Archive for June, 2008

turtles, cool basements, johnny jump-ups, driveway fill, more..

Saturday, June 7th, 2008

Hello all,
…just a bit of blather
HOT week here in Charlottesville VA — nearly 100 degrees — the first week of June!!!
This past week my brother Scott visited for one short overnight — good to see him.  We went for a walk and saw two box turtles!  I like turtles, and hadn’t seen them here on [...]

muggy, groggy days

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Hello all,
Today is a day with a BUSY agenda, but non-cooperative weather.  It’s late July/August weather — and I am feeling listless.  I’m hoping that writing this post will motivate me to apply my husband’s favorite “mind over matter” principle and accomplish amazing things in the next few hours! 
My ‘to do’ list is pages long. [...]

Exploring Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution Through Drama; Reflecting Online

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

This is the title of the Poster Presentation proposal I submitted to TESOL tonight!  (two hours before deadline!)
Exploring Intercultural Communication and Conflict Resolution Through Drama; Reflecting Online

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Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China (Jung Chang)

Sunday, June 1st, 2008

I’m thoroughly enjoying the first 60+ pages of this book (picked it up this week at the SPCA Rummage Sale store for $1):  Wild Swans: Three Daughters of China, by Jung Chang. 
Books that offer insights into other cultures and day-to-day lives (past and present) are a favorite read of mine.  This fascinating book is described [...]