I am a retired teacher who is loving being retired almost as much as I loved teaching and loved the kids in my classes. I enjoyed every day that my students learned something new and that lightbulb turned on in their eyes.

There is no greater fulfillment than knowing them now, as adults, some young, a few great grandparents, and knowing the wonderful people they have become. Although what I write, I write for my own pleasure, I also write to honor them.

Sunday, September 02, 2012

ONE MORE TIME.... AGAIN!

Well, I shall try again. It seems that every time I again begin writing this every day, something comes along that takes me away and that is all it takes. I go away and just never come back. Well, here we go again.

You know I have opinions on everything.... or, at least, comments.

You know I like to write and let everyone else know my opinions.

So .... why am I not writing? I think that perhaps, I let Facebook have too many of my comments and opinions since many more friends read there than here. So, does that mean I prefer an audience and that my writing is more about performance than mere expression? Probably so.

And so this comes with the promise to do better. In 2006, I wrote many things. 2012 has had not so much. Then, I wrote about the sewing I was doing... for myself and for others. What should my topics be this year? fashion? politics? the weather?

I think I will begin with a complaint against myself. You see, I had a birthday in August and so received about half a dozen or so coupons and gift certificates from various places in the area for money off.....  Sonic, Taco Bueno, Le Madelein, El Fenix,  and on and on... even 10% off at Damon and Draper, my favorite little dress shop.  This happened and that happened and I was here and there; and I did not use any of them! Nope. Not one. 

That is two years in a row I have not spent my BD coupons. Of course that also means I did not go and get any soft drinks or fast food; but I could have at least bought something cute at the dress shop. Suddenly , it was September and I had missed all chances.

Of course, I did get a 30% off coupon from Draper and Damon to use on September 1 or 2 and you know? I used that one! I filled in some things I no longer have, but need, such as navy pants; and I found a jacket that will serve two different ensembles.... I hope. The colors of things from Damon's are quite consistent and so I believe the jacket can be worn with both the purples and the teals. We shall soon see. More about fashion in my life later.

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