Well, we've always said Chesterton is a vaccuum. That people never really leave. Which we all know isn't true, but yet, it's where a lot of people I care about still are. Or darn close to there. I am a displaced Cheesetown rat, living south of the river (Lord help me). People from Chesterton understand each other, there is an instant connection between all of us. I can't explain it. But here's an example where I'll try.
Most of you reading this know we had MAJOR problems with Owen's teacher at the beginning of the year. I won't go into details here, but you can email me and ask if you like. Anyway, that teacher is no longer teaching, and Owen has a new teacher. Owen LOVES his new teacher. She's young and seems fun and I got to meet her for the first time last Thursday. First I find out she loves Diet Coke. SCORE! Then I find out she graduated from Purdue. SCORE! Then I find out, wait for it, she graduated from good old CHS, class of *cough* 2000. Oh.my.God. It was like a gift. A little slice of heaven. As soon as we realized we were both CHS grads, she instantly relaxed when talking to me. We talked about CHS, teachers we shared, town stuff...you know...which do you like better, Flannery's or the Village? Her husband graduated class of '97. (Which at least puts him LESS than a DECADE after me.) A lot of my scouts are in Owen's class, and we were talking about the positive change in our boys since the change in teachers. I said it's because she's from Chesterton. They pointed out that it doesn't win points for me. Hardy-har-har.
My bracket is in the toilet. Seriously. I've never ever done this badly. Someone's DAUGHTER (who is 9, I think) is kicking my ass. It's so very sad. GO FLORIDA.
My birthday weekend is coming up. YAY. My husband and I are going here as my birthday present. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. THANK YOU Julie for the heads up. Did you see that Robert Mondavi wines will be there? Will I ever actually leave that table? Will Kev-head? HA! My wine journal will be FULL after that night. I'll have to bring two!
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Who is the teacher's husband? I graduated in 97. Chesterton is a vaccuum. Just last night I was say to Rich how much I want to stay in Chesterton. Go Trojans!!
I couldn't remember what year you graduated!!! Last name is Nay, Meg - does that help you? I can't remember his first name. I also can't remember her maiden name. He was in the army...the wedding pic she has in the classroom shows her in a dress, him in a uniform. That made a real impression on Owen, he thought that was cool.
Also, Robby graduated in 2000...
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