Espresso Shots
I don’t want to cook lately. Nothing hot in the kitchen, please. Too. Hot. Too. Tired. I made a quick espresso and did it like a shot of tequila. Except espresso gives me a better buzz.
Archive for July, 2006
That Certain Smell
My sensitivity to smell has afforded me a heightened sense of scents, but that’s only because I’m legally blind. Since I can’t see very well, my olfactory sense is really very good. This is the argument I use when I buy lots of perfume and have bottles and sprays everywhere. My friends and people I [...]
African Excursions
I’m down to the end of my latest Peet’s coffee purchase so I combined Kenyan and Ethiopian blends to create a mellow yet complex flavor. It went down easily, but it sure packed a punch. People who ask me when school starts should be warned. I’m liking the word “punch” right now.
In Defense Of Teachers
Since the school year in Illinois is roughly 185 days for teachers who work an 8-hour day it’s safe to compare that number to the 250 days of work that year-round people work. That means teachers work 74% of the time compared to the YR folks. Don’t forget the extra duty and coaching and clubs [...]
Chilled Chicory
Chicory is strong, but good stuff. Since it’s another scorcher today I French Pressed it and added an equal amount of skim milk for a cold cuppa. It’s almost too hot to breathe today. Could you hold your breath, please? Thanks.
I Screamed Out Loud
Or maybe I punched her in the face. It’s possible I blacked out. I’m not entirely certain. But an unquestionable way to get any of these reactions from a teacher, please, by all means, ask this asinine question: “So, when does school start?” To ensure a brain explosion, ask this in July. Yeah. We love [...]
Summer Meetings
Occasionally, we teachers meet in the summer. We’re doing that today and I was asked to bring the coffee to my friend (and fellow teacher) Lisa’s house because she said they tend to drink “Cowboy Coffee” around there. I’m taking a combination of coffee beans I have stashed in my freezer: Peet’s Ethiopian Fancy and [...]
BlogMe | A Piece of Belinda
I would be surprised if anyone who regularly reads this site doesn’t know the inimitable Belinda from Ninja Poodles. I’d be more surprised if anyone didn’t know what a Ninja Poodle is simply because, well DUH, and also because saying “Ninja Poodles!” is so darn fun to do. My first experience with her happened in [...]
Clear As Mud
Here are the directions (as clear as I can make them) if you’d like to participate in BlogMe 2006. First, I’ll tell you about the inteviews. I came up with some questions that our little group edited and added to and we answered them all. We’re posting either some or all (it’s up to you) [...]
My First Real Interview
I thought it was pretty cool, too. But, I’m a Dork Supreme. Read it here. Thanks, Lisa!