I know that it is a tradition in some families to go shopping on the day after Thanksgiving. That’s never really been mine but I did venture out yesterday afternoon. There is no bargain in the world that would get me to stand in lines at night to get in a store either at midnight [...]
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Post Thanksgiving Activity
Posted in holidays on November 28, 2009 | 3 Comments »
Happy Thanksgiving
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged holidays on November 26, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Years ago I remember learning to sing at Thanksgiving the following Dutch hymn which was written around 1600 I believe. Sadly, you — or at least I — don’t hear it much any more. I still like it and share the words with you.
We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing;
He chastens and hastens His will [...]
Improvement in Computer Situation
Posted in Uncategorized on November 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
I’m happy to report an improvement in the situation with my computer. For mucho $ I have purchased a new computer. I brought it home and thanks to HP doing their instruction sheet with pictures and color coding the various plugs and where they go, I’ve assembled it. I still need to [...]
Computer Woes Continue
Posted in Uncategorized on November 20, 2009 | 4 Comments »
I think this computer is beyond salvaging. I’ve been trying to remember how long I’ve had it and since the WORD and Excel programs are marked 2003, I’m guessing at least five years. I think that’s about the lifespan of a computer even with updates, etc.
BTW, the new modem hasn’t solved the problem. The computer [...]
Computer Woes
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged computer on November 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Tuesday my computer would not boot up. Instead of getting the desktop with icons, etc., on it, all I got was a black screen with a blinking cursor. I tried several things and ended up doing a Systems Restore which effectively re-installed all the programs. I lost all my Favorites. When I was finally able [...]
Thoughts on a Dreary Day
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged holidays on November 17, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Yesterday was dreary … full of rain and clouds and darkness. It seemed to be made for reading or knitting, not accomplishing items on a to-do list. So, that’s pretty much what I did. I read and knit but made a little progress on the to-do list as well.
It was also a good day to [...]
Skipping Thanksgiving
Posted in holidays on November 14, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Each week I tutor two students in reading, one-on-one with each student for one hour. This year I’m working with two boys, one a second grader and one a first grader.
The first thing we do is write a story in his story journal. The subject of the story is up to the student. If he’s [...]
Memories
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged freedoms, memories, travel on November 12, 2009 | 2 Comments »
This week has brought some memories to mind that I hadn’t thought of for a long time.
Yesterday was Veterans Day. The memory that provoked was of my first trip to Australia. A friend took me to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. In the Gardens was a memorial built in honor of the soldiers who [...]
Good Customer Service
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged books, Knitting on November 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Sunday I stopped at the Borders store on my way home from church. I had $5 in Borders Bucks and a coupon for 50% off a second item. I had seen an item that I thought might be a good Christmas present for my niece and I knew I could always find a book.
Then I [...]
Quick Trip to England and France
Posted in travel on November 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Last night I made a quick trip to England and France through the film shown at the monthly travelogue at a local university. It centered on the English Channel which in French is called Le Manche which translates as “the sleeve.” Not sure why the French call it that.
The lecturer alternated between the southern coast [...]
