And don't you ever stand for that sort of thing. Someone ever tries to kill you, you try to kill 'em right back! ... You got the right same as anyone to live and try to kill people.

Mal ,'Our Mrs. Reynolds'


Natter 70: Hookers and Blow  

Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.


Burrell - Apr 27, 2012 3:35:04 pm PDT #2701 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

AND hooray! They recognize she belongs in a general ed class and that's she smart and her issues relate to communication! AND we might be able to get a sign interpreter next time we have to do this in the fall.

That is fabulous news Kat!

Hey, speaking of LAUSD, do you or K know any terrific teachers in elementary in LAUSD who are looking to find a new job? Community Magnet is hiring a teacher this year. I feel awkward mentioning it to the people at Franny's school, plus I think they are all pretty happy, at least all the really good ones are.


Jesse - Apr 27, 2012 3:39:28 pm PDT #2702 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

That's so great, Kat!


Kat - Apr 27, 2012 4:16:14 pm PDT #2703 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

I don't at this point but I might be able to put feelers out through my WP people.

I am really pleased that the IEP wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was pretty convinced we would have to go through Due Process and get an attorney/advocate. We still might if we move, but we may not.

The teacher asked us what we really wanted and I said for an interdistrict transfer to Burbank where she could attend a blended ASL/SEE/English class. Not going to happen.

They are also changing her eligibility to reflect that she is low-incidence Other Impairment other than Multiple Disability which implies cognitive deficiencies. This part matters a ton because it opens up a sign interpreter as possible.

Whew.

Also, I donated blood today and am now a bit tired. I didn't get a pedicure (which I really wanted). Nor did I get to return stuff to Target.

BUT my new nano came. Did you all know if you have a first Gen Apple Nano, there was a recall and you can send it and get a new one back? Even if your battery is wonky and doesn't hold a charge.


Kate P. - Apr 27, 2012 4:30:44 pm PDT #2704 of 30001
That's the pain / That cuts a straight line down through the heart / We call it love

Hi all, just sticking my head in for a second to say thank you all for the good wishes! We're thrilled and exhausted and more than a little loopy. I had to have a c-section so we're still in the hospital for another night, and very much looking forward to going home tomorrow. It still seems really unreal. We have a daughter! Holy crap.


Jesse - Apr 27, 2012 4:38:36 pm PDT #2705 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

OMG PAT KIERNAN COMMENTED ON MY FACEBOOK.


Kat - Apr 27, 2012 4:39:51 pm PDT #2706 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo

Who's Pat Kiernan?

Kate, I'm glad you'll get to head home soon. Having a daughter is pretty exciting; we like it a lot!


shrift - Apr 27, 2012 4:40:49 pm PDT #2707 of 30001
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty

Work has left me so mentally exhausted this week. We closed out my last meeting today with one coworker face-down on the conference room table and me plaintively saying, "My brain hurts."

People want me to be social this weekend, but at this point I want to stay at home in my pajamas and watch Invader Zim.


Jesse - Apr 27, 2012 4:42:44 pm PDT #2708 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.

Who's Pat Kiernan?

Beloved local NYC news anchor. He has a cameo in the Avengers, which I posted about... He wrote back!


Burrell - Apr 27, 2012 4:50:18 pm PDT #2709 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!

Having a daughter is pretty exciting; we like it a lot!

This is true! One of the best things I've ever done, along with having a son that is.


Jessica - Apr 27, 2012 4:53:15 pm PDT #2710 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

OMG PAT KIERNAN COMMENTED ON MY FACEBOOK.

AAAAAAA!!!! CAN I TOUCH YOU???