One shot. Win or go home. That's what today's game came down to. One shot. It was a shot she'd made hundreds of times in practice, in that alone time in the gym when no one was there, during the... Continue Reading →
The last few days, I've focused myself and my slices on the little things around me. Sometimes, I get carried away, looking for "that moment" in the day, the week to share out. However, that gets tiring. #whimp Shhh. The... Continue Reading →
Today, my wife and I each took a personal day and ended up in Iowa City. We came down last night (check out what we found here) and today, Iowa Hawkeye Women's Basketball. The last time the women hosted NCAA... Continue Reading →
We are halfway done with the Challenge. How is this possible? I'm getting old, so time goes a little faster. Yet, some days just drraaaggggg along. I don't know. 50 is a tough place to be. Not quite old (in... Continue Reading →
Today we did something either incredible or stupid. It's all about your point of view and what you think of the above picture! Before I go any further, just a note to say thank you to all who commented on... Continue Reading →
Just a short blog tonight. It's #28 for my wife and me. Today, we went to our exercise center, biked for half an hour, then swam for another 45 minutes. We came home and I made breakfast burritos which were... Continue Reading →
#thatisaninappropriatetitle Oh, starting in on me already? Sweet. I love the idea of "noticing notebooks". 10 years ago, I watched Ted Talk by Angela Maiers where she talked about noticing notebooks. Every since, I've tried to keep one. #prettycool Yes,... Continue Reading →
As I wrote on Saturday, we drove through a thunderstorm and avoided a much stronger storm that was producing tornadoes. #yikes Today, we had a snow day. And out of the blue. No school. #WHAT Welcome to Iowa. However, a... Continue Reading →
Today, I had plans. Today, I had things to get done. Today, I just couldn't. #nowwhat I've talked about focus or the lack thereof in my life. Yesterday was a wonderful day, full of family, fun, good food, and joy.... Continue Reading →
The Life of a Conflicted Teacher 