I heard from my Bro yesterday that Erin was born Friday night. 8 lbs 8 oz, and 21" long, I believe. And I heard from my Sis-in-Law, M.J., that Erin is definitely from my side of the family - long dark hair, olive skin, and is apparently the spitting image of her dad and granddad from when they were both babies. I look forward to meeting her next year. I wonder how Owen will take to his baby sister. Owen is blond and blue-eyed, and his sister has dark hair and brown eyes - kind of like Luke and Leia.
Welcome Erin! We love you! Congrats Cam and Beck!
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Sunday, December 07, 2008
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
When it rains...
It pours, as the saying goes, and right now it's pouring (figuratively and literally).
A quick recap of the last few days:
1. Had my observation at Out-of-Town-University on Thursday. It went something like this:
(thanks to B. for this vid)
The thing about my observation is that she didn't give me any positive feedback, other than a general acknowledgement that it didn't suck completely. "Overall it was fine and you were in control of the class, but I'd just like to point a couple things out." This statement was followed by 40 minutes of criticism and suggestions, not all of which were even helpful.
2. After that, I drove to Boston for a fun if hectic weekend. The main event was JEB's wedding, for which I did a reading (and did a fine job, I must say). JEB - or rather now I guess I need to call her JET - was resplendent. She was quite stressed out the night of the rehearsal and dinner, which she came to call The Freakshow. But I reminded her that a bad dress rehearsal portends a fabulous performance. The wedding was gorgeous and simple, a Catholic Mass, and the reception was perfect. JET looked like the happiest girl in the world, and so did her new husband. Only, you know, he's a boy. And stuff.
3. Also got to visit another childhood friend of mine and his family. They have done very well for themselves; their house is bigger than our apartment building and the parking lot together.
4. Got to videotape Owen taking a few wobbly steps, and also had some good 1:1 time with my nephew during my visit to their house. My niece is so sweet; she baked and frosted brownies and made us divine coffee for dessert.
5. A bit of sad news - my sister-in-law from my bro's first marriage has COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). We were all supposed to have dinner together on Sunday, but she had to cancel because she wasn't feeling good. She's been a heavy smoker since her teenage years, and now she's in her 50s.
6. Raced back to NY yesterday and had to pull my head together to prep for this morning's class at Out-of-Town-University, which I was dreading. But it did go well; I'm trying a couple new things after my disappointing observation feedback.
I've decided for the remainder of the semester at OOTUniversity, I am focusing on two things and two things only: 1. How to help my students succeed and 2. What I can learn to make me a better teacher. I am not going to think about my supervisor, or the program, or the school, or the drive (although that will be difficult). This is about me and teaching, and nothing else.
And of course our beloved Red Sox are in the World Series, so there's hope for us all. It was exciting to watch those ALCS games with my brother. The night of the wedding, the DJ kept us up to date with the score, and the entire reception hall erupted in cheers every time the Sox scored another run. Good times! Whenever the Sox got a run and I'd call Bizarro to gloat, he'd answer his phone with either "Shut up, just shut up!" or "It's early, don't worry." So much for your little white towels, Cleveland!
Halloween is coming up; I have to figure out my costume. As if I don't have enough shit to do.
A quick recap of the last few days:
1. Had my observation at Out-of-Town-University on Thursday. It went something like this:
(thanks to B. for this vid)
The thing about my observation is that she didn't give me any positive feedback, other than a general acknowledgement that it didn't suck completely. "Overall it was fine and you were in control of the class, but I'd just like to point a couple things out." This statement was followed by 40 minutes of criticism and suggestions, not all of which were even helpful.
2. After that, I drove to Boston for a fun if hectic weekend. The main event was JEB's wedding, for which I did a reading (and did a fine job, I must say). JEB - or rather now I guess I need to call her JET - was resplendent. She was quite stressed out the night of the rehearsal and dinner, which she came to call The Freakshow. But I reminded her that a bad dress rehearsal portends a fabulous performance. The wedding was gorgeous and simple, a Catholic Mass, and the reception was perfect. JET looked like the happiest girl in the world, and so did her new husband. Only, you know, he's a boy. And stuff.
3. Also got to visit another childhood friend of mine and his family. They have done very well for themselves; their house is bigger than our apartment building and the parking lot together.
4. Got to videotape Owen taking a few wobbly steps, and also had some good 1:1 time with my nephew during my visit to their house. My niece is so sweet; she baked and frosted brownies and made us divine coffee for dessert.
5. A bit of sad news - my sister-in-law from my bro's first marriage has COPD (Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). We were all supposed to have dinner together on Sunday, but she had to cancel because she wasn't feeling good. She's been a heavy smoker since her teenage years, and now she's in her 50s.
6. Raced back to NY yesterday and had to pull my head together to prep for this morning's class at Out-of-Town-University, which I was dreading. But it did go well; I'm trying a couple new things after my disappointing observation feedback.
I've decided for the remainder of the semester at OOTUniversity, I am focusing on two things and two things only: 1. How to help my students succeed and 2. What I can learn to make me a better teacher. I am not going to think about my supervisor, or the program, or the school, or the drive (although that will be difficult). This is about me and teaching, and nothing else.
And of course our beloved Red Sox are in the World Series, so there's hope for us all. It was exciting to watch those ALCS games with my brother. The night of the wedding, the DJ kept us up to date with the score, and the entire reception hall erupted in cheers every time the Sox scored another run. Good times! Whenever the Sox got a run and I'd call Bizarro to gloat, he'd answer his phone with either "Shut up, just shut up!" or "It's early, don't worry." So much for your little white towels, Cleveland!
Halloween is coming up; I have to figure out my costume. As if I don't have enough shit to do.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Owen's 1st Birthday!
It's hard to believe my grand nephew Owen is one! Here are some photos of his first birthday party:
Monday, July 02, 2007
Monday, March 05, 2007
Annoyed
Today has been a thoroughly annoying day. For one thing, it's frigidly cold and snowing again. I had to drop off the video equipment I used yesterday, which required me to drive up South Hill in the blinding snow. By the time I was done with that, the sun had come out for 5 minutes, so I thought I'd stop at Wegmans since I was in that part of town.
Wegmans, for those not in the know, is a very successful chain of grocery stores in New York State. I used to love Wegmans and pined for their stores when I lived in Mass. and Ohio. So now that I'm living here again, you'd think I'd be going there every day. In all honesty, I find it too big, too crowded and TOO FREAKING EXPENSIVE. Today I paid twice as much for salmon filets as I usually do at Tops. Never again.
I have to tutor at 4:00 and I have a crapload of grading to do by Wednesday. I've canceled my Korean lesson for tomorrow because I just can't hack it with the work I have to do this week. Because last weekend was my birthday, and I spent seven hours on a shoot yesterday, and because we're driving to Cleveland this weekend for 4 days, I need to get my shit down NOW.
Oh, and there's a delay finding out about the headcount for the Korea program - which is actually a good thing because they've extended the deadline for students to enroll. It just means I still don't have any idea what the frakk I'm doing this summer, yet.
But here is something that cheered me up: Owen Rocks Out to Incubus
Wegmans, for those not in the know, is a very successful chain of grocery stores in New York State. I used to love Wegmans and pined for their stores when I lived in Mass. and Ohio. So now that I'm living here again, you'd think I'd be going there every day. In all honesty, I find it too big, too crowded and TOO FREAKING EXPENSIVE. Today I paid twice as much for salmon filets as I usually do at Tops. Never again.
I have to tutor at 4:00 and I have a crapload of grading to do by Wednesday. I've canceled my Korean lesson for tomorrow because I just can't hack it with the work I have to do this week. Because last weekend was my birthday, and I spent seven hours on a shoot yesterday, and because we're driving to Cleveland this weekend for 4 days, I need to get my shit down NOW.
Oh, and there's a delay finding out about the headcount for the Korea program - which is actually a good thing because they've extended the deadline for students to enroll. It just means I still don't have any idea what the frakk I'm doing this summer, yet.
But here is something that cheered me up: Owen Rocks Out to Incubus
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