Monthly Archives: May 2009

A big thank you

Posted on May 30, 2009 by Abby

I shouldn’t pick favorites, but – I LOVE the sixth grade book group.  These kids have been in my book groups since I started them three years ago, and this group constantly amazes me with their good humor, great discussion … Continue reading →

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June? Already? ~ Summer preview

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Abby

Thankfully, school in the town in which I work is running through June 26 this year, because something strange happened to May – it disappeared almost before it started.  Being out sick, quite unexpectedly, for a week certainly didn’t help … Continue reading →

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Edward Scissorhands

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Abby

At KMart yesterday, there was a large bin of DVDs for sale for $5.00 each, which seemed like a wonderful alternative to driving all the way across town through rush hour traffic to rent a DVD for $4.00.  (Not the … Continue reading →

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Almost time for an outing

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Abby

My 48 hours of house arrest are almost over – yay!!  I still look like heck, and my lungs still sound, well, interesting, but I’m getting ready for my big outing this afternoon. “Abby, you’ve just been sick for days!  … Continue reading →

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Not to brag, but…

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Abby

I totally called it.  Totally.  Kris Allen won last night, just like I’ve been predicting for a while.  An excellent outcome for both Adam and Kris – a year from now, they’ll both be doing very well, and I can … Continue reading →

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On being home sick…

Posted on May 20, 2009 by Abby

First, let me just say that I do NOT have swine flu.  Not a chance.  It’s just a nasty cold. I saw the nurse practitioner today, and she didn’t like the sound of my lungs, or my story of being … Continue reading →

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One way to tell you’re sick…

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Abby

So I’m home sick today, and I just figured out how bad it is: I’m watching the Today show while resting my ghost-white self on the couch, and Lisa Rinna has now been on the show twice (let’s not even … Continue reading →

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Idol

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Abby

I haven’t written much about American Idol this year on my blog, but no worries – I’m as big a fan as ever, and my Idol viewing has cut dramatically into my blog writing time. My favorite this year?  Adam … Continue reading →

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What a week…

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Abby

It’s that busy time of year again, as the school year winds down and I prepare for class visits to promote summer reading and get ready for the summer reading program. This past week, I had my regularly scheduled five storytimes … Continue reading →

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Tired and uninspired

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Abby

I know I have no right to complain, since I’m employed and love my job, but I’m going to complain a little bit anyway.  Lately I’ve been hitting one of those low-ebb periods in life, where getting out of bed … Continue reading →

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