Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Announcements. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Vote For Allin Frawley On April 2nd
What follows is a letter to the editor of the Middleboro Gazette that unfortunately did not make this weeks edition. I fully support Allin and ask that you join with me in bringing a positive change to Middleboro by voting for him on April 2nd.
I am writing to voice my support for Board of Selectman candidate Allin Frawley. Allin will bring to the board the dedication, common sense approach and drive needed to make a difference in Middleboro.
In many ways, Allin has already shown a commitment to the town of Middleboro. Through his past and present service on various town committees including the Charter Review/Change Committee, the Conservation Committee, the Open Space Planning Committee, the EMS Committee, the Community Preservation Act Bylaw Committee and the Zoning Recodification Task Force, Allin has demonstrated his desire to take an active role in the town. Allin also attends Board of Selectmen meetings on a regular basis.
More than that, Allin has proven to be accessible to the citizens of this town. Recognizing that there has never been an easier or more effective way to stay in immediate and direct contact with his supporters, Allin has developed a website as well as Facebook and Twitter accounts. In addition, he has opened a campaign headquarters downtown where voters can stop in, meet Allin, ask questions and share their concerns. His willingness to listen and respond to voters will make him, if elected, a true representative of the people.
I ask you to join me in voting for Allin on April 2nd. As a selectman, Allin will represent Middleboro honorably and will make sure that our voices are heard.
Friday, January 21, 2011
PTA Update
During a MA PTA Board Meeting via conference call yesterday, I found out I may have the opportunity to attend the Federal Legislative Conference in DC this March. To help put this in to perspective a bit regarding how excited I am about this possibility, last years guest speaker was Michelle Obama. I am not sure who it will be this year.
The first day of the conference is workshops. I have already picked the workshops that I would like to participate in (Taking It To The Hill: PTA's 2011 Public Policy Agenda, 21st Century Voices: Using the Power Of Social Media to Persuade and Inform, Education and the Federal Budget, and Using Family Engagement to Drive Student Achievement). The next day is visits to Capitol Hill to meet with our MA senators and representatives to bring forth our PTA message and the Public Policy Agenda.
If this all works out, I couldn't even begin to tell you how excited I would be to do this.
We also started planning our visit to Beacon Hill to discuss the budget with our local and state representatives. We have a room reserved that hold 50 people (100 if we are standing). It will be sent out to PTA members statewide to attend and we (or me being he advocacy chair) will present our thoughts and concerns regarding the state budget and how it relates to children. I am pretty excited about this too (except for the part that involves driving or otherwise commuting to Boston).
Over the next few weeks I plan to do a lot of homework. I am going to review all of my information about advocacy, how a bill becomes a law, when bills are brought forth, deadlines, the re-authorization of ESEA, and the just released 2011 Public Policy Agenda. I want to make sure I am 100% confident and ready (even though at this point I have committed a lot of this to memory already).
The first day of the conference is workshops. I have already picked the workshops that I would like to participate in (Taking It To The Hill: PTA's 2011 Public Policy Agenda, 21st Century Voices: Using the Power Of Social Media to Persuade and Inform, Education and the Federal Budget, and Using Family Engagement to Drive Student Achievement). The next day is visits to Capitol Hill to meet with our MA senators and representatives to bring forth our PTA message and the Public Policy Agenda.
If this all works out, I couldn't even begin to tell you how excited I would be to do this.
We also started planning our visit to Beacon Hill to discuss the budget with our local and state representatives. We have a room reserved that hold 50 people (100 if we are standing). It will be sent out to PTA members statewide to attend and we (or me being he advocacy chair) will present our thoughts and concerns regarding the state budget and how it relates to children. I am pretty excited about this too (except for the part that involves driving or otherwise commuting to Boston).
Over the next few weeks I plan to do a lot of homework. I am going to review all of my information about advocacy, how a bill becomes a law, when bills are brought forth, deadlines, the re-authorization of ESEA, and the just released 2011 Public Policy Agenda. I want to make sure I am 100% confident and ready (even though at this point I have committed a lot of this to memory already).
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Ring Ring Ring
I don't like to talk on the phone. Actually, I pretty much hate it. It is much worse for me from an anxiety perspective when I actually have to talk to someone on the phone that I don't know. Even when it is someone who I am completely comfortable with (who are far and few between) I still would rather talk in person or even better through some other form of communication (email, text).
Whoever invented caller id is my hero. When the phone rings and I can see who it is calling, I can make a decision about whether I want to talk. I have to be in the mood to talk and in the right frame of mind. I can almost guarantee that if someone is calling from a number I don't recognize or worse, from a blocked line, I won't answer. I am just not comfortable being put on the spot.
Another phone related issue...when someone calls and does not leave a message. Even more annoying than that...when someone calls repeatedly and doesn't leave a message. Obviously if you are calling me you have something to say. I have a voice mail so you can say it, so would you, pretty please?
So, to the person who has called multiple times today (at least I am guessing it is the same person but regardless) not only from a blocked line but also not leaving a message: Unblock your number and I may answer and for the love of God leave a message!
P.S. Yes, I know have a little stranger/social anxiety. Knowing is half the battle though right?
Whoever invented caller id is my hero. When the phone rings and I can see who it is calling, I can make a decision about whether I want to talk. I have to be in the mood to talk and in the right frame of mind. I can almost guarantee that if someone is calling from a number I don't recognize or worse, from a blocked line, I won't answer. I am just not comfortable being put on the spot.
Another phone related issue...when someone calls and does not leave a message. Even more annoying than that...when someone calls repeatedly and doesn't leave a message. Obviously if you are calling me you have something to say. I have a voice mail so you can say it, so would you, pretty please?
So, to the person who has called multiple times today (at least I am guessing it is the same person but regardless) not only from a blocked line but also not leaving a message: Unblock your number and I may answer and for the love of God leave a message!
P.S. Yes, I know have a little stranger/social anxiety. Knowing is half the battle though right?
Monday, October 25, 2010
What Part About This Is Funny Again?
This is one of the reasons we are where we are in this country. When people don't even know who their elected/appointed officials are, or how many their are how will it be possible to change anything? The part that gets to me most is that these people, who clearly do not educate themselves about the goings on in this country are probably same people who somehow feel like they have a right to complain. That right is earned...by voting and voting intelligently (and by intelligently I mean by educating yourself and knowing who and what you are voting for).
Check it out.
And no, this is not a hallucination...I did update twice in an hours time.
Check it out.
And no, this is not a hallucination...I did update twice in an hours time.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Schedule
The next two weeks=insanely busy.
Just to get the schedule posted in as many places as possible, lest I forget where I need to be when, I am posting it here as well as on multiple calendars at home and on my phone.
Monday: Town Meeting @ 7.
Tuesday: appointment @ 5, Anti-Bullying Task Force meeting @ 6:30
Wednesday: Volunteer @ the MECC, dentist for Julia @ 4:15, PTA @ 7
Thursday: 1/2 day of school, babysit nephew for the day, physicals for Kate and Em at 5:30 and 6.
Friday: Crop @ 6
Saturday: NADA
Sunday: family cookout, babysit nephew for the day
Monday: babysit nephew for the day, Flag Day Ceremony at the MECC, volunteer breakfast at the MECC, HBB band concert @6:30, Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks @7.
Tuesday: NADA
Wednesday: Volunteer at Field Day at the MECC, appointment at 5:30, WOW Green night at Carver Holistic
Thursday: NADA
Friday: State Board PTA retreat
Saturday: State Board PTA retreat
Just to get the schedule posted in as many places as possible, lest I forget where I need to be when, I am posting it here as well as on multiple calendars at home and on my phone.
Monday: Town Meeting @ 7.
Tuesday: appointment @ 5, Anti-Bullying Task Force meeting @ 6:30
Wednesday: Volunteer @ the MECC, dentist for Julia @ 4:15, PTA @ 7
Thursday: 1/2 day of school, babysit nephew for the day, physicals for Kate and Em at 5:30 and 6.
Friday: Crop @ 6
Saturday: NADA
Sunday: family cookout, babysit nephew for the day
Monday: babysit nephew for the day, Flag Day Ceremony at the MECC, volunteer breakfast at the MECC, HBB band concert @6:30, Flag Day Ceremony at the Elks @7.
Tuesday: NADA
Wednesday: Volunteer at Field Day at the MECC, appointment at 5:30, WOW Green night at Carver Holistic
Thursday: NADA
Friday: State Board PTA retreat
Saturday: State Board PTA retreat
Thursday, May 13, 2010
It's Not All About Fundraising!
What follows is a letter I sent to the PTA membership yesterday. I thought it may be of interest to members of the public who may not be in the PTA and gives a really good description of what PTA is.
As many of you know, we decided in the beginning of this year to create a PTA Advocacy/Public Relations Team. The idea, while a good one, got lost in the shuffle. I recently attended the MA PTA's 100th Anniversary and Convention and have an increasingly developing commitment to this piece of PTA. Advocacy on behalf of children was truly the original focus of PTA when it was created back in 1897,and this commitment has seen a renewed sense of urgency on a national, state and local level.
As an active member of PTA for over five years, I went to the convention with what I thought was a well understood idea of what PTA is about. I had no idea how involved PTA has been in advocacy for children since its founding in 1897. From universal kindergarten to a juvenile justice system to helping develop a TV rating system to writing the parent involvement definition and requirements for NCLB/ESEA —PTA advocates have been at the heart of our nation’s greatest advances for children and youth. Today, PTA speaks up for family engagement language in laws; safe, healthy, and technologically advanced schools; and equal opportunity for all children. Our focus on the local level has always been on raising money and supporting our schools in a variety of different ways such as the book fair, cultural enrichment programs, fund raising and other events. It is clear that these things are of a critical nature, especially during such difficult financial times for our schools. It is equally important that we utilize our power as an association to advocate for the children of this town and beyond.
On the national level, the PTA defines one off its core purposes as promoting the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community. As a local PTA, we are representatives and members of the national association. Our membership dues fund many of the advocacy efforts being brought forth on both the national and state level (of the $5.00 fee, $1.75 goes to the state PTA and an additional $1.75 goes to the national PTA). Dues also fund things such as E-Learning, the Three For Me Volunteer Program, and the Reflections Program, all programs of the National PTA. I am in the process of putting together a PTA Resource book which will highlight the National And State Programs of which we can participate in and take advantage of. There so many resources to tap in to and who knows, maybe be inspired by.
As the President of the Middleborough Elementary PTA, I also serve as the state liaison to the MA PTA. As a result, I receive, via email, advocacy and legislative alerts on a regular basis. As part of the Middleborough Elementary PTA Advocacy Team, I am looking to start a separate email list for people interested in receiving these advocacy tips and legislative alerts. They are a great way to keep informed about any legislation involving children, including the re-authorization of The ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formerly known as The No Child Left Behind Act), The Child Nutrition Act (the major federal legislation that essentially determines school food policy and resources), and the just introduced Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act (National PTA has championed this bill along with leading researchers and practitioners, philanthropic groups, and policy experts in the field of family engagement). The alerts generally have information about the advocacy effort or bill being highlighted and provide different ways to get involved (the most common piece is a pre-generated email form that you just add your name and information to which is forwarded to the proper government official).
I am also happy to share that I was recently appointed to the MA PTA Board of Directors as the Advocacy Chair. I will be working with other board members at the state level advocating for children locally, as well as at the state and national level. I will have the opportunity to meet with other concerned citizens, state and possibly federal elected officials and bring a local voice to the table. I am looking forward to this new position.
When PTA was founded, it was organized as a community organization and, today, there are PTA's in churches, community centers, and even in a prison! Anyone can join the PTA - parents, businesses, concerned members of the community-anyone! In an effort to make sure our PTA is a well known asset to our community, in the coming years I plan on submitting news articles, letters to the editor, meeting announcements and other relevant information to our local paper. If there are topics you would like me to cover (or if you have any you would like to submit yourself), please let me know. I truly believe that our presence in the community, as a representative of the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the world, will help make a difference in the lives of our local children. To that end, I am hoping to initiate a new program called, "PTA Partners In The Community." I will be sending a letter to local businesses and other possible community partners that will say in part:
The Middleborough Elementary PTA is happy to extend this invitation to become one of our PTA Partners in the Community. As a member you will receive all PTA communications, including our monthly newsletter which highlights some of the work the PTA is doing, and includes reports from the Superintendent and school administrators. You are also invited to attend our meetings which are held the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Henry B. Burkland School Media Center. Your membership will also include our student art work calendar, put out every September. As a PTA Partner In The Community, we will advertise your business on our PTA Facebook page, as well as in any communications we email or otherwise send to our membership.
The Middleborough Elementary PTA recognizes that involvement of diverse populations enriches PTA activities and, more important, enhances the well being of all children and youth. Establishing partners in the community is and will continue to be a critical part of our success as a PTA. Our PTA has implemented many successful programs that have enriched the educational experience of every student in the Middleborough Elementary Schools including, cultural enrichment performances, the book fair, and the SHARP Summer Enrichment Program. These programs and many others will continue due in large part to our PTA Partners in the Community member’s generous tax deductible donations. The Middleborough Elementary PTA would like to thank all the businesses that support our schools and our children.
I will begin the legwork on this new initiative over the summer.
As you can see, advocating on behalf of children in something I am deeply passionate about. I am hoping to bring some of that passion to our PTA in the coming years, and hope that you will join with me as we work to advocate for and support the educational experience of our children. Thank you.
As many of you know, we decided in the beginning of this year to create a PTA Advocacy/Public Relations Team. The idea, while a good one, got lost in the shuffle. I recently attended the MA PTA's 100th Anniversary and Convention and have an increasingly developing commitment to this piece of PTA. Advocacy on behalf of children was truly the original focus of PTA when it was created back in 1897,and this commitment has seen a renewed sense of urgency on a national, state and local level.
As an active member of PTA for over five years, I went to the convention with what I thought was a well understood idea of what PTA is about. I had no idea how involved PTA has been in advocacy for children since its founding in 1897. From universal kindergarten to a juvenile justice system to helping develop a TV rating system to writing the parent involvement definition and requirements for NCLB/ESEA —PTA advocates have been at the heart of our nation’s greatest advances for children and youth. Today, PTA speaks up for family engagement language in laws; safe, healthy, and technologically advanced schools; and equal opportunity for all children. Our focus on the local level has always been on raising money and supporting our schools in a variety of different ways such as the book fair, cultural enrichment programs, fund raising and other events. It is clear that these things are of a critical nature, especially during such difficult financial times for our schools. It is equally important that we utilize our power as an association to advocate for the children of this town and beyond.
On the national level, the PTA defines one off its core purposes as promoting the welfare of children and youth in the home, school and community. As a local PTA, we are representatives and members of the national association. Our membership dues fund many of the advocacy efforts being brought forth on both the national and state level (of the $5.00 fee, $1.75 goes to the state PTA and an additional $1.75 goes to the national PTA). Dues also fund things such as E-Learning, the Three For Me Volunteer Program, and the Reflections Program, all programs of the National PTA. I am in the process of putting together a PTA Resource book which will highlight the National And State Programs of which we can participate in and take advantage of. There so many resources to tap in to and who knows, maybe be inspired by.
As the President of the Middleborough Elementary PTA, I also serve as the state liaison to the MA PTA. As a result, I receive, via email, advocacy and legislative alerts on a regular basis. As part of the Middleborough Elementary PTA Advocacy Team, I am looking to start a separate email list for people interested in receiving these advocacy tips and legislative alerts. They are a great way to keep informed about any legislation involving children, including the re-authorization of The ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education Act, formerly known as The No Child Left Behind Act), The Child Nutrition Act (the major federal legislation that essentially determines school food policy and resources), and the just introduced Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act (National PTA has championed this bill along with leading researchers and practitioners, philanthropic groups, and policy experts in the field of family engagement). The alerts generally have information about the advocacy effort or bill being highlighted and provide different ways to get involved (the most common piece is a pre-generated email form that you just add your name and information to which is forwarded to the proper government official).
I am also happy to share that I was recently appointed to the MA PTA Board of Directors as the Advocacy Chair. I will be working with other board members at the state level advocating for children locally, as well as at the state and national level. I will have the opportunity to meet with other concerned citizens, state and possibly federal elected officials and bring a local voice to the table. I am looking forward to this new position.
When PTA was founded, it was organized as a community organization and, today, there are PTA's in churches, community centers, and even in a prison! Anyone can join the PTA - parents, businesses, concerned members of the community-anyone! In an effort to make sure our PTA is a well known asset to our community, in the coming years I plan on submitting news articles, letters to the editor, meeting announcements and other relevant information to our local paper. If there are topics you would like me to cover (or if you have any you would like to submit yourself), please let me know. I truly believe that our presence in the community, as a representative of the oldest and largest child advocacy association in the world, will help make a difference in the lives of our local children. To that end, I am hoping to initiate a new program called, "PTA Partners In The Community." I will be sending a letter to local businesses and other possible community partners that will say in part:
The Middleborough Elementary PTA is happy to extend this invitation to become one of our PTA Partners in the Community. As a member you will receive all PTA communications, including our monthly newsletter which highlights some of the work the PTA is doing, and includes reports from the Superintendent and school administrators. You are also invited to attend our meetings which are held the second Wednesday of every month at 7pm in the Henry B. Burkland School Media Center. Your membership will also include our student art work calendar, put out every September. As a PTA Partner In The Community, we will advertise your business on our PTA Facebook page, as well as in any communications we email or otherwise send to our membership.
The Middleborough Elementary PTA recognizes that involvement of diverse populations enriches PTA activities and, more important, enhances the well being of all children and youth. Establishing partners in the community is and will continue to be a critical part of our success as a PTA. Our PTA has implemented many successful programs that have enriched the educational experience of every student in the Middleborough Elementary Schools including, cultural enrichment performances, the book fair, and the SHARP Summer Enrichment Program. These programs and many others will continue due in large part to our PTA Partners in the Community member’s generous tax deductible donations. The Middleborough Elementary PTA would like to thank all the businesses that support our schools and our children.
I will begin the legwork on this new initiative over the summer.
As you can see, advocating on behalf of children in something I am deeply passionate about. I am hoping to bring some of that passion to our PTA in the coming years, and hope that you will join with me as we work to advocate for and support the educational experience of our children. Thank you.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Dear Universe...
If you think constant reminders via the postal service, email and telephone regarding our current lack of insurance coverage will in any way benefit me, you are wrong. All it does is increase my stress level.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Things I Did (and Didn't) Do Today
1. I did fill out the mountains of paperwork needed to send the older kids to Girl Scout camp over the summer.
2. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
3. I did get some actual paid work done.
4. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
5. I did find out that Ryun's unemployment may have been screwed up.
6. I did not put a hit out on Ryun's ex boss.
7. I did vaccum the entire down stairs and clean the living room and kitchen.
8. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
9. I did make appointments for Kate and Emily to have physicals next week which will have to pay for out of pocket because we have not heard back about our health insurance yet and still...
10. I did not put a hit out on Ryun's ex boss.
11. I did find out from Ryun that because as the saying goes when it rains it pours, that our washing machine broke today and he will not be able to fix it.
12. I did not pick the washing machine up and throw it at Ryun's ex boss (mostly because, well a washing machine is heavy and Ryun's boss was nowhere near me but still, the fact that I didn't means something).
13. I did enjoy a fun random Tuesday night dance/singing in to wooden spoons party with the kids which was fun and stress releasing.
14. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
15. I did cry like a freaking baby watching The Biggest Loser tonight.
16. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
All in all? I'd say it was a rather productive day.
2. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
3. I did get some actual paid work done.
4. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
5. I did find out that Ryun's unemployment may have been screwed up.
6. I did not put a hit out on Ryun's ex boss.
7. I did vaccum the entire down stairs and clean the living room and kitchen.
8. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
9. I did make appointments for Kate and Emily to have physicals next week which will have to pay for out of pocket because we have not heard back about our health insurance yet and still...
10. I did not put a hit out on Ryun's ex boss.
11. I did find out from Ryun that because as the saying goes when it rains it pours, that our washing machine broke today and he will not be able to fix it.
12. I did not pick the washing machine up and throw it at Ryun's ex boss (mostly because, well a washing machine is heavy and Ryun's boss was nowhere near me but still, the fact that I didn't means something).
13. I did enjoy a fun random Tuesday night dance/singing in to wooden spoons party with the kids which was fun and stress releasing.
14. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
15. I did cry like a freaking baby watching The Biggest Loser tonight.
16. I did not put out a hit on Ryun's ex boss.
All in all? I'd say it was a rather productive day.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Regarding Last Night's Results
There will definitely be more to come on this topic but for now, I will copy and paste my Facebook status from last night:
So terribly sad. But, if nothing else this will further my commitment to advocate for the children of this town and beyond. Watch out Middleboro...here I come.
On an administrative note, I have opened comments up again so anyone can comment.
And, on a much lighter note, Happy Easter to everyone!
So terribly sad. But, if nothing else this will further my commitment to advocate for the children of this town and beyond. Watch out Middleboro...here I come.
On an administrative note, I have opened comments up again so anyone can comment.
And, on a much lighter note, Happy Easter to everyone!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Creating My Own Destiny
A few posts back I had mentioned wanting to switch gears next year in regard to my volunteer efforts. I talked about wanting to get more involved with the advocacy end of PTA and about having recently discovered that this area is where my true passion lies.
Fast forward yesterday. I got a phone call from the incoming President of the Massachusetts PTA asking if I would like to serve on the Executive Board as the Advocacy Chair. Without hesitation I said yes. I can not tell you how excited I am about this. We have already scheduled an event for the end of April where members of MA PTA will be visiting the State House and talking with some key representatives involved with child affairs.
So my point? I blogged about wanting to do something and a few days later it happened. Perhaps I should blog about other key things I am looking to change in my life. Who knows...it could work!
Fast forward yesterday. I got a phone call from the incoming President of the Massachusetts PTA asking if I would like to serve on the Executive Board as the Advocacy Chair. Without hesitation I said yes. I can not tell you how excited I am about this. We have already scheduled an event for the end of April where members of MA PTA will be visiting the State House and talking with some key representatives involved with child affairs.
So my point? I blogged about wanting to do something and a few days later it happened. Perhaps I should blog about other key things I am looking to change in my life. Who knows...it could work!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
La La La La La La La La La La La
My week so far: Service engine light came on in the van, hurt my finger doing I have no idea what and it's all swollen and black and blue, found out that Julia will be repeating Kindergarten(which is a. not surprising, b. probably the best choice I could have made for her, and c. totally fine but it's still just...hard to explain my feelings around this honestly), found out that unless a miracle of God is performed Ryun will be out of a job, um, tomorrow.
I really have so much to say about this that I don't even know what to say (imagine that...me, speechless). So, instead of crying to you all I am going to share with you the new theme song I am trying to adapt to my life.
Ahh...leave it to an 80's tv show to help make me feel better! : )
I really have so much to say about this that I don't even know what to say (imagine that...me, speechless). So, instead of crying to you all I am going to share with you the new theme song I am trying to adapt to my life.
Ahh...leave it to an 80's tv show to help make me feel better! : )
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Busy Week
Monday: Tiger Trails and Dance for Emily
Tuesday: Scouts for Kate, Budget forum meeting at Nichols
Wednesday: MECC School Council, PTA
Thursday: PTO Today Expo during the day, Reconfiguration Focus Group meeting at 3:30, Dance for Kate, Scouts for Emily, PT Conferences at Nichols.
Friday: Crop at the Mitchell Club
Saturday: holding signs for the override
Tuesday: Scouts for Kate, Budget forum meeting at Nichols
Wednesday: MECC School Council, PTA
Thursday: PTO Today Expo during the day, Reconfiguration Focus Group meeting at 3:30, Dance for Kate, Scouts for Emily, PT Conferences at Nichols.
Friday: Crop at the Mitchell Club
Saturday: holding signs for the override
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Announcement
Happy Birthday to my father, who turns 60 years old today! Also, Happy First Date Anniversary to my parents, who had their first date 42 years ago today!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Busy Much
Just for the fun of it, here is what I have on tap this year for activities etc.
-Three girls in 3 separate dance classes.
-Two girls in 2 separate Girl Scout Troops.
-one girl playing basketball.
-one girl involved with the Art Club and Student Council at school.
-one Mom (ME!) President of the PTA
-one Mom (me again!) chairing the PTA Advocacy Committee
-one Mom (guess who?) being active members of the following PTA subcommittees: the Green Team, Bake Sale, and Teacher Appreciation.
-one Mom(three guesses): member of the middle school PTSA.
-one Mom (still me!) volunteering every Monday afternoon in Kindergarten.
-one Mom (uh huh) being the Room Parent to a 4th grade classroom.
-one mom (yes) serving on the Kindergarten School Council.
-one Mom (you guessed it) serving on the MA State PTA Legislative Advocacy Committee.
-one Mom (enough already!) working 20 hours per week.
Busy much?!?!? I am not complaining really. These PTA/Advocacy/Volunteer type things? Are what I was put on this earth to do and I love it.
-Three girls in 3 separate dance classes.
-Two girls in 2 separate Girl Scout Troops.
-one girl playing basketball.
-one girl involved with the Art Club and Student Council at school.
-one Mom (ME!) President of the PTA
-one Mom (me again!) chairing the PTA Advocacy Committee
-one Mom (guess who?) being active members of the following PTA subcommittees: the Green Team, Bake Sale, and Teacher Appreciation.
-one Mom(three guesses): member of the middle school PTSA.
-one Mom (still me!) volunteering every Monday afternoon in Kindergarten.
-one Mom (uh huh) being the Room Parent to a 4th grade classroom.
-one mom (yes) serving on the Kindergarten School Council.
-one Mom (you guessed it) serving on the MA State PTA Legislative Advocacy Committee.
-one Mom (enough already!) working 20 hours per week.
Busy much?!?!? I am not complaining really. These PTA/Advocacy/Volunteer type things? Are what I was put on this earth to do and I love it.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Tap, Tap, Tap. Is This Thing On?
Yes, I am back. Yes it has been close to four months since the last update here. Yes, I am ashamed. And yes, I am listening to the Fray, which has absolutely nothing to do with anything but somehow seemed to fit in to this paragraph.
So, clearly this would be the longest blog post ever if I were to update you all on what has gone on in my life over the past four months. We can just sum it up in two words: nothing major. Life has just gone on, you know? It makes sense, at least to me, to start from here, this moment right now and go forward.
Or perhaps we could fast forward a day or two until Monday when I officially have to report for jury duty. In making every effort to get out of this, I have indicated on the jury questionnaire that I am of the opinion that if the police have arrested someone, they are more than likely guilty. I don't really think that of course but, it seems like it will be one heck of a good reason for me not to serve. Civic duty be darned. Let's face it people; jury duty sucks.
I sat on a jury once. It was some silly personal injury case in which the pizza delivery dude who slipped on ice while making a delivery was suing for some crazy amount of money. I remember thinking that the monetary compensation he ended up receiving was so dramatically less than what he was asking for, that the whole court procedure was a wast of his time. There's no question that it was a waste of mine.
So, clearly this would be the longest blog post ever if I were to update you all on what has gone on in my life over the past four months. We can just sum it up in two words: nothing major. Life has just gone on, you know? It makes sense, at least to me, to start from here, this moment right now and go forward.
Or perhaps we could fast forward a day or two until Monday when I officially have to report for jury duty. In making every effort to get out of this, I have indicated on the jury questionnaire that I am of the opinion that if the police have arrested someone, they are more than likely guilty. I don't really think that of course but, it seems like it will be one heck of a good reason for me not to serve. Civic duty be darned. Let's face it people; jury duty sucks.
I sat on a jury once. It was some silly personal injury case in which the pizza delivery dude who slipped on ice while making a delivery was suing for some crazy amount of money. I remember thinking that the monetary compensation he ended up receiving was so dramatically less than what he was asking for, that the whole court procedure was a wast of his time. There's no question that it was a waste of mine.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
So...
...with the exception of the "locked blog" and the Elementary PTA blog, I have decided to cancel all other blogs and do it all from here. As it is, I am having a hard enough time keeping up with this, my main blog; I can hardly expect to keep up everywhere.
I may or not not import all entries from my various other blogs. I do not plan on deleting them, just not updating any further.
I will also be updating the blog roll with some new additions, as well as deleting those that are inactive.
***UPDATE***Done! the blogroll is current!
I may or not not import all entries from my various other blogs. I do not plan on deleting them, just not updating any further.
I will also be updating the blog roll with some new additions, as well as deleting those that are inactive.
***UPDATE***Done! the blogroll is current!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Life
You know, this blog (and other incarnations of it) have been close to my heart for so long, I can't seem to it let it go, even if updates are so far and few between. Thanks to Facebook and Twitter, and the easier quick line or two updates, this blog has been neglected. I recently thought about how it has always been my intent for this blog to be a memoir of sorts, recording my family's history in one spot. The cute one liners I post on Twitter regarding the kids, or the brief updates on FB about my plans for the day are easily lost in the mix. Since I am able to file them here with labels, keeping track of them and going back through them is easier. All of this is basically to say, that while I will continue with Twitter and FB, I am really going to make a concerted effort to post here more frequently, even if it is just a quick one liner about the kids, or a brief update on what's going on in my life.
I miss it over here.
I miss it over here.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Are you kidding?
This is so unbelievably wrong on so many levels I can't even begin to tell you(the part about weighing and measuring kids etc).
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