not cool

I know there's been overkill hype about this but I came across this picture and needed others to share in my "ighk" face shape. Here's what my co-worker said, "I wonder what it was like for them in there."

haha

Dallas

I went to Dallas in November for a conference (NAEYC-- National Association for the Education of Young Children) and have been meaning to post some of the just-absolutely-amazing things about Dallas that leave you in awe, but let me start with something that shows the true beauty, none of that commercial, plastic, primary-colors-til-our-eyes-bleed-them bull shit about early childhood education. Here's one great example, this man selling some children's music CD in the exhibit hall with a bunch of women (yes wearing lanyards or clay beads or gold pins in the shape of two children holding hands) enjoying themselves way too much as I walk by embarrased (even though this is what makes going to these things great):



And another of a group of grown women participating in some sort of group hand-jive session with the Lakeshore. Circle time!

some berkeley marina

Lisa (in the picture above) was in this planter box too, on the right side. I was wishing I had a homie to add to this beautiful use of good space.





Go recycled materials, go!

coffee and NPR

What ever happened to Michelle (say, "meeeshell") Norris from NPR?? Where has she gone? She hasn't been on in weeks. And Lakshmi Singh? I don't hear from you as often anymore either. I've noticed your absences and I miss your Morning Edition and All Things Considered voices.

if i had lots of money

a fireplace from Eco Smart Fire would definitely be one of my purchases.

oh, and a new counter top because mine is flaking away.




and pills that would make me fun and happy and carefree when i'm feeling like poo.

the True Back

Is Pain Ruining Your Fun in Life? Get Pain Relief Now!

That's what the website says. It's the special website I was directed to while viewing the infomercial.



All you gotta do is be in pain (that's me), have back problems (yes again), and then lay on this for a few minutes. Boom, spine stretched, pain is gone. I'm not sure if bending like a grandma and saying, "oooph, yagh" is also a requirement, but I got that down too. And yeah, I do want one. I want my true back back.

high schoolers are cool

I promise this is worth your time. Endure the stupid commercial and go to 2 minutes 14 seconds in.

Fresno Music Teacher Arrested! Dun-dun-DUNNN



Did you see her?! I've watched this and laughed so many times now!, and I even started watching Frontrunners, a documentary about high school students in New York who are running for student body president (oh yes, student body president), because this high school classic arty-nerd-articulate I-know-and-use-big-words girl from Fresno gave me an all new perspective on the species. And so far the movie is good. Anyway, thank you KMPH and the 10 o'clock news, I'm so glad I happened to have the tv on.