A Quiet Corner of a Busy World
On the day before I had to report back to school this year, I accomplished a goal I set about five years ago. I was starting my first year teaching 1st grade and I was impressed that the history curriculum included memorizing the names of all the presidents (in a song). Of course, the [...]
Honk! Drew laid on the horn of his 1996 Buick as he came to a stop. He cranked the window down and called, “Nick, why are you sweatin’ out here, bro?” From the camp chair on the porch, Nick weakly waved the Hot Rod magazine he’d been using as a fan, “Hey man, just [...]
I was thinking recently about how blessed I am to live in such a safe, pleasant place. My country, my state, my city, and even my specific neighborhood offer relative safety and more than a fair share of comfort. I love where I live. It is a beautiful neighborhood with interesting history, a friendly community, [...]
This is a piece of (mostly) fiction for your amusement. Gerald lived in an apartment along the Hudson and rarely left it. He would venture out if there was a particularly exciting tennis match or when an orchestra of interest was scheduled at Madison Square Garden. Otherwise, he kept to himself, and others left him [...]
What is the big draw of movies? Why do I frequently encounter people who don’t read books, but hardly ever encounter someone who doesn’t watch movies? Why do even avid book lovers still enjoy movies though not all movie lovers enjoy books? Of course, there are some obvious reasons on the surface. A lot of [...]
I'm calling this a clothing haul because I acquired several vintage items at the same time, but I want to give credit where it is due. I didn't purchase any of this clothing, it was all given to me as a gift. If you have a hobby, collection, or interest in something, don't be afraid [...]
I have helped keep the weeds at bay in my school’s garden for several years now. I often pull a few weeds when I’m passing through (it is conveniently between my classroom and teacher’s lounge), but I sometimes do more significant weeding. Sometimes my students help me which is always cute (and occasionally helpful). They [...]
My 1st grade students recently learned the fable The Ants and the Grasshopper. The ants worked hard all summer to gather grain while the grasshopper was making music on his fiddle. When winter comes, the ants have plenty to eat, but the grasshopper is sent away starving. The moral of the story is, “There’s a [...]
I have a love/hate relationship with Friday afternoons. I love the feeling of the whole weekend before me and the weight of my teaching job rolling off my shoulders for a bit. I hate that I’m so exhausted, all I feel like doing is scrolling through Facebook or watching YouTube videos. Turning to social media [...]
I have not had very much mental space to write the last couple of weeks. We are coming to the end of the school year, just three more weeks! In the meantime, take this timeless advice. Mothers, protect your family's health with Lysol! Your home will "radiate an air of sunny well-being" that even your [...]
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