Vignette Layers in PSE

May 18, 2010

I’ve decided that I needed to learn Photoshop.  As much as I LOVE LOVE LOVE Aperture 3 and I still plan on using it, almost all professional photographers use Photoshop.  So, I opened up my Photoshop Elements and googled some how to’s and started experimentin’. Now, if you looked at my favorite blog list, one of [...]

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The Vampire Diaries

May 17, 2010

Okay, okay – I just have to say it – I LOVE The Vampire Diaries – curse you Twilight for getting my into all these vampire shows. But VD is so much better than Twilight.  Oh, is it ever!  The season finale was last Thursday and ever since then I have been wanting to talk [...]

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Some Random Whatnot Updates

May 14, 2010

I wanted to do some updates, but none of these seemed to warrant a full post all by itself. First – a few weeks ago, I casually mentioned that I was applying for a job in Wyoming. I got some frantic comments about that. I realized afterwards that I never actually told anyone that I [...]

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Malta, Idaho – population 200

May 13, 2010

I don’t know why, but every time I tell someone that my family lives in Malta, Idaho, or that I’m going there or that my mom grew up there or whatever, I always add on “population 200.”  I think it tells you a lot about the place.  It is a small town.  But the local [...]

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City of Rocks

May 12, 2010

When I went to Malta, Idaho a few weeks ago I asked my cousins to take me to the City of Rocks, which is only 30 minutes from there. Here is the city of rocks from google maps – an aerial view. My cousin, Danielle, worked there last summer and showed me the ins and [...]

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Kids Scare Me, But They Give Great Gifts

May 6, 2010

Before I started teaching high school, I substitute taught. One day I subbed for half a day in a fourth grade classroom. After 2.5 hours, I left crying. Literally. Crying. I had no idea how to handle a bunch of rambunctious kiddos. I never subbed for elementary school again. The second job I have now [...]

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Service is supposed to feel good

May 4, 2010

This last term, during our character education class, we focussed on Service, with a capital S. To get ready for it, we, as a staff, got together one Saturday to clean the school and help clean up at a local park. Now, I don’t know if you know it or not, but teachers really don’t [...]

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Girls Night Out – Summit Style

May 3, 2010

A few weeks ago, the gals at my school got together and had a “Girls Night Out.” It was so nice to see each other outside of the school. Yes, yes. Teachers do have a “real” life outside of school. And while I can’t say we didn’t talk about teaching, school, or the students, I [...]

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Oreo Balls

May 2, 2010

My mother made these Oreo Balls for the “Neighbor Christmas” plates this last Christmas.  I LOVED them!  I would only let her put a few on the plate so that I could eat the rest.  They are divine and here they are.  Below the pictures is a recipe you can copy and paste. Start with [...]

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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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