Last week I invigilated a test that was written by my 2ndyear business students.  Oh but before I continue, I just remembered, when the spell-check went mad on the spelling of the word “invigilate,” my wonderful mother (whom I have …

Testing Testing 1-2-3 Read more »

When I agreed to marry hubby, many moons ago, my biggest concern was taking on his surname.  Now I wasn’t a new-age feminist type who didn’t want to be owned by my husband, which is in effect what marriage still …

Mistaken Identity Read more »

I was informed on Monday night by my better half that I should not make any plans, which would involve him for tonight.  My curiosity was piqued!  Firstly he is not the CEO (Chief Entertainment Officer), I am and secondly …

Nerd Alert! Read more »

I was woken up on Friday morning by Tomato informing me, particularly loudly, that Bacon can’t go to school because she’s sick.  This is a normal occurrence so I rolled over to pretend that I was going to be able …

What goes down must come up Read more »

I got this idea from a friend who started “a month of gratitude” on Facebook – every day she would  post what she was grateful for that day.   I believe in being grateful for all the wonderful people and things …

10 Months of Gratitude Read more »

One of the things I do to help keep me busy (because with 3 kids I can’t think of a thing to do with my time fiddle-dee-dee) – [read in Southern American drawl and picture a Southern Belle sitting on …

We don’t need no education Read more »

A few years ago after watching the movie “The Bucket List” I sat down with hubby and we both wrote our own Bucket Lists.  Nothing was off limits so his includes things like taking a jaunt through space and being …

Thank You for the Music Read more »

I’ve always stuck to the notion that you answer children’s questions as honestly as possible, but at a level that they can understand.  This philosophy has gotten me into hot water on a few occasions as I stumble over what …

Losing My Religion Read more »

Well looks like I’m blogging solo now….. I must say I’m rather amused with this blogging thing.  I have put up one post and have had 32 views, majority from here (I ‘m assuming some Facebook friends checked it out …

The training wheels are off…. Read more »

Wow this is my virgin voyage into the world of blogging!  What’s My Purpose of Blogging? My purpose for blogging is to keep a record of the often unbelievable events that occur in my life which are otherwise lost in …

My First Blog Post Read more »