Have you ever had someone wave you away or make a jerk off motion in response to something you said or wrote? I have, and it is the MOST infuriating thing when you are honestly trying to do your best. This morning I set about the task of writing a eulogy for my youngest son….
Last night it happened again. Garden club ended, I had 13 students in attendance, and at dismissal, all were picked but one. Unfortunately, this occurrence has become routine for this one student at the end of garden club. We dismiss at 4:45 p.m.. After each of our monthly meetings, since September, every student is picked…
We all know the saying, “it’s five o’clock somewhere” which usually refers to having an adult beverage well before the time it might be socially acceptable to do so. But, today, I exclaimed, “It’s five o’clock and still light out!” We are freed from the dark clutches of winter’s gloom.” Not exactly poetic but true!…
Some years ago, about four – I think, I had my writer’s circle students write a compilation of alphabet poems. There were six students in my group, each getting four letters on which to write a short, descriptive poem about what the letter brings to mind for each of them. I gave my usual, stay…
Saturday, I was reminded by WordPress that I had my two-year blogging anniversary. Over those two years, I believe I’ve grown as a writer. Although, that growth is more important than my “stats,” I will share some of those with you, too. Writing has become an important part of my life. It’s important enough that…
I have been told am “old school.” Seriously, I have been told that in the middle of a day of substitute teaching for someone I knew well who had asked me to take her class for several days in a row. It was a tough time. The class was hard to corral; behavior problems abounded….
This week I prepared a lesson on cacti for my garden club students. It’s a great lesson for the February or anytime in the winter, as it can be conducted inside. So many of our days have been sub-zero this year, it was proactive thinking to have a lesson that didn’t include being out-of-doors. Teaching…
Today is Tuesday, right?! We are all still a little mixed up in our house due to the four days we had off last week for inclement weather, otherwise known as a deep freeze! Well into my second full week of work at a new job, I am trying and succeeding at finding a routine. …
As my husband prepared to retire last fall, we had several discussions about this upcoming life transition. He was finishing a career spanning 29 years. I was finishing graduate school – for the second time in my life. I had applied for a couple of jobs over the last year, but neither seemed to be…