When I was in elementary school, we always went back the Tuesday after Labor Day, but by the time I was in high school we were starting a week or two earlier.

I've heard of some school districts now that are shortening the summer and adding in longer winter and spring breaks instead, which makes a TON of sense to me from a "not forgetting everything they learned over the summer" perspective. (And also gives people more flexibility for taking their big family vacations in the off-season if they want.)

The school year seems so long here, going to the end of June. I kind of hate it. I think summer should be at least 12 weeks. I realize when we were in school our year was shorter and we did not get a week in Feb PLUS a week in April.

it will be allright Jesse. And if it is not, then you will dump them early, so says I.

I know it will be all right. Honestly, the main problem is I keep tearing up because I'm blaming the whole thing of leaving on my father! Which is about 60% of the reason...

I've heard of some school districts now that are shortening the summer and adding in longer winter and spring breaks instead, which makes a TON of sense to me from a "not forgetting everything they learned over the summer" perspective.

I was surprised how much Sara's handwriting degraded just in a few months, actually.

::pets Jesse's head::

Steampunk rugged corset

Steampunk maker Nifer Fahrion worked with Robynne Winchester of Tulgey Wood Designs to whip up this rugged, construction grade corset to wear at Burning Man with the Man KCrew:

To create this hybrid corset, I first chose a fabric consisting of same type of rugged cotton canvas found throughout the Carhartt line. Durable, practical, and breathable, the material allows me to get down and dirty with my hammer and drill without fear of damaging my corset.

Next it was important the corset be functional and versatile. I attached holsters for a hammer, drill, tape measure and pliers, as well as pockets to use for assorted needs while working.

All the tool holsters and pockets are attached to the corset with heavy-duty snaps allowing me to change the configuration according to my needs on the job site.

So today is "No cats on the Internets" day? Screw that!

[link]

(An especially funny video of a cat falling into a bathtub.)

FNL fans: Gaius CHarles mini interview: [link]

Chicago is no. 1! - most stressful city in the USofA.

Yay?

Now I need a list of the LEAST stressful cities. . .

So today is "No cats on the Internets" day?

Won't the Internet collapse without the cats to hold it up?

Won't the Internet collapse without the cats to hold it up?

Something like that.

Anyway, the living will envy the dead.