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  • Four by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Nov 3, 2009

    Most things are ranked on a scale of 1-10. Sometimes it's a scale of 1-5. So when I heard my sister say my dad's cancer had progressed to stage 4 I wasn't overly concerned. A little upset, yes, because any progression is bad but it could be worse,...

  • Pumpkin by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Oct 16, 2009

    I went to my sister's this evening to watch a recorded episode of Modern Family, eat a delicious wet burrito my brother-in-law created and play with my nephew.I'm fortunate that I get to see my nephew as often as I do. Usually at least 1-3 times a w...

  • Thank You by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Oct 15, 2009

    I helped one of my students with their classwork today. I was a little annoyed because it was during my planning period and I had a lot to get done. I didn't really have time.He asked me to sit with him even though he was capable of doing the work...

  • Got Milk? by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Oct 14, 2009

    I went shopping at Target tonight with my mom, sister and nephew. B was tired and cranky so my mom got out his bottle and gave it to him. He drank a couple of sips and then handed it back. My mom took the bottle, turned it on its side and intentio...

  • Little Pill = Big Problem by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Oct 13, 2009

    Meet Zolpidem. It's otherwise known as Ambien. This is a picture of a 10mg pill. It's tiny. On the label is says to take only one at bed time immediately following a meal and that it's not to be mixed with alcohol. It says that right on the labe...

  • The Reality of Fall by Just One of Those Typical Conversations on Oct 12, 2009

    One of the best perks of being a teacher is that thing known as Summer. Therefore, one of the most difficult times in a teacher's life is that thing known as Fall. Because that's what it is. A giant fall. It's super exciting because it's fun to g...