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Day 15 – Tough Conversations About School – #SOLC23

Today was a day. #yesitwas Yesterday was a day. I've missed my first Challenge blog in at least 5 years and I had some tough conversations with students. Yesterday, I told my students I would not be in their school... Continue Reading →

Day 7 – Why I Write – #SOLC23

I've been grumpy and it's shown in my recent posts, so I love to reset with a slice about why I do this challenge, why I do the Slice of Life. and why I write in general. Now I'm sure... Continue Reading →

Day 2 – Getting Old is for the Birds! – #SOLC23

Getting old is for the birds. Yesterday, my wife had a doctor's appointment, so I decided that I'd go work out. Typically, we are there together, so going on our own is a little different, but no big deal. #workingouttogetherrocks... Continue Reading →

5 Wonderings At Christmas Break #SOL22

I didn't get a chance to write this blog in the morning when I had time. I was just irratated with school, student, just the whole freaking mess. Well, my mood is much better, but the wonderings are still the... Continue Reading →

And It’s Done #SOL22

And just like that, today was our last practice of the season. #what I know. Practice started October 17th and this was it. We had 6:30 practice after a fairly awful game last night. I didn't know how the girls... Continue Reading →

Thoughtful Thanksgiving Thursday: A Little Gratitude

Three things I am grateful for: So I've been more of a grump than I really want and it shows in my writing. I'll apologize for that because I am an optimistic person who has lost his way. So, my... Continue Reading →

A Treat for the Win #SOL22

Note: This was to be a blog last Tuesday, which became last Wednesday's blog, which became last Friday's blog, and back to Tuesday. I've lost something in terms of the desire to write and I'm not sure how to get... Continue Reading →

Saturday Scriptings: Iowa State Fair: Part 3 – The People

The final part of the Iowa State Fair series: The people! Today's blog is being done from the local brake and tire shop. My wife is at school and we have today off (for whatever reason🙄), so her car gets... Continue Reading →

Sunday Salutions: Iowa State Fair: Part 1 – Disconnect

As teachers, our busy time comes in streaks: The end of the grading periods, end of the school year, holidays, and the beginning of the school year. So, why not have both Irish Fest AND Iowa State Fair stuff in... Continue Reading →

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