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 →
In my classroom, I'm a very easy going guy. 90% of the time, I can ignore behaviors like a parent. Coughing to get my attention? I'll offer you a mint. You just let one rip? I'll offer a moist towelette.... Continue Reading →
I've been grumpy and it's shown in my recent posts, so I love to reset with a slice about why I do this challenge, why I do the Slice of Life. and why I write in general. Now I'm sure... Continue Reading →
I've figured that if I play my cards right, I could retire in 5 years. #excusemewhat I know. It wasn't that long ago that it was many, many years until that event happened. Change is in the air for sure.... Continue Reading →
First, happy #50 to my brother! I talked with him for an hour tonight, just catching up on life which was nice. He's got three kids, one in college, a senior, and a middle schooler. Take pity on his soul!... Continue Reading →
The Mighty Mississippi was looking like spring today! 🙂 Today, it was just about being here. We've always lived near bodies of water. The Mississippi in Winona, right next to the Bering Sea in Alaska, the Missouri in Boonville, and... Continue Reading →
Today is the last day of February, which means that tomorrow is the first day of Two Writing Teachers' Slice of Life Challenge. #sweet If you don't know, each year, the Two Writing Teachers offer up a challenge: Write every... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 