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#SOL19 – Day 14 – Nails on a Chalkboard

I've been a pretty good boy these last 13 days. My blogs, for the most part, have been upbeat, positive, and that's how I'm trying to keep myself. #nottoday Yesterday, my love of middle school was deep and wide like the... Continue Reading →

March 14, 2019 23

#SOL19 – Day 13 – Guest Teaching

Just to be clear, I love teaching middle school. I love the crappy attitudes that really say "I need you", I love the smell of body odor and Axe in the morning, I love the quirky "I need to find... Continue Reading →

March 13, 2019 15

#SOL19 – Day 11 – Slow Down!

This weekend was a trying one for many reasons. First, our daughter brings a truck load of drama where ever she goes. I love her dearly because she's got a big heart, a big voice, and is capable of so much, but... Continue Reading →

March 11, 2019 16

#SOL19 – Day 10 – Spotify

Now, I'm a guy who likes to physically "have" his music, whether I'm purchasing a CD (yes, I know, I'm 80 and like my cds) or purchasing a digital copy, I like to know that the music is "mine". If... Continue Reading →

March 10, 2019 7

#SOLC19 – Day 6 – My Creative Wife

First, Spotify! Who knew? I knew I was old, but dang?? I'm listening to "one hit wonders" with "House Music 2019" saved to listen to later on. Good grief! If you've got a playlist, I'd love to listen to it! Mine... Continue Reading →

March 6, 2019 17

#SOLC19 Day 4: Who Picks You Up At The Airport?

What in the world are you talking about? That's the look a couple of my classes gave me when I showed them this title, and with good reason. They can't drive! 🙂 #thatisnotfunnyMrJohnston Anyway, I had a good topic in mind... Continue Reading →

March 4, 2019 7

#SOLC Day 2: An Afternoon for We

This past August, we became part of the "empty nest" culture. Our youngest moved on campus at the University of Iowa and suddenly, it was just us. We've enjoyed our time together, but this winter, frankly, has been awful. True,... Continue Reading →

March 2, 2019 15

Where’s My Mojo? #SOL19

I'm feeling right now like the Iowa men's basketball team. They have a decent record of 21 wins and 7 losses. They have a winning record in the month of February, something not done for a number of years. They've... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2019 5

It’s a Random Day #SOL19

Well, it's Tuesday, Slice of Life day. The problem is, this blog was started on Friday. #Wheredidmymojogo I read somewhere that to make your blog better, you have to blog every day. Well, if I can keep this Tuesday -... Continue Reading →

February 12, 2019 9