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 →
I signed up for the free Grammarly years ago because my spelling stinks. #youaretellingme I don't need the comments. The kids are school were NOT good today and have me considering emptying my life savings to retire early, living life... Continue Reading →
Today's slice is always for me. Today is our anniversary! She's my rock, my safe place, and my person who challenges me every day (whether I want it or not). Happy #31, Melissa! Our trip to a Michael Franti concert... Continue Reading →
.....this could be the start of an amazing joke! #dotell Hush. Actually, it's what was on CBS Sunday Morning. A little back story, we move slowly on Sunday. We tend to get up 7:30ish (we stayed up late last night... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?View all responses NOTE: This happens when you don't have a writing routine, you miss a day. This was yesterday's prompt, and I was writing, then school... Continue Reading →
As I sit here and watch the second round of the Women's Big Ten Tournament with the Iowa Women currently leading Michigan St, it just struck me where women's athletics are at right now. I've coached middle school girls forever.... Continue Reading →
I feel like this is a yearly post as well. #brrr Apparently, last night, during the State of the Union, our school district called off school today because of the threat of snow and wind. We were forecasted to get... Continue Reading →
This is always one of my favorite slices because everyone loves music. In my travels around Iowa, the country, and the world, I've yet to find someone who says "I don't like music!" #heckyes Music from the first time I... Continue Reading →
Whoa, two days in a row. It could be a writing streak! 🙂 Last week, I had students ask me what I'd do if I were not a teacher. #wow I know! And it got me thinking, what WOULD I... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 