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Leaning From a Distance

There’s something special about being taken care of by the people you love, especially when you need them to the most. I’m not the kind of person that leans on people often, as I’m usually the kind of person to be leaned on. B texted me to send him a list- a detailed list, since…… Continue reading Leaning From a Distance

#teamwheels

Inspired by my friend who needs to get off the internet because now all of my free brain space is dedicated to wheels and doors. Discuss:

Little snippets

Snippets from my day…. – “I wouldn’t want to eat a skunk, then my mouth would be stinky.” – “Do you have snakes, bats, or lizards?” “Just bats…maybe lizards…no snakes, but I know where to find it!” – “Those question marks really do make it pop.” – “I need a bracket name that is witty…… Continue reading Little snippets

I Hate Pink

A rare graphic slice 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!

the end

Everyday, I begin with the end in mind. Not the end of the day. Not the end of my life!! (GAK!) I begin with thinking about how to get students to reach the goals that I have set for them. I have been teaching for long enough that I have had a chance to reflect…… Continue reading the end

#transparencyTuesday

I once picked a boogie out of my nose that was so big, I didn’t know if I should throw it away or name it and keep it as a pet. I wanted to take a picture of it, but I thought that would be crossing a line. This was more recently that you may…… Continue reading #transparencyTuesday

Top Ten Favorite Books?

I’m not sure I can select ten favorite books… maybe ten favorite books of a specific time period of my life? I’m really struggling. I thought creating a top ten list would be easy–and yet, here I sit. Come on. You can do it. Just pick TEN. And yet… Type. Erase. Type. Erase. Type. Erase.…… Continue reading Top Ten Favorite Books?

I Sat Down

I sat down to write my slice of life… But first I had to get everyone home from school Then I had to help everyone unload their stuff Then I had to check folders Then I needed to empty lunch boxes and wash the lunch containers Then someone needed water (it was me) Then someone…… Continue reading I Sat Down

Can I go to the bathroom?

Can I go to the bathroom? Should I put a giraffe on the page? We will, we will ROCK YOU! My finger’s bleeding. It’s a giraffe! Can I go to the bathroom? I don’t know what to write about. I look forward to trying to slay magnamalo. Does this look like a giraffe to you?…… Continue reading Can I go to the bathroom?