February 2022

Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?

When I was working at a middle school, we had a boy brought into the office because he was bullying and abusing smaller and younger boys. He was told to sit in a chair next to the vice principal’s office while his parents were called. Within 20 minutes, the boy’s father stormed into the officeContinue reading “Quora Question: As a teacher, what was the most inappropriate thing you’ve seen a parent do that is harmful for their child in the long run?”

Boldly

Yes, I know January is over. And yes, I know that it’s almost March. But I like the Bloguarany prompts, so I’m going to sneak them in here and there. Bloguarany 11 What does it mean to live boldly? From the Star Trek franchise: “To boldly go where no one has gone before!” and toContinue reading “Boldly”

TMI Tuesday – February 22, 2022: Savoring

Hello. Shift your attention to TMI Tuesday please. Write, post, read other bloggers. What did you last savor and when?Chocolate-covered marshmallow Easter eggs. There is something special about the mouth-feel of soft marshmallow cream on my tongue, and the chocolate adds badly needed serotonin to my poor addled brain. Athletic mind blowing sex or slowContinue reading “TMI Tuesday – February 22, 2022: Savoring”

Collage of the Day: I Love You Forever

Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year

About forty years ago, I took a Chinese cooking class at the University District store, The House Of Rice, in Seattle. I made these recipes so often that I ended up teaching classes using them. These recipes make a great menu to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Chinese Dinner for Company Chinese BBQ PorkFried RiceAsian-StyleContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Chinese New Year Dinner Menu for the Lunar New Year”

Outfit of the Day: On Fire

The fifteen-day celebration in China called Lunar New Year started on Feb 1st. In honor of this holiday, I was inspired to create this outfit. It’s the Year of the Tiger.

Outfit of the Day: Hugs and Kisses

TMI Tuesday: February 1, 2022: Scooby Booby

1. Does anyone still eat Jell-o? Do you? Yeah, sure, why not? When I was a kid, mom made cherry jello with sliced bananas. It was lime jello mixed with crushed pineapple, cool whip, and chopped pecans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. When I’m sick, I like plain strawberry jellos. Jello shots, but I’ve never hadContinue reading “TMI Tuesday: February 1, 2022: Scooby Booby”