First, hello Slicers and blog readers. Long time, no see. #whatyouhavewrittenfortwodaysinarow I know, but sometimes, you need to say "hi" and "how you doin'", just so people don't forget what kind of nonsense that is written here! #epiceyeroll I'm writing... Continue Reading →
I signed up for the free Grammarly years ago because my spelling stinks. #youaretellingme I don't need the comments. The kids are school were NOT good today and have me considering emptying my life savings to retire early, living life... Continue Reading →
Ugh. Again, no clear writing time = missed days. Annoying as heck! My full-time job is being a teacher, a husband, a dad, a brother, and a son. #thatsalot There is no order there because sometimes, each is the most... Continue Reading →
Whoa, two days in a row. It could be a writing streak! 🙂 Last week, I had students ask me what I'd do if I were not a teacher. #wow I know! And it got me thinking, what WOULD I... Continue Reading →
As I write this, I'm SO tired. It's been a long year, but not because of behaviors. I've got a really good class. #sweet They just don't engage. That's the exhausting part for me. This is the part of teaching... Continue Reading →
Hey Bloggerverse! How's everyone been? Me? Influenza A. It sucks. Now, I'm not sure it was the flu, but two weekends ago, I had a fever of 102, a nasty cough, runny nose, aches, and pains. I was miserable that... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptList three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.View all responses Good morning, WordPress and readers! It's a gorgeous day in Iowa and this question has me thinking: List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't... Continue Reading →
I have a good class this year. Each year is different, and you try to look for positives with each group. Last year's class will always be special to me because they were my first class here. They were so... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses I've written about this a couple of times during the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life they offer for educators on Tuesdays. It's actually good for me to remember... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 