Monthly Archives: December 2008

Crouching Buddha, Hidden Jesus

Posted on 12/27/2008 by alianora

When my mom was here for Thanksgiving, she pulled out all of the presents she had for Voldemort for me to approve. In that pile were two horrifying outfits, several toys, and a couple of cute books that she went … Continue reading →

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An Apple for the Teacher

Posted on 12/20/2008 by alianora

Reason number one why you shouldnt give gifts to teachers on the holidays: Either we have too many, we never wanted it, it’s clutter, or we regift it. Brandus got a large haul of stuff, including breads, cookies, and several … Continue reading →

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Blood and Tears

Posted on 12/15/2008 by alianora

Day one with 5 students: 3 kids cried 1 potty accident 2 diapers 1 injured kid 1 lecturing mom and a partridge in a pear tree with vodka

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All Out of One Glass

Posted on 12/9/2008 by alianora

I feel like Im in an odd sort of limbo lately. I have a job. I have a classroom. I dont have students – no one knows when they will be starting and if it will be after the break … Continue reading →

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I Will Not Play Your Chinese Food Mind Games

Posted on 12/6/2008 by alianora

There is no real content today. Today, silverspiral productions brings you an incomplete post that was written some time last year! While we were still in Alaska! And the baby was still breastfed! ———- I had plans. I had things … Continue reading →

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