Tonight was the end of an era. Our daughter, Gabrielle, made the choice as a third grader to join the local swim team instead of playing softball. Tonight, she saw the water for the last time as a competitor. She missed... Continue Reading →
Good morning and Happy Friday to you all. I've discovered that after my wife leaves for work, a cup of coffee, a book, and a spot in my new addition (a four seasons sunroom) is spectacular! I've got the overhead... Continue Reading →
I've told people I wouldn't be that person who talked about cancer a whole lot, and this post, along with the previous two, will have it mentioned in it. #oops But, this is much more a celebration than another cancer... Continue Reading →
A fine Tuesday to those 5 readers who are checking out my blog today. It's a good day, a hot day, and my daughter's 16th birthday. It's amazing how you have children these creatures grow up right before you, and... Continue Reading →
Well, I last blogged at the beginning of the month saying So, this first Friday in May, I'm going to look at setting up a more "rigid" writing schedule with Tuesday, being a Slice of Life day, and Friday, being... Continue Reading →
After writing for 31 days in a row, my writing suffered mightily in April. Two whole blogs for the month? Really? Boooo!!! 🙂 So, this first Friday in May, I'm going to look at setting up a more "rigid" writing... Continue Reading →
Last night, I had the opportunity to take part in a world premiere, the debut of a new piece of music called "Lifelong Joy". A while back, I had a chance to pick up my tuba and play again after 26... Continue Reading →
It's days like these that make me wonder if what I'm doing is making any difference in the least. As I watch scores start to come in, and they aren't good, it just makes me question everything that I've done... Continue Reading →
Why hello blog! It's been a while, hasn't it? It's that time of year where it's hard to find the time, energy, or even courage to write something. I spent all of last month, writing each day for the Slice... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 