And Find Tranquility

Sailing in November is not normal. There is no snow, no ice, no strong wind. The temperature has been fairly mild. The students are still going outside for recess.

It feels like we're cheating a little.

Wishes Won't Wash Dishes

I wish I could somehow live in Cambridge.

Mass. Ave, Cambridge, Ma

Across The Universe

Schezuan Tofu and Dill Pickles

I am crazy about hot, creamy coffee.

I am addicted to Schezuan tofu and dill pickles.

I never tire of swimming in the lake and sipping coffee coolattas.

I can consume all of the popcorn while watching Harry Potter movies.

I wear flip flops and brown toe nail polish.

I love to ride my bicycle, to fly down hills.

I like to put pieces of cloth together until I make something amazing.

I like tea parties with my friends, hot peppers, and reaching out.

By Ms. Wagner

Bridges

...for each of them has turned
aside and each has found it hard
to listen when the other was
the one who was in question and
for each the one atonement is:
begin again.

from Chelmaxioms
by Allen Mendelbaum

Pumpkin Cake

From a co-worker

2 cups canned pumpkin
1 cup oil
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/4 teaspoon cloves
3 cups flour
8 ounces chocolate chips

In a large bowl, combine pumpkin and oil. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 pan and bake in a pre-heated. 350 degree oven for 35 minutes.

Road weary

The kid decided to join me on the trip. We were very tired.