Sep

11

What’s in a Name?

September 11, 2009 | 33 Comments

People get their names in all sorts of interesting ways.  Some are named after family members, fictional characters, months, or even flowers.  Some parents choose a name for it’s meaning.  Some names have very simple stories while others have complex ones.
My story is pretty simple.  My name, Angela, comes from my grandmother, Angelina.  My parents [...]

Sep

4

Summer Memories

September 4, 2009 | 28 Comments

Now that a new school year has started, this is a good time to look back and reflect on our summer vacations (however short they may have been).  This summer, I had a chance to go to Washington DC on a trip with other teachers.  I also went with my mom and husband to Minnesota [...]