new year new blogging

I think that we should bring some of our email discussions to this blog- the most recent one that comes to mind was the "Subway Superman" thoughts on heros and how we all perceive heros. I'll see what I can cull from that exchange and post it, if you'd like.

voices and math

I'm not sure if I'm good at Math anymore... I think I used to be, and I know that I used to really enjoy it. Until, of course, the dreaded, stereotypical Junior High "girls can't do math" time hit.

But also, I think that's when my ADD really moved into high gear. I often wonder if I'd realized about the ADD earlier or had better coping skills at a younger age if I would still love to do math. There's something methodical about it that appeals- when you begin a problem, there's a solution somewhere (at least, there was at the level of math that I did).

Also, I just read your comment on my other blog- about writing/skill levels, etc. and it occured to me that to me our writing styles are very similar. Also, if you think about it, I've been practicing for the past 15 years, really- in school.

I miss that aspect of school a lot. Being forced to do things that I enjoy, but without motivation I would probably just sit on my couch and watch movies. Much as I am doing right now. But look- I'm blogging! I'm productive!

But now I'm going to go clean, or at least think about it. Because things are biting me in my sleep, and I need for that not to be happening.

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Voice

It takes a while for a blog to find its voice. You and I talk about lots of interesting things. Some of them will find their way here, I hope.

On Five Wells this morning I wrote about dividing fractions. Do you remember when you used to ask me, on long boring car rides, to make up math problems? You were maybe ten and you were good at algebra. Last night when I was telling Leslie and Ally about your new job, someone asked if you're good at math. I think you are. Hmm?

At Last!

So this now works! I have not much to say, as I am at work, and was taking a brief break. Now I am off to teach myself more about Excel.

Here's something to make you chuckle. NYC Trivia Quiz.

Here are a couple of things you might like. On my blog today I wrote about "Constitution Day." Check out Constitutional Timeline .

I also found this women's weightlifting site from this blog by a Cornell woman.

This is me- posting in the new blog...

Nothing much to report on my end.

Just trying out the new blog! I have high hopes that we can get an interesting Maggy/Mom dialogue going on here...


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