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Sownd it owt!

I teech Kindergardn. So a lot ov my day iz spent sayng “sownd it owt and rite wat yoo heer.” I tel my kinders oftn that the English langwej is weerd. Y els doz *do* not rime with *so*? and wen yoo ar sownding owt WHO, it sowns like wuh-oh. Sum studens ar strongr reedrs…… Continue reading Sownd it owt!

Six Word Slice

Can spring break be extended, please? I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers!

Remember when…

Remember when we used to visit each year? We would fly down and you would be there to pick us up to take you to your place. It’s been awhile since you were able to pick us up. Remember when we searched for dolphins or manatees? We would race to the balcony to see if…… Continue reading Remember when…

childhood

Green pond lying still. Alive, recluse and brimming. Memories are stocked. this pond is in the backyard where I grew up. I am participating in the 15th annual Slice of Life Story Challenge by Two Writing Teachers. This is my first year of daily slicing during the month of March. Thanks for stopping by!

Forever Changed

Mingus was the only cat in my life- past and present. Until Millie came along. Mingus was a cat who woke up and chose violence. Until Millie came along. Mingus was pretty much mute- only made single meows if he was locked in a room out of pure panic. Until Millie came along. Mingus would…… Continue reading Forever Changed

a middle aged snowboarder walks into a bar

Did I actually say that? No. Did he? Yes.

Hotel Showers

Hotel showers are worth the price of admission. I don’t know what it is about them that makes me feel this way but GAH!!! Maybe it’s the endless supply of hot water. The lack of worry that at any moment the water will run cold. Because I promise I could stay in a hotel shower…… Continue reading Hotel Showers

It’s not that easy being 4

It’s not that easy being four, When you just want to wear what you want and when you want. Like pajamas to the pool or long pants and a long sleeve shirt when it’s 85 degrees outside. Why did the wash have to be done today? It’s not that easy being four, Eating can be…… Continue reading It’s not that easy being 4

Pops of Color

I’m participating in the daily March Slice of Life Challenge #SOL22 by Two Writing Teachers! Today is day 10! Sprinkles on a vanilla iced Duck donutBright pink flowers on my dining room tableTurquoise desk against the gray walls of our officeBright green cactus dog toy in Izzy’s mouthColorful Magna Tiles carrying Mario and his sidekicksPops…… Continue reading Pops of Color