Why I teach…
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” This paradox beginning A Tale of Two Cities … Continue reading Why I teach…
Category: 2012
All posts published in 2012
Bane or blessing?
I’ve had a hard time writing lately–or at least a hard time self-publishing. I miss my newspaper colleagues and their feedback. … Continue reading Bane or blessing?
Cheers!
I envy my seniors. Their class of seventeen is the largest our school has graduated–ever–and while its size has been … Continue reading Cheers!
Out of the heart?
A long time ago in a faraway land, otherwise known as Singletown, I dated an artist who used his talent … Continue reading Out of the heart?
Out of (my) control…
I was getting the batting line-up from our head coach just before our final game of the season, when I … Continue reading Out of (my) control…
The bright side…
The question, “To win or not to win,” has been answered. The boys varsity baseball team aimed to win–but it … Continue reading The bright side…
To win or not to win…
As my son’s varsity baseball team enters this week of tournament games, all of us are aware that a loss … Continue reading To win or not to win…
Hero worship…
My son proudly told me what is in his bio, which I will officially read when I attend the school … Continue reading Hero worship…
On my honor…
During my stint as a juror, I was impressed by the honor shown within the courtroom. We potential jurors learned … Continue reading On my honor…
Hunger Games: Jury version
So I was headed to our county courthouse for yet another “opportunity” to be chosen for jury duty, fearing a … Continue reading Hunger Games: Jury version
We Returned to the River Without Him and It Hurt So Good
It’s difficult to return to a favorite spot you’d always shared with someone you loved but is gone. But this year we returned to the river — and the missing was good. Continue reading We Returned to the River Without Him and It Hurt So Good
Here’s Why I Know the Online Life Is Overrated
The lazy spring days of vacation disappeared surprisingly fast and were delightful — except for that nagging urge to get online. Which backfired… Continue reading Here’s Why I Know the Online Life Is Overrated
What Everybody Ought to Know About Online Identities
When I taught middle and high school students, I warned them that their online posts were there forever — but I didn’t realize they could also disappear. Continue reading What Everybody Ought to Know About Online Identities
Fat pants, cat lap…
Several weeks ago, I titled this post “Fat pants, cat lap…” because my cat was making me feel fat. But … Continue reading Fat pants, cat lap…
Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself
As the high school English teacher, I lead seniors through their Capstone Projects, a graduation requirement. But their achievement makes me see myself in a different light. Continue reading Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself
When We Finally Met Face to Face, It Was a Little Piece of Heaven
She was someone I’d gotten to know in my online classes. We finally met in person, and it reminded me how much we can look forward to seeing God one day. Continue reading When We Finally Met Face to Face, It Was a Little Piece of Heaven
This Is How to Be a Winner Even When You Lose
The definition of winning is much broader than the number on a visible or unseen scoreboard. What’s more, Charlie Sheen is NOT the epitome of the term Continue reading This Is How to Be a Winner Even When You Lose
When You Have the Urge, This Is the Best Splurge of All
Sometimes the moments we steal from work or all those “shoulds” and “to dos” cluttering our minds are the best splurges of all. Continue reading When You Have the Urge, This Is the Best Splurge of All
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