Here we are again, two days late, at the end of the road for Two Writing Teachers' "Slice of Life Challenge". #agoodthingornot I'm not sure. I have a few positive and negative takeaways from my own writing (not their challenge;... Continue Reading →
Good morning to all! It's been a few days, and I'm coming to the realization that part of my inability to write is where I'm at right now in teaching. I'm leaving for school between 6:45 am and 7:00 am... Continue Reading →
Last week, a former student put up a Facebook post about their basketball team making the Missouri State Championship in 2005. I taught a few of the girls on that team. #damndudeyouareold Yes, yes I am, but that's not the... Continue Reading →
Well, we are halfway through the Slice of Life Challenge, "sponsored" (not sure that is the right word), by the Two Writing Teachers website (an amazing resource for those of you who are writers or teachers of writing), so let's... Continue Reading →
Today's slice is always for me. Today is our anniversary! She's my rock, my safe place, and my person who challenges me every day (whether I want it or not). Happy #31, Melissa! Our trip to a Michael Franti concert... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat movies or TV series have you watched more than 5 times?View all responses NOTE: This happens when you don't have a writing routine, you miss a day. This was yesterday's prompt, and I was writing, then school... Continue Reading →
As I sit here and watch the second round of the Women's Big Ten Tournament with the Iowa Women currently leading Michigan St, it just struck me where women's athletics are at right now. I've coached middle school girls forever.... Continue Reading →
This is always one of my favorite slices because everyone loves music. In my travels around Iowa, the country, and the world, I've yet to find someone who says "I don't like music!" #heckyes Music from the first time I... Continue Reading →
Whoa, two days in a row. It could be a writing streak! 🙂 Last week, I had students ask me what I'd do if I were not a teacher. #wow I know! And it got me thinking, what WOULD I... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 