One of my favorite sites: www.lifehacker.com, occasionally does a version of this question. Readers submit their favorite carry-alongs and provide a sneak peak into today’s popular gadgets. In the interest of satisfying your curiousity (and to prove that Lorri M. still has way more in her purse than I do!), here you go:
Today’s destination: Philadelphia! We didn’t have a lot of time to spend here, but we managed a few highlights: Ben Franklin’s house, cheesesteaks (yum!), Reading Terminal Market (abundant!) where we ate in the Rachael Ray recommended “Down Home Diner”, Independence Hall, and the Liberty Bell. Did you know the original title of the bell was [...]
(Today’s blog title courtesy of Jen J., the best Latin teacher ever! Jen will have to wait until I get back to receive her fabulous prize.) Since this is a two-day update, I’ll try to include plenty of pictures to keep things interesting. On our way into NJ on Thurs, we ate lunch at an [...]
(Today’s blog title courtesy of my oldest daughter.) We haven’t even left yet and I want to come back! There is so much here that we didn’t get to do. Too much city, not enough time. I’m still amazed and thankful at all we were able to fit in. Here are yesterday’s highlights, along with [...]
One of the things that goes with having a head for facts (I’m not complaining! It’s what got us here!) is that you can’t look at one thing without thinking of something else. There’s a big world out there and it’s all connected. Jeopardy champ Bob Harris calls this phenomenon “Trebekistan” in his book. So [...]
The Durango moseyed on up the New Jersey Race Track….er….Turnpike. Three teens crammed into the back seat reading, listening, not complaining. (The minivan we reserved wasn’t available. That’s ok. This is more of an adventure. Did you know these new-fangled auto-mo-biles come equipped with a regular plug-in socket? All the better to charge up your [...]
Well mostly solemn if you don’t count the GPS Front Seat Follies. “It’s supposed to be right here.” “Well it isn’t.” “Try turning here.” “Where are we?” “Oops, there goes the monument.” We did a little DC preview during the afternoon and took in Arlington National Cemetery, Marine Memorial, and Air Force Memorial. Beautiful, sad, [...]
Firs order of business: Name this journey. Please leave your suggestions in the comment field below. (Kids, this includes you!) The winning entry will be awarded a valuable prize. Our newest family sport: Suitcase Wrasslin’ Our jovial host: Julius, provider of joy, mirth, and funny faces. We took a ride over to the Manassas Battlefield [...]
What happens when 3 teens, 2 parents, and 15 pieces of luggage head up north for a sightseeing trip? The educational field trip to end all field trips? The vacation that required the planning skills of an army general (and the financial backing of a certain game show)? Stay tuned to find out! For the [...]
We English teachers love a good symbol. We hunt for them in our books, teach our students to write about them, and rejoice at the unexpected discovery of them in everyday life. Some symbols can’t be taken too seriously however, else what would I think when my wedding ring, the symbol of everlasting love, unbroken [...]