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  1. I am hanging in there. Mourning the death of my oldest son. 

  2. "While preparing the potpourri warmer for the Rector's Group's visit, she mistook the oregano for the rosemary. The entire house, from entryway to livingroom, smelled like pot." From The Book I Want to Write Someday

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      I would have thought it would have smelled like pizza. Unless it was really old oregano.

       

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  3. If anyone needs me, I'll be in the dryer getting warm.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      My dog won't even walk today. He whines and then changes his mind when I open the door.

       

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  4. Wouldn't you know ... I ran out of eggs as I started baking for tomorrow ... after almost all of the grocery stores closed. Fortunately, there

  5. A dear friend just passed away suddenly. Today, is a sad, sad day.

  6. Note to self: A couple of 5 second pulses on the Blendtec would have been fine for gazpacho. 20 minutes to clean up my kitchen after that explosion.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Well, I tried one yesterday and it was, as my son called it, "meh." https://blenderreviews.us/spicy-summer-gazpacho/ I used fresh tomatoes and the recipe called for 3 cups of water. I only put in one cup and it was too watery tasting. I tasted the jalapeno, and a few hints of other flavors, but it just wasn't great. Need to keep trying.

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  7. Interview tonight with dog rescue group. I hope we get the dog!

  8. Over the moon excited about Dr. Maryam Mirzakhani the 1st Female Fields Medalist!!! W00T!!!!

  9. funniest thing today: an old man asked where we were from. then asked how many times I've been shot at. Um none, zero times. He found that hard to believe.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      When I was young, when I mentioned where I was from, people used to make a machine gun noise ala Al Capone. Then, it became the jump shot for Michael Jordan. Sorry to see that the bad rep is back.

       

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  10. Driving down I-75 behind a pickup w/a sheep in the bed. Ds pipes up from the back of the van, "WHAT'S THAT SMELL??? Is that DAD???"

  11. At Dh's company's Christmas party ds4 out of the blue announced to Dh's boss "My Mommy makes BABY MILK for my sister!"

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Announcing your super-power and blowing your cover!

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  12. You know you have too much homeschool curriculum when you can't remember what you've already purchased! Almost made a double buy error.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      I have done this. It's amazing what I find when planning for a used curriculum sale:). I was much worse with children's books and literature. 2 complete sets of the Indian in the Cupboard series, 4 copies of Jane Eyre, etc.

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  13. Kid made fun of my kid in homeschool art class. So much for homeschoolers being supportive, nice folks. My kid was ok with it, but I wanted to smack the other kid up side the head. People different from you don't need you to add comments about what you think.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      I am so sorry. Unfortunately, homeschooling does not mean one totally escapes bullying. But, kids do not have to tolerate it for hours on end each day. Can you talk to the mom? I would at least tell your kid not to stand for it and speak up. Do the superhero pose!

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  14. "The Devil is My Wingman" was the catchphrase of the day at our Teen Lit Club discussion. I think I see a CafePress t-shirt in the making.

  15. If you were my Memoria Press Latin Posters, where would you be hiding?

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Looked at all those places and I can't seem to find them. DD is struggling in Latin and needs them.

       

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  16. Dorm shopping with a girl is so much more fun than with a boy.

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      I bet it is. Can't wait to do so with dd. Oh yeah, I can wait. She's my baby and should never, ever leave me:-D

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  17. Taking down wallpaper today. I'd rather walk on hot coals. At least I found my steamer that I had planned on giving away. Why do people put up wallpaper if they aren't going to size the walls first?!?!?!

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Ugg! I found a section that is papered over unprepped wallboard. This stinks!

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  18. I live in a college town...I see the future and I am afraid

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Gee, I hope nobody judged the future by my stupid college behavior. I'm grown up now, I promise:D.

  19. It's quiet now. But I am not looking forward to this evening. My poor dog!

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      RootAnn ... so sorry to hear that. HOw terrible.

      The RR worked like magic. It was almost like he was drugged. He slept through most of it. It helped that we shut all the windows and put the AC on.

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  20. It's quiet now. But I am not looking forward to this evening. My poor dog!

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      I just read an article yesterday about this day being the most common for losing pets. Many take off in fear. We have been keeping Bear close by and will give him a little Rescue Remedy tonight.

       

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  21. My big kids are all at the blackhawk rally. I'm calling it a minecraft day. 7yo and I are working on our server. #summer

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      So jealous. I spent the morning selling books at a curriculum sale. Would love to have been there.

  22. Poor family! After browning the garlic, onion, and ground turkey in olive oil, and adding two quarts of chicken stock, I added the diced vegetables, then the brown-and-wild rice combo puchased in bulk. Instantly, an army of dead bugs floated to the top of the dutch oven. Prospective dinner literally went down the drain. Hello bowl of cold cereal.

  23. If you were my copy of the Teaching Company's course on the Aeneid, where would you be hiding?

  24. If you were my copy of the Teaching Company's course on the Aeneid, where would you be hiding?

    1. dirty ethel rackham

      dirty ethel rackham

      Tried that. I think I may have sent it with my oldest son for him to study this summer since he is taking a Latin class this fall.

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