We just finished the first three seasons of Ted Lasso. All I have to say is "wow". I heard all the hype, saw all the clips, and had myself believing that it couldn't be as good as everyone made it... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptDescribe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to.View all responses WordPress does a great job of coming up with some great prompts that require some reflection and some thought, which is never a bad... Continue Reading →
We've always played by the rules. Done the work. Did the "responsible things." And it sucks. #Ibetso We are both very much first-born ruler followers, me more so than my wife. I'm a ruler follower to a fault. Much of... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhen are you most happy?View all responses I know the prompt implies one place or time, but happy can be almost anywhere and any time. My writing has not always been the most uplifting lately, so this is... Continue Reading →
Fine, I'll do a Thanksgiving blog. Are you happy? My students are doing a "I am thankful for" prompt, so here's mine: Having my daughters home for Thanksgiving. One daughter lives in Denver, CO and the other lives in Ames,... Continue Reading →
This has been the year of travel. #uhoh My wife has complained in the past, "We don't do anything," during summer break. She's been back in the classroom for 8 years now after many years of HeadStart, both as a... Continue Reading →
I am a quote guy. #gofigure Hush. I have a couple of notebooks full of them. I have a file on my computer designated as "Picture Quotes 1" and "Picture Quotes 2". While I don't purchase books of them, I... Continue Reading →
Good afternoon! This past week has been a blur, but it's also given me a ton to write about here. #thankgoodness Hush. Last weekend, we visited my college roommate and his wife in the Twin Cities. He's been a close... Continue Reading →
Dear Iowa Women's Basketball, This has been a while in coming. Today seemed most fitting after that amazing comeback against Nebraska to mark a three-peat for your program in the Big 10 Women's Tournament. In the background of our lives,... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 