tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57301842776597260932024-02-02T14:26:47.238-08:00Dublin BookwormThe Scullys of Dublin - A family blogLoren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-62784677873375791472013-05-14T14:51:00.001-07:002013-05-14T14:51:31.773-07:00Book Idea 1Once night before bed, a girl and her .......<br />
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At last, it was time for ......Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-70710127898755248932013-05-10T20:57:00.001-07:002013-05-10T20:57:44.488-07:00Erin’s 1st Grade Zoo School Field Trip<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5zwk7MHTe3ofQjBPVLvSFN5WyWApbdSEsd-IQamrvRNXyC9cUAEYGcako9FWp_p5HrVNRE8PtJHLaxSsVFJ8IueiXDZwtLQUJMuvOV07ZzkigbhkQ6Kc3FKhnk4P7hSq4YVEdmI3cEGg/s1600-h/001%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="001" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="001" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKrzqn-QCrJ_1pkPlFFKh3fyybSkm6faJgn3cA-xp-6xOSMA8swPaR3zxqIY5E1qaCrJYEYStPNKrdyxJErrUryXhd4c5bIl-gsNsXvl8TkD38N7k3ASvx5Pf9yOEwviB0y0pe-vsV0js/?imgmax=800" width="246" height="186"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fhAAhGSkfbKutVpqtZ8b7s__RM_7gGLcUKYBB9QCXqItwrUG31vBDERMXpx3mved-8pvtxvjuOjfakRYJLEhgfIYGDxQro1SAV2V7_sBxszl-LyC7q96kCfVEbvNkmGyo2G3wItvGbU/s1600-h/006%25255B8%25255D.jpg"><img title="zoo 2013" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Erin & Mia" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrACoUDZYVqgyt7BdTb6cIg_zfmeQZaWiSR7kiwvuGD22XQbACq29PTq4-iwim0PBs6c0grKGMnVYtgHu_dYGDPd6Wzc6bueSEnXOe33I_RkaqOMk72xRaWXFNr16i3yCRqALCcugtLBY/?imgmax=800" width="246" height="200"></a></p> <p>It is hard to believe it is almost the end of a long school year for Erin Sophia! We will all readily admit 1st grade had many ups and downs and as June 5th rapidly approaches it is a good time to reflect.</p> <ul> <h5></h5></ul> <ul> <li><strong>Reading</strong> or NOT reading let me count the ways this became a struggle, challenge and triumph!</li> <li><strong>Behavior Management</strong> – how does one manage the fire, passion and confidence of a 45 year old in a 7 year old body? There were a few conflicts but thankfully not everyday day, week or month. All said and done, probably five conflicts and two involving the principal. And none resulting in bodily harm, swear words or intent to harm (Whew, as I wipe my sweaty brow).</li> <li><strong>Emotional Growth</strong> – ummm the term, “sassy” quickly comes to mind. Followed quickly by the word, stubborn! </li> <li></li></ul> Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-10434616881544429712013-05-10T20:15:00.000-07:002013-05-10T20:17:12.810-07:00BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN!<p>So it is now May 2013 and once again I was a horrible blogger and slacked on all accounts. </p> <p>Stopped writing</p> <p>Stopped posting new pictures to blog</p> <p>Stopped remembering my blog</p> <p>Hell, I couldn’t even find my blogging program on my laptop anymore!</p> <p>Now I am trying to revitalize my 2012 New Year Resolutions</p> <p>*Creativity with the hope of actually generating more ideas which result in creating something!</p> Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-32655572317246119222012-11-08T14:42:00.002-08:002012-11-14T10:12:41.679-08:00Crew Fall 2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: lime;"><span style="font-size: large;">Dublin Crew @ The Head of Charles Boston Oct 2012</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View from the Boston Harbor taken by Shawn Scully</td></tr>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxHCKH8wjYohinFZKfImAYScm6s_4ycWhddRk8AKiX6PZ1CTllRisY3NUzEB6y0qQoI3sFk-GSjLee0FQWkXiWHm8eFmc5lwjJs6B4ZsUMirXFujdcr0LpgcIZZAGUW5JnrSugqhx23w/s1600/IMG_0301.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxHCKH8wjYohinFZKfImAYScm6s_4ycWhddRk8AKiX6PZ1CTllRisY3NUzEB6y0qQoI3sFk-GSjLee0FQWkXiWHm8eFmc5lwjJs6B4ZsUMirXFujdcr0LpgcIZZAGUW5JnrSugqhx23w/s320/IMG_0301.JPG" width="213" /></a><span style="background-color: lime; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Jordan with Summer 2012 London Olympic Medalist in Crew.</span></blockquote>
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My how the boys changed from the end of the season last year! Not only do they look different physically and these photos make that reality very clear. They also performed differently with vast improvements all around. Jordan was known as the "erg beast" this season and had one of the fastest times. It is a joy to see J enjoy the camaraderie of his crew and all the great things this entails; humor, friendship, and lots of laughter. What more could a mom ask for? I am very thankful! Go crew ...........Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-68492308881873264702012-06-07T10:07:00.002-07:002012-06-07T10:07:15.017-07:00Try It!<br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #211922; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">All I ask of them is to put their little toe in the water." They don't have to dive in headfirst ... just a try to see how it feels .....I believe this is my purpose as a parent.</span></li>
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</h2>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-55876129808840086512012-04-30T14:57:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:57:33.313-07:00Medal Boy!<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/Ye563T24IE" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nDgg5T7ZnPs/Tn9cNrwRjMI/AAAAAAAAATQ/Z7fwKRJdfjM/s512/IMG_2314.jpg" /></a>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-42990994506719924132012-04-30T14:55:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:55:06.859-07:00rowing hard Frogtown<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/kqn34mzu6E" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-q0E_0hduLRc/Tn9WPY8BTVI/AAAAAAAAAI4/vzs59naSlfI/s512/IMG_2085.jpg" /></a>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-87983886858827564872012-04-30T14:54:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:54:18.312-07:00My Crew Boy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rVGb9-CFO4o/Tn-S0_cVAvI/AAAAAAAAAoM/pHM-QfYqFJA/s512/DSC_0214.JPG" /></a>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-29837744683830845302012-04-30T14:53:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:53:03.872-07:00Frogtown Jordan & Keenan<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/QHkc9XT8Sc" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-0fxid6xjaYI/Tn-SqOuN0-I/AAAAAAAAAoE/TupdtmvM074/s512/DSC_0211.JPG" /></a>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-21572024140767343212012-04-30T14:51:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:51:11.943-07:00Frogtown Jordan & Keenan<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/SKrtVF9MVT" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OhrEB8HHjno/Tn9V0OxIhpI/AAAAAAAAAHA/Dcd3HVnYHnE/s512/IMG_1955.jpg" /></a>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-5393538592725714152012-04-30T14:49:00.001-07:002012-04-30T14:49:50.779-07:00Frogtown Keenan & Jordan<a href="http://goo.gl/photos/pDi7UtY3Er" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; 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font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>Send custom cards from Shutterfly for <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/st-patricks-day-cards-and-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">St. Patrick's Day</a>.</span></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewViewCollection" style="font-family: arial, sans-seris; font-size: 13px; color: #333333;"><span>View the entire <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery" style="color: #6666cc;">collection</a> of cards.</span></div><img width="1" height="1" border="0" style="padding: 0; background: #ffffff; border: none; box-shadow: none;" src="https://os.shutterfly.com/b/ss/sflyshareprod/1/H.15/111?pageName=sharekey&c1=msc&c2=blogger" /></div></div><div class="sflyProductPreviewWidgetBottom" style="height:6px; background-image:url(http://cdn.staticsfly.com/img_/share/preview/msc/widget/bottom.gif);"></div></div>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-90767598597639092742012-02-08T20:08:00.000-08:002012-02-08T20:21:40.175-08:00Creativity @ WorkSince the boss has been away (down under in Australia for a month) the cat has had fun making changes/improvements within the branch. This fat cat has taken the opportunity to incorporate customer feedback/suggestions and move some stuff around. I was able to get the paperback romances off loaded from four horrible plexiglas towers onto a range of shelving of exisisting genre shelves. This adjustment allowed for two round tables to move into that area w/ a matching oak bookcase flanked by two reading chairs. I then had three long study tables moved into the space formerly occupied by the two circle tables ... Thereby creating an L shaped study zone. Then I moved All the copy reading chairs, magazine and newspaper stands along with a few side tables to the front garden windows creating a "grumpy ole man" reading area. T he idea was to zone/ designate the areas based on usage. Therefore the laptop/business people can sit together without disturbing the "quite" grumpy ole readers needing to read those darn newspapers. Before these changes it was a mumbled jumbled arrangement and no w,older people just sat anywhere resulting in conflicts ... Now based on the seating the areas are zoned by usage! Very cool on my part! It looks and flows so much better. Customers went straight to the areas and many have expressed pleasure with changes. Ha, no design or archetical degree needed to make such improvements. The best part was how I got ALL the staff bought into the idea ... They were all engaged excited, consulted, empowered and everyone of them had a renewed spark in their eyes. Each one of them brought improvements and suggestions that just made my original ideas even better. It was truly a wonderful thing to execute and many times I had to retrain them for their enthusiasm to take action was so intense. We proved together we can do anything. I will post some pictures next ... So we have a visual. So over the past three weeks I have expended a lot of creative energy within the realm of my work environment. Living my new year resolution to the max!Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-5467705993927484822012-02-06T15:12:00.000-08:002012-02-06T16:23:15.970-08:00The Big Bad Boss<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk4B-VtX7srIBmmoIeBvDbaWw7siEzB7UDpHkZEZ_x1vMkccbGJKZuGIbnV2v8aTcf2cvR4AGJThVTljumG6Amk92CgBuHUGQxtv5HF4lpZPohciRLvDDENK2F-TFFE4161XR74AbO5Y/s1600/boss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPk4B-VtX7srIBmmoIeBvDbaWw7siEzB7UDpHkZEZ_x1vMkccbGJKZuGIbnV2v8aTcf2cvR4AGJThVTljumG6Amk92CgBuHUGQxtv5HF4lpZPohciRLvDDENK2F-TFFE4161XR74AbO5Y/s320/boss.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Boss Mustang 2012</span></strong></td></tr>
</tbody></table>I never considered myself a "muscle car" kind of girl but once I sat in the new boss I was impressed. Maybe it was the leather Recaro Ferrari made seats hugging my butt that sucked me in hook line an sinker! The funny thing is I got over the car but not the color! Since sitting in the bright burnt orange beast, I was hooked on that retro orange color. Who knew a color could inspire so much creativity? Shortly thereafter, I found myself drawn to orange items in the store. I found a fabulous Ikea lamp, trash can and even 4 desk legs in the amazing organe. It gives a certain pop of color and brightens anything dull. Of course I have not gone too crazy; certainly no orange walls.Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-5484892864970139052012-02-03T11:46:00.000-08:002012-02-03T11:48:57.571-08:00Groundhogs & Grandpas<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjRpvNu6U-unaJ7ehEvL6DaZgR0l7gjJ9ZKABE2sxvFLz1nAiw1nv7YseCl2Sq9MGyNnYVAA9JbNypjferRfgq_lZtA2IufDp5WGm4HWCeakrHDGmXCANItTGM50P3MKIMhHgbVS_xKo/s1600/groundhog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmjRpvNu6U-unaJ7ehEvL6DaZgR0l7gjJ9ZKABE2sxvFLz1nAiw1nv7YseCl2Sq9MGyNnYVAA9JbNypjferRfgq_lZtA2IufDp5WGm4HWCeakrHDGmXCANItTGM50P3MKIMhHgbVS_xKo/s1600/groundhog.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Groundhog Day 2/2/2012</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Once upon a time, I had a thing for groundhogs. I found them cute in some chubby rodent sort of way. Of course I never saw one growing up in FL and when I encountered them in NC they charmed me. Now that I live in Ohio and the rodents ruined my backyard shed and drove my husband looney, I no longer have an affection for groundhogs and now view them as fat, menacing pests. Yesterday being Groundhog day, always reminds me of my beloved grandfather, whom was born on Groundhog day. I think of him for more often than just this one day of the year .... he is in my thoughts often. My grandfather was such an enormous role model for me and served many roles in my life far surpassing mere ole grandpa status. It is no surprise that I grew up and married a man very similar to my grandfather. All the same characterstics are shared; intelligence, sarcastic whit, loyalty, affection, deep emotion, a sense of superiority and innate confidence, respect for tradition. I regret that my grandfather did not get a chance to know my children; especially Jordan who is very similar to his great grandfather. Great joy would be had by all if they were able to meet. I am reminded of this special man when I talk to Jordan and marvel at the wonders of genetics.Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-84574724886172587122012-01-28T19:24:00.000-08:002012-01-28T19:26:08.141-08:00Flying Monkeys, eghads!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgR_rTxV3KQZ3kyYP4tQuiaQpfI9CsG2vOF3JyclNwm_MsefmYIGa_SpfcMLGDIJcYiI51_kKrcqISzLPy69hE9SLJi7LscCV8ujcw9U1DJ27i8gnW1FU5fFdbPRlP5Dd4wimbuAqnz8E/s1600/witch.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgR_rTxV3KQZ3kyYP4tQuiaQpfI9CsG2vOF3JyclNwm_MsefmYIGa_SpfcMLGDIJcYiI51_kKrcqISzLPy69hE9SLJi7LscCV8ujcw9U1DJ27i8gnW1FU5fFdbPRlP5Dd4wimbuAqnz8E/s400/witch.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>The flying monkeys still freak me out to this day!</em></strong></span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-11090041740928598812012-01-28T19:01:00.000-08:002012-01-28T19:18:26.885-08:00Sock Monkey Maddness!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fbviwzQftiDP5v67Z8YnIiUjC-kBJS85iD__8plO8_q3ZlgttjkvRgP-r73TIEsnke5kmvtNpaQvWcNHLH07IfHOQXBH8TomCXbHFP2DtSC7o8ACI_bJ-OJYeDI8NAuzThilfXssMwI/s1600/imagesCABNNDLV.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_fbviwzQftiDP5v67Z8YnIiUjC-kBJS85iD__8plO8_q3ZlgttjkvRgP-r73TIEsnke5kmvtNpaQvWcNHLH07IfHOQXBH8TomCXbHFP2DtSC7o8ACI_bJ-OJYeDI8NAuzThilfXssMwI/s400/imagesCABNNDLV.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sock Monkey Obsession</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I think it all started about 3 years ago when I had to make a reciprocal storytime time kit for SRC (summer reading club). I wanted to create a kit based on a colleagues very fun & popular, <em>Monkey Around with Curious George</em> kit. It was created by Carol Snowden who was a long time librarian at the Whitehall branch. A few months after she died due to ovarian cancer, we were required to update summer reading club kits. I wanted to continue Carol's kit in her honor. To my horror when I opened the blue kit out popped Sock Monkeys!!! Since about age 2, I have had a real disgust for these homemade toys. It is hard to explain why I disliked them so profoundly ... for some reason their appearance creeped me out and made me feel a mixture of embarrassment (for its sheer homeliness) and disgust. Something about them just repulsed me mixed with, <em>"what the hell am I going to do with this thing?!"</em> I recall a color Brownie camera photo of me dragging a home made sock monkey around the Christmas tree when I was two. I seem to have vague memories of other exposure to them throughout my childhood. When Jordan was born we received a thoughtful homemade baby gift, a well made sock monkey from a dear friend's mother and I reacted with horror. I had a strong maternal instinct not expose my newborn to such a thing!! I recall disposing of the monkey quickly although it was NOT doomed to a trashcan; I am not sure were or how I banished him. I felt guilty about it then and feel even worse today. The poor dear elderly woman crafted this toy so thoughtfully and I cast it out of my life instantly. So when I encountered a blue storybin full of the little buggers, I pushed my natural instincts aside and embraced them into my office and now they have taken over my life!!!!!! No wonder, I was leery of them all those years ago! Those meddlesome, menacing monkeys!!! Guess I will have to turn my little dog loose on them, ha!</span>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-81743064046357855292012-01-26T19:29:00.000-08:002012-01-27T03:16:02.337-08:00My Greatest Inspiration<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub-1KOqjuv0ZOtWyxJGePH36p28GF7pDbSr9w33HH-Z5QVbokw1PfS7nr-nmcfQ3_DmMxrNC9cyb2XwcALu-yJHGwjuSElq6jS4a77Ngp6Uxk-YEBrXyrBbuV40PxDYOESTR0e-HF9CI/s1600/erinswimclassoct09+006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjub-1KOqjuv0ZOtWyxJGePH36p28GF7pDbSr9w33HH-Z5QVbokw1PfS7nr-nmcfQ3_DmMxrNC9cyb2XwcALu-yJHGwjuSElq6jS4a77Ngp6Uxk-YEBrXyrBbuV40PxDYOESTR0e-HF9CI/s320/erinswimclassoct09+006.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><blockquote class="tr_bq"><blockquote class="tr_bq">One of my many inspirations!</blockquote></blockquote></td></tr>
</tbody></table><ul><li><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Of course this picture of Jordan is several years old but it is hard to get pictures of my bashful 15 year old these days. He looks different but still the same sweet soul who continues to inspire me daily. Children are amazing (for so many reasons) and of course mine are TOTALLY amazing!! wink LOL but heck it's true!</span></li>
<li><span style="color: red; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Both of my children are continual reminders that teachers come in different shapes, sizes and ages. They have taught me to redefine my narrow definition of teacher and shown me the way to many amazing personal insights. Without them, I shutter to think what kind of person I would be! Because of this and so much more they inspire me to meet my resolutions to improve as mother and ultimately as a person.</span> </li>
</ul>Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-16670915000967424092012-01-25T20:06:00.000-08:002012-01-27T03:20:53.927-08:00Revised NEW Year Resolution list 2012<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of My Main Motivations to Keep My 2012 Resolutions</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="color: purple; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><strong>Aaah a Work In Progress ...</strong></span><br />
- be on time ... No more lateness<br />
- <strike>less clutter NO hoarding and fewer piles</strike><br />
- fewer books; leave them at the library<br />
- <strike>wake up earlier</strike> <br />
- less gluten<br />
- <strike>less sugar</strike><br />
- less yelling<br />
- <strike>less swearing</strike><br />
- more laughter<br />
- more joy<br />
- continue keeping in touch; regularly<br />
- don't take things tooo personally<br />
- increase creativity <br />
- keep last years resolution alive; increased spontaneity <br />
- walk the dogs more; at least regularly<br />
- count to ten before yelling at my beautiful/wonderful children<br />
<b></b>After all, who wants to hear their mother yelling unless its an emergency?!Loren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730184277659726093.post-90248740739156350692012-01-24T20:33:00.000-08:002012-01-24T20:39:22.021-08:00Pete the Cat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4UdrwFRZVdWluHJD3HBk8oBfyd4CEZd3m_2mOB_ITJcPWvi8axFgldbWCBr0jU1lfKVzoLOo4ZOCrLFWnQBkzcuJ6hlm_VSwfYTaQfwEAfRG_jiXAb5nnGFwbBg9cWa-El_wUjbN83U/s1600/pete.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW4UdrwFRZVdWluHJD3HBk8oBfyd4CEZd3m_2mOB_ITJcPWvi8axFgldbWCBr0jU1lfKVzoLOo4ZOCrLFWnQBkzcuJ6hlm_VSwfYTaQfwEAfRG_jiXAb5nnGFwbBg9cWa-El_wUjbN83U/s200/pete.jpg" width="156" /></a></div>In an earlier post I mentioned a creative work related idea regarding the picture book character, Pete the Cat. Thought it might help to see a visual of this goofy looking blue cat. Follow the blue hyper link to check out this cat.<br />
<a href="http://catalog.columbuslibrary.org/?itemid=%7Clibrary%2Fmarc%2Fcml%7C4442-32660">Pete the Cat</a><br />
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Is kind of amazing this goofy looking cat became a hit! Librarians, kids and teachers really like the song that makes the book work and the character more endearing. The stuffed Pete the Cat that you can actually buy is even better than the picture book illustrations. If you are really curious or just really bored search u tube for Pete the Cat. Aaah, the joys of being a children's librarian in a wonderful library! :) I live the life!!!! Now, if I could only banish working weekends. LOLLoren Scullyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725501695185822518noreply@blogger.com0