Tears

Why do some tears make you feel bad and other tears make you happy? And, some tears don't cause any emotion?

Why is it you can go an entire day that could have a sad meaning without feeling bad--until you read a book that makes you bawl like a baby???

Busy, Busy, Busy!!!!!

Why is it that I feel like a mouse on a wheel that will never stop?? I know I can say no, but even then it feels like the wheel won't stop.

Then, there are those other people I work with who have time to get a haircut DURING THE SCHOOL DAY!!!!! I don't even have time to use the restroom!!! What's up with that???? Wish I could be so lucky!!!

Then, I've been burning up the phone lines--well, airwaves--talking to old friends and new friends. And no matter who they are, I keep getting yelled at-or at least scolded for this dang cough I have. I've had it for a month now. Before any of you get onto me, I have been to the doctor for it. I have an inhaler, cough syrup and steroids. Still have it. Nothing is working. Will see the doctor again tomorrow.

Well, I should be off to bed. Have practice in the morning at 6:15, but I have to be there at 5:45.

Have a great day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing...

Sign

Sign at Walmart: Senior Citizen Parking Only. This got me thinking. Senior citizens are over 65. Junior citizens are school children.

WHAT AM I?????????

Time....

Where does it go? It seems like just yesterday I posted, and it has been how long? In a little over a week, it will be my blogoversary...ONE WHOLE YEAR since I first posted! I can't believe it. So much has happened in that time. In fact, so much has happened in just the last few weeks.

Friends, Family, Strangers--I can't promise to update more frequently, but I will try! I really need to get back in the habit.

A new school year has started--and, I LOVE MY CLASSES!!!! I know it has only been 2 weeks, but they have been so easy!! Tomorrow will be an interesting day. As many of you know, President Obama will be addressing the nation's school children "LIVE". I use that term loosely as a lot of schools are taping it and showing it at a later time. I am not sure what my campus is doing yet. 11:00 is RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE of our lunch schedule. Hmmmm....bet no one in the White House thought about that! We sent home a letter last week telling parents they had the right to not allow their children to view the speech. None of my 11 kiddos brought it back. Yes, my homeroom class only has 11. It is BIZARRE!!!!! I'm sure it will change soon--as it has already changed about 10 times. I just finished reading the speech, and I don't see what the uproar is all about. I just guess everyone likes to complain about something!

Have a great day!

Commercial

Just saw a commercial for G-force 3-D. The little rodents saying "Poop in his hand. Poop in his hand" are hillarious!!!!

Sign???

At the store last night, my total was $7.77. Should I have played the lottery????

Newspaper...

WARNING: Sensitive, sad content included. Some comments posted may sound rude and inconsiderate of others. Comments may seem harsh. This is NOT-I repeat, NOT-the intention. I just want to know the thoughts of others.

I was reading our local newspaper online and decided to click on the obituaries. I don't particularly enjoy reading this page, but do so in case I know someone. The majority of the time I see a current or former student's name listed under survived by. Knowing this helps me be prepared for my students.

Tonight, there was a listing that was both very sad and very disturbing. It also made me question myself. The obituary was for----ummmm, not sure how to word this.......ummmm......hmmmm.....well, a 17-week-old fetus. The wording said "...passed away 17 weeks after conception." I truly feel bad for this family. To lose a child at anytime is difficult. However, I find it disturbing the way it is written. I started questioning the whole process--and the universal argument about when life begins.

**If life begins at conception, why are obituaries like this not published more often?
**When do you write an obituary? Is there a magic number of weeks where it becomes acceptable?
**Has modern technology changed the way people feel?? Since people are no longer being surprised with the birth-and naming the child before a single breath has been taken-is this making the fetus "more human?" (I apologize for my lack of vocabulary.)

Any and all thoughts, comments, and prayers welcome.