Category Archives: School

Let’s Kick it Old School

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Eleanor

1. Perhaps a return to the old method will get me back on the blogging train. 2. I’m tired a lot lately. 3. School was pretty good Friday.  I came up with an analogy for getting lost while taking notes: … Continue reading →

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Posted on January 4, 2011 by Eleanor

Sometimes girlfriend has the skills.  After our usual morning roundup in study skills class, where there was no answer to “anything else coming up?”  the kids began to work on various things.   Suddenly one guy said, “I need to study for … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 17, 2010 by Eleanor

 Today was one of those crazy days, where at some points I feel like a great teacher, or at least passable, and then at other points, I think I ought to be doing something else entirely. The end of the … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 13, 2010 by Eleanor

1. I have tried to notice trees more, ever since I heard of the ” Notable Trees of Arlington. They really are magnificent things, all of them, not just the notables, and I like to make a conscious effort to … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 6, 2010 by Eleanor

1. How can I have worked so much this summer and have no confidence about starting school tomorrow? Maybe I am all hat, no cattle. Maybe I am too spread into activities outside the class. Maybe I am just a … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 2, 2010 by Eleanor

Nice to be back at school, but I always forget how tiring it is.  Also have not been sleeping well.  I keep waking up around four.  That needs to stop!  The uber clean room has certainly helped me move on … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 26, 2010 by Eleanor

I am undertaking a reupholstery task, which is a little daunting, and now I am wondering, even though I am capable of doing the task, why I am doing it?  What am I looking for in terms of style?  I have … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 8, 2010 by Eleanor

ITTY BITTY KITTY BETTY!  Once again I have taken leave of my senses, made a large donation to the Tacoma Washington Humane society and won the opportunity to name one of the Itty Bitty Kitties!  Thanks to Jeff McQ for the inspiration, … Continue reading →

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Posted on July 6, 2010 by Eleanor

I spend so much time online, yet rarely post.  I think I blame facebook, though I don’t spend that much time on that site.  I also blame netflix instant viewing. New Orleans was a good trip.  Superhot, though.  Glad to … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 16, 2010 by Eleanor

Wha’s this?  The end of school?  the las two weeks have been the longest in the HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSE!  I mean honestly.  How can it be only Wednesday? In his final push I am participating in the Relay for … Continue reading →

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