Teachers Write

For the past week, showering has been one of my biggest accomplishments. Today wasn’t very different, other than managing to take my pup for a short walk up the street and being able to breathe through my nose for most of today. I count these things as wins. My phone rang, and I recognized the…… Continue reading Holding on Until the End

The Elephant in the Room

Part of Slice of Life by Two Writing Teachers March Slice a Day Challenge. I’m slicing most days this month. Thanks for stopping by! That damn elephant just won’t go away. Lumbering in, firmly taking my attention from the here and now to its swinging trunk, like the pendulum of a clock. Tick tock. Tick tock. Its gray countenance…… Continue reading The Elephant in the Room

peace passed on

This peace plant has been in our family for 35 years. And its first bloom came out yesterday.

Relationship Woes

I’ve been in a relationship for 11 years now (more if you count the courting stages) and it’s been a roller coaster ride. I’m referring to my teaching career. For me it was young love. That can’t eat, can’t sleep, reach for the stars, over the fence, World Series kind of love. #ItTakesTwo I was…… Continue reading Relationship Woes

I’m lucky because I’m…

reading Professional Troublemaker: The Fear Fighter Manual by Luvvie Ajayi Jones and she is dropping *clap* gems *clap*. writing EVERY DAY in March, and hoping it becomes a habit! thinking about how much I get to do. When I change my mindset from what I *have* to do, to what I *get* to do, I…… Continue reading I’m lucky because I’m…

prepared

I bustle and dash around; cutting and making materials, recording voice parts. Always looking for the BEST music examples to demonstrate triplets. Afterwards, driving to two stores, I finally find the present for my niece’s 5th birthday, Once home, I wrap and mail a care package and a get-well card. Reading and answering all of…… Continue reading prepared

A Limerick: Puppy Sitting

I’m feeling very luckyTo be watching my best friend’s puppyShe’s small and she’s brownAnd likes to jump up and downShe is pretty happy-go-lucky! I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 17!

Joy Limerick

Students cheer when they see Kinder Joys Anticipating the revealing of toys Sighs and groans as it begins With happier bartering and trade-ins Wonderful, end-of-day joyful noise!

Limerick

What happens when kids become teens? You start to question your genes.They lose all their senses Don’t mention expenses And faces just stuck in their screens