I can't wait to get started. I think I even have some pink and black. I'm probably going to have to redo the pattern though, because I'm thinking more crochet thready and less yarny would look better with the Trixie.

Heh-- I've been driven to taking "Where Should You Live" quizzes and the majority of my results skew to the West Coast. Imagine that.

{{{Drew}}}

And {{{Trudy and mom}}}

If I could donate blood right now, I would in your mom's honor, Trudy. Unfortunately, due to failed platelet donation earlier this month, I have to wait until Labor Day weekend.

Sometimes donating blood is the only thing I feel I can do against all the bad stuff happening to people I know. That, and offering virtual and literally hugs.

Ooh, yes, Universe-- send a plague of frogs to pee on the head of GG's Draconian Dictator Principal.

Oooh! I like that. May I add, "and let GG be there with a camera to capture the moment so she can then post it online for the rest of the world to enjoy."

Did I read correctly that you're teaching six classes with NO PLAN PERIOD, GG? Seriously? Seriously?!?!? We need to get you out of Dodge.

Do you want me to come back down? I can catch a train tomorrow if you need me.

I'm okay. It would just be two of us sitting around here.

Actually, Kristin, i'll be teaching 7 classes this year.

First semester will be 4 classes and no planing (we are on the block schedule). Second semester will be 3 classes + planning. There is "common planning" from 7-8am; however, with only 2 copy machines for the teachers, all the "stupid stuff we gotta do" meetings and generally not being a morning person that time isn't going to do much good.

I agree about getting out of Dodge. Alas, Hub just got a new job at the Plant (actually this is good news). Next month he will be starting as a "Work Week Manager" back at the nuclear plant. Basically no mids, raise, better work environment, etc.

First semester I'll probably be teaching Acting 1 & 2, Intro to Drama and two sections of English 3 (because my school keeps screwing me over and needs the English teachers). Second semester should bring Intro to Drama, Stagecraft 1-3 and either English 3 ~or~ Musical Theatre (I just got an e-mail from the school Chorus teacher about team teaching this and doing a musical at the school...if we can get 35-40 kids to commit). Plus, second semester I have district and state competitions and my normal production schedule.

Howdy from the Boise airport. A liquid lunch is not the smartest thing ever. Oh well.

Looks like this Boise trip will be a monthly thing. Joy.

Drew - the universe needs to fuck the hell off. Sideways. Without lube.

Drew, I know that it sucks for you to have to do all the paperwork for so many reasons, but it's a wonderful thing you're doing for your family. If they forget to say it: thank you for being a rock.

Trudy, continuing ~ma for your mom.

Next month he will be starting as a "Work Week Manager" back at the nuclear plant.

Ah, yes. A life of every morning at the morning meeting.