MrsLower is reading

Very alertly staring out the window.

We celebrated our 33rd anniversary yesterday! Nearly all good years and an adventure I could not have imagined. Also- how was I so young?

That was me, it was March of 2020, and it’s only gotten more accurate in the last six years

Today is the first day of school! Hooray! 🎉 Also- the predicted high today is 105 with poor air quality, so indoor recess. I truly despise indoor recess.

Just now filling out my Arizona democratic primary ballot and am shocked by how many positions, particularly in courts and law enforcement, don't have anyone running.

They’re gorgeous! Check out Marlene’s site to see more (and to increase the traffic)

The last day of school is Friday and only 5 kids still have library books. Will this be the year they are all returned? One surprise hit this year was 3rd grades fascination with Hinds "Odyssey ". I don't think it made it to the shelf all spring.

Interesting article on how vaccines might prevent dementia. It’s fun when new scientific techniques are able to sort of upend some of our ideas about how immunity works.

I'm currently struggling to stay out of the kitchen while my son cooks Mother's Day dinner. Experience shows him to be a good cook. I'm so proud of my kids.

Whent to the vet this week to discover that someone is suffering from a anxiety disorder. Join thefamily, we now all have various mental health diagnoses. #caturday

Yesterday my son fixed me a lovely dinner and gave me a nice handmade gift for my birthday; the same son tried to kill me 2 years ago. These years have taught me the work and necessity of unlimited forgiveness. He is again a major blessing in my life.

I want to recommend this book, which is available for free by PDF. share.google/images/Lbuy6... I love the emphasis on cooking skill, suggestions on uses of leftovers, stocking your pantry, and how to substitute ingredients at hand. The SNAP benefit is now $6/day, so the prices are dated.

First week of school! Perfect fire weather with a high of 105°, 8% humidity, and light and consistent wind. Adults are talking about the weather rather than what they did over break. Good news is that the kids seem excited about what I did to fix up the library over the summer.

I'm looking to send my son 1 poem per week that will help him persevere through the next 12 weeks of Marine boot camp. I'm going to handwrite and mail them. Aside from "If" and "Invictus", what motivational poems from diverse poets would you recommend? Any recommendations #TeacherSky?

8 AM and 90°, and people wonder why AZ doesn't have daylight savings. We're naturally nocturnal all summer.

You can't bomb your way into peace. But they keep trying like the ending will somehow change this time.

www.archchicago.org/documents/70... Hmm, I wonder who else has a big event scheduled for June 14? This is an encouraging sign that we are still a free country.

From where I live Sedona is gorgeous at some times of the day, light is everything in the desert.

Down to only 12 books still out. We don't charge late fees and the maximum charge for a returned book is $5.00. Had a kid this spring who was crying because she had put a book in the washing machine. The book was totally destroyed but she did return it so $5.00.

It should always be safe to pray.

In the end, all you have is your dignity and honor. There is nothing else. Live accordingly.

The time to defend the free press is not tomorrow. It is now. bit.ly/3Yca3pz

I would love to have access to these resources as well! I've had teachers ask about resources for protecting the many immigrant kids in our school.

Wishing all a joyous Feast of Epiphany! Time to reflect on the wonderful gifts we have received from strangers from distant lands. In my own case I work at a school that has a child of immigrants in every classroom, immigrants staff, teachers and the principal. They give me joy every day.

Blade runner is an actual job title? I know anyone an underengaged kid who will be excited to hear that.

Primary school classroom door decoration contests can also be amazingly passive aggressive. 1st grade isn't playing fair! Yetis are a myth!

Last week I sent my Mom's advent wreath and a set of candles to my daughter and son-in-law for Christmas. This will be the first year I will not see them at all over the holidays and I miss them so much. I love the hope and anticipation for a joyous future the advent wreath brings.

Looking forward to getting this for our school library.

UNDERGROVE is a gem of a game. Designed by @elizhargrave.bsky.social (WINGSPAN designer) & @har1equin.bsky.social, gorgeous art by @bethsobel.bsky.social. Love that players are TREES 🌲. Learned about mushrooms, symbiotic relationships in nature. www.alderac.com/undergrove/ #Boardgames #UnderGrove

Perfect weather for people voting at the local parish fellowship hall.

It's #BannedBooksWeek, more important than ever... books were banned over 10,000 times in schools last year. My first book was the 8th most-challenged book the year it came out, because two male guinea pigs got married. In my new #LGBTQ book, two dads adopt a new brother for their daughter.

My neighbor is having a new roof put on the house he's owned for 30 years. The immigrant crew working in the AZ sun has been singing all afternoon. Essential work being done that people raised in modest safety and comfort don't want to do. Why aren't we encouraging more to come?

Predicted high today is 105°, so why did my husband and son decide to go hike the Bell Rock Trail? "It goes along Oak Creek." "Look how much water we're taking. " "It's just seven miles. " They are insane.

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anybody reading this know of a way to create a jigsaw puzzle from a *physical* photo that's in perfectly good shape but from a pre-digital time? I rarely say this but if you're reading this, could you amplify to get the broadest possible viewership & hopefully some helpful replies? Thanks!

saw today the phrase “panicking at the wrong disco” (by prettydoddleoddle on Tumblr) and now desperately want to use it in a real situation.

4th grader - "Do you have any big fun books?" Me- "What counts as fun?" 4th grader - "Lots of stuff happens ." Me - "Have you read Hatchet?" He ended up checking out a "I Survived " book, which I would call a small action book.