Always & Never Enough
“Advocate”: (according to Merriam-Webster)1) One who pleads the cause of another2) One who maintains a cause or proposal3) One who supports or promotes the interests… Read More »Always & Never Enough
teacher life
Two More Days
The building my classroom is in has been undergoing renovations. I started back to work on Monday, August 5, but I couldn’t get into my… Read More »Two More Days
Letting the Cat Out of the Bag
I’ve had a secret, and today’s the day I can finally share it with the world. I’ve accepted a position at St. Petersburg High School… Read More »Letting the Cat Out of the Bag
Changing My Message
My line of thought today has been: “I don’t want to be sick anymore.” I am a partial believer of the “law of attraction:” you… Read More »Changing My Message
Labor Day Lesson Planning
Happy Labor Day! If you’ve had a three day weekend, thank union members!!
And, yes, regardless of what some other articles and memes state, unions did lay the groundwork for the 8-hour a day, five day per week work week.Read More »Labor Day Lesson Planning
Biking Reboot
This school year I decided to bike commute part of the way to the school where I work. I live 25 miles away, so it’s not feasible for me to bike the entire way.
I decided to park my car at a local park 10 miles from work. The ride was nice both ways. Traffic wasn’t too bad aside from a few jerky drivers. But it takes me too much time. I was up at 5:00 a.m. and on the road by 5:30. I wasn’t getting home until 6:00 p.m. I’m a teacher, so quite honestly I still had lesson planning that needed to be done when I got home. But I was so tired on the days I rode it was a struggle to do that too.
Last week I didn’t ride my bike at all to work.Read More »Biking Reboot
Running on Coffee and Kittens
I’m not quite sure why I’ve been so tired. Grading is pretty much done. I’m mostly working during school hours. But on that drive home, I struggle to keep my eyes open. Very literally. Not the safest, but it is what it is.Read More »Running on Coffee and Kittens