I've waited too long to write a decent blog today, so this will be my one garbage take for this month. It was a long freaking day. I've had something in my system since the first week of January. I've... Continue Reading →
It's been a good day. Slow to get up, went to school to rearrange my room, got home to watch the Iowa Women's Basketball team win against Ohio State, and now this. I'll pick from yesterday's post. I had 15... Continue Reading →
I swear I've written about my first job, but going through my posts, apparently not. #youareoldandforgetful That may very well be, but I am what I am! 🙂 In 1994, we needed a job! We'd graduated in December, and married... Continue Reading →
Year 9 of my Challenges. Not quite like the cool kids in double digits. But that's ok! #beniceortheywillnotreadyourstuff Yeah, yeah. I looked at last year's introduction and found my last bullet point to be telling. I said that I was... Continue Reading →
Where are the words? #what The words didn't flow through this challenge. I'm not sure why but this month has just not been that month for the challenge. It's been a tough month to be a teacher. The kids are... 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 →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 