Saturday, May 30, 2026

Vol. 6, No. 21, May 30, 2026

Week 21

Day 141 - I left bright and early this morning for a cross-country road trip to visit my brother in Arizona. The first 13 hours of travel were uneventful other than the torrential rainfall we hit right as we were stopping for dinner.

Day 142 - On day 2 we hit the mountains, from snow capped in Colorado to Rocky in Utah, before arriving in AZ. With the timezone changes, we arrived in time for dinner.

Day 143 - In Arizona we soaked up the sun, admired the palm trees, and in between trips across town to help his roommates move into their new house, we shopped at thrift stores and furniture stores. The green string fell out of the tassel on a fan that my mom bought at a thrift store. The black shapes are seeds that I harvested from a plant in my brother's front yard.

Day 145 - Today was Memorial Day and I attended the community Memorial Day Service with my dad. The light blue paper in the sky is from A memorial Day card that I made with LilE.

Day 146 - On our last day in AZ, we walked along the channel and got a palm tree silhouette picture.

Day 147 - Today, we headed for home, following Route 66.

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Vol. 6, No. 20, May 23, 2026

Week 20

Day 134 - My last three days of subbing for the year were fittingly in the art room. Lots of fun projects to end the year including painting feelings with modeling clay, optical illusions, watercolor painting, Van Gogh inspired painting, collage, and weaving.

Day 135 - The Northern Lights were visible tonight, so I took a detour on my way home to watch for a bit. 

Day 137 - Lil E's Irish dance recital.

Day 140 - Lil E's class play The Day The Crayons Quit.



Saturday, May 16, 2026

Vol. 6, No. 19, May 16, 2026

Week 19

Day 127 - I got to see a preview of Murder on the High C's.
Day 128 - Wrapped up my week as a music teacher with the first bonfire of the season, complete with friends, good food, and lots of shots!

Day 129 - Baseball, cards, and more shots!

Day 130 - Happy Mother's Day!
Day 131 - Free Facial with a Friend.
Day 132 - Gymnastics with LilE!

Day 133 - Happy Birthday to a sister who has the best sister in the world! And thanks for giving my your free $22 coffee!!

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Vol. 6, No. 18, May 9, 2026

Week 18

Day 120 - A Million Crayons Giveaway and Crayola Experience with LilE.
Day 121 - Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Mortenson!
Day 122 - Out to the Movies! Watching Devil Wears Prada 2.
Day 124 - It was a good week to sub for music as it was an easy schedule. 4th and 5th learned about the National Anthem, 2nd and 3rd watched a video of their concert from last week, 1st explored the alphabet with the book Chicka, Chicka, Boom! Boom! and kindergarten explored elephants with the book Elmer.
Day 125 - It was also Teacher Appreciation Week, which we were all treated like VIPs and enjoyed lots of goodies throughout the week.


Saturday, May 2, 2026

Vol. 6, No. 17, May 2, 2026

Week 17

Day 113 - I'm always up for a Costco run! Especially when I find good deals.
Day 114 - Girl's Night. We had dinner and enjoyed Great Theatre's production of Frozen.

Day 115 - Some Barbie is turning 7 this week!

Day 116 - Choosing a dress. A, B, or C?

Day 117 - Celebrating 3 birthdays all in one day. Cheers to 39, 9, and 7!

Day 118 - Self-care = Pedicures with Friends.
Day 119 - Self-care = Chiropractors who incoporate massage.