Monthly Archives: June 2008

…of my life. The half that works outside of the home. The part that utilizes both what I know as a writer and a teacher. So, over the sweltering summer (okay it’s been cold for most of June, but I … Continue reading →

So, how many of you actually write down passwords and usernames for all the millions of sites and services that require them in your life? Now, don’t fib. Am I the only one who needs a hint as to this … Continue reading →

DSC01601, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. …To be young means To be all on edge, to be held waiting in A packed lounge for a Personal Call From Long Distance, for the low voice that Defines one’s future. The fears we … Continue reading →

This seems like such an easy task–interacting with educated people who have the same goals and love kids and the work they do. But, as I plan the summer workshops I’ll do with a group of teachers I keep getting … Continue reading →

DSC01557, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. What are these things you wonder. Your gut tells you they’re something a bit grotesque though your eyes can’t say why that’s so, you can just feel it as you recoil from your screen. And … Continue reading →

april 4 402, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. So, I’ve mentioned my couch fetish before. The fact that the perfect couch–and the definition of that is wide and deep for me–stops me in my tracks, makes me consider where yet another … Continue reading →

DSC01494, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. Seriously. There’s NOTHING on TV but foolish political commentators who make me sick to my stomach, though I feel like I have to watch just so I know what’s out there in the world. And, … Continue reading →

DSC01554, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. Since I have zero amount of minutes in which to blog during daylight hours, I will have to take this night-time to tell you I’m still fat. In case you were curious. I can’t even … Continue reading →

My friend Nicole buried her baby yesterday. Little Tai lived for 18 hours before dying. Nine months ago Nicole called to say she was going to have a third child. I immediately made fun of her, cursed her with triplets … Continue reading →

DSC01355, originally uploaded by kathieshoop. Jake Shoop has yet to attend a Pirate game they haven’t won. They ought to put him on the roster right now. You know, slot him as a mini ball-boy or let him deliver cokes … Continue reading →