Inktober 2020
Around this time last year I learned about Inktober. It’s an art challenge. Participants create an ink drawing each day during the month of October… Read More »Inktober 2020
Christy
Reality Strikes
I’ve been feeling pretty good while on my leave of absence. Of course, that’s easier to say while I’m still getting paid out my sick… Read More »Reality Strikes
Adulting
I’m 42-years-old. I’d love to say I have this adulting thing down pat. I have 24 years experience at this point, so I should be… Read More »Adulting
Coping
Back in April, not too long after the Covid quarantine started, I took some art classes through Sketchbook Skool. I really loved the boot camp… Read More »Coping
Union Strong?
The question mark comes from last night’s first district-wide union (Pinellas Classroom Teacher Association: PCTA) meeting of the year: the Faculty Representative (FR) Council. Every… Read More »Union Strong?
Contract
A contract is a legally binding document that outlines the expectations for the people involved in the transaction taking place. Hypothetically I will begin offering… Read More »Contract
The Universe Conspires
When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it. Paulo Coelho – The Alchemist The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is one of… Read More »The Universe Conspires
Back-to-School 2020
School starts for students tomorrow. At my school we were told ~1,000 students will return for face-to-face learning. I’ve had five years of greeting a… Read More »Back-to-School 2020
Into the Unknown
Day 7 back. More tears. (5 / 7 for those counting.) Today was my last day before my leave of absence starts. Monday will be… Read More »Into the Unknown