On a couple of weeks ago, I wrote about Calm.com here, talking about our beginning interaction with mindfulness and what I'm expecting going forward. #growingandlearning My principal is a logical man, and when given information in sensible manner, will listen, and... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat was the last live performance you saw?View all responses This is an interesting prompt from WordPress because we are experiencing a live music revival around our area. First and foremost, Iowa seems to be a live music... Continue Reading →
Two blogs in two days? Must be a record or something! #ormaybenot Shhhhh. Today is my birthday. I'm that guy who really would prefer to be in the background of most things. I don't have that "look at me" personality... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat gives you direction in life?View all responses Wow, this is going to be a tough one. For many years, the direction of simply making it though. Elementary, middle, and high school were not easy for me. I... Continue Reading →
Hello Readers! No time, no blog. #youbum Hey, it's not easy writing when you feel like you aren't a writer anymore. It's been a hot minute since I feel like I've had much of anything to say or thought that... Continue Reading →
To my writing community members, I'm sorry. I've been a crappy writing partner. This title has been up on my WordPress since Thursday. I started this challenge out in good shape, but suddenly....nothing. No words. No ideas. No slices. I've... Continue Reading →
This is post number 1,000 post on The Life of Conflicted Teacher!! #damnthatisalotofwriting It is fitting that this milestone happens on another milestone, our 30th wedding anniversary. #damnthatisalongtime It's been quite a ride. We started dating on my birthday in... Continue Reading →
Another slice of my various tastes in stuff. Before I dive in, a question for all of you who might read this slice: What do you use for a podcast app? Google Podcasts is going away (booooooo!!!) and I need... Continue Reading →
Dear Iowa Women's Basketball, This has been a while in coming. Today seemed most fitting after that amazing comeback against Nebraska to mark a three-peat for your program in the Big 10 Women's Tournament. In the background of our lives,... Continue Reading →
Well, I missed yesterday and I'm not melting down. #awwwyoulittleboyisgrowingup Hush. Actually, it was just busy all day long. The morning was school stuff. I wish I could say I'd get up at 5:00 AM to write, but not a... Continue Reading →