2 loads of laundry to fold, 2 to put away, 1 to wash-think I’m going to tackle some beach towels and bedspreads1 room to declutter-the kids’ homework table is good to go2 school packets to send off1 dinner to plan and make–curried egg salad sandwich, eggs are on–EATEN1/2 hour of walking–turned into almost an hour1…

An interesting study out that suggests that countries where there are more educational choices for women have fewer women in the sciences. The idea is that cultural stereotypes lead women to “choose” a course of study they think they might be good at, usually stereotypically female subjects. Here’s the take home message for me: Rather…

The mall trip was quite successful. I got several pairs of pants and some shirts. They’re professional but a little funky. I saw a couple of jackets I might want, but couldn’t find one in the right size. I had the hardest time finding shoes. I bought one pair of casual shoes, but couldn’t find…

I have the whole weekend to myself. I’m headed to the mall–something I don’t do very often. It’s supposed to be really hot today, so I think it will be good to be out of the heat. It’s fun to wander around the mall when you have no goal. I usually only go when I…

I have about 5 different post possibilities in my head, but can’t sort out which one is actually worth writing about. Then I remembered it was Friday, so I can’t put off the sorting for a little bit. “When I Get Low I Get High” Back Porch Vipers “Dance Stamina” Pluto “An Accidental Memory in…

Jane had a great post on clothing the other day and of course, there was the Chronicle article and Profgrrrrl brought it up too. Why I worry about clothing I don’t know, but I do. Perhaps it’s because I sometimes make judgements about people based on the way they dress. I don’t think it’s conscious.…

Here’s a picture of the crew post surfing. Click through to see the whole set. It was a blast! Please consider donating to my efforts in the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure

Well, Delaware at least. My students and I are headed off to Rehoboth Beach to try our hand at surfing. We have a surfer girl in our group and she’s promised to teach us. Of course, I think I’m standing around taking photos. It’s going to take at least 3 hours to get there and…

I had an intriguing conversation at lunch with a couple of people who were lamenting the demise of the sit on your stoop and talk to your neighbors kind of community. I’m doubtful that that ever really existed and think that it might a romantic pre-modern notion of what life was like at some point…

Jane writes about decluttering both physically and mentally. I did some of that yesterday. I need to do some more. I can live with clutter as long as I’m not thinking, “Is there something important in that pile that I need to attend to?” There are also little tasks I’ve put off, some for home…