September 29, 2004
STRESS
It's been hard coming back to my Real Life after a vacation. I have to catch up on all the math I skipped last week. I have to prepare for the next class I'll teach. I have to finish grading the things that came in late from last term. I have so many things to do around the house: grocery shopping, laundry, planting bushes, etc. I have two blankets, a pair of socks, and a sweater to make as soon as possible. I have to enjoy my mom while she's still here. I don't like Real Life; I want to go back to the week when the only stress I had was whether we'd get all the
red jellybeans put together.
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September 26, 2004
COMPARISON
We went to a concentration camp today. It was raining and I was very cold, but not as cold as they were. I was frightened by the enormous pyramid of ashes, but not as frightened as they were. I felt angry when I heard some German start yelling, but not as angry as they were. And I cried when I was by myself, but not as often as they did.
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Posted by: Mike at September 26, 2004 04:03 PM (+sj2x)
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When I was at Dachau, years ago, German school children (appx. 12-16) were running around and giggling.
At Dachau. Giggling.
Posted by: Sparky at September 26, 2004 05:53 PM (swRUK)
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I just linked this post, which I thought was exceptionally well-written.
You might be interested in my post about a woman who was killed in Dachau, here:
http://photoncourier.blogspot.com/2004_09_01_photoncourier_archive.html#109491535757315983
Posted by: David Foster at September 28, 2004 12:31 PM (XUtCY)
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September 18, 2004
VACATION
My life this week has been filled with hurry-up-and-relax. I race to work, race home, race back to class, race to find time to spend with my mom, and race to sleep. But I'm done now; it's vacation time. In two hours, Mom and I will pile into the car and head
here. For a whole week. With no plans, no alarm clocks, no superscript th, no work, and no stress. And likely no internet. I'll return next weekend; in the meantime, enjoy the sidebar.
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Have a great vacation! My two week leave is coming to an end in a few days. Everyone needs a break; enjoy yours. R1
Posted by: Randy at September 18, 2004 04:16 AM (xNLD4)
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Sarah and Mom, have a great trip! Be safe.
Posted by: Kathleen A at September 18, 2004 10:11 AM (vnAYT)
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Enjoy Folgarida - it's fantastic!
Come back rested and ready for action once more...
Posted by: Dominic at September 19, 2004 07:12 AM (5KuRx)
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Even if you *do* have access to the internet, don't use it! A vacation from the web is the most relaxing kind of vacation.
But, do let us know about the trip, that place looks beautiful!
Posted by: Carla at September 19, 2004 11:09 AM (r5M6F)
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September 12, 2004
WICKED
Dang, you know what? It's fun to delete people...
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And if you use Blacklist to block them, it potentially blocks them from commenting on ALL sites using Blacklist.
Posted by: Mike at September 12, 2004 09:07 PM (+sj2x)
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B-b-b-but Mike,
That would be !!CENSORSHIP!! (Sniff!) Imagine that, Sarah having the
gall to "clean" her (ugh)
private property - to deprive people of their right, their RIGHT to spray graffiti over her belongings in the name of liberation from das Bu$chreich. If Sarah doesn't allow them to use
her blog to disseminate
their ideas, where will the resistance turn to? Everyone knows that Blogspot is just another Halliburton puppet.
State-funded "free" blogs for everyone now!
/sarcasm
Posted by: Amritas at September 12, 2004 09:46 PM (hrle/)
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You could just change the offensive comments to Ralph Wiggum quotes like I do. "Your a right-wing facist" becomes "My cat's breath smells like catfood."
It's fun.
Posted by: CD at September 13, 2004 11:23 AM (bsi5Z)
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Okay, CD, now you've got me curious. I've gone to check your page.
Posted by: Oda Mae at September 14, 2004 05:07 PM (kRPDO)
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September 10, 2004
VALUES
I truly believe in basing my life around my values. I changed my career plans away from being a French teacher because, after
my experience in France, I didn't think I could promote the culture in good faith. My husband and I also tried to change our living plans: we never intended to get stationed in Europe -- we even tried to find a way to trade our slot away -- because Europe is generally the antithesis of all that we value. I believe firmly in making choices based on principles, and I applaud others who do the same.
In that sense, I can sympathize with these DUers who want to leave the country if President Bush is re-elected. I personally don't see their arguments, I sure think calling it a "junta" seems over-the-top, and I can't begin to crawl inside their minds. But if that's what they believe in, then they should act on it. They should be decisive and alter the course of their lives based on their convictions and values. I completely support that. I wonder, though, how many of them will actually back up their words with actions. And I wonder how easy life will be in another country for someone who is unemployed and broke in the US right now. But I wish them all the best of luck, and I hope they feel more at home elsewhere.
MORE TO GROK:
Here's everything I like about the US. Heh.
And yes, I learned to heh from the Instapundit. I had never heh-ed in my life before I started reading Reynolds.
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Posted by: Brass at September 10, 2004 12:31 PM (SrRJG)
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Kudos, Sarah--the well-placed "heh" is a hallmark of a True Blogger.
And Brass--spot-on!
Posted by: david at September 11, 2004 03:44 AM (1+76a)
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September 06, 2004
I'M BACK
It was a heck of a weekend: I went back to France, which I never thought I'd do. I did a lot of thinking; I'll write about it after I get my stats test out of the way tomorrow. Read
this in the meantime.
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I am glad that you made it back safe and sound. I will be anxious to hear about your trip.
Posted by: Jane at September 06, 2004 08:05 PM (2aYtB)
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Good luck on your test!
Posted by: ME at September 06, 2004 09:41 PM (W5nSP)
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I bet you were treated even better than Jerry Lewis in France.
Posted by: Tom at September 07, 2004 03:13 PM (kmiNS)
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September 02, 2004
MOM
In three hours my mom will be here!
Of course, now that I've weaned her off of TV news and she's addicted to the blogosphere, we're going to be fighting over the computer...
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I'm so excited for you! What fun, and exactly what you need right now. Some Quality Mom Time.
Enjoy!!!
Posted by: Tammi at September 02, 2004 08:46 AM (4Ls5e)
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This must be the first time she's visited you out there, right? I hope you two have a great time!
Posted by: Carla at September 02, 2004 09:41 AM (r5M6F)
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Hi, I hope you both are having a great time. Hope it was a good flight over there.
Posted by: linfs at September 02, 2004 10:30 AM (LaQYb)
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Hi Mom! You are very lucky to have such a great daughter and son-in-law! Keep blogging. It's where the truth can be found.
Posted by: Kathleen at September 02, 2004 09:05 PM (vnAYT)
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Hi everyone,
Thanks for your comments from Sarah's mom! It was so nice to give my "little girl" a great big hug and kiss in person! We're already "on the go" and looking forward to a full month of fun! I think she's pretty terrific, but then, I'm a little prejudiced! Of course, I can't say enough good things about my soldier son-in-law! He's the best! There will be no fights for the computer; I get daytime hours while she's at work, and she gets early mornings and evenings!
Sarah's mom
Posted by: Nancy at September 03, 2004 11:24 AM (5+7Cq)
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Did you have trouble figuring out who linfs was?
Sloppy fingers. :-)
Posted by: linda at September 03, 2004 01:19 PM (LaQYb)
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September 01, 2004
LT A
I got an update on our friend
LT A today: he's home and doing much better. His wife says he is "tube-free" and except for the temporary colostomy bag and the shots of blood thinner, he's doing very well. I'm so relieved.
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Sarah - that is good news. Please send them our best wishes and appreciation.
Posted by: Kathleen A at September 01, 2004 12:12 PM (vnAYT)
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Tube-free and out of the hospital? Wow! I never expected him to get so much better so fast. My thoughts are still with him and his wife.
Posted by: Amritas at September 01, 2004 01:29 PM (oVpma)
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Great news! Thanks so much for keeping us updated.
Posted by: Beth at September 01, 2004 02:07 PM (Tl+6R)
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Good to hear this news.
Modern medicine can be pretty amazing - no doubt aided by a patient with generally good health outside the devastating injuries, and with a strong will and support from family and friends.
Posted by: Glenmore at September 01, 2004 02:14 PM (n38Cr)
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Sarah - thank you so much for the update. That is so great. LtA has been added to a couple of prayer groups (heh from MY Mom), the power of prayer is amazing though. Our thoughts and prayers go out to LTA and his family.
Posted by: Toni at September 02, 2004 09:51 AM (SHqVu)
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Great news. Please tell him he has lots of folks he doesn't know pulling for him.
Posted by: Jim at September 03, 2004 01:59 AM (BjDAE)
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