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Snow Day Message for Daugherty Elementary

Hi students in Texas. Wanted to send you a little peek of our snow day. There is not a lot there now, but it snowed lightly all day yesterday and during the night. We are supposed to have a LOT of snow this afternoon when school would be in session and they called off school to keep kids safe! That is really important when you teach high school students like I do, they are crazy drivers! We are supposed to get 8-9 inches total by tonight and then more snow tomorrow.

I had to use my computer to take the video because I don't have a video camera...hope it is not too jiggly for you.

Enjoy...From Mrs. Osborn's Sister (in-law)

Mrs. Wegener in Omaha Nebraska.

Talented People

I am always amazed and thankful when I meet talented people. This summer in a quest to replace my favorite Vy & Elle bag which is on its last leg, ahem I mean strap, I found a super talented bag maker through etsy. I emailed Carol and solicited her help in recreating my beloved bag. Carol far exceeded my expectations and even continued to work with me after I botched the original dimensions and had her make a bag that wasn't even the same size as what I wanted. OOOPS. I learned a lesson: Never trust a website and Always measure for yourself!

Carol made 2 bags, I picked the one I loved and she has another listed on Etsy.

Carol's billboard bag.

Take a look at all she makes and buy a bag made from reclaimed materials. :)

Have a green day.
d

Amazing Song

I am in a 60s mood lately; soulful R & B makes me happy. I was listening to Pandora while grading papers today and came across and Aretha song that I don't ever remember hearing before. I think it might be one of my new favorites. Subject matter is R & B heartbreak and cheating, but the bluesy sound is AMAZING. Sing it girl.

I Never Loved A Man The Way I Loved You

You be the judge.

dw

10/10/10--350.org

Check out 350.org

Thanks President Obama!

On Tuesday, October 5, we received news that President Obama will be installing a solar array on the White House Roof in 2011!

The announcement came just in time to give the Global Work Party on 10/10/10 a White House-sized boost. They are going to put solar panels on the First Family’s living quarters, returning to a tradition begun by president Jimmy Carter and abandoned by Ronald Reagan.

It’s a great win for your efforts over the last months–everyone who wrote letters, signed petitions, and turned out for the Solar Road Show as we rolled down the east coast from Unity College towing one of the Carter panels. We were disappointed that day that the White House wasn’t prepared to go solar, but very happy that they took our suggestion to look into the matter seriously.

Solar panels on one house, even this house, won’t save the climate, of course. But they’re a powerful symbol to the whole nation about where the future lies. And the president will wake up every morning and make his toast by the power of the sun (do presidents make toast?), which will be a constant reminder to be pushing the Congress for the kind of comprehensive reform we need. And remember, President Obama’s not alone: tomorrow, Maldivian President Mohammed Nasheed and a crew from Sungevity will be putting solar panels on their official residence. It’s a trend!

The first account of the day’s news, from Associated Press reporter Dina Cappiello, noted the efforts of 350.org to make this happen. In particular, we salute Jean Altomare, Amanda Nelson, and Jamie Nemecek, the three young women from Unity College who made the trip and who made an impression on the White House.

They remind all of us why we’ll be working hard this weekend–and why, when the day is done, we’ll be putting down the hammer or the shovel and picking up the cellphone to call our leaders. You never know what will happen when you ask for change.

Tuesday Morning

I had the most difficult time waking this morning. The combination of things to do, lack of motivation, cool weather and late bedtimes have been working against me each morning. I was running late and I was CRANKY. My husband stumbled out of bed, and sweetly washed my travel mug and thermos so that I could tote my liquid energy to school.

I got to school and realized that I needed to turn it around.

I was reading about Emerson and came across the following which I believe sums up my new awakening to the day and leaving my frantic self behind.

"I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and the new."

I think that this also applies to my husband, who is in fact, my friend.

humbled
d

Blogging Sabbatical

So sorry to my followers...I took a bit of a blogging sabbatical this summer.  


Exciting details from the summer:  
The chicken girls went from 3 to 2 in the great raccoon attack of 2010.
We went to New Mexico and it was AMAZING.
School started. 
Harrison had sinus/nasal surgery.
The chicken girls (not sure which) laid an egg. 


More to come!!!

DW