Today, I had plans. Today, I had things to get done. Today, I just couldn't. #nowwhat I've talked about focus or the lack thereof in my life. Yesterday was a wonderful day, full of family, fun, good food, and joy.... Continue Reading →
Most days, I try to have some sort of positive message on my social media to start the day, just something to remind myself and others that we matter, our voice matters, and that we have the power to be... Continue Reading →
I love writing. #riiiiight Seriously. It's taken a while (800+ blog posts and counting), but this is an activity that I enjoy. It's funny, I love struggle. The struggle to find the right word, the right phrase, heck, to find... Continue Reading →
What brings me joy? #notsure That's the question of the day. I've struggled with this for a while because, if you read my last blog (psst, go read it, it's fine), you know that it has been a tough year.... Continue Reading →
This year has been a struggle. Between legislators who claim we have a "sinister agenda" to other legislators lining up for a photo with students, promoting an ultra-conservative group in high schools to bills about jailing teachers, we Iowans aren't... Continue Reading →
I have an enormous amount of bookmarks on my computer. I've taught fifth grade, sixth grade, eighth grade in my time here and multiple subject areas at that. I've got things in many categories, but there's just so much stuff!... Continue Reading →
I've not written much about basketball because, well, there's not been much to write. We started the season out in our own tournament without practice and with girls who barely knew each other. Our team got smoked by two good... Continue Reading →
In the words of the immortal Pooh Bear: I'm stuck. #youarefatandwedgedinahole Hey now! Yes, I'm fat and in some sense, I'm feeling wedged in a hole. I've fallen out of practice with my notebooks. That idea of writing down the... Continue Reading →
Some days you just have to stop and take a picture. This was one of those days. It was ridiculously cold and the sun and her dogs were just perfectly set up. It was a beautiful shot and yes, those... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 