - I'm going to be a DAR! God, Home and Country! My Revolutionary ancestor is Moses Justus, a Minuteman and Private in the Continental Army in North Carolina and Virginia. He served from 1774-1781.
While in Keokuk we were able to visit with my Aunt Mary Margaret, Uncle Dewain & Aunt Ruth, and cousins Shirley, Bonnie, Sandy, Bobbie, Billy & Blake. See my FB page for pictures.
I also saw the recently discovered tunnels under the Main Street and 6th Street of Keokuk. It seems a building fell down and when they started to clean up the area, tunnels were found. Some say human bones and whiskey kegs were found in the tunnels. I have pictures on my FB page. Now there's a movement to save the tunnels as history of Keokuk.
Today is my good friend Terri's birthday. I enjoyed lunch with her, her sister, Kim, and her parents, Jack & Diane, as well as Geoff and Lynne today at Applebee's in MC.
Plans are to leave for Colorado on Friday to visit Marie and Jeff. We are driving out there. We plan to return on Tuesday (7/20). I am taking my dogs, Cricket & Nattie with us.
Well, I finally got my school contract. It is for 3/4 time. 1 day a week @ B-K [no teaching], 2 days a week @ WH, 2 days a month @ Ventura and some odd days here and there for B-K. I am also going to work @ Waldorf College as the evening reference librarian 4 nights a week with a rotating weekend. I should be busy! While I am a whiz at the Dewey Decimal System [go ahead, ask me a question], the WC library is categorized by the Library of Congress System. I haven't used that system in a l-o-n-g time. I don't start at Waldorf until Aug 31st and then only work during the academic year, so I still have summers free.
For the rest of July and the 1st week in August I will assisting with the implementation of the Destiny automation system in the WH library media centers. It will be nice to get that done! I was very happy when I was allowed to get it!
Well, I best close for now.
Until next time...
Theresa
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Updates
The weather has been pretty nice lately - not too hot. No rain!
Steve has been working at the property in Rockwell. He siad the BIG dumpter is half full already from stuff in the shed. While he was working three people stopped by to ask him if the house was for sell. There isn't any affordable housing in Rockwell, unless you want to pay $200,000 or more. We plan to have it on the market by September. I'll probably go over tomorrow and work in the house.
Yesterday I got a call from Waldorf College. They want to hire me! I would start in mid-August and work to mid-May. I will be the evening reference librarian. It's not offical yet [I have some papers to sign] but they offered me the job. This will help to offset the days I lost at B-K.
Yesterday we finally made it to the Chinese place to eat for Lynne's birthday. Then we stopped for ice cream at the CL DQ and finished our evening with a riding tour around the lake.
I spent the afternoon today getting the ball rolling for West Hancock's new library automation system. We will be using Microsoft settlement money to buy the Destiny software program for the 3 library media centers. I'd like to be done before school starts.
Well, that's about it! Until next time....
Theresa
Steve has been working at the property in Rockwell. He siad the BIG dumpter is half full already from stuff in the shed. While he was working three people stopped by to ask him if the house was for sell. There isn't any affordable housing in Rockwell, unless you want to pay $200,000 or more. We plan to have it on the market by September. I'll probably go over tomorrow and work in the house.
Yesterday I got a call from Waldorf College. They want to hire me! I would start in mid-August and work to mid-May. I will be the evening reference librarian. It's not offical yet [I have some papers to sign] but they offered me the job. This will help to offset the days I lost at B-K.
Yesterday we finally made it to the Chinese place to eat for Lynne's birthday. Then we stopped for ice cream at the CL DQ and finished our evening with a riding tour around the lake.
I spent the afternoon today getting the ball rolling for West Hancock's new library automation system. We will be using Microsoft settlement money to buy the Destiny software program for the 3 library media centers. I'd like to be done before school starts.
Well, that's about it! Until next time....
Theresa
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Happy Birthday to Lynne!
Today is Lynne's 20th b-day. As per family tradition, the b-day person gets to choose a place to dine at to celebrate. Lynne has chosen Chinese cuisine for supper.
Last night Steve and I traveled to Nora Springs to attend the Fireman's Ball. We joined John & Terri A. and Roger & Barb R. for a night of brats, beer, and music. It was hot, temp-wise, but the breeze came up. Then the wind and rain came. We all walked the 2 blocks to John and Terri's house and had just made it when the skies let loose. We sat out the rain and then headed home. Steve and I stopped at Perkins in MC for coffee. We finally got home about 2:30a!
The fan in my house isn't working right. That means the AC isn't working. Bummer! I called my landlord and hopefully things will get fixed. Yesterday it was 90 degrees in the house! My landlord came today to look at the problem and someone will come in tomorrow to fix it.
Steve got here around 4:00p yesterday. He said the travel up was long.
This morning we took Lynne out for breakfast at Denny's. That's where Lynne and I went on Thursday for my birthday. The b-day person gets a free Grand Slam with proof of ID of course! So when it's your birthday head for the nearest Denny's to eat free!
We never made it to the Chinese cafe. Lynne decides that she wanted to go out with her friends to celebrate her birthday. Instead I made supper for Steve and me.
Well, my contract won't be here until sometime this week. It's on hold until the school's lawyer can look it over. I guess it's because my new contract is modified for the 2010-2011 school year. And I'm not the only one. I just wish we would get the contract thing settled.
Kellie and the boys are on their way to Iowa from Texas. They're up here to celebrate July 4th in Obkoboji.
Trudy called today to wish me a belated birthday. She and Bob were on their way to Wisconsin from New York City by truck.
Bye for now...
Theresa
Last night Steve and I traveled to Nora Springs to attend the Fireman's Ball. We joined John & Terri A. and Roger & Barb R. for a night of brats, beer, and music. It was hot, temp-wise, but the breeze came up. Then the wind and rain came. We all walked the 2 blocks to John and Terri's house and had just made it when the skies let loose. We sat out the rain and then headed home. Steve and I stopped at Perkins in MC for coffee. We finally got home about 2:30a!
The fan in my house isn't working right. That means the AC isn't working. Bummer! I called my landlord and hopefully things will get fixed. Yesterday it was 90 degrees in the house! My landlord came today to look at the problem and someone will come in tomorrow to fix it.
Steve got here around 4:00p yesterday. He said the travel up was long.
This morning we took Lynne out for breakfast at Denny's. That's where Lynne and I went on Thursday for my birthday. The b-day person gets a free Grand Slam with proof of ID of course! So when it's your birthday head for the nearest Denny's to eat free!
We never made it to the Chinese cafe. Lynne decides that she wanted to go out with her friends to celebrate her birthday. Instead I made supper for Steve and me.
Well, my contract won't be here until sometime this week. It's on hold until the school's lawyer can look it over. I guess it's because my new contract is modified for the 2010-2011 school year. And I'm not the only one. I just wish we would get the contract thing settled.
Kellie and the boys are on their way to Iowa from Texas. They're up here to celebrate July 4th in Obkoboji.
Trudy called today to wish me a belated birthday. She and Bob were on their way to Wisconsin from New York City by truck.
Bye for now...
Theresa
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Happy Birthday to Me (& Doug)
I woke up today one year older. One of my FB friends said it was better than the alternative, which I guess he meant better than dead. Which is true. Thanks for the laughs, Mark. Also, happy b-day to my brother-in-law Doug R. I'll always be exactly 3 years older than he is! Steve called me this AM to wish me a happy b-day.
Yesterday I had a job interview with Waldorf College (in Forest City) for the position of library assistant. More precisely, PT evening & weekend reference librarian during the academic year. The college's Luise V. Hanson Library is beautiful, recently remodeled. I came away with a good feeling and I'll know in about a week. I'm hoping with the cuts the school has made, getting this position would help out.
Speaking of the schools, contracts should be out this week. Maybe even today!
I've had several calls from Geoff in Alaska. I'm sending him out a care pkg today. He also sent me a letter describing some of his wilderness adventure. "No phone, no Internet, no alcohol, no women." He's already seen 4 bears, but none up close. He said he sleeps with his gun nearby in case of night time intruders.
I bought me one of those up-side-down tomato bags to grow one of my tomato plants. Then I had to buy a shepherd's hook to hang it on because I'm too short to water it when hung from the deck roof. There better be some good tomatoes!
Lynne says she's taking me out for breakfast. I guess I better get her up!
Steve will be here 26-JUN to 5-JUL. His plans are to empty out the Rockwell house so we can put it on the market to sell.
Will close for now. Until next time,
Theresa
Yesterday I had a job interview with Waldorf College (in Forest City) for the position of library assistant. More precisely, PT evening & weekend reference librarian during the academic year. The college's Luise V. Hanson Library is beautiful, recently remodeled. I came away with a good feeling and I'll know in about a week. I'm hoping with the cuts the school has made, getting this position would help out.
Speaking of the schools, contracts should be out this week. Maybe even today!
I've had several calls from Geoff in Alaska. I'm sending him out a care pkg today. He also sent me a letter describing some of his wilderness adventure. "No phone, no Internet, no alcohol, no women." He's already seen 4 bears, but none up close. He said he sleeps with his gun nearby in case of night time intruders.
I bought me one of those up-side-down tomato bags to grow one of my tomato plants. Then I had to buy a shepherd's hook to hang it on because I'm too short to water it when hung from the deck roof. There better be some good tomatoes!
Lynne says she's taking me out for breakfast. I guess I better get her up!
Steve will be here 26-JUN to 5-JUL. His plans are to empty out the Rockwell house so we can put it on the market to sell.
Will close for now. Until next time,
Theresa
Sunday, June 20, 2010
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all you Dads!
Once again it is time to honor all those dads out there. Happy Father's Day to my dad, Stan Sherrill and to my husband, Steve Reiter.
Yesterday I spent the whole day sleeping and watching TV. Trying to catch up on lost sleep and brain use during computer boot camp I guess! I did look into my Twitter account and Face Book site. Added a few more tweets to follow and read over more recent news.
If I haven't said it enough, I'll say it again! I am so glad I was able to attend the Scott McLeod/AEA 267 'Shift Control' sessions during this past school year. I have learned so much and made some good contacts with the participants. Now to go back and put their ideas, suggestions, and tech tools to work in my school districts! I've been making a list of the teachers I want to target [ask] for collaboration. I want to introduce and use some of the tech tools I learned about with my classes.
Finally we will find out what out contracts are this coming week. B-K School has put off issuing contracts until all 3 of their new administrators were hired. Well, that's done! Let's find out what kind of job I have for 2010-2011! There are a few others wondering the same thing about their jobs, too!
Steve comes to Iowa for a 10-day visit starting next Saturday, 26-JUN. YEAH! He will be here until 5-JUL. YEAH! He says it's been very hot in KS. In Iowa all we get is rain or snow. This next week he heads to western KS to clean out a storage shed or something.
I have a interview with Waldorf College for the position of Library Assistant on Wednesday. This will be interesting!
Well, my friends, I've got to go.
Until next time...
Theresa
Yesterday I spent the whole day sleeping and watching TV. Trying to catch up on lost sleep and brain use during computer boot camp I guess! I did look into my Twitter account and Face Book site. Added a few more tweets to follow and read over more recent news.
If I haven't said it enough, I'll say it again! I am so glad I was able to attend the Scott McLeod/AEA 267 'Shift Control' sessions during this past school year. I have learned so much and made some good contacts with the participants. Now to go back and put their ideas, suggestions, and tech tools to work in my school districts! I've been making a list of the teachers I want to target [ask] for collaboration. I want to introduce and use some of the tech tools I learned about with my classes.
Finally we will find out what out contracts are this coming week. B-K School has put off issuing contracts until all 3 of their new administrators were hired. Well, that's done! Let's find out what kind of job I have for 2010-2011! There are a few others wondering the same thing about their jobs, too!
Steve comes to Iowa for a 10-day visit starting next Saturday, 26-JUN. YEAH! He will be here until 5-JUL. YEAH! He says it's been very hot in KS. In Iowa all we get is rain or snow. This next week he heads to western KS to clean out a storage shed or something.
I have a interview with Waldorf College for the position of Library Assistant on Wednesday. This will be interesting!
Well, my friends, I've got to go.
Until next time...
Theresa
Friday, June 18, 2010
The night after the day...
First off, computer boot camp is finished! And my mind is swirling! So much, so much. Add to that the terrible weather we received during the day = rain. Also, there was bad weather at home. Belmond received 3" of water and downed trees. I took pictures.
It will take me a few days to debrief and revisit all the tech tools we learned about.
My dog-children were glad to see me get home. Cricket and Nattie kept jumping and trying to 'kiss' me. Love my girls!
Contracts should be out sometime next week. That should be interesting. I have a job interview on Wednesday at Waldorf College for a pt library assistant job. I'm excited. Wish me luck!
Last night I ate had supper at Pepper's in CF with Jessie & John, and Laura and son Stratton. It was so nice to see and visit with them! I took pictures! Next month I'm taking a 2-day class in CF and Jessie has invited me to stay with her and Laura said she'll make supper for me. What nice neices!
Time to go.
Have a wonderful day.
Theresa
It will take me a few days to debrief and revisit all the tech tools we learned about.
My dog-children were glad to see me get home. Cricket and Nattie kept jumping and trying to 'kiss' me. Love my girls!
Contracts should be out sometime next week. That should be interesting. I have a job interview on Wednesday at Waldorf College for a pt library assistant job. I'm excited. Wish me luck!
Last night I ate had supper at Pepper's in CF with Jessie & John, and Laura and son Stratton. It was so nice to see and visit with them! I took pictures! Next month I'm taking a 2-day class in CF and Jessie has invited me to stay with her and Laura said she'll make supper for me. What nice neices!
Time to go.
Have a wonderful day.
Theresa
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Yes, Sir!
Today I'm at computer boot camp! Already I know I will be brain drained at the end of the day. I'm really looking forward to seeing my nieces Jessie & Laura and maybe grandnephew Stratton later tonight!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
At Bootcamp
The morning was great. We met the Iowa & National Teacher of the Year - Sarah Brown Wessling. Her keynote address was relevant to our workshop. During lunch, Dawn Bassett, teacher-librarian at Garner-Hayfield School spoke about her journey to be a full time teacher-librarian.
Now we are at computer bootcamp. Nick Sauer is our facilitator with Dr. Scott McLeod on the sidelines.
Well, back to class.
Theresa
Now we are at computer bootcamp. Nick Sauer is our facilitator with Dr. Scott McLeod on the sidelines.
Well, back to class.
Theresa
On the road again....
As many of my FB friends know, I recently took a 5-day trip to Wichita, KS, to visit Steve. Well, I'm on the road again! This time to Cedar Falls, IA, for a 3-day class with Dr. Scott McLeod.
It's a computer boot camp and other info on technology. I'm down here with 2 other people from the Belmond-Klemme School. It should be an intense 3 days! We're staying in a hotel so we don't have to drive each day. I'll let you know more later.
Now for the trip to Wichita: Terri A, & I toured Old Cowtown Museum, Mid-America All-Indian Center with the Keeper of the Plains statue, and the Museum of World Treasures [all in Wichita]. Steve, Terri, and I toured the Kansas Underground Salt Museum, the Cosmosphere [both in Hutchinson], and the Great Plains Transportation Center in Wichita. And we didn't see everything the Wichita area had to offer! So after 1470 miles and 83.5 gallons of gas later, I was home! The photo is of the Keeper of the Plains, a gift from Native American artist Blackbear Boison to the city of Wichita in 1974. We ate at several popular eateries: Spangles, Texas Roadhouse, River City Brewery, and IHOP.
Please check my FB profile [Theresa LeeAnn Reiter] for more pictures of lots of things!
Until next time...
tlesr
Thursday, June 10, 2010
We're not in Iowa anymore!
Terri and I arrived in Wichita, KS, about 10:30pm yesterday. We got a late start on Wednesday, leaving about 2pm from Clear Lake. We attended a Daughters of the American Revolution meeting at Central Park in CL, then ate a late lunch, and then headed south. BTW: Terri is a FAST driver!
We traveled around Kansas City about 6:30pm and reached the Kansas Turnpike about 2 hours later. After arriving in Wichita, Steve guided us by cell phone to his apartment on Clarence St. We then had a verry, verry late supper at IHOP.
Today our plans include touring by the Arkansas River. We will stop by the Keeper of the Plains, the Mid-America All-Indian Center, and Old Cow Town. Our cameras will be ready for all our photo-opps!
BYE FOR NOW!
Theresa
We traveled around Kansas City about 6:30pm and reached the Kansas Turnpike about 2 hours later. After arriving in Wichita, Steve guided us by cell phone to his apartment on Clarence St. We then had a verry, verry late supper at IHOP.
Today our plans include touring by the Arkansas River. We will stop by the Keeper of the Plains, the Mid-America All-Indian Center, and Old Cow Town. Our cameras will be ready for all our photo-opps!
BYE FOR NOW!
Theresa
Friday, June 4, 2010
Summer is Here!
I'm feeling a little better now. Last weekend I was SICK. I had a terrible cold or something, but I coughed a lot, was sleepy, and generally felt rotten. Now I'm still coughing, but not as much. Everyone was here too! Marie and Steve have informed me that they have dry, scratchy throats - so I guess I'm to blame. One lady at work told me that her husband was like this for 2 1/2 weeks.
Please put Shirley Frakes Fredrickson in your prayers - she's in the hospital with pneumonia. "Get better soon, Shirley."
Well, the kids have all gone home, but the books haven't! I still have 5 State Library Reports to complete. It's just putting in data online, so it sounds worse than it is.
Geoff heads for work in Alaska soon. He flies out of Minneapolis on Sunday. He's working at Lake Marie Lodge near Anchorage.
We learned yesterday that Belmond-Klemme probably won't issue contracts until mid-July at the earliest. They're waiting until all 3 administrators are hired so they can work together on who they want where. CRAP! It's OK if you know you have a job, but what about those of us that were cut or reduced? I'm looking into several other options myself.
We're supposed to get rain and thunderstorms here today. And cooler temps.
Next week Terri and I are driving down to Wichita, KS! We leave on Wednesday and come back either Sunday or Monday. We are staying with Steve. We are going to visit the Museum of World Treasures, the Wichita Art Museum, tour downtown Wichita, tour KWCH-TV, go to the salt mines (somewhere nearby), and watch a movie where you sit on a balcony in an easy chair and can order food/drink and alcohol during the show. REAL TOURISTS!
Today and Monday I work at WH in Britt. I'll get back to B-K on the 15th. I have a class in Cedar Falls from 16-18th.
Did I say I was very glad our family could get together last weekend? We were only missing Jeff Allen. :( Maybe we'll head out to CO for Thanksgiving. I plan to go in July.
Well, I guess I'll close for now.
Love ya all...
tlesr
Please put Shirley Frakes Fredrickson in your prayers - she's in the hospital with pneumonia. "Get better soon, Shirley."
Well, the kids have all gone home, but the books haven't! I still have 5 State Library Reports to complete. It's just putting in data online, so it sounds worse than it is.
Geoff heads for work in Alaska soon. He flies out of Minneapolis on Sunday. He's working at Lake Marie Lodge near Anchorage.
We learned yesterday that Belmond-Klemme probably won't issue contracts until mid-July at the earliest. They're waiting until all 3 administrators are hired so they can work together on who they want where. CRAP! It's OK if you know you have a job, but what about those of us that were cut or reduced? I'm looking into several other options myself.
We're supposed to get rain and thunderstorms here today. And cooler temps.
Next week Terri and I are driving down to Wichita, KS! We leave on Wednesday and come back either Sunday or Monday. We are staying with Steve. We are going to visit the Museum of World Treasures, the Wichita Art Museum, tour downtown Wichita, tour KWCH-TV, go to the salt mines (somewhere nearby), and watch a movie where you sit on a balcony in an easy chair and can order food/drink and alcohol during the show. REAL TOURISTS!
Today and Monday I work at WH in Britt. I'll get back to B-K on the 15th. I have a class in Cedar Falls from 16-18th.
Did I say I was very glad our family could get together last weekend? We were only missing Jeff Allen. :( Maybe we'll head out to CO for Thanksgiving. I plan to go in July.
Well, I guess I'll close for now.
Love ya all...
tlesr
Monday, May 31, 2010
Memorial Day Weekend
These past 3 days had its ups and downs.
For the ups...
Steve came up from Kansas on Saturday.
Marie flew in from Denver.
Geoff is back from Australia.
Lynne didn't have to work on Saturday.
The weather was really nice.
For the downs...
I was [and am still] sick. All I do is cough, sleep, and have a froggy voice.
Not enough days with my family
To get to the reason for the weekend. We are forever grateful for the military men and women who gave their life for their country. I can not express my gratitude enough to them and their families. Thank you.
Until next time...
Theresa
For the ups...
Steve came up from Kansas on Saturday.
Marie flew in from Denver.
Geoff is back from Australia.
Lynne didn't have to work on Saturday.
The weather was really nice.
For the downs...
I was [and am still] sick. All I do is cough, sleep, and have a froggy voice.
Not enough days with my family
To get to the reason for the weekend. We are forever grateful for the military men and women who gave their life for their country. I can not express my gratitude enough to them and their families. Thank you.
Until next time...
Theresa
Monday, May 24, 2010
Baby, It's hot outside!
Today I took the girls, Cricket and Nattie to the vet. Well, $200.00 later, they're up-to-date with shots and heart worm meds.
Lynne and I went to Okoboji on Saturday to attend my niece's HS graduation party. It was a very nice party and it was great to see other relatives and friends. Sadie will be attending UNI next fall.
Another niece, Leandra, graduated on Sunday and had her party then also. We were unable to attend her celebration.
My good friend, Terri and I drove to Minneapolis to pick Geoff up at the airport. He's finally home after 4 months in Australia. On JUNE 6th he heads to Ankorage, Alaska, to work at Lake Marie Lodge as a tour boat captain for the summer.
Today it was VERY HOT outside. It was 93 degrees at 5:00pm. WHEW!
Gonna close for now. Gotta find a fan!
Theresa
Lynne and I went to Okoboji on Saturday to attend my niece's HS graduation party. It was a very nice party and it was great to see other relatives and friends. Sadie will be attending UNI next fall.
Another niece, Leandra, graduated on Sunday and had her party then also. We were unable to attend her celebration.
My good friend, Terri and I drove to Minneapolis to pick Geoff up at the airport. He's finally home after 4 months in Australia. On JUNE 6th he heads to Ankorage, Alaska, to work at Lake Marie Lodge as a tour boat captain for the summer.
Today it was VERY HOT outside. It was 93 degrees at 5:00pm. WHEW!
Gonna close for now. Gotta find a fan!
Theresa
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Winding down.....
Only 11 official student school days left of the 2009-2010 school year! Then I have about 5 work days to complete after that.
On June 8th, my good friend Terri, and I are heading to Wichita, KS, for a few days. Steve is taking June 11th off to take us to some salt mines somewhere near Wichita. Terri and I are going to the Museum of World Treasures, the Art Museum, going to ride the city bus to downtown Wichita and tour and take pictures there, plus Steve is going to take us to the theatre where you watch the movie and can eat dinner & drink toddies too!
This weekend two nieces graduate from HS: Sadie Range from Okoboji HS & Leandra Reiter from Le Mars HS. Olivia Coronado (Central Springs) & Kaleb Johnson (West Hancock) also graduate. CONGRATULATIONS, GUYS!
Geoff flies home to the USA on Sunday. We should see him on the 26th or so. Steve comes up on the 28th for Memorial Day Weekend.
Well, I better close for now - I have a Dr's appt. soon.
Tlesr
On June 8th, my good friend Terri, and I are heading to Wichita, KS, for a few days. Steve is taking June 11th off to take us to some salt mines somewhere near Wichita. Terri and I are going to the Museum of World Treasures, the Art Museum, going to ride the city bus to downtown Wichita and tour and take pictures there, plus Steve is going to take us to the theatre where you watch the movie and can eat dinner & drink toddies too!
This weekend two nieces graduate from HS: Sadie Range from Okoboji HS & Leandra Reiter from Le Mars HS. Olivia Coronado (Central Springs) & Kaleb Johnson (West Hancock) also graduate. CONGRATULATIONS, GUYS!
Geoff flies home to the USA on Sunday. We should see him on the 26th or so. Steve comes up on the 28th for Memorial Day Weekend.
Well, I better close for now - I have a Dr's appt. soon.
Tlesr
Monday, May 10, 2010
Rainy Days and Mondays Always get Me Down
Actually I don't mind rainy days as long there are not a lot of them in a row! Now Mondays......
I had a nice Happy Mother's Day. On Friday, I received flowers from Marie, Geoff and Lynne. On Sunday, Lynne and I went to Milford to visit my dad, and Tina, Kevin & Sadie. Geoff called from Australia to wish me a happy day late Sunday night. I also had various text messages on the cell phone. All in all, a nice day.
The weather here is crappy. Very cold. At least no snow! Rain today and tomorrow.
Only 3 actual weeks of school days left! The time will go fast! There will be a lot of books to check in when they are returned!
Geoff flies home on May 23rd. YEAH! He's bringing me home a magnet from Australia for my fridge, you know. And a shot glass for Terri, too! Then he's off to work in Alaska for the summer on JUN 6!
Lynne went out job hunting today. She has her application in at several places. At least now she has a car so she won't need to use mine.
I'm trying to keep this blog upbeat, but that gets hard sometimes. I'm still waiting for contracts to come out at the schools. My hours were cut at BK and that puts me down to 3/4 time instead of full-time. My other 2 schools didn't cut my hours but they didn't add any either. It's all so frustrating!
Tonight I have a Catholic Daughters mtg. That will last from 7-9+pm. It really takes up the evening. I don't usually mind unless I'm tired; then the meeting seems to go on and on.
I'm ready to start a new book. Any ideas?
Well, I'm going to close for now. See you another time.
Theresa
I had a nice Happy Mother's Day. On Friday, I received flowers from Marie, Geoff and Lynne. On Sunday, Lynne and I went to Milford to visit my dad, and Tina, Kevin & Sadie. Geoff called from Australia to wish me a happy day late Sunday night. I also had various text messages on the cell phone. All in all, a nice day.
The weather here is crappy. Very cold. At least no snow! Rain today and tomorrow.
Only 3 actual weeks of school days left! The time will go fast! There will be a lot of books to check in when they are returned!
Geoff flies home on May 23rd. YEAH! He's bringing me home a magnet from Australia for my fridge, you know. And a shot glass for Terri, too! Then he's off to work in Alaska for the summer on JUN 6!
Lynne went out job hunting today. She has her application in at several places. At least now she has a car so she won't need to use mine.
I'm trying to keep this blog upbeat, but that gets hard sometimes. I'm still waiting for contracts to come out at the schools. My hours were cut at BK and that puts me down to 3/4 time instead of full-time. My other 2 schools didn't cut my hours but they didn't add any either. It's all so frustrating!
Tonight I have a Catholic Daughters mtg. That will last from 7-9+pm. It really takes up the evening. I don't usually mind unless I'm tired; then the meeting seems to go on and on.
I'm ready to start a new book. Any ideas?
Well, I'm going to close for now. See you another time.
Theresa
Sunday, May 9, 2010
back in the saddle again...
OK. One of my New Year's resolutions was to keep up a journal/blog about my life, etc. This is about me.
Today there was frost on the grass and my furnace is going. Keep in mind it is May 9th! Yesterday some place in Wisconsin got 6" of snow. WHO KNEW?!?
BTW, Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers! I received a bouquet of flowers from my 3 children - Marie, Geoff, & Lynne. It was delivered to my school on Friday. I have such good kids. I love them dearly - with or without flowers. :)
I just finished the book "Night Road" by A.M. Jenkins. It was different. A sort of male vampire book, not romanticized like "Twilight" or "Dead in Dallas." In fact the characters are hemovores or humans who feeds exclusively on blood; not to be confused with the fictional vampire of popular legend. A very different take on the vampire trend in books. Summary: Cole is asked to take a newly created heme out for training and Cole thinks he can handle it, but accidents can happen. It's not my favorite book, but I liked it.
Now I am reading "The Everafter" by Amy Huntley. To quote the catalog card summary - After her death, 17-tear-old Maddy finds a way to revisit moments in her life by using objects that she lost while she was alive, and by so doing she tries to figure out the complicated emotions, events, and meaning of her existence. I just started it so no opinion yet.
I read about 8 books a month and often have 2 or more books going at one time. With the summer coming up, it will be more than that. I can't wait!
Please keep these people in your prayers: my sister-in law Kellie Sherrill who recently broke both bones in her right forearm in a fall; nieces Sadie Range & Leandra Reiter who will soon graduate from high school and Lakin Stevicks who just graduated from ISU; Julie Allen who recently lost one of her beloved dogs to illness; Denise Anderson who has lost both parents in less than a year; my aunt Mary Margaret Beasley and her daughter Mary Killen who's grandson and son, Chris Brooks, recently passed away, and all the aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives of Chris - especially his son Bryce. Although we don't often tell you enough, you are in our thoughts every day.
Lynne is home for the summer. I'm not used to having another person here. It will take some getting used to. She's planning on getting a job. Soon, I hope!
Steve is planning to come up over Memorial Day weekend. Geoff will be home from Australia then too, so that will be nice when we all get together. Geoff flies back to the USA on May 23rd.
Well, until next time, love to you all.
Theresa
Today there was frost on the grass and my furnace is going. Keep in mind it is May 9th! Yesterday some place in Wisconsin got 6" of snow. WHO KNEW?!?
BTW, Happy Mother's Day to all you mothers! I received a bouquet of flowers from my 3 children - Marie, Geoff, & Lynne. It was delivered to my school on Friday. I have such good kids. I love them dearly - with or without flowers. :)
I just finished the book "Night Road" by A.M. Jenkins. It was different. A sort of male vampire book, not romanticized like "Twilight" or "Dead in Dallas." In fact the characters are hemovores or humans who feeds exclusively on blood; not to be confused with the fictional vampire of popular legend. A very different take on the vampire trend in books. Summary: Cole is asked to take a newly created heme out for training and Cole thinks he can handle it, but accidents can happen. It's not my favorite book, but I liked it.
Now I am reading "The Everafter" by Amy Huntley. To quote the catalog card summary - After her death, 17-tear-old Maddy finds a way to revisit moments in her life by using objects that she lost while she was alive, and by so doing she tries to figure out the complicated emotions, events, and meaning of her existence. I just started it so no opinion yet.
I read about 8 books a month and often have 2 or more books going at one time. With the summer coming up, it will be more than that. I can't wait!
Please keep these people in your prayers: my sister-in law Kellie Sherrill who recently broke both bones in her right forearm in a fall; nieces Sadie Range & Leandra Reiter who will soon graduate from high school and Lakin Stevicks who just graduated from ISU; Julie Allen who recently lost one of her beloved dogs to illness; Denise Anderson who has lost both parents in less than a year; my aunt Mary Margaret Beasley and her daughter Mary Killen who's grandson and son, Chris Brooks, recently passed away, and all the aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives of Chris - especially his son Bryce. Although we don't often tell you enough, you are in our thoughts every day.
Lynne is home for the summer. I'm not used to having another person here. It will take some getting used to. She's planning on getting a job. Soon, I hope!
Steve is planning to come up over Memorial Day weekend. Geoff will be home from Australia then too, so that will be nice when we all get together. Geoff flies back to the USA on May 23rd.
Well, until next time, love to you all.
Theresa
Saturday, May 8, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Another winter day...
Well, there's still snow out there! Weather reports say we'll get 1-4 inches blowing between this Sunday & Monday. This is getting OLD! However the temps are supposed to be warmer.
I assume the big news is that the Super Bowl is tomorrow with Colts against Saints. Is this BIG news for anyone??? I don't even really follow football and even I know this! I wish it could have been the Vikings. Now I'm cheering for the Colts - just because they have a Manning boy on their team!
By now Geoff is enjoying life down under. He flew to Australia on Friday with his group from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He'll be doing his second semester there. He returns at the end of May. Then, he says, he has a summer job in Alaska driving a boat for vacationers and sports fishermen for 3 months. Oh to be young!!!
This past week was the first week since before Christmas that we've had a full 5 day week of school. No wonder everyone was tired yesterday! So far we've had 6 snow days with school now ending the first week of June. It's only early February! We still have 3 months to go! I've seen it snow storm in April. This snow storm thing seems to be happening about every other week. maybe Al Gore was right about global warming.
Looks like Steve is going to try to make it up to Iowa during the last of each month. We need to get that house in Rockwell sold and he plans to work on it each time. He'll pick up/return Lynne at ISU in Ames along the way. This gives Steve & Lynne some father/daughter time. :) Speaking of Lynne, she says she really is enjoying her classes this semester.
Guess that's all for now. have a great day!
Theresa
I assume the big news is that the Super Bowl is tomorrow with Colts against Saints. Is this BIG news for anyone??? I don't even really follow football and even I know this! I wish it could have been the Vikings. Now I'm cheering for the Colts - just because they have a Manning boy on their team!
By now Geoff is enjoying life down under. He flew to Australia on Friday with his group from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. He'll be doing his second semester there. He returns at the end of May. Then, he says, he has a summer job in Alaska driving a boat for vacationers and sports fishermen for 3 months. Oh to be young!!!
This past week was the first week since before Christmas that we've had a full 5 day week of school. No wonder everyone was tired yesterday! So far we've had 6 snow days with school now ending the first week of June. It's only early February! We still have 3 months to go! I've seen it snow storm in April. This snow storm thing seems to be happening about every other week. maybe Al Gore was right about global warming.
Looks like Steve is going to try to make it up to Iowa during the last of each month. We need to get that house in Rockwell sold and he plans to work on it each time. He'll pick up/return Lynne at ISU in Ames along the way. This gives Steve & Lynne some father/daughter time. :) Speaking of Lynne, she says she really is enjoying her classes this semester.
Guess that's all for now. have a great day!
Theresa
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Keeping up with Theresa....
Well, I've been very lazy in keeping this blog up-to-date! I'll try to bring you up to speed with my wonderful life!
THANKSGIVING: Steve was up from Kansas. Good food, good time with family!
CHRISTMAS: Lived through one heck of a blizzard. Lynne & I were in Milford at my dad's place. They got 20 inches of snow. We were snowed in! I had motel rooms for 2 nights and only got to stay 1 - couldn't make it to the motel. Steve up from KS, Marie & Jeff over from CO, Geoff & Dana made it over. My brother, Tim, and brother-in-law Bob were stranded in OK for several days. Finally they made it up on the 26th but I never got to see them. After Christmas I went to Kansas for a few days with Steve. I visited the Museum of World Treasures and a Barnes & Noble book store in Wichita. (One of the few left opened) We returned to IA on JAN 1st. Strangely, very little snow in KS!
NEW YEAR'S DAY: Welcomed in the New Year in Kansas. Steve and I went out eat at a steak place on New Year's Eve. We stayed in Le Mars with relatives.
SINCE THEN: We've seemed to have bad weather/snow/blizzards every 2 weeks! I've missed 7 days of school due to bad weather. In fact, today is one of them. I'm going crazy trying to remember which school I owe make-up days to!
Geoff leaves for a semester of study in Australia next week. Lucky Boy! Steve is coming up this weekend to help see him off and will pick up Lynne in Ames on the way. Marie may come over too. We're going to miss him, but, then, we don't see him much now! I'm sure Dana will miss him the most!
Congratulations to Andy on his new job with the railroad! CHOO CHOO [Andy is one of Geoff's best friends]
With all this time off I've been reading! [Imagine that] Latest books read: Dear Max by D.J. Lucas, Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea by Nancy Atherton, and Land of Promise by Joan Lowery Nixon. Currently reading: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
Well, that's about it. What's up with you?
Love ya, man - Theresa
THANKSGIVING: Steve was up from Kansas. Good food, good time with family!
CHRISTMAS: Lived through one heck of a blizzard. Lynne & I were in Milford at my dad's place. They got 20 inches of snow. We were snowed in! I had motel rooms for 2 nights and only got to stay 1 - couldn't make it to the motel. Steve up from KS, Marie & Jeff over from CO, Geoff & Dana made it over. My brother, Tim, and brother-in-law Bob were stranded in OK for several days. Finally they made it up on the 26th but I never got to see them. After Christmas I went to Kansas for a few days with Steve. I visited the Museum of World Treasures and a Barnes & Noble book store in Wichita. (One of the few left opened) We returned to IA on JAN 1st. Strangely, very little snow in KS!
NEW YEAR'S DAY: Welcomed in the New Year in Kansas. Steve and I went out eat at a steak place on New Year's Eve. We stayed in Le Mars with relatives.
SINCE THEN: We've seemed to have bad weather/snow/blizzards every 2 weeks! I've missed 7 days of school due to bad weather. In fact, today is one of them. I'm going crazy trying to remember which school I owe make-up days to!
Geoff leaves for a semester of study in Australia next week. Lucky Boy! Steve is coming up this weekend to help see him off and will pick up Lynne in Ames on the way. Marie may come over too. We're going to miss him, but, then, we don't see him much now! I'm sure Dana will miss him the most!
Congratulations to Andy on his new job with the railroad! CHOO CHOO [Andy is one of Geoff's best friends]
With all this time off I've been reading! [Imagine that] Latest books read: Dear Max by D.J. Lucas, Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea by Nancy Atherton, and Land of Promise by Joan Lowery Nixon. Currently reading: People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.
Well, that's about it. What's up with you?
Love ya, man - Theresa
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