Monday, August 20, 2012

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Sneak Preview - Ms. Kathleen's Room 206 (2nd grade Japanese)

The school is closed to the public but teachers have limited, restricted access so we can finally UNPACK all the classroom supplies and set up our rooms.  I was there Friday, 8/17th on that 92F day.  The room in the morning was quite pleasant.  The old fashion ceiling fan and open windows air conditioning worked beautifully and keep the room temperature cool.  The hardwood floors were gleaming and everything looks lovingly restored; it was a welcoming space.

Here is a video overview of the room with furniture.


Here is a video of a really cool feature of the room.



September 5th, here we come!


Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Bruno



Their soles were completely ripped out and strewn in little pieces all over the bed.  They were my favorite shoes.  I thought the house was abnormally quiet when I walked in.  After a long day, all I wanted was to plop down on my bed and hang with my dog. 

"BRUNO!" I thundered.  I tumbled down the stairs yelling, "BAD DOGGIE! COME HERE!".  I crossed my arms and grimly waited.  His paws scraped the hardwoods as he reluctantly dragged his feet to me.  His body posture screamed GUILTY.



His head drooped.
His tail drooped.
His belly sagged.

Now I was the one who felt bad.  I reduced my happy puppy to this lump of misery.  "Oh, Bruno", I sighed.  I sat down and we snuggled.  He ventured a kiss.  No reaction.  He laid his head on my lap.  My hand automatically lifted to stroke his back..  I felt him relax under my caresses.  We knew he was forgiven.