Author Archives: alianora

My Nose Says Beep

Posted on 1/8/2009 by alianora

When I was a kid, I went to Space Camp. ..For three years in a row, because i AM that much of a nerd. Anyway, my second year, I had this really awesome group of people as my team, and … Continue reading →

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Shiny New Year

Posted on 1/1/2009 by alianora

I spent the first day of 2009 much the same way I want to spend the rest of 2009 – sitting on my butt in my pajamas with my computer. I took plenty of breaks to chase a small, generally … Continue reading →

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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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