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A week of Mondays

Posted on August 15, 2003 By Tom No Comments on A week of Mondays
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School started back this week with a vengeance. I didn’t know how much I would despise wearing neck ties after having not worn one for the past however many weeks. The district’s opening ceremonies were uplifting, inspiring, and generally the best I’ve seen yet. However, between this nasty worm virus and the computers crashing at … Read More “A week of Mondays” »

The Sky is falling…

Posted on August 14, 2003 By Tom No Comments on The Sky is falling…
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For the first time in weeks, there is a clear sky. Last night we sat in the hot tub and watched remnants of the Persied Meteor Shower. However, living this close to Haywood Mall, we only saw two meteors – at least enough for a good wish. I remember a fellow teacher who once thought … Read More “The Sky is falling…” »

Busy Busy Week

Posted on August 9, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Busy Busy Week
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Busy, busy week – school’s starting back next week, so many of the teachers are back this week. I’m sure that next week is going to be crazier. We finally have the green room furnished — grown-up furniture. Of course, there was a corner where I could put something not-so-grown-up. The combination pool, air hockey, … Read More “Busy Busy Week” »

“Forty Days and Forty Nights”

Posted on August 3, 2003 By Tom No Comments on “Forty Days and Forty Nights”
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 It seems like rain of biblical proportions. We had one major flash flood Wednesday, then another Friday night. Laura’s lab was flooded a bit, so we spent a wonderful Friday night with a shop vac, mops and squeegy. Again this morning it rained, but the sun is now out. I think we have been in … Read More ““Forty Days and Forty Nights”” »

“All’s Well that Ends Well”

Posted on July 29, 2003 By Tom No Comments on “All’s Well that Ends Well”
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Vacation’s over, and it’s back to work. Even with 90 degree heat and humidity, it seems like fall is upon us. I think it’s the knowledge that school is only two weeks away. The past two work days have let me know that I’ve got ‘way too much to do before that time gets here! … Read More ““All’s Well that Ends Well”” »

“I’m Henry the Eighth I am, I’m Henry the Eighth I

Posted on July 25, 2003 By Tom No Comments on “I’m Henry the Eighth I am, I’m Henry the Eighth I
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I guess every vacation must have its one day of disasters. This was ours. After a brief, but very hot and humid stop in Colonial Williamsburg, we decided that we had enough of the 18th century. We headed east toward Norfolk and the coast, our intent being to drive partly up the east shore of … Read More ““I’m Henry the Eighth I am, I’m Henry the Eighth I” »

The Unified Field Theory of Vacations

Posted on July 24, 2003 By Tom No Comments on The Unified Field Theory of Vacations
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Actually, it isn’t a theory — just some observations, and it certainly isn’t unified in the Einsteinian sense. I guess it’s more a set of cosmic connections, or, more likely, neat coincidences. On Wednesday we started the long ride from Greenville to Williamsburg, Virginia. We planned to catch several productions of the Virigina Shakespeare Festival, … Read More “The Unified Field Theory of Vacations” »

Summer Disappears

Posted on July 18, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Summer Disappears
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Well, I didn’t win that big lottery, so if you were thinking about asking me for money, forget it. Summer seems to have disappeared on us, once again. After the Fourth, summer takes a downhill slide into autumn. I have so many projects going at work that should be completed before the start of school, … Read More “Summer Disappears” »

Party Weekend

Posted on July 6, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Party Weekend
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Definitely feeling the effects of a long party weekend. It’s actually a good thing I didn’t have church this morning, because I don’t think I would have made it through the service. And so, I start my first Sunday as a heathen with a hangover. This has been one of the best Fourths we’ve had … Read More “Party Weekend” »

A Week of Changes

Posted on June 30, 2003 By Tom No Comments on A Week of Changes
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 I am now officially retired from church work. Sunday was my last at McCarter. We had the Cantrell wedding on Saturday, so it was a weekend full of church activities. Sunday was also John McCallum’s last service, so I let him steal most of commotion that would have been directed my way. It hasn’t sunk … Read More “A Week of Changes” »

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