So a few people have asked me why I bake. It's simple--baking is something I can DO. It's input to output ratio is generally equal, and you get a tangible result within a few hours usually. That's not true for most things in life. Teach for America? As a high school teacher, I take the … Continue reading Why I Bake
Thoughts
Book Review…ish: The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg
Have you ever had a bad break-up with a book? One that you loved: it started out pristine and in perfect conditions, the cover calling out to you coyly...it started out slow, you got to know each other and then BAM you stay up all night with each other getting more and more involved. Soon … Continue reading Book Review…ish: The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg
Not so slow food
Articles: Is Junk Food Really Cheaper? Basic Summary: The article are lamenting the rise of fast food and the concurrent loss of "slow food," in the America diet. "Slow food" (a term I very much dislike), is basically food prepared at home with basic ingredients. Simply put--cooking. Bittman argues against the misconception that junk food … Continue reading Not so slow food
Shortchanging our Students. Shortchanging our Future.
Article that prompted this: Shortchanging Students Classes with 40+ students in them, with teachers that can only make 1,000 copies per month (that's about 12 copies per kid, per month, front and back), broken furniture for the students to sit on...these are all the cherry on top of a struggling school. That's the image that … Continue reading Shortchanging our Students. Shortchanging our Future.
Crisis Pregnancy Centers, San Francisco, and My Thoughts
Summary: The article explains that, like other areas of our country, San Francisco is trying to pass a law that makes it illegal for "crisis pregnancy centers" make false claims about the services they provide and to mislead women about their choices. My Thoughts: Crisis pregnancy centers and other free clinics are frequently used by … Continue reading Crisis Pregnancy Centers, San Francisco, and My Thoughts
Ruby Red Peach Reduction
So we got married. It was fantastic, and everything I thought it'd be. Oddly, I feel the same, and I love it. He's my husband, and I'm his wife. It's simple, and right. I don't feel like writing any more on it quite yet, so maybe later? We also just drove along the entire coast … Continue reading Ruby Red Peach Reduction
Back to TFA
Ramble Time. As of today, I have been a teacher for...eight months and change. Now I only have 18 teaching days left. Today was the National Honors Society Induction. Remember that? It was that group in high school that you and your friends were initiated into? You got a pin? A rope for graduation? Yeah, … Continue reading Back to TFA
Weiner’s Bride: An Example of Sexism in Politics
Mass media storm about a congressman with the unfortunate last name recently: Anthony Weiner. This post is sort-of about him. It's more about his wife. Let me provide some background: Huma Abedin graduated from GW University, worked with Hilary Clinton since 1996, and is now one of her deputy chiefs of staff. So she's … Continue reading Weiner’s Bride: An Example of Sexism in Politics
Home Births
Home Births are Uncommon But on the Rise Summary: Though still relatively uncommon, there has been a rise in the number of home births among non-Hispanic white women. The only other ethnic group that showed a slight increase was Asian and Pacific Islanders. My Thoughts: Birthing is a very personal and private event, and the mother … Continue reading Home Births
Should Gays Boycott Straight Weddings?
The Article: Not Going to the Chapel To summarize: The article above is an argument for gays to boycott straight weddings this summer because in all but five states, same-sex marriage is banned. So I'm getting married this summer to a man, and I'm a woman. I went to a women's college and there are … Continue reading Should Gays Boycott Straight Weddings?
The Clumsy Cook 