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Malum Leporidae and Imaginary Covert Surveillance

I went to see The Secret Life of Pets a few days ago, and I’m not saying that Illumination Entertainment/Universal has me under surveillance or reads my blog, but I would like to point out a few things, and you can decide for yourselves. Every year for my husband’s birthday, I make him a Birthday… Read More Malum Leporidae and Imaginary Covert Surveillance

July 21, 2016 Tracey RainsLeave a comment

Miracles Really Do Happen

tulips in Holland

A few days ago, I experienced a miracle. I had a dentist appointment after school (that’s not the miracle) which took me through a heavy traffic area laden with about a million traffic lights: The infamous Highway 66, Winfield Dunn Parkway. It’s been under construction practically since Tennessee became a state and must be the… Read More Miracles Really Do Happen

April 19, 2016 Tracey RainsLeave a comment

Worst. Date. Ever.

Blind Date

I didn’t date much in high school, and one of my first dates should have been enough to convince me never to try it again. In fact, it was was so awful that I take the fact that I ever dated again after the experience as proof that I am an optimist. Most of my… Read More Worst. Date. Ever.

December 21, 2015January 7, 2016 Tracey Rains9 Comments

In Defense of Me

It has come to my attention that people are uncomfortable with Me. It’s almost as if they’re embarrassed by Me. You see, the problem only comes up with Me and the addition of someone else. People are happy enough to go with Me to a movie. (Last week a friend went to see The Martian… Read More In Defense of Me

October 30, 2015January 20, 2016 Tracey Rains16 Comments

I Want George Clooney!

Ceorge Clooney

“Look, Bob. I’ve already told you I’m playing myself in Appalachian Teacher. I had it put in the contract. Chelsea’s a lawyer, remember?” Bob looks uncomfortable and tries to reply persuasively,”Melissa McCarthy has already agreed. She’s a big name now. She’d be just right for your snarky sense of humor, and… and, well,…” “And, what,… Read More I Want George Clooney!

October 17, 2015October 17, 2015 Tracey Rains13 Comments

Not a Bucket List

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Everywhere you look, it seems people are posting or suggesting Bucket Lists, things they want to accomplish before they die. Maybe I’m cynical, and maybe I just lack motivation, but the last time I came across one of these, I thought, “You’d do better to make a list of things you’re going to stop stressing… Read More Not a Bucket List

October 14, 2015 Tracey Rains11 Comments

It’s Not News to Me

I’ve been behind on my blogging lately, and it isn’t because I’ve been watching the news. Today’s Prompt “Connect the Dots” on The Daily Post said, “Scour the news for an entirely uninteresting story. Consider how it connects to your life. Write about that.” In an world where sports updates and entertainment gossip are passed… Read More It’s Not News to Me

October 10, 2015October 12, 2015 Tracey Rains5 Comments

Childhood’s End?

Well, today is my birthday, and I threw myself a party. A pity party. Carl and I had big plans today:We were swanning off to Asheville to embrace culture and have luncheon–It would be luncheon in Asheville; I eat lunch here–at any one of our favorite places, visit real bookstores, then pick up a few… Read More Childhood’s End?

September 27, 2015June 1, 2016 Tracey Rains19 Comments

It’s Not What You Think

Pleeeeeease The students in my third period have been begging to watch a movie since the year started, the same movie, over and over. “Pleeeeeease. It’s the best movie ever!” It’s one of the few things I’ve seen unite a cheerleader, a country boy, and a preacher’s kid. I’ve caught them huddled around phones streaming… Read More It’s Not What You Think

September 24, 2015October 4, 2015 Tracey Rains8 Comments

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With the worldwide web literally at students’ fingertips, it would be easy to assume that they can find out anything they need any time. While this is technically true, it’s also a case of being spoiled for choice. The abundance of options make it difficult for students to know where to turn. For every reliable […]

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The Unintentional Lesson

” The greatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.” This quote, often attributed to Winston Churchill, but probably dating back to Horace, sums up my most recent inservice experience. I do feel compelled to note that being right by mistake is nothing to get excited about; I don’t think […]

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Vegan Recipes from across the Planet for a Kind and Compassionate World. Because the Future is Vegan.

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