Effort can't be measured, but results can.
I Tried So Hard
Category: From the Vault
Remember when Myspace was cool? Here are some blog posts I made there 5 years ago.
Full Circle
How on earth was I a junior in high school 30 years ago?!?!?
Selective Curiosity
When I was in college, I asked one of my professors to write me a letter of recommendation for a scholarship. Since she had earlier requested permission to use one of my assignments in a book she was writing, I figured it was a safe bet. She immediately said yes, and a week later I… Continue reading Selective Curiosity
Living Flashback
A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of judging a high school speech competition. Holy flashbacks, Batman. (That is me in center - the girl in the white shirt on the left.) It was wonderful seeing the competitors arrive, full of energy and excitement. As we walked to the judges' room, my heart… Continue reading Living Flashback
Right or Wrong
In my world, there is black and white, right or wrong. While I'm not comfortable with grey, I don't have to worry about that discomfort often: I am able to categorize nearly everything at one or the other of the extremes. This makes me feel content. Occasionally I encounter a situation where I realize that… Continue reading Right or Wrong
The Olympics
For the first time in ages, we have cable plugged in to our television. The price for internet at our temporary digs is the same as for internet and basic cable, so we added it. It will be nice during football season. It is also giving me the option to watch the Olympics. I was in… Continue reading The Olympics
Learning Opportunity Lost
Writing about how my elementary school teachers used popular music as part of their lessons, reminded me of a lost learning opportunity. Back in the day, fourth grade was when Native American history was taught. Being in San Diego, the history was everywhere. As an adult I’ve been on several hikes in State and local… Continue reading Learning Opportunity Lost
Watermelon Protector
It is awesome being a much older sibling. My litter sister (you know, the one with the PhD), was born when I was 14. While we've never lived in the same house, I have so much in common with her, including some quirky food preferences. When Rebecca was 14, I took her to her first… Continue reading Watermelon Protector
The Time I
Recently I went down a rabbit hole on in this blog, clicking on different Related Links at the bottom of posts I hadn’t seen in ages – some of which I barely remember writing at all. One of the ones I stumbled across was “The Time I Got Questioned by the Cops.” Just seeing the… Continue reading The Time I
Wasted Resource
A single encounter in elementary school led me to miss out on a valuable resource for many years. When I was in elementary school, I had a bad experience with a librarian. I know that must sound strange coming from a self-professed teacher’s pet. It was neither of our finest moments, but she was the grown… Continue reading Wasted Resource
Grown Up, Now What? 