Monthly Archives: August 2007

It’s time to start filling out college applications with the boy. Or is it? I don’t know. I’ve taught college classes before. I was in college not all that long ago. I think I could do it. I’m thinking of … Continue reading →

The boy has begun his senior year of high school and yeeps, this is going to be a Kleenex year. It is a year of lasts: The last Homecoming The last High School marching season The last competition The last … Continue reading →

After all of my posts about the crossing guard situation in Albemarle County, I was invited to attend a press conference this morning by both the Sheriff’s office and the Albemarle County school board. I was of course, delighted to be … Continue reading →

We had an impressive little storm roll through C’ville last night, complete with power outages and (what drought?) full-on downpours. A huge branch from one of our backyard trees fell.                     … Continue reading →

We’re under a drought warning here in C’ville. Since I don’t remember this ever happening in Missouri, I guess I find it the teensiest bit exicting. Warning! Restrictions! Great words. So here’s what the Jaggers family will be doing to … Continue reading →