I think it has worked out well.

Yeah, it's a good thing, too. Cuz I really don't want to have to have a custody battle over my cats, when I suspect Harvey would tell the judge he wants to stay with you, and then Sammie would say she wants to stay with Harvey.

Happy Birthday, Betsy

(was her birthday Saturday, or is it today?)

Day's report. Bec is now married. She looks very happy (there were pics). She wore a turquoisey dress, which looked very nice, but she got the makeup job from hell. She'd gone in for eyelash tinting, her regular wasn't there, the replacement let it run and stain her face. Then she rubbed Bec's face raw trying to get it off. She got married looking like the groom had backhanded her or something. (Of course, being Bec, this is falling into the 'look back and laugh' category, but I think she was pretty pissed off at the time.)

Oof, poor Bec. That's horrible. I'm glad she's able to find the humor in it, and that she looks happy. I wish them well and would say "the best" if I weren't so pedantic. :) I guess I can say I wish her the best possible, which, you know, is still good, it's just not best. *cough* t /pettier-than-thou-ever-thoughtest-of-being

A Roomba is a wonderful wedding present from the World's Best Ex. Seriously billytea, I'm so glad that there is still warmth between the two of you, and I hope Bec and her husband find joy, together. She's had a rough few years of it, too.

Billytea is indeed the best ex ever. I wish for even an iota of that warmth between Dave and me. Right now, not looking likely.

{{{{{{{{{{Kristin, bt, their exes, and their current loves}}}}}}}}}} may you all find the health and joy and love you need for each day as it comes along.

Civility with the ex is often a good thing, but it often isn't possible until quite a long time after the parting. I'm sorry this has to be so hard Kristin.

Eeeek, poor Bec.

The Wallybee Schmoop is most excellent Schmoop.

Ah, Sunday. Before I am banished to schoolwork/reading, a few notes on the weekend so far:

1) I just made a delicious asparagus soup for lunch. We will grill lamb tonight. LAMB!

2) we were supposed to grill lamb last night, but we got sucked into a neighbor's housewarming party for 4 and a half hours, so we ate Trader Joe's mushroom in filo appetizers instead, at 10pm.

3) met many neighbors and potential Salem-ites at aforementioned party, and had a nice time.

4) I am going to make a mint sauce for the lamb which appears to contain only fresh mint, vinegar, and sugar. Interesting.

5) I do not want to do any schoolwork FOR REALS

6) Tom is doing gardening stuff, and I even helped with trying to tie up and prune the yew bushes in the back into submission. They are so sketchy looking, sigh.

I do not want to do any schoolwork FOR REALS

WORD. Folks, please help me finish this paragraph. It's all that's standing between me and being DONE WITH MY MOFO PORTFOLIO.

"Technology offers the possibility of great chances for students to do more learning and experimenting on their own, and I find it very promising and exciting. Without more information about planning and support within the instructional environment, however, I won't be able to take full advantage of its promise. Incorporating technology into instruction needs more than an add-on piece; it requires a full... "

Incorporating technology into instruction needs more than an add-on piece; it requires a full... "

FRONTAL ASSAULT!

monty.

wedgie.

metal alchemist.

Okay, seriously. What's the alternative to "add-on piece"? Like, add-on piece:side dish::[____]:entree? Is that the direction you're thinking?

...full incorperation into the learning process.

add-on piece== peripheral something or other?