Category Archives: That’s Life

Pandemic Panic

Posted on March 14, 2020 by cordeliasmom2012

Gone shopping in the last few days? Fun, wasn’t it? Here in Western New York, we know to keep our pantries well stocked in the event of winter storms and power outages. But I have never seen panic shopping like … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid-19, Health, That's Life | Tagged coronavirus, Covid-19, frenzy, pandemic, panic, shopping | 65 Comments

When a Good Student becomes a Bad Student

Posted on March 6, 2020 by cordeliasmom2012

How many of you remember your high school algebra class? Yep, quite a show of hands there. Now, how many of you enjoyed that class? … Where did everyone go? Oh, wait, I see someone way in the back of … Continue reading →

Posted in That's Life | Tagged algebra, cheating, education, high school, learning, math, teaching | 34 Comments

Sunday in the [Frozen] Park

Posted on February 23, 2020 by cordeliasmom2012

How could I resist? The temperature was in the 40s (F), and I was at the library anyway. I figured the park pathways would be mostly clear, and heck, I don’t have a lot of “frozen” photos. So, once again … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Road Trips & Cars, That's Life | Tagged Amherst NY, deer, ice, lake, outdoor, park, pond, Walton Woods Park, winter | 17 Comments

Pay Through the Nose? Or Let the Damn Dog Die?

Posted on February 20, 2020 by cordeliasmom2012

Our Riggsie died from bloat in 2013. A year later, we lost our Morgan to canine lymphoma. (Read about it – and see pictures, here.) In both cases, I suffered the guilt of wondering if I could have saved either … Continue reading →