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Welcome to our Current LinkUp:
Will Blog for Comments #91, open August 24 - September 3
WHAT'S NEW AROUND HERE
It's been a quieter couple of weeks around here. No bear encounters. No scrapbooking retreats. But it was a great summer!
These last 2 weeks I've been in Teacher Prep Mode getting my college courses ready to go. Although I'm teaching a new one I've never taught before, the "old" ones surprise me at how long they take to set up. They're already housed in the Learning Management System, but changing the course schedule and all the due dates takes HOURS.
I love all 3 of my part-time jobs: being a FOREVER Ambassador, being a sign language interpreter, and being a college ASL instructor.
For part of my ASL 1 final, I have students write me a letter to tell me what they learned in the course that can't be measured in a test. I hope you'll take 1 minute to watch this video of highlights from a previous semester--because most people think they'll learn signs in a beginning ASL class, but it's a much more eye-opening experience than you'd imagine:
And THAT'S what I love to share. That's what I hope my students to come away with. They may or may not remember the signs. But this will stay with them, as it should.
Now off to the spotlights: the 3 most-visited, the Lucky Star, and the Host's Choice.
If you missed them last time at Will Blog for Comments #90, check them out today by clicking the blue links.
THE 3 MOST-VISITED POSTS (Readers' Choice):
- a beautiful craft project at A Sweet Little Clay Trinket Dish Makeover by Stephanie at Steph Creates Things
- gorgeous ways to get your fall crafting on at Fall Into Creativity: 35 Cozy DIY Craft Project Ideas to Try This Autumn by MaryJo at Master"pieces" of My Life
- edible works of art at Easter Cookies with Royal Glaze Icing by Esme at Esme Salon
THE LUCKY STAR:
- Link 16: a yummy potato salad upgrade at Grilled Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad by Lisa at Drugstore Divas
AND THE ONE THAT ALMOST GOT AWAY (Host's Choice):
- a recipe to level up pizza night! at Best Homemade Pizza Sauce by Melynda at Scratch Made Food for Hungry People
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Thanks for another great party, Jennifer! Wishing you a wonderful start to a new school year. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Forever Cloud, too - I always learn so much about the digital world from you (which has definitely been an areaI continue to grow in). Have a wonderful getaway, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! I love hearing this! :) And thanks for your well-wishes on the school year and getaway. So happy you're participating in the linkup. We love seeing the creative ideas you have to share.
Deletehi jennifer just shared the buckets and signed up for your newsletter, laura in Colorado
ReplyDeleteOh, that's fantastic, Laura. Thanks for sharing your darling post on decorating with buckets! I'm so happy to hear that. I hope you'll really enjoy the newsletter as well. (P.S. I'm in Colorado, too!) So happy to have you as part of the linkup!
DeleteThank you so much for the feature, I so appreciate it. I added your badge to my blog. Your trip looks amazing! I would love to go to London.
ReplyDeleteOf course--it was a well-loved post. :) Thanks for adding the badge to your blog--it's always nice to celebrate and it's also great to reach more bloggers. Thanks for being part of our linkup here! Yes, it was such a fun trip. I just love London. I was surprised at how enamored I am now with the Isle of Wight and Dover, too!
DeleteJennifer, as always, thank you for hosting this wonderful link-up. Happy 16th blog-versary! I love visiting your blog, and you always share great information. Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteI love hearing that, Stephanie. :) Thank you kindly! Have a great week, too.
DeleteHappy November, Jennifer AND Happy Blogiversary, too! I will look forward to your upcoming scrapbook series and I know Laurie (my blogging partner) will, too! You always have the best ideas for preserving our memories! Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura. :) I really appreciate that. I'm glad you (and Laurie) will look forward to my new series. It's pretty simple, but I'm excited to share. I'm so glad you are enjoying my ideas for preserving memories. Thank you so much for being a part of the party and everything you bring to Will Blog for Comments. :)
DeleteHappy New Year, Jennifer! I was thinking today that I also might need to stop collecting nativities although I love finding new ones when I travel. At some point I need to start downsizing! LOL! Happpy belated anniversary! As always, thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteMe, too! I love finding new nativities when I travel also. For me, it might need to be more of a "give away the ones I don't love" rather than stop collecting them. ha :) You're welcome, and thank you for being a great part of our linkup!
DeleteYour book is lovely, Jennifer, what a great way to chronicle a year. thanks so much for hosting this party. I love to come here to share ideas. Have a wonderful week. So glad your foot is healing nicely.
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thrifting Wonderland
Thanks, Lynne. Yes, link parties are such a fun venue for sharing ideas. Happy you're joining us.
DeleteYour 2025 yearbook is such a treasure, Jennifer! You are an inspiration for savoring memories! I'm so glad that your healing is going well, too! It must feel so good to be on this side of the surgery! Thanks, as always, for hosting this special link up! Happy February!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Laura! :) I appreciate that so much. Happy to have you joining our linkup!
DeleteJennifer, as always, thank you for hosting this wonderful link-up. It's appreciated. 😊 And thank you for featuring my upcycled glass Valentine's jars. Aw, that was such a fun project to work on. 💖✨ And a big thank you for giving my bloggers' dos and don'ts a shout-out! That was so kind of you. Wishing you the best during your foot surgery recovery. Take care and have an awesome week. 🌟
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome--and thank you for sharing your fun projects with us. I couldn't help myself sharing your "bloggers' dos and don'ts"--it really was one of my favorite reads from the last couple of weeks, and I think you said everything so well and gave us all such important reminders. Thanks for the well-wishes. I'm now walking without the boot and getting back into things, which is nice. My goal today is go for a 15-minute walk in the sunshine. :) Have a great week, too!
DeleteThanks so much, Jennifer, for the feature for the thrifted crafts. Learning a new skill is always fun and a little intimidating but fun wins out. Your new on-line course sounds really interesting. I really appreciate all the inspiration and information you have on your blog.
ReplyDeleteLynne, Thrifting Wonderland
I agree--sometimes it's a little intimidating (or downright scary) to learn a new skill, but the process is fun anyway. :) Thank you--yes, I'm hoping the online event at the end of April will be both helpful and fun! I'd love to have you join me. And thank you so much for your kind words about my blog. :) Thank you for joining us in our linkup, Lynne!
DeleteThank you for hosting! I've posted two links and visited 4 other links on your party! Fun seeing other blog sites!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us, Debra, and welcome! So happy you found us. I look forward to seeing what you've shared with us this time. Thanks for visiting others. Yes, it's so fun to see what everyone is enjoying and doing. :) We hope to see you back here next time as well--this particular linkup is extended a little because I'll be doing a little traveling, but the next one will open April 20.
DeleteI can only imagine what a special Mother's Day it was for you, Jennifer! Thanks for letting us join in your journey as you reminisced about your mom and all she meant to you! Thanks, as always, for hosting us all, and most especially for featuring our "Flower Power" post this week. We're tickled to be included in our features! Have a wonderful few weeks!
ReplyDeleteIt really was a neat time to spend "with" my mom! I'm thinking about doing it again and taking my husband and kids next time. :) So happy to feature your wonderful post! Thanks for being a great part of our linkup.
DeleteJennifer, I love that you went to a scrapbooking retreat. That's so fun and such a great way to share the joy of scrapbooking. As always, thank you for hosting. 🤗 I hope that your week is a wonderful one.
ReplyDeleteMe, too, Stephanie! :) I couldn't believe how amazing it was to focus only on my memory-keeping goals and accomplish so much. Thanks for joining our link up! Wishing you a wonderful week as well.
DeleteThanks for featuring Veal Marsala with Garlic Mushrooms and the party, Jennifer. Seems like you all had a wonderful and productive time in Vegas
ReplyDeleteMy shares: #7+8
We now have two Linkies: SSPS and TFT at https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/
Happy to feature! Thanks for sharing at our party here. Yes, our memory-keeping retreat was wonderful and productive--it ended too soon.
DeleteSounds like you had a memorable weekend - AND a productive one, too, Jennifer! I love it when that happens! Thanks so much for another great party and special thanks for featuring our "Grand Dessert" post this week. What a lovely surprise! Have a great week ahead!
ReplyDeleteIt really was both special and productive! :) Thanks for joining our party here, Laura. I'm happy to feature your Grand Dessert. (Sorry it was a surprise, though--I thought I left a comment on your post letting you know. I wonder if it didn't go through??) Have a great week, too. :)
DeleteThank you so much for the feature, Jennifer. I remember going to a CK Scrapbook Convention several years ago in Vegas. We had a blast - so glad to hear your retreat was fun and productive!
ReplyDeleteHappy to feature your post, Ann. Thanks for joining our linkup! How neat you went to a convention, too--yes, I had totally underestimated the fun and the boost it is to be with people you have something great in common with. :)
DeleteThank you so much for featuring my post. Your scrapbooking retreat sounds wonderful. I love the "what happens in Vegas..." quip. So cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy to feature it! Yes, it was great. Oh, I'm glad you liked our "theme." :D I think it's hilarious! LOL
DeleteHave a great new school year! Thanks for the party!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Amy--and thank you so much for joining us here. :)
DeleteThanks for the party and for featuring the Easter Cookies with Royal Glaze Icing, Jennifer. Enjoy your Monday
ReplyDeleteMy shares: #8+9+10
We now have two Linkies: SSPS and TFT at https://esmesalon.com/seniorsalonpitstop/
Happy to feature! Thanks for joining us here.
DeleteThanks for hosting us Jennifer and I appreciate the feature. I'm glad you enjoyed my fall crafts and I appreciate the feature. Have a wonderful day. XO- MaryJo
ReplyDeleteHappy to feature! They really were so lovely and fun. Thanks for being a part of our linkup.
DeleteYour ASL video was powerful, Jennifer! I can only imagine how much your students learned - beyond the signs - and how much stays with them! Thanks for sharing and, as always, thanks for hosting us all! Wishing you a great start to your new school year!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you watched! Thank you, Laura. You're welcome--I'm happy you're here at our linkup this week! Thanks for the well-wishes, too. :)
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