This week, we have taken our camper (and cats) to Washburn, Wisconsin to see a side of Lake Superior we've not seen before. Sunday was our travel day and it was 7 hours in the truck, with an obnoxious Siamese... Continue Reading →
Two years ago, I'd had a truly awful year, leading to my resigning my position and accepting on in a neighboring district. My wife had spent her first year in a new district. We were both drained to our core... Continue Reading →
Good morning, fine readers. It's been a hot minute since I had the urge to put words to the screen. I'm not sure why: School got hard. We had a good class this year. They weren't angels, but none of... Continue Reading →
Yes, blogging on my birthday, the last day of April. I have two motives for this writing today: Just keep the streak going. I've written for *gasp* four days in a row, which is nice. My fingers feel like the... Continue Reading →
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 →
Well, we are halfway through the Slice of Life Challenge, "sponsored" (not sure that is the right word), by the Two Writing Teachers website (an amazing resource for those of you who are writers or teachers of writing), so let's... 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 →
NOTE: On a total sidebar, the AI options for title (not so good) and picture (kinda sweet) are new to me and offer some great options. This is not the blog post I thought I'd write today, but sometimes, the... Continue Reading →
First and foremost, I'm tired. End of the year tired in December. #eek It's a combination of a new curriculum, a new schedule, and kids with apathy for learning. That makes teaching tough. Add in a season that just races... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 