Darin Johnston

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Darin Johnston

Just a guy from Iowa, who's suddenly found himself at a place in life he never expected to be 20 years ago! I live on an acreage with my wife, two daughters, two dogs, seven cats, chickens, two cows, and quarter acre garden. Find me at my blog: Life of a Conflicted Teacher https://iowaconflictedteacher.com/

#SOLC21 – Day 12 – Where We Started

Where we started Where we are Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife. She's not blogging anymore (sad face), so I can do this kind of thing. We have a low key night set up because she's got her second shot... Continue Reading →

March 12, 2021 11

#SOLC21 – Day 11 – “Seasoned Slicer”

I had my name attached to the words, "Seasoned Slicer". I laughed. If seasoned means salty, that's me. And I say this because looking back, I was able to get a TON of comments written. I feel like I'm failing... Continue Reading →

March 11, 2021 7

#SOLC21 – Day 10 – A Walk to Remember, A Walk to Forget

Today was a relatively good day. We had no fights. We had no swearing. We had no kids getting sent to the office. We had no kid drama. We had no drama period. Heck, I signed up for my first... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2021 6

#SOLC21 – Day 9 – Looking Up

Saturday, we loaded the bikes up and went down to the Cedar Fall Bike Trail in Waterloo. It was a beautiful day and we thought, it's been above freezing for a few days, the trails will be clear. We were... Continue Reading →

March 9, 2021 0

#SOLC21 – Day 8 – Currently

Yeah, I'm stealing this from a bunch of people! 🙂 Currently annoyed by: Iowa in general. I'm writing about this tomorrow. We are not in a good place, not at all.Educational policy that tells us our kids are "behind". Behind... Continue Reading →

March 8, 2021 14

#SOLC21 – Day 7 – Are You Amish?

First, Susan, I made waffles this morning and they were heavenly. I did notice that the last time I made them, they were from scratch. This time, I used a mix, and while they were delicious, they weren't quite as... Continue Reading →

March 7, 2021 11

#SOLC21 – Day 6 – Stay in Your Lane

Ok, this isn't what you think? #wellwhatdoIthink That is a loaded question I've heard more than once! 🙂 Today, we had a great day. We took our new to us truck on a drive down to a bike trail and... Continue Reading →

March 6, 2021 4

#SOLC21 – Day 5 – “I’d love to argue with you later”

First, happy birthday to my brother. He's in Mexico right, so I'm not sure my text got him, but I hoping he's enjoying his birthday in the sun. Second, yesterday, I wrote about consistency, and today, during our #FinishHardFriday video... Continue Reading →

March 5, 2021 16

#SOLC21 – Day 4 – Consistency

I've struggled with consistency my whole life. Whether it be with the friends that I had or didn't have, with my own grades in high school or college, relationships, school, family, whatever, I've struggled. #tellmeaboutit I struggle with being consistent... Continue Reading →

March 4, 2021 7