Today in class, we had a real life experience with trust. #uhoh We have impulsive boys. I know, shocking, right (we also have impulsive girls, so let it beš)? As with almost every year, I look at my class list,... Continue Reading →
......likeĀ the "beginning of the school year" tired. Yesterday was Tuesday. Tuesday is my writing day. Tuesday is Slice of Life Day. #Ijustcouldnotdoit I remembered at 9:45 PM as I was crawling into bed, "Damnit, I didn'tĀ get anything written today." It... Continue Reading →
It's 10:15 CST, and this is the view from where I'm sleeping: Yup, it's State Fair time! As my wife is in Italy, my job of "show dad" has expanded to that of "show parent". U made cookies. I made... Continue Reading →
I'm weary. Yes, I'm a teacher, and this is that time of year where it's all we can do to keep our own sanity and that of our students. I'm trying to cut Diet Coke out of my diet as... Continue Reading →
Yup, my birthday lands on Slice of Life Day, so IĀ have to write. #whateverdude This will be a short one because as I started writing it, it quickly became a huge vent on why my attitude has been in the... Continue Reading →
I've not written in a week. #sowhat For some, that'sĀ not a big deal. For some, it's nothing to worry about. I'm worried. Why? Because I need to write. I need to outlet. I need the words on the page. I... Continue Reading →
No, she didn'tĀ come to our school. No, she didn'tĀ come to our area. No, she didn'tĀ meet with ANY teachers. No, she didn'tĀ talk to ANY parents. No, she talked with "advocates" (ie: lobbyists) about her "Education Freedom initiative" Ā (ie: vouchers). I'm not... Continue Reading →
Today's slice is just tiring for me. SundaysĀ are meant for this. We had the alarm set to go to church, but shut it off and went back to bed. We've struggled with church a lot lately. I was up way... Continue Reading →
Yo, blog! Sup?? Long time, no write here! I've neglected you and my 17 readers, and for that I do apologize. But yet, a hiatus (wow, finally had a chance to use that word!) was needed. As we looked through... Continue Reading →
