http://www.jennybjones.com Blog of Author Jenny B. Jones Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:22:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If my life were a movie right now it would titled Weird. Let me share one example (as I type with a cat sprawled across the keyboard). So last weekend I went to the monthly Wal-Mart meeting for managers. Don't ask how I got in. It involves Ginsu knives, a low ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/18/i-got-your-back-sandy/ I just wanted to pop in to let you know I'm taking a blogging vay-kay this week. I will return March 22nd, the first day of Spring Break for most Arkansas schools. It has been a crazy few weeks with my teacher hat on, and I am more than ready ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/15/wheres-my-pool-boy/ Congrats to blogger friend Suzanne Schaffer, winner of the yet-to-be-released So Over My Head. Not only did she win in the "drawing," but she had the best idea for a tshirt slogan. I didn't share my own ideas because I wanted all fresh ideas, but Suzanne actually picked one of ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/12/short-and-sweet/ Just got the news Corey Haim has died. How sad. What a waste.  My favorite movie of his was probably Lost Boys. Eighties kids everywhere are sad, so buy one some ice cream today. Don't forget this week's drawing. To enter you simply have to help us out with our annual ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/10/name-a-boob-shirt-win-a-book/ Omigosh, are the Oscar's over yet? Longest, most boring awards show in history. I couldn't even stick it out and just gave up. I think no matter who hosts, there should always be a Billy Crystal-like montage. And there should always be live performances of the Oscar nominated songs peppered ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/08/sneak-peek-of-so-over-my-head/ I'm sad to say this semester's group of kids aren't as quote-worthy as my previous group. But I finally rounded up some and thought I'd share. Student 1: My favorite possession is a stuffed pig. Student 2: You should upgrade it with an automatic oinker. Student 3: My phone has texting. Which keeps me ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/05/besides-the-fat-paychecks-this-is-why-i-teach/ I'm taking the day off to write, but I wanted to share the video I stole from Meg Cabot's Tweet. http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/03/um-theres-a-cat-on-your-head/ Happy Monday! This weekend I braved it and went to Wal-Mart. The parking lot was full of class and entertainment. And my personal favorite... Has anyone seen Shutter Island? I think I might want to see it. I had no interest in it. Couldn't even watch the commercials. But then I found out ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/03/01/because-who-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-asparagus/ Happy Friday! So I told you about my super talented student who is bound to write/act for Saturday Night Live. But I gave you the wrong link for her funny blog that documents her year in a Chicago inner-city school. I'm just glad she came back alive. And not selling crack. ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/02/26/cats-and-calculators/ I just bought the weirdest looking alarm clock ever. In fact, every time I look at it, I "see" something different--none of it appropriate. It looks like when the Stark Trek TV show got canceled and cleared out the set, this is what was left. So I have fought the battle ... http://www.jennybjones.com/2010/02/24/let-there-be-light/