A couple of funny stories from my job at the daycare last week:
One of the teachers was telling a story to the kids (four- and five-year-olds). She was sort of a guest speaker, so she only knew them a little. To emphasize one of her points, she spoke directly to “Austin.” “Would you like it [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on June 24th, 2008 | 8 Comments »
The Proverbs 31 woman paid attention to aesthetics and detail. Yes, she lavished attention on her family, made sure her household ran smoothly, and gave to the needy - and she also made time for the small things in life.
Adding touches of beauty to your surroundings can help foster an atmosphere of peace and well-being. [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on May 16th, 2008 | 14 Comments »
You’ve heard from me… now it’s my turn. Here are three questions I have for you!
How old are you?
How tall are you?
What is one thing on your to-do list that you’ve been needing to get done forever but still haven’t?
I’ll answer too:
21 (although that should be fairly obvious from my About page).
6′5. Just kidding. 5′9.
Finding a [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on May 14th, 2008 | 34 Comments »
The momosphere is one of the biggest subcultures in the blogosphere (I feel like that should be said with a deep announcer voice and dramatic music). No, but really, have you noticed how many “mommy blogs” there are and how popular they’re getting? Advertisers are picking up on the power of these blogs, moms everywhere are [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on May 13th, 2008 | 17 Comments »
I have a few more questions to answer from my original Q&A entry. I have a final in 7 hours and 9 minutes, but I’m unaccountably wide awake after being tired all day, so here goes!
Susanna asked 2 questions:
1. I’d be curious to know more about what it is like to be the oldest of [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on May 6th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Thanks for your questions in response to my last entry. I’m going to answer them now, but feel free to ask some more in response to this post. There were 70 hits on the entry, but only 7 people were brave enough to ask. I enjoyed reading the questions - they were great.
Stephanie asked:
How many [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on April 29th, 2008 | 11 Comments »
I thought it might be fun to do some Q&A here at Hope Road. I’ve never done it before. I always enjoy it when other bloggers do Q&A. So here’s your chance. What to know what I think about… say… peanut butter? Curious what my favorite movie is? You’ve got questions, I’ve got answers.
I wish [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on April 27th, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Here’s a brief overview of each of the blogs I have featured on my sidebar. I’m subscribed to quite a few blogs, but I’ve chosen to list some of my favorites from several different genres. These are wonderful reads, and I encourage you to check a few of them out if you have time. Here they [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on April 15th, 2008 | 8 Comments »
Ice Age is rated PG for “mild peril.”
Hmm. What would you call it if you had to run away from a ferocious saber-toothed tiger while desperately clutching your screaming infant to your chest, and your spouse remained behind in the village to help fend off a pack of the viscious beasts? At the end of [...]
Filed under: Miscellaneous on April 14th, 2008 | 3 Comments »
thunderstorms in the forecast.
an open window.
the possibility of wearing a skirt.
frosty at sunrise, warm by noon.
smiles all around campus.
using my umbrella, ella, ella…
raindrops on the windshield.
hanging up my wool coat.
goodbye, March.
the world is a little greener.
neglected snow boots.
hope.
Filed under: Miscellaneous on March 30th, 2008 | 6 Comments »
