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 →
Nope, don't get any idea, I'm not ready to go down that road, yet, although if we do get traveling more, a travel account could happen. #really Why not, I've seen some really nicely produced YouTube/TikTok accounts and they make... Continue Reading →
Today was a day. #yesitwas Yesterday was a day. I've missed my first Challenge blog in at least 5 years and I had some tough conversations with students. Yesterday, I told my students I would not be in their school... Continue Reading →
We are home after our snowy, beer filled adventure and I am tired. Tomorrow is going to be a difficult day for many reasons that I will share later. As for tonight, it's nice to be in my home, with... Continue Reading →
Just a quick note on the tailend of our brewery tour to wish my beautiful wife a happy 29th anniversary. The blizzard we had in Duluth the last two days was what your mom was worried about, only 29 years... Continue Reading →
Go to Minnesota they said. It will be fun they said! We are currently on a bus, heading towards Duluth, Minnesota and 9 different breweries with my college roommate, his wife, and 50 of our closest friends! The picture is... Continue Reading →
Just a quick slice today about the day and upcoming days. Sure enough, our "snow storm" gave us a two hour early out, a two hour late start, and that was it! However, we don't need to make the day... Continue Reading →
Snow storms. I love a good snowstorm. I despise the hype about snow storms because the last three "epic" storms have been duds. Now, that's not to say storms in other parts of the country haven't been epic, but here... Continue Reading →
In my classroom, I'm a very easy going guy. 90% of the time, I can ignore behaviors like a parent. Coughing to get my attention? I'll offer you a mint. You just let one rip? I'll offer a moist towelette.... Continue Reading →
I've been grumpy and it's shown in my recent posts, so I love to reset with a slice about why I do this challenge, why I do the Slice of Life. and why I write in general. Now I'm sure... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 