I have been withholding a truth from my students all year. Quite frankly I’ve held it in to all of my students for the past 11 years. It’s time for me fully honest… Here it is… I greatly dislike writing. Not the “oh it’s just not my favorite”, I flat out find no joy in…… Continue reading A New Chapter
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Packing
ProsConsWe are going somewhere “Yay!”I will forget something- without fail.By packing I can really evaluate what I own and how much I own and see if I have any gaps in my wardrobe. I can also make a plan to fill gaps/replace well loved things that are on their way to their grave. Also this…… Continue reading Packing
Tick, Tick, Tick…
Do you really think I’m oblivious to your arrogance, hovering over me in your watchful way? Your hands wave at me so daintily, yet nothing I do will stop your incessant roundabout ways. You never stop or give me just one second of extra time. I really should stop focusing so much on your glass…… Continue reading Tick, Tick, Tick…
Mindful Memories
Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge. I’m slicing every day this month. Thanks for stopping by! Mindfulness has become one of my touchstones. Something I rely on and practice almost every day. I came to it about 8 years ago, when it was still on the periphery and not yet the…… Continue reading Mindful Memories
Banister Pants
So thinking back on something we started during the spring of 2020, affectionately known as Banister Pants. I’m sure other families do this, maybe even call it this, but it was new for us. See, we* don’t always like wearing pants when we’re home, which was severely often two years ago to the present. WFH,…… Continue reading Banister Pants
Just a little reboot…
I have a love/hate relationship with technology. I imagine many people these days have the same. I love the convenience, the speed, the breadth of knowledge, the ways to connect, and for many kids- a form of engagement. All is well until I get a headache from too much screen time or my fingers hurt…… Continue reading Just a little reboot…
I’m Currently
I’m Currently- Reading“I Must Betray You” by Ruta SepetysAn amazing young adult novel to read in light of current events. I am adoring it! Highly recommend for any fan of historical fiction. WritingIn the Slice of Life writing challengeI am hopeful that I will be able to accomplish a lot of growth in my writing.…… Continue reading I’m Currently
Will It Stick?
Empathy is an interesting and important part of life. Explaining it can be fun and funny to 8 and 9 year olds. Just saying “Imagine yourself walking in someone’s else’s shoes.” Puts a literal twist on the class discussion. You hear…“I don’t get it.” “‘Why do I want to walk in someone else’s shoes?” “Am…… Continue reading Will It Stick?
so hot
Slish slup, whish, slap, ahhh.. In this bathtub of escape Swush, drip, light dances.
I win
Every day it’s the same fight. It’s like a power struggle and some days I win and some days I just give up. You always have this way of wanting to step out of the norm, not conform and just get in line. One of these days I’m going to just cut you off and…… Continue reading I win
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