Saturday morning, I had the chance to take part in an activity I'd never done, volunteering with a group of teachers to help with a mobile food pantry. First off, this is part of what I've decided I want to... Continue Reading →
As I wrote the title, it gave me the "first present of Christmas" vibe, from The Polar Express. It's hard to believe that 2015 is over in 12 hours. Looking back on this blog, the volume of writing continues to go... Continue Reading →
My family, wife and two daughters, are all musically inclined. My wife and I both performed in high school, band and choir, and actually met in the college choir. We've passed this love of music along to our daughters, both... Continue Reading →
Parent teacher conference week always offers up some good thoughts for blog topics, so thank you for bearing with another blog. It seems that so many times topic are lightening bolts that are there and gone in a flash. Conferences... Continue Reading →
Usually this is a pretty positive Friday post, and maybe it will turn out that way, I'm not totally sure right now! 🙂 This week, Sunday through today, has been an absolute mess of activities and all sorts of happenings.... Continue Reading →
My wife and I moved into this community in 1999, with previous stops in Missouri, Alaska, and Minnesota. At the time, we'd spent shorter amounts of time in each place for college and jobs. At the time, our oldest daughter... Continue Reading →
Tonight is a bit of a throw back for me as I'm driving my oldest daughter to swim practice. The last two years, when practices have switched from 4:00 PM to 6:45 PM, my job was driver. I got to... Continue Reading →
We've taught our daughters that thank you notes are a must. Do they always get them written? Not at all. Do I get them written? Nope, I'm just as guilty as my daughters. Time and effort are required, and sometimes... Continue Reading →
I had about 750 words done on this post the first time, and somehow, the "save draft" button failed me, so I'm not sure what this will turn into! 🙂 Last week, I had the change to attend the fifth... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 