The Damsel wishes you the happiest of holidays. Amidst the busyness, don’t forget to enjoy the simple joys of the season.
Category Archive for 'personal'
little things
Posted in personal on Nov 20th, 2012
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, here are some thoughts that are dear to the Damsel’s heart. Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day. Sometimes you have to lose something before you appreciate it. The Damsel noticed that with nose hairs. Eight years ago, while taking chemotherapy, she lost all her hairs, nose and otherwise. Even the little [...]
The Damsel begs your pardon for the lack of new content on the Old School. She hopes you’ll understand…this past month has been a flurry, and the fulfillment of a life long dream. Her novel, Sudden Darkness, has been published and is now available. It’s actually on the shelf. She still can hardly believe this [...]
You know that tray that sits in your refrigerator’s water dispenser? The minute the Damsel saw one of these on her very first fridge with a water dispenser, she had a Moment. She thought to herself, oh. That’s going to get gross. Fast. The sprog will get themselves ice from the dandy ice shooter, and [...]
a farewell
Posted in personal on Oct 9th, 2011
The Damsel has debated all day about whether to post about this. If you are a long-time reader of the Old School, you may recall the Damsel has mentioned the family dog, calling him “The Dog-Shaped Horse” because he’s so big. He’s been the most exasperating, loving, crazy, huge, wonderful pet this family’s ever had. [...]
a letter from the administration
Posted in personal on Sep 24th, 2011
Memo to: Instructor, Old School Re: Absences Dear Damsel, It’s come to our attention that your attendance at the Old School has been spotty of late. The administration is concerned. As our head instructor, we’re sure you realize you need to set a proper example for your students. Continued absences of this magnititude cannot continue. [...]
dinner with the prophet
Posted in personal on Dec 21st, 2010
Yup. Tonight. The Damsel and her Knight are going to eat dinner with the Prophet. Just the two of them, plus 1000 of their closest friends. **snicker** Have a great evening! Enjoy the season.
a note from the faculty–repost
Posted in personal on Nov 25th, 2010
The Damsel posted this last Thanksgiving, and this year she’d like to just say it again, especially for the many new students who’ve enrolled in the Old School since last year. Thank you, and have a wonderful holiday. This isn’t a typical Old School post, because there’s nothing here about doing things the old fashioned [...]
calling retreat
Posted in personal on Aug 10th, 2010
Re: the lack of Old School lately. . .The Damsel is off on a writing retreat. Yes, that is as lovely as it sounds! must. finish. stupid. book. She’ll be back at the chalkboard next week.
knight spotting–Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Posted in personal on Jun 25th, 2010
Want to watch for the Knight in Shining Armor during Mormon Tabernacle Choir broadcasts? First, you’ll need to know what he looks like. Aww! Look! A strong, brave, and handsome knight indeed. Here he sits waiting for one of their many performances to begin. It will probably also help to know that he is the [...]




