Oops, got a little repetitive toward the end there.

Also, I have taught English learners, so I always include a check on assignments. I wouldn’t just say “read this.” I have an assignment to ensure they understand. I am super explicit about expectations. Maybe I’m simplifying things; I think I’m being explicit about expectations.

My grandma did this. We called them pie crust cookies and they were fantastic.

That stinks. Thanksgiving is at a really inconvenient time for Midwesterners in terms of weather. I hope you can have some fun in spite of it all.

I just made some and I was hoping they would be as good as I remembered. They are!

I can see how she found him irresistible

I bought my Hudson Map before the Xcel Energy center was built. Then I had to go to St Paul one day and got very confused.

Hear that, Mother? You can’t make me!