I’m working at home again (read: big smile and daytime pj’s—which could usually double as yoga attire, but my yoga instructor is in India right now). I meant to go get coffee at Starbucks, but when I went outside, I only made it as far as Bruegger’s (crossing Monroe felt like too big of a …
Lazy Lady’s Guac, Daytime PJ’s, Winter Cleaning, More Veggies… Read More »
It’s back-to-work-day for me…but I’m working from home, so no complaints (even though dragging myself virtually into my classrooms this morning was a little rough. The plus side? I think my students are dragging too because no one has posted anything yet! That means I’m just prepping for my two new classes—ones I’ve never taught …
That super grain-like seed, plus a new way to smash your taters! Read More »
Even though I don’t make resolutions at New Year’s, I do see the value and impact that the connotation of the date can have on our lifestyles. And if you know me even a little bit, you know I’m all about cheating when it comes to getting healthier and improving habits (with minimal effort and …
Matthew spent this week with me, and although it’s not his fault, my veggie consumption has been seriously low (or maybe it really hasn’t, but my non-veggie consumption definitely went up significantly) since right before Christmas. I’m not making resolutions for 2011, but today, I really want to make a plan for food this week …
The end of kid week—and the beginning of veggie week! Read More »
Joe and I found out that Owl House is having a set dinner menu this evening, and as a result we decided to go there for lunch while Matthew was still with Mimi (my mom). Win! For dinner, it looks like we’ll be stuck with the original plan (to please my rib-lovin’ nephew), and we’re …
New Year’s Eve lunch was a big win. Takin’ one for the team at dinner… Read More »
I have a problem. Really, it’s not natural for one person to have so many email addresses. If I teach for six schools (or is it seven?), that means I have email logins and online classroom logins to remember for each of them (even the face-to-face classes are web enhanced). That causes me to have …
Wow, what a week! My visiting friends are gone, the commitments for food and drink are over…it’s freezing outside (but I did manage to go on a walk or two), and my apartment is even super duper clean. We stay pretty low key around here for any and all holidays—we’re just not fancy party kind …
I’ve been thinking about the concept of failure and success in relation to time, and how all the pieces of a process fit together. For me, I have this secret (well, not-so-secret anymore) idea that I always get everything I ask for. It’s true! The thing is, sometimes it takes a really long time, and …
A fail on the micro umami, but a success overall Read More »
It’s the week of Christmas. I have friends to visit (including 3 new babies that I haven’t met before), and only a slight amount of work to do(!). I’m looking forward to extra time with people I care about, and I’m feeling lucky that it’s not about the food or the presents—just about the people! …
Buckwheat, and gingerbread, and snow forts….and Christmas plans Read More »
You know when you have a decision to make, and you’re just not sure what to do? I’m not just talking about big life decisions (but those are included). One of the issues I’m working on for myself is not just saying Yes to everything. I don’t know why I do it, and although I’ve …
