Author Archives: Mrs. DoF

There Again, Home Again

Posted on Tuesday, 8 December 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Last evening I was all excited to have a TA Sub job available! Whew, earning a bit towards postage for sending out boxes!  Plus in a building where I have not been a Sub yet this semester, a drive in … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hat, knitted in a day

Posted on Monday, 7 December 2009 by Mrs. DoF

My weekend project was a peg loom knitted hat in holiday colors made of 4-ply acrylic yarns I set it up on container of hot chocolate, hoping for a better show of how the colors came together but, baby, it’s … Continue reading →

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Little Eyes have Big Ears

Posted on Saturday, 5 December 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Yesterday morning worked as a TA Sub job in K-gdn. One part of the schedule was for me to be leader of a Reading Group of 3 in a different room.  I’m seeing some real cognitive delays in that bunch … Continue reading →

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They were doin’ some cookin’ !!

Posted on Thursday, 3 December 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Every once in awhile I find a spot to stop n look around a bit and Making Apple Butter is one I found today ~~love and Huggs, Diane

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Latest Visit to the Dentist

Posted on Tuesday, 1 December 2009 by Mrs. DoF

My Tooth has been given the All Clear! the permanent crown went on this morning then the dentist warned me to not chew on it for an hour while the glue got set As if the several weeks of using … Continue reading →

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Still Having it Easy

Posted on Monday, 30 November 2009 by Mrs. DoF

When I got up this morning, SubFinder said No Jobs Available.  I checked back in a few minutes, it said one at a junior high, so I clicked on it.  The screen read Job being considered by someone else.  Check … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving 2009

Posted on Thursday, 26 November 2009 by Mrs. DoF

The writing prompt for Tuesday’s 8th grade Writing class What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? (at least 3 complete sentences) Apparently, Karen at Chookooloonks gave herself the assignment as well, and in her usual cheerful way, went beyond the … Continue reading →

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Machine Fixed, Now I Gotta Fill It

Posted on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Dishwasher Repairman just leaving. Sez the problem was the Fill Valve not closing, therefore the machine kept having water flow in, which causes overflow.  Old Fill Valve corroded because of our hard water and old pipes.  The shut-off valve to … Continue reading →

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Relax on the day before a holiday

Posted on Wednesday, 25 November 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Today is the first of a 5 day school break, at least for Subs and students. Teachers and Staff have Institute Day, many meetings. I will be at home happily waiting for the dishwasher repairman (supposed to be here before … Continue reading →

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Students Fine, Teacher a bit Unreasonable

Posted on Monday, 23 November 2009 by Mrs. DoF

Today, I failed First Grade.  Well, at least parts of it.  The time when I decided 38 minutes was long enough to be sitting on a carpet square on the floor, so I stood up before the teacher finished her … Continue reading →

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