This one won't be that long but it may be hard to read. I've never felt so alone as I have over the last few weeks. I've always had a tough time making and keeping friends. Whether my personality(I find... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptIs there an age or year of your life you would re-live?View all responses I've lived a very full life for 53 years. I've done a little traveling. I've experienced some pretty awesome things around me. I've met... Continue Reading →
I'm having a really hard time writing and concentrating, so this will be brief. #uhhuh Last week, we had a pretty wicked solar storm hit the planet and it set off a spectacular light show here in little old Iowa.... Continue Reading →
Sorry for the inactivity. I'm inside my own head again and the writing doesn't come when I'm thinking and worrying and overreacting to the various things in my own life. Nothing drastic or earth-shattering, just stuff like being asked to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptList three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.View all responses Good morning, WordPress and readers! It's a gorgeous day in Iowa and this question has me thinking: List three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't... Continue Reading →
Last weekend, camped in Newton Hills State Park, just outside of Canton, SD. We took a half day off from school and drove out Friday afternoon. It's a great park out in the middle of nowhere. #whatareyoudoing Our nephew got... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses I've written about this a couple of times during the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life they offer for educators on Tuesdays. It's actually good for me to remember... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptAre you seeking security or adventure?View all responses Oh WordPress, you know all the buttons to push! At the end of June, we took a 13 day trip to Scotland and Ireland. We spent time in Edinburgh, Belfast,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I got a message from a teacher friend where I used to teach: I don't know if you listen or how often you listen, but you might want to listen to today's episode. For a little context, he's recently... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 