Re: Any Hobbies-- from Sharon

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Sharon,

I am majoring in Sociology and English at

Texas Woman’s University. I am a Teaching Assistant currently and want to

get my degree. I may seek alternate certification to teach or do something

else. Not sure yet. It is really tough, working and going to school but I know

it will be worth it. Really hard after 40 but it makes my brain work.

I like to read Sue Grafton too. Love

mysteries. Have you ever read Dianne Mott son? She writes mysteries about

a caterer. Lots of fun recipes. You are right about Cornwell. The

serial murder stuff started getting weird. I read “One Particular

Harbor”. I admired

the author but did not like the book. I think it scared me more then a scary

mystery….

Would rather dwell on good days---not

think of what may come. Eternal optimist J

Have fun with the gluing…

Connie

From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon Marsden

Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005

9:11 AM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Any Hobbies--

from Sharon

Hi Connie:

You said you are in

the midst of finals--for what?

Hobbies... well,

let's see. Right now I'm " stuck " on paper mache. (excuse

the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour

paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer.

It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all

kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like

that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o

granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in

the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it

and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache!

Other hobbies?

I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I

also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm

hoping to get the inspiration to paint again.

I read. I like

mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell

but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading " One Particular

Harbor " by Janet Lee

. It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but

it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life

choices.

Crossword puzzles

and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it

helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy

every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes.

Sharon

connie buran

wrote:

Lila,

Just saw your post. I to do counted cross

stitch too. Its been a while for me.

I am a big reader and belong to a book

club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb

garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants.

Right now I am in the midst of finals and

wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up

yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start

writing. J

Connie

From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila Kaser

Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005

9:33 AM

To: MSersLife

Subject: Any Hobbies

I was just wondering

what any of you do as

a hobby if any. I love

to counted cross

stitch and crochet. I

also love puzzle

books. Just curious

what people love to do

~Lila~

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One

minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all

over you. "

V.R. , Palmer, Alaska,

where Cabbages grow huge

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I've dome something similar with balloons, melt some wax, and dip a small balloon in it, let cool and dip again, several times till it builds to where I want it, then Rob does the lost-wax casting with it, and makes it from bronze, ending up with a really unique votive candle holder. I'd show ya one but they all sold :-)

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Re: Any Hobbies-- from Sharon

Sharon

Have you ever attempted a pinata out of paper mache? I blow a balloon up and then layer newspaper strips on it leaving a small area bare, I let it dry and then pop the balloon, you can take the balloon piece out after you pop it. We just fill it with candy and then bombs away, the kids are at it like crazed lunatics.Its alot cheaper than buying one of the premade pinatas. Just wanted to add my two cents LOL

Sharon Marsden wrote:

Hi Connie:

You said you are in the midst of finals--for what?

Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache!

Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again.

I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices.

Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes.

Sharonconnie buran wrote:

Lila,

Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me.

I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants.

Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J

Connie

From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies

I was just wondering what any of you do as a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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I've dome something similar with balloons, melt some wax, and dip a small balloon in it, let cool and dip again, several times till it builds to where I want it, then Rob does the lost-wax casting with it, and makes it from bronze, ending up with a really unique votive candle holder. I'd show ya one but they all sold :-)

Peace & Blessings,~*~Akiba~*~Pragmatic VisionaryIsis! Isis! Ra! Ra! Ra!

Re: Any Hobbies-- from Sharon

Sharon

Have you ever attempted a pinata out of paper mache? I blow a balloon up and then layer newspaper strips on it leaving a small area bare, I let it dry and then pop the balloon, you can take the balloon piece out after you pop it. We just fill it with candy and then bombs away, the kids are at it like crazed lunatics.Its alot cheaper than buying one of the premade pinatas. Just wanted to add my two cents LOL

Sharon Marsden wrote:

Hi Connie:

You said you are in the midst of finals--for what?

Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache!

Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again.

I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices.

Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes.

Sharonconnie buran wrote:

Lila,

Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me.

I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants.

Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J

Connie

From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies

I was just wondering what any of you do as a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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Connie: I also went back to school after 40. What a challenge, especially with MS. What do you think your biggest hurdle for school success is--being over 40 or doing it with MS? I'll have to look for the son books. I appreciate the tip. The last Cornwell book I read was not cohesive, as far as I was concerned. Too scattered. "One Particular Harbor" is scaring me too. I loved the descriptives when she is seeing Alaska for the first time, going dog sledding... but now I'm further into the book and it's frightening. Does the book tell where this author is now? I do wonder what has happened to her. Maybe she would have done better if she had taken care of herself and not lived the excessive life she did

throughout the book? Sharonconnie buran wrote: Sharon, I am majoring in Sociology and English at Texas Woman’s University. I am a Teaching Assistant currently and want to get my degree. I may seek alternate certification to teach or do something else. Not sure yet. It is really tough, working and going to school but I know it will be worth it. Really hard after 40 but it makes my brain work. I like to read Sue Grafton too. Love mysteries. Have you ever read Dianne Mott son? She writes mysteries about a caterer. Lots of fun recipes. You are right about Cornwell. The serial murder stuff started getting weird. I read “One Particular Harbor”. I admired the author but did not like the book. I think it scared me more then a scary mystery…. Would rather dwell on good days---not think of what may come. Eternal optimist J Have fun with the gluing… Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 9:11 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies-- from Sharon Hi Connie: You said you are in the midst of

finals--for what? Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing

it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache! Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again. I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like

Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices. Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every

day I can tell a difference in my thought processes. Sharonconnie buran wrote: Lila, Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me. I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants. Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies I was just

wondering what any of you do as a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~ Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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Connie: I also went back to school after 40. What a challenge, especially with MS. What do you think your biggest hurdle for school success is--being over 40 or doing it with MS? I'll have to look for the son books. I appreciate the tip. The last Cornwell book I read was not cohesive, as far as I was concerned. Too scattered. "One Particular Harbor" is scaring me too. I loved the descriptives when she is seeing Alaska for the first time, going dog sledding... but now I'm further into the book and it's frightening. Does the book tell where this author is now? I do wonder what has happened to her. Maybe she would have done better if she had taken care of herself and not lived the excessive life she did

throughout the book? Sharonconnie buran wrote: Sharon, I am majoring in Sociology and English at Texas Woman’s University. I am a Teaching Assistant currently and want to get my degree. I may seek alternate certification to teach or do something else. Not sure yet. It is really tough, working and going to school but I know it will be worth it. Really hard after 40 but it makes my brain work. I like to read Sue Grafton too. Love mysteries. Have you ever read Dianne Mott son? She writes mysteries about a caterer. Lots of fun recipes. You are right about Cornwell. The serial murder stuff started getting weird. I read “One Particular Harbor”. I admired the author but did not like the book. I think it scared me more then a scary mystery…. Would rather dwell on good days---not think of what may come. Eternal optimist J Have fun with the gluing… Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Sharon MarsdenSent: Sunday, December 11, 2005 9:11 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies-- from Sharon Hi Connie: You said you are in the midst of

finals--for what? Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing

it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache! Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again. I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like

Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices. Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every

day I can tell a difference in my thought processes. Sharonconnie buran wrote: Lila, Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me. I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants. Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies I was just

wondering what any of you do as a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~ Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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Hi : I haven't done a pinata but some of my grandkids have. I'll have to try it sometime soon. How long does it take to dry? What I have done is blow up a balloon, cover it with paper mache, pop the balloon then turned it into a hot air balloon for a baby shower. You can also do it with crochet thread, dipping it in stiffening medium and wrapping it round and round and round. Dip it again in stiffening and hang to dry. Then turn it into a hot air balloon with ribbons hanging down to connect to a basket. It's fun but time consuming. Sharonjerry plows wrote: Sharon Have you ever attempted a pinata out of paper mache? I blow a balloon up and then layer newspaper

strips on it leaving a small area bare, I let it dry and then pop the balloon, you can take the balloon piece out after you pop it. We just fill it with candy and then bombs away, the kids are at it like crazed lunatics.Its alot cheaper than buying one of the premade pinatas. Just wanted to add my two cents LOL Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi Connie: You said you are in the midst of finals--for what? Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I

make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache! Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again. I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices. Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes. Sharonconnie buran wrote: Lila, Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me. I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants. Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies I was just wondering what any of you do as

a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~ Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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Hi : I haven't done a pinata but some of my grandkids have. I'll have to try it sometime soon. How long does it take to dry? What I have done is blow up a balloon, cover it with paper mache, pop the balloon then turned it into a hot air balloon for a baby shower. You can also do it with crochet thread, dipping it in stiffening medium and wrapping it round and round and round. Dip it again in stiffening and hang to dry. Then turn it into a hot air balloon with ribbons hanging down to connect to a basket. It's fun but time consuming. Sharonjerry plows wrote: Sharon Have you ever attempted a pinata out of paper mache? I blow a balloon up and then layer newspaper

strips on it leaving a small area bare, I let it dry and then pop the balloon, you can take the balloon piece out after you pop it. We just fill it with candy and then bombs away, the kids are at it like crazed lunatics.Its alot cheaper than buying one of the premade pinatas. Just wanted to add my two cents LOL Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi Connie: You said you are in the midst of finals--for what? Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I

make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache! Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again. I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices. Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes. Sharonconnie buran wrote: Lila, Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me. I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants. Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies I was just wondering what any of you do as

a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to do ~Lila~ Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner) “One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping Yahoo! ShoppingFind Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

Sharon (MSersLife creator/owner)

“One minute it's a giant cabbage and the next, ka-boom! You've got cole slaw all over you." V.R. , Palmer, Alaska, where Cabbages grow huge

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Hi Dawn,

Great to find another teachers assistant

on this site. J I taught pre-K for a number of years then when we moved here I

started working for the school district. I am a Resource Aide. I work with

learning disabled children grades 1-4 that are at least one year behind grade

level. Lots of one-on-one and small groups. Love my kids!!!

I am 44 and have thought about going back

for a long time. I have 3 sons going to college and a daughter in high school.

I want to graduate before she goes away so I can help pay for her tuition. I

only have 39 credits left after this semester. A lot of my course work is done

at home online. It is hard but I think it will be worth it. I would love to

teach at the school I am currently at. The staff is great. Our principal last

year had a rough year with her MS and resigned. The staff was so supportive of

her—and me. Sometimes they switch duties with me when I am tired. We all

walked the MS Walk together. It’s great to work somewhere that people

care.

Thanks for hug….

Connie

From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Dawn

Sent: Sunday, December 11, 2005

12:51 PM

To: MSersLife

Subject: RE: Any

Hobbies-- from Sharon

Hi Connie,

I'm a

teachers assistant too! I always wanted to go back to school to finish,

probably have 2 years left but, things always got in the way, ie. now

Rick with MS and the fact I'm 45 it's just not a priority anymore.

I've been

doing it for, gulp, 13 years. I'm at a 6-8th grade middle school (5 yrs.)

but, I'm really considering going back to the little kids next year.

The staff is

really great and compassionate when I e-mailed them about Rick and his

dxed.

But when I

heard your a TA too. I just had to share.

Have a great

day and I hope finals are going well for you too. ~hugs~

Dawn

connie buran

wrote:

Sharon,

I am majoring in Sociology and English at

Texas Woman’s University. I am a Teaching Assistant currently and want to

get my degree. I may seek alternate certification to teach or do something

else. Not sure yet. It is really

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I'll have to try that for the baby's room. She has blue clouds on her wall and I think that would look cute hanging there. To dry the pinata fully takes about 24-36 hours in dry conditions, 48 hours if the environment is humid or damp. You know its dry if you knock on it and it sounds hollow, almost like checking to see if a loaf of bread is done yet LOL. Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi : I haven't done a pinata but some of my grandkids have. I'll have to try it sometime soon. How long does it take to dry? What I have done is blow up a balloon, cover it with paper mache, pop the balloon then turned it into a hot air balloon for a baby shower. You can also do it with crochet thread, dipping it in stiffening medium and wrapping it round

and round and round. Dip it again in stiffening and hang to dry. Then turn it into a hot air balloon with ribbons hanging down to connect to a basket. It's fun but time consuming. Sharonjerry plows wrote: Sharon Have you ever attempted a pinata out of paper mache? I blow a balloon up and then layer newspaper strips on it leaving a small area bare, I let it dry and then pop the balloon, you can take the balloon piece out after you pop it. We just fill it with candy and then bombs away, the kids are at it like crazed lunatics.Its alot cheaper than buying one of the premade pinatas. Just wanted to add my two cents LOL Sharon Marsden wrote: Hi Connie: You said you are in the midst of finals--for what? Hobbies... well, let's see. Right now I'm "stuck" on paper mache. (excuse the pun). It started as a project with my grandkids -- I make a flour paste and we glue strips/pieces of newspaper on. Layer after layer. It's very calming! lol ON to what you may ask? I have saved all kinds of empty containers--oatmeal, grits, toilet paper rolls... stuff like that. We've had fun with it. After we are done my 9 y/o granddaughter with Aspergers Syndrome takes the leftover flour glue outside in the backyard and she glues

sticks/cardboard/trash together. She loves it and has spent hours doing it. I guess we are both *stuck* on paper mache! Other hobbies? I like to paint and I am working on several secret projects right now. I also do oil painting but haven't done any new paintings in years. I'm hoping to get the inspiration to paint again. I read. I like mysteries like Sue Grafton books. I used to really like Cornwell but she's gotten weird. Right now I'm reading "One Particular Harbor" by Janet Lee . It's the story of her life with MS in the Alaska wilderness. Very good book but it's also made me have second thoughts about a lot of my recent life choices. Crossword puzzles and such are really good for our MS minds. I may not be good at it but it helps keep our minds working. Also playing cards. If I play rummy every day I can tell a difference in my thought processes. Sharonconnie buran wrote: Lila, Just saw your post. I to do counted cross stitch too. Its been a while for me. I am a big reader and belong to a book club. Love to garden too. Landscaped my yard with perennial beds and a herb garden. Even help my neighbors pick out plants. Right now I am in the midst of finals and wish I could do any of my hobbies. Haven’t even go te Christmas tree up yet… Am swamped under essay tests!! Need to quit stalling and start writing. J Connie From: MSersLife [mailto:MSersLife ] On Behalf Of Lila KaserSent: Friday, December 09, 2005 9:33 AMTo: MSersLife Subject: Any Hobbies I was just wondering what any of you do as a hobby if any. I love to counted cross stitch and crochet. I also love puzzle books. Just curious what people love to

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