Thursday, December 03, 2009
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Monday, November 30, 2009
Um...

I'll be the first to admit that Hope needs a greater emphasis on the phrase "Jesus is the reason for the season."
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Office update
The authorities at my school came to their senses last week and realized that I had to much happiness and space and sunlight through windows (and anti-union sentiments) so I now share my room with about six other itinerant school people and all the kids with whom they work.
Random stuff I like
Strange Boat, by The Waterboys
We're sailing on a strange boat
heading for a strange shore
We're sailing on a strange boat
heading for a strange shore
Carrying the strangest cargo
that was ever hauled aboard
We're sailing on a strange sea
blown by a strange wind
We're sailing on a strange sea
blown by a strange wind
Carrying the strangest crew
that ever sinned
We're riding in a strange car
we're followin' a strange star
We're climbing on the strangest ladder
that was ever there to climb
We're living in a strange time
working for a strange goal
We're living in a strange time
working for a strange goal
We're turning flesh and body
into soul
Friday, November 13, 2009
Pooches and smooches

My friend, Emily, is down south enjoying some warm temperatures (and probably a lot of grits and corn bread) and we are watching her dogs this weekend. Rudy has taken a liking to Hope. Hope said, right after this picture was taken, "Man, that dog sure knows how to kiss."
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Immersion seems to be working
Having a conversation with Hope this morning while she eats breakfast and finishes homework -- she answered a casual question with a sentence that was made up of 50% Chinese, then looked at me and said, "I have no idea why I said that. YOU don't know Chinese, do ya Mom?"
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Conversation after showering
"You smell manly. Is that Axe?"
"No, that's Minnesota. This is the Texas one. It's Blade."
"No, that's Minnesota. This is the Texas one. It's Blade."
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
I hate shopping for clothes
I broke down and went to the Ridgedale Mall a couple nights ago because I started worrying that my coworkers were catching on to the fact that I was rotating the same three outfits day after day, one of which includes my new Monster Half-Marathon running shirt. I look stupid but I figure maybe I'm less threatening to the middle school kids that way. My pants are all either 2 inches too short or 3 inches too long. I get queasy when I go to the mall because there is a 90% chance I will try on 15 pieces of clothing that look like crap on me.
But guess what happened? The Ridgedale Mall gods shone down on me and I found not only a pair of Calvin Klein jeans that will probably change my life, but a sweater AND a shirt. THREE items of clothing! In one tolerable shopping experience!
I'm still kinda high.
But guess what happened? The Ridgedale Mall gods shone down on me and I found not only a pair of Calvin Klein jeans that will probably change my life, but a sweater AND a shirt. THREE items of clothing! In one tolerable shopping experience!
I'm still kinda high.
Monday, November 02, 2009
I learned something new
Gary has never been ashamed of his reliance on a dictionary or spell-check when it comes to spelling. He used to carry around an Oxford paperback dictionary. Little did I know he was so swift with punctuation. Feel free to direct all of your punctuation questions to him. He's good.
Sunday, November 01, 2009
From football to swimming
Friday, October 30, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Thursday, October 08, 2009
A first for me
I knew that one of the kindergartners on my caseload is a twin. I did not know she is an identical twin. One is seen for articulation; one is not. The teacher sent the wrong student to see me today. For 30 seconds I considered myself The Greatest Speech Pathologist in the World!
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
She likes school

When you ask Hope these days what she wants to be when she grows up, the answer is "Chinese teacher!"
Marathon numero huh?
Grandma's 1996 (Annie Bianco and Ed Fisher!)
Twin Cities 1996 (PR!)
Rock and Roll San Diego 1997 (No water!)
Twin Cities 1997 (Mental breakdown!)
Disney 1999 (Andrea's mental breakdown. But there was Disney scenery!)
Grandma's 2002 (First post-child-bearing marathon! So thrilled my uterus didn't fall out!)
Las Vegas 2003 (50 mph gusting headwinds!)
Arizona Rock and Roll 2004 (OMG it was freaking hot!)
Sacramento Cow Town 2008 (Cowbell medal for finishers. Need I say more?)
Minneapolis 2008 (Gary's motivational soundtrack, hills, and flaming poo! And a jacket!)
Twin Cities 2009 (My bro, my friends, and perfect running weather!)
I'm missing one.
The most recent marathon was memorable because of all the fun people who ran it. It was the 1st marathon for my brother, Jeff. It was the first for friends, Heidi and Jay. It was the first marathon my regular running partner, Emily, and I ran together (most of the way, anyway, at least until she turned on her afterburners and sped to the finish line!). And last but not least, my dear friend Andrea flew across country again to spend running time and a sick day with me. We may not be fast but we always have a blast.
I would like to encourage any of you who has ever had the urge to run a marathon to do it. It's a good time any way you look at it.
Twin Cities 1996 (PR!)
Rock and Roll San Diego 1997 (No water!)
Twin Cities 1997 (Mental breakdown!)
Disney 1999 (Andrea's mental breakdown. But there was Disney scenery!)
Grandma's 2002 (First post-child-bearing marathon! So thrilled my uterus didn't fall out!)
Las Vegas 2003 (50 mph gusting headwinds!)
Arizona Rock and Roll 2004 (OMG it was freaking hot!)
Sacramento Cow Town 2008 (Cowbell medal for finishers. Need I say more?)
Minneapolis 2008 (Gary's motivational soundtrack, hills, and flaming poo! And a jacket!)
Twin Cities 2009 (My bro, my friends, and perfect running weather!)
I'm missing one.
The most recent marathon was memorable because of all the fun people who ran it. It was the 1st marathon for my brother, Jeff. It was the first for friends, Heidi and Jay. It was the first marathon my regular running partner, Emily, and I ran together (most of the way, anyway, at least until she turned on her afterburners and sped to the finish line!). And last but not least, my dear friend Andrea flew across country again to spend running time and a sick day with me. We may not be fast but we always have a blast.
I would like to encourage any of you who has ever had the urge to run a marathon to do it. It's a good time any way you look at it.
Thursday, October 01, 2009
4th grade art


I snapped these in the hallway at one of the schools where I work. The entire district does the same art each year in elementary schools. I can't wait until Hank comes home with his bike picture.
What does it mean?

What does it say about me and my dog that I like these two scents more than any perfume I have in the bathroom? Interestingly, Peggy becomes very, very anxious when I approach her with the anti-stress calming spray.
I don't know what it all means but I'm taking the calming spray to work with me today. I'll let you know how it goes.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Busy fall
Football, VocalEssence, homework, work work, running, now swim team. The blog has been suffering. I miss it. I'm going to try to do a better job of updating things here.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Chicken curry for breakfast

Breakfast - chicken and veg curry
Originally uploaded by WkHanson08.
Why not? Gary has been honing his Indian curry skills and whipped this up this morning for our lunches at work. I couldn't resist eating a dose for breakfast, too.
Monday, September 21, 2009
You have to read this and follow the link to T-odd
What Have I Done?
WARNING: T-odd writes very, very long, rambling posts but this one is pretty funny.
Update: I kid the T-odd. I kid!
WARNING: T-odd writes very, very long, rambling posts but this one is pretty funny.
Update: I kid the T-odd. I kid!
Friday, September 18, 2009
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