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 →
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 →
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 →
My last few slices have been fairly grumpy at best. I've not been in a good place, feeling overwhelmed, and just not happy with many things. However, today, I went back to a quote that a student gave me a... Continue Reading →
Some days, the struggle is real. We have the day off for Good Friday, so I've been moving fairly slow. I've gotten to bed late the last few nights, and really felt it last night, so I slept in. Our... Continue Reading →
I'm not even sure this would be considered a paradox, but here's what happened this morning: Our daughter is a senior in high school, and one of the things she's looked forward to is the trip math and science seniors take... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I questioned a lot about life, between teaching, parenting, relationships in general. It was as if things just piled and piled and piled on, without end. I went to bed feeling pretty crappy about everything I do. I didn't... Continue Reading →
We've just spent the last couple of days with old college friends and their families in the Wisconsin Dells. It's been four years since we've been able meet up because, of all things, swimming. Four years ago, our oldest daughter... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 