My mind has been muddled this summer. It's been hard to keep focus, more difficult than normal because honestly, my mind is going 12 different directions at once. I could write about about this past weekend and the local festival... Continue Reading →
I thought about writing about the Jason Alden foolishness, but decided against it. I’ve posted a couple of things on social media and watched people jump all over things. #humanssuckrightnow I thought about writing about the Register’s Annual Great Bike... Continue Reading →
This past week, we took a trip to Door County, Wisconsin. #ookkkkk For those who don’t know, Door County is an area in Northern Wisconsin that is full of natural beauty, great places to eat, wineries, water activities (boating, fishing,... Continue Reading →
This is the first time I’ve written in a month. A freaking month. #easymydude I’ve written before that I love the stats that I can get through WordPress (though the app they’ve updated to isn’t great). When I checked to... Continue Reading →
23 years. It's a long time to be in one place. Yet, that's what I'm walking away from, probably today. 23 years in our school district. #damnyouareold Hush. I couldn't write about this Tuesday. I was tied up in knots,... Continue Reading →
I'm writing this in our little camper. We've taken Friday off to go camping in an amazing state park in our corner of the world: Yellow River State Park. We are here for a 5K trail race tomorrow. Last year's... Continue Reading →
It's Teacher Appreciation Week. #ladefreakingda As I've gotten older, I've become much more cynical about days like this one. And since 2020, WAY more so. In 2020, we were heroes. "Give teachers raises," they said. "They deserve our respect," they... Continue Reading →
Hello blog. It's been a while. #whyhaveyouforgottenme It's not that way at all. It's me, not you. #gag Ok, this time, it is me. Each time I've started writing, I've been distracted. So, tonight, it's just a quick note to... Continue Reading →
Today was a day. #yesitwas Yesterday was a day. I've missed my first Challenge blog in at least 5 years and I had some tough conversations with students. Yesterday, I told my students I would not be in their school... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 