Interesting things I learned from Jessica this weekend

(1) It's so cool I almost don't want to tell anyone else. But, in the interest of the greater good, I will. You should go to etsy.com It's a site where people can sell their handmade stuff. Anything! clocks, photographs, jewelry, note cards, etc.
It's the awesomest.

(2) Have you ever heard of a the Rubber Room? In NY, if you're a teacher and you get in trouble, you basically get administrative leave and have to report to one of the 'rubber rooms' until your case is decided. Rubber rooms are basically big empty rooms where you sit with other teachers all day and do NOTHING. Read this, it's fascinating.