From the Outside Looking In…

Not that I am complaining!  Today is Friday and I am beginning to pack for my week away to Rehoboth Beach beginning on Monday.  I am so looking forward to the beach (the house I am staying in is 1 block away from the beach!!)  My school-based staff is growing exponentially and that means we [...]

I am just back from dropping LC off at the airport.  He is on the way to North Dakota for work and will be back Friday evening.  Tonight I have an old high school friend who is interviewing in DC tomorrow spending a few nights at the house.  He is planning to relocate to DC [...]

Once upon a time, in a land far, far away, there were two evil friars living outside this small village. The friars had tried unsuccessfully to overtake and capture the town, but finally this time, they believed they had hit upon a foolproof scheme that would allow them to rule the village. They had, through [...]

So, LC and I drove over 5 hours south to get away.  Yes, I know, sounds a bit extreme but this is part of my vacation week and it was much needed!  LC made all the arrangements, he is such a doll like that.  He made plans for us to stay at a B&B, a [...]

We will miss him forever.  Yes, some say he was loud.  Others say he was abrasive in his selling style, but I enjoyed watching him!  I remember sitting back and watching television when it happened – about thirty times each day…the inevitable took place:
Hi, Billy Mays here for ______________ (insert item name here).  Whether it [...]

The last few weeks I have been really enjoying the concept of the show Chopped on The Food Network.  If you are not familiar with the program, four chefs of various skills and experience compete in a “mystery ingredient box” battle over a three course meal.  Each meal has a mystery box that contains ingredients [...]