April 2010

PW Photography Assignment: Landscapes

April 30, 2010

The Pioneer Woman did another Photography Assignment this week. The theme – Landscapes. I was blown away by the competition. She needs to choose more semi-finalist for today and tomorrow, but I don’t think I will be chosen. Sigh. A lot of the photos look like they are done by serious professional photographers. Many of [...]

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Forever Young

April 27, 2010

When you work in a high school, sometimes it feels as though you are reliving your high school experience. This last weekend was no different – it was the Prom. The theme was Forever Young. But not the really cool song that we all know and love from the fabulous decade of the 80s, but [...]

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This past week . . .

April 25, 2010

and why I haven’t blogged for a while. It has been a bit crazy. 1. I have a 2nd job, which is really hampering my interneting time. 2. Last weekend I went to Idaho, saw my mom, made a video, went to the city of rocks to take pictures, went to my cousin’s mission farewell, [...]

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And the Winner is . . .

April 16, 2010

Thanks to everyone who reads my blog and comments – I appreciate it.  I like knowing that someone out there actually reads what I write.  Now, on to the winners . . . Here are all the entries.  I had to put all the names in a bowl because I got a twitter and of [...]

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PW Photography Assignment: Macro

April 15, 2010

Just a reminder – tonight at midnight the contest to win a $40 gift card from me ends. And onto this post . . . The week Pioneer Woman has given us the assignment of Macro photography.  That is getting really close up to something.  They even have special lenses for this, but I don’t [...]

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Quality Teaching

April 14, 2010

Newsweek published this article in their March 15, 2010 issue, about the problems with education in America.  Their decision – it is the teachers.  The article was titled, “Why We Can’t Get Rid of Failing Teachers” by Evan Thomas and Pat Wingert. As I read this article and talked about it with other teachers at [...]

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Tax Refund from me!

April 13, 2010

In TWO days, taxes are due.  This can be a little upsetting, or it can be really exciting, depend on your refund or if you have to pay. So, I thought I would share the love and have another give-away. Here is how it is going to go.  You can enter three different ways: Leave [...]

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Shooting on Manual

April 12, 2010

Some people are just so experienced at taking photos on Manual mode that they can just do it.  They set their aperture, set their shutter speed and go. Not me  . . .  well not yet that is. Step one:  I knew when I went to an indoor rodeo that I would not have good [...]

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It’s a vicious, vicious cycle

April 9, 2010

So, I’ve been home for this last week, not working, because it is spring break.  There is just something inside of me that will not get up at a regular hour when I could just sleep in.  Then because I slept in, I stay up late.  Then sleep in some more, then stay up later [...]

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Chocolate Cherry Covered Cookies

April 7, 2010

It is a truth universally acknowledged (well at least in my family) that my Aunt Robbin is the best cook around town. She is currently putting together a family cookbook and today I pulled out our old one – like 15 years old – cookbook. I found this delectable and decadent cookie recipe. It is [...]

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PW Photography Assignment: Green

April 6, 2010

Last week, the Pioneer Woman did another photography challenge.  It was Green.  I was unprepared.  And to top it off, winter has descended on us with a vengeance and so I could go out and shoot some new photos.  Here is what I submitted: They aren’t too bad, but compared to the finalists (check them [...]

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Ahhh – Spring Love

April 5, 2010

Everyone falls in love in the spring. I see it with my students. The flowers pollinate. And even animals get a little frisky. What? You don’t believe me? Well, here is case in point from the horses that live behind my house. “Hey sweet thing! My names Buck. Look at how powerful I am.” “Wow, [...]

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Lessons from Sunday School

April 2, 2010

I would like to tell a story about me, from when I was a teenager.  Around Christmas, I was telling my mother this story and she was shocked because she never knew that this had happened. You see, I didn’t really start going to church and studying the scriptures until I was about 12 years [...]

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