Monthly Archives: April 2016
Designer Bulletin Boards
Thanks to another niece’s birthday, I gathered supplies to make a gift. Since she’s a freshman in college, I researched some DIY ideas and chose to make designer bulletin boards. For the first time ever, I used a spray adhesive and bought four 12″ x 18″ pieces of colorful fabric for less than $2 each. … Continue reading
Violet Crown Hike
I’d driven past this spot many times without once realizing there was a beautiful hike to be had. This part of the trail had been open since last August. How symbolic we all parked near a liquor store and walked over to the entrance since, after this hike, I was properly motivated for a drink! … Continue reading
Unconquered
The sincerest lie about love is that it conquers all. Moralistic, preachy fairy tales lied to little girls about romance and true love. The only tale, in retrospect, that gives a clue about modern romance isn’t a fairy tale. Tarzan stories illustrate what modern women have to look forward to in romance: bringing civilization and … Continue reading
Middle School Field Trip
Perhaps the highlight of tutoring math at a local middle school was the day I chaperoned the 6th graders on their field trip to the Austin Nature & Science Center and Zilker Park. One of the special ed teachers and I had a dirty dozen of students to keep track of while we toured ANSC. … Continue reading