I am home and quasi alert;).The surgery was more extensive than I expected in some ways so it is going to take me a little longer to get over it. I don’t know if I am loopier than I am with just a normal c-section or if I am usually still in the hospital and don’t notice. But either way I am not comfortable but I will live.
Back to our normally scheduled programs;).
For those who don’t know, I just had surgery. So this week all I am going to do is a couple of initial thoughts. Next week you will get a more detailed post;).
Finally they took Top Chef to New York. What took so long?
Quickfire Challenge: I love that they are getting to the speed challenges up front. Lets see if they actually have the technical skills to play with the big boys. Versus someone getting to hang around on just a quirky ingredient.
Elimination Challenge: NerdDad had a great question. Would it be better to make something that tastes really good but not as ethnic or use and ingredient you don’t know and it not taste good? I tend to say make what you know with a twist but at least it will taste good.
I will be back next week with a little more detail (and wit;)!
I recently got my hands on The Old Schoolhouse’s November module, Amusing Math. It correlates with their awesome planner (you may recall my review of that back in September) but you don’t need the planner for this 48 page module.
Basically this a lighthearted math unit that would work across quite a few grades. This has sections on math games, multiplication, math jokes, shapes and telling time. It not only has activities in the module but it also has links to other free and fun resources. I love that it even has different levels of copy work and word searches so you could make an entire unit from it.
With the holidays coming up, and the crazy schedules, it is a perfect time to take a little break from the normal routine and spend some fun time learning. Go check it out because at $7.95 it is a deal!
I am sure that you notice that the words hysteria and hysterectomy have the same basic root: hister. That is because the Greeks believed that a woman’s uterus would come lose and meander through her body, landing on her brain making her crazy. (a little something I picked up in a Women in Church History seminar class)
This is what I am thinking of as I leave to go to the hospital to be liberated of my uterus. This isn’t a big deal because I was done with it anyway but it does mean I won’t be posting for a few days.
See you when I get back!
I recently was given the opportunity to evaluate a new learning resource. HelpMe2teach.com is an Internet directory. What makes this special is that this directory has over 2300 different links that have been vetted and organized by subject and age group. It also has a search box that lets you do keyword searches.
So what do I think about it? I think that the Table of Contents feature is really good. She has everything outlined out and you can go pick a subject either to look for a sight/worksheet/activity or plan a whole unit with.
If you are not comfortable jumping into the goo that is the Internet this is a great tool. If you want a safe environment where you know that you will only find family friendly sites, this is for you. If you are very Internet savy and have time to dig through the dregs to find the jewels, then you might be wasting your money.
I think that this site is overall very solid and it will continue to build upon its foundation. HelpMe2Teach has a great price structure that enables you to try this out for a short term or they also have a great sale (through the end of December) of buying 1 year and getting 1 year free with the code TOS. Here is the price structure (not including the sale):
1 year for $29.95
3 mos. for $15.95
1 mo. for $9.95
3 days for $4.95
Price includes Quarterly Newsletters and FREE research for anyone with a paid one year subscription or longer.
I joined FaceBook. I know, when do I have time? I dunno. I think I swallowed the pill or something;). But I think I am going to join Twitter next week;). So if you are on FaceBook add me!
So here is the deal. I am having surgery Tuesday so meals are in NerdDad’s court.
Monday: Mom& Dad out and for the kids Chili Mac and Cheese with Broccoli
Tuesday: Dinner from Sara
Wednesday: Chicken Kiev (freezer), Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
Thursday: Pasta Alfredo Bake (freezer)
Friday: Spinach Lasagna (freezer)
So California finally got a budget after forever but then they underestimated the taxes the state would take in. That is because everyone has less money and is spending less money. So to make up for it The Governator wants to enact a 1.5 cent tax hike. Yea, that sounds right. People are broke so let us make them broker.
I know people who love edges and people who love edges. But I never thought about there being a pan.
I was perusing the Amazon Friday Sale and found some interesting things. So here they all are!
(Normally $127.99) (Normally $44 and so cool!)
(Normally $168 and I think I am buying it. You can put it in the over up to 450 degrees!!!!)
So there are my hits from the Amazon Friday sale. What are you still doing here?