Wednesday, November 29, 2006

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!!!!

Mom and Dad were married on November 29, 1969. The above picture was taken in Hawaii on their 25th anniversary. Check out the young parents I have! Look at these sexy folks! :-)
I don't know where this photo was taken but it looks like they were having a good time. Mom and Dad always have a good time no matter where they go. They both enjoy traveling (maybe this is where I get my travel bug). In another year or so, Dad will be taking early retirement and the plan is to sell the house and RV full time all over the country. I'm hoping they will get out to New England more often.
This photo was taken at my counsin's wedding. Again, they are having a wonderful time.
There are many things about my parents that I admire:
1) They accept each other for who they are - the good, the bad, and the ugly! :-)
2) They still hold hands and cuddle and grab each other after all these years! :-)
3) They love life and live it to the fullest! :-)
4) Their love of our family and acceptance of their goofy and silly daughters! :-)
Mom and Dad - I love ya and thank you for always being such wonderful and supportive parents to Mandy and I. We wouldn't be who we are today without your compassion, love, and support.
Happy 37th Anniversary and many more!
Hugs and Much Love!!!!!!!!!

Friday, November 24, 2006

Paws new web site is up and running for your online ordering pleasure!


For you dog and cat lovers out there, my store has the web site officially up and running for online ordering.

Check it out!

Woof! Meow! :-)

Thursday, November 23, 2006

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Eat lots of turkey, enjoy the time with your families, and watch some good football games!
I'm very thankful for a lot of things this year. My life was been tested a lot the past year. First, I'm thankful for a job. I've realized that a job doesn't make the person and to not take my job so seriously.
Second, I'm thankful for my family and friends. Without them, I would never have made it through all the crap I went through the past year. Mom, Dad, and Mandy - thank you for your love and support! I love ya's!
Last, Ellie the Cat! She's my little pain in the butt but also my baby girl!
Gobble Gobble!!!!

Thursday, November 16, 2006

Happy Birthday Mom!!!

Look at this sexy lady!
This picture was taken in our swimming pool at our house in Dalzell, IL.
Happy Birthday Mom!
Mom is the most amazing lady that I know . . . . her spirit and passion for life is incredible! Mom is always there for me no matter what stupid things I've done throughout my life. You are always so supportive to Mandy and I with everything we do. You love us unconditionally. You make us laugh. You are the bestest Momma in the world!
Mom, I love you!
Happy Birthday and enjoy your day - you deserve the best!
PS Make Dad take you out to dinner tonight! :-)

Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Back to School . . . . and finished with grades!

I DID IT!!!

I even finished up earlier than I thought - I'm done with all my grades. I even printed out the grade sheets for the kids. My students will receive their printouts in class tomorrow and Thursday so they can see what they are getting for a grade in my class. I did give the kids a Keeping Score Sheet so they can actual keep track of their own grades but some of the kids don't use the sheet.

My week is filled and jam packed as usual - I had History Book Club on Monday after school. We read this book - it was pretty interesting. I learned a lot about our founding fathers. The book presented these men in a more human life than any other book I've read about them. We met at this place in Salem for the Book Club. Teachers from Danvers, Beverly, and Salem were allowed to sign up for this Book Club. It's affiliated throughout Salem State College. We read three books throughout the school year and they give us a $300 stipend! Pay ME to read a book, oooh yeaaahhhhh!!!!

I had a class officer meeting today after school with my freshmen. We are trying to get ready for Spirit Week next week. On Wednesday, I have a meeting with any freshmen that wants to help out during Spirit Week. Thursday, I work at Paws. Friday, I'm baking apple lasagna for my Brunch on Saturday. Saturday, I have a Delta Kappa Gamma function to attend. Saturday afternoon, I work at Paws. Sunday, I work at Paws. No down time as you can see!

Add to all of this that I had to finish grading projects and quizzes, type in my grades into my computer, and then enter the grades into the school grading program, it's just a typical week in M-Dawgs world!

Gee, maybe this is why I got sick????????????

Sunday, November 12, 2006

Back to school on Monday

Well, I go back to school on Monday after having a mini-sick vacation for the past week. I still have the runny-nose cold thing but I'm MUCH better! :-)

It will be good to be back in my classroom again. I do miss my students. :-)

I have a ton of grading to do because grades are due on Wednesday. I've been working a ton this weekend on some grading and getting my grades into my computer. I have this great software program that I use to calculate out my grades for me - no doing math the old fashion way for me! :-)

The plan for Sunday:
*Finish putting grades into the computer
*Get as much correcting done as possible
*Bake pumpkin pie :-)
*Grocery shopping
*Little cleaning around the condo
*Maybe some last minute cuddle time with Ellie the Cat! :-)

Enjoy your weekend folks! :-)

Friday, November 10, 2006

Feeling so-so better

Not exactly a good way of putting how I feel but that pretty much sums it up!

I need to call my Dr. again today. The meds don't really seem to be working very well. My nose is still plugged up and my throat is still sore, puffy, and swollen. The fever has gone away which is good and the achiness is gone too.

It's been been a week today since this sickness drama started. I'm sick of being sick. Plain and simple.

I did go into Paws last night to work. Probably shouldn't have gone in but there is no one else to work for me. The owner still hasn't hired anyone else so we are still short staffed. The owner went away on vacation too. And, the new gal she hired back in August isn't picking everything up as fast as we would like so who knows what will happen with that . . . . .

I do work today - it's only 2:30-5:00 so it shouldn't be too tough (I hope). I open the store tomorrow and work 10-3. I have Sunday off which is a good thing.

Thursday, November 09, 2006

How Democrat are you?

You Are 84% Democrat
You are a card carrying Democrat, and a pretty far left one at that!There's no chance anyone would ever mistake you for a Republican.
How Democrat Are You?

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Get out there and vote!



It's Election Day Folks!

Get out there and cast your vote!

Do you think your vote won't make a difference? Well, it DOES make a difference!

Here's a little history behind Election day for ya!

Here in MA, the governor's race is hot and heavy! The Republican candidate is the current Lt. Governor Kerry Healey. The Democratic candidate is Deval Patrick. The Independent candidate is Christy Mihos. The Green-Rainbow candidate is Grace Ross. Deval Patrick is currently leading in the polls.

I voted for Deval. Why? Well, I'm sick of a Republican regime on Beacon Hill (that's in Boston for you Non-MA folks). And, I believe Deval will work hard for education in the state of Massachusetts. The current regime has cut education funding to an all time low and who is suffering? It's the kids . . . the future of our great nation!

The rest of the country is in a fight as well. The Democrats want control of Congress again. The public is fed up with a useless Republican regime - and, shall I say it, a useless President?

How will you vote?????????

Update on Dr's Appt.

The Doctor said that I have a nasty infection in my body. He put me on some strong antibiotics and Claritan to clear me up. He didn't seem to think that I have Whooping Cough -

I'm out of school today but I hope to be back on Wednesday -

Off to rest next to Ellie the Cat - :-)

Monday, November 06, 2006

M-Dawg called the Dr!




Update: I'm still not feeling well today. I did go into school because I had a freshman assembly for elections for class officers today.

I left shortly after the assembly -

I called my Doctor - and, I can't get in to see him until Tuesday morning at 8:15! I explained that at my school we have whopping cough going around the building (Word on the street is that there are four more cases of kids that have it). The Dr's office didn't seem to be too concerned. Great. I'll keep you all posted!

Right now, I'm going back to bed -

Pleasant dreams!

Sunday, November 05, 2006

M-Dawg is a very sick Dog! :-)

Whatever the current choice of germ(s) going around my school, I've officially caught it!

First, one of my students was just diagnosed with Whooping Cough - not a good thing if you ask me. They seem to think it was caught in time so hopefully an epidemic won't occur at my school.

Second, I think I've officially run myself into the ground! I think that's why I got sick.

I left school early on Friday - I slept almost the entire weekend. I'm starting to feel somewhat better except my throat is killing me. I did go to the store and bought some good drugs to knock whatever is in my body out - cross your fingers!

If I'm not feeling better by Monday, I'll call my doctor. I promise. :-)

Since I slept all weekend, I got no school work done at all. The quarter ends on Wednesday. We have a professional day on Thursday (no kids) and Friday we have off for Veteran's Day.

My quizzes and projects will not get correcting on their own - I was wondering . . . is there such thing as the correcting fairy? You know. . . someone to correct all my papers and projects for me?

I think those drugs have officially kicked in! I'm seeing correcting fairies! :-)