It seems that the writing bug has bit a little harder than I once thought! I enjoyed my two days off (Saturday watching my youngest daughter sing at our small group contest, Sunday, just being relaxing Sunday), but kept coming... Continue Reading →
As I write this, I'm participating in one of my favorite Twitter chats: #moedchat My online presence started with a challenge from a former superintendent to try social media over the summer and see what we thought. She was very... Continue Reading →
Ok, that's more than one than one word, but then again, I've gotten away from the single words blogs, which is ok. This blog is all about going with the flow and the moment! 🙂 Yesterday, this blog, by Ron Sen,... Continue Reading →
As we returned from a visit to our oldest daughter in Ames, we listened to Mary Kay Mueller's, Taking Care of Me: The Habits of Happiness. One of the parts talked about what self-talk. First, she talks about our brain... Continue Reading →
Currently, I thought I'd give this format as it does lead to some interesting insights into people. Currently, I have plans to plant seeds, visit my wife for lunch, and do school work this afternoon. Currently, we are attempting... Continue Reading →
*sigh* *eyeroll* *soundsofdoorslamming* It's Spring Break here in Iowa, and I would dare to ask our 16 year old to help around the house. "It's Spring Break!" Yes, dear, it is. While I've not been near as productive as... Continue Reading →
My word for today: Wandering. I came across one of my favorite quotes comes from a poem written by J.R.R. Tolkien for the Lord of the Rings. It says, "not all who wander are lost," and it's one that's stuck with... Continue Reading →
My word today: endurance. My endurance will be tested these last weeks of this school year. My foot hasn't healed and is still sore when I try to run. Plantar fasciitis sucks. I would be on the treadmill right... Continue Reading →
Today's word: brave. This weekend was a whirlwind of activity, topped off with a snow day. Blah. But, that's not the point of today's blog. Saturday, we drove to Forest City, Iowa, a two hour drive to watch our youngest... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 