by SMThornton | Feb 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
When his life was ruined, his family killed, his farm destroyed, Job knelt down on the ground and yelled up to the heavens, “Why god? Why me?” and the thundering voice of God answered, “There’s just something about you that pisses me...
by SMThornton | Feb 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
My school holds WACKO (Wild and Crazy Kid Olympics) every February. It’s a great time to make a fool of yourself in front of your students. There are relay races between the classes and faculty- some involving digging in pies with your face to find gummy worms,...
by SMThornton | Feb 10, 2011 | Uncategorized
As the protests continue in Egypt, it appears the artifacts damaged at the end of January are slated for restoration, and according to Zahi Hawass, “If Cairo Museum and the Pyramids are safe, Egypt is safe.” It appears all is well, at least for now....
by SMThornton | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Brenda Drake’s First Line Blogfest is going on now- there’s over 125 entries! Here’s mine!My life began the night my father died.
by SMThornton | Feb 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
There are more threats to Egypt’s archaeological treasures as the situation in Cairo deteriorates. The Egyptian Museum is adjacent to Tahrir Square, the hot spot for the protests- it’s the coral colored building you’ll see in many news broadcasts....
