Three years ago while my third-grade writer’s circle was still functioning, the students were provided a lesson on superstitions. Are you superstitious? I have definitely become less superstitious as I’ve aged which is a common finding according to the transcript from The Numbers Game National Geographic (2014). Superstitions are part of what is known as…
By, mid-afternoon yesterday, we heard of more local universities moving classes to an online platform due to the COVID-19 virus. While we understand this move, moving a course (or, worse – part of a course) online is not as easy as it sounds. While I’ve never taught online, I do have digital course experience. In…
I am curious if your gym or workout “place” has been affected by the fear caused by COVID-19 hysteria. This morning my husband and I went to the YMCA for our morning exercise. It is something we’ve been trying to do on a regular basis at least 2-3 days a week. Usually, he swims and…
Upon awakening today I noticed you, a dull ache over my right eye. Why have you come? Why, on such a beautiful day, are you bothering me? There were no answers. I didn’t expect any. Just your presence was enough to make yourself known; you did not need to provide explanations. Coffee will cure…
Many (not all) of my teacher friends feel they are not creative. I am sure they are mistaken. It takes creativity to run a classroom, fill the minds of our youth, and make learning worthwhile. But, I think they are equating a formal hobby creating something with the definition of being creative. And, in that…
It’s 6: 38 p.m. Central Standard Time and it is still light out! Whoo-hoo! Yay! It was 63 degrees when my husband and I headed outside to plant our prairie patch today! First, we took five-gallon buckets of crushed stone that he had bought last year for another project and spread them for a make-shift…
Tomorrow, my husband and I will finally get around to planting part of our yard as native prairie. We have a spot behind our barn that we formally used as a vegetable patch growing corn, peas, bean, peppers, tomatoes, and pumpkins over the years. The patch is not huge, but it is not tiny either….
I spent far too much time on the computer yesterday. How do I know? I feel frustrated this morning. When I think over the last month, albeit a short month that went fast, my most relaxed days were when I was on vacation. That makes sense, but I think it was more than just being…
Today, the Slice of Life Challenge Continues. The post that follows is for Day 5/Year 3. My background is kind of weird. Basically, I’ve had two professions in my life so far. In both, I legitimized my knowledge as much as I could by getting Master’s degrees in each of the disciplines. Currently, I am…