I have been indulging myself in reading lately, mainly because it is something I can do at home. ( I definitely don't get out anymore.) Anyway I either need to find the books or someone needs to write them because I am so tired of the female lead character. I know, I am a woman and I should indulge in the equal representation of power that the ( Read more... )

Time to break out the party shoes.
I wish I could drink, but I just found out #2 is on the way!

You can't take it with you, but you can lick it so nobody takes it when you're gone.

M: "Mrs. What's this?"
Me: "A hand sharpener"
M: "Your hand!"
Me: "No you use your hand to sharpen the pencil."

Kids are so cute!

For a couple of years now I have heard floating ideas about Marvin Marshall's Behavior system (A - Anarachy, B- Bullying/Bossing, C- Compliance, D- Democracy). I have really liked the concept of talking about why we do things and trying to internalize those values, especially in younger kids. My hang up for implementing it this year is how to use ( Read more... )

I officially know I am depressed. All the drama in my life to this point, for a while now, is just a cry for the help I need, but I don't know how to tell Paul that. I don't know why I just can't come out and say it.

I think I am depressed, but life just keeps pushing me on. I don't feel it when I have something to work towards, but when I have nothing I can do, I actually have to feel ( Read more... )

How far can you push someone to change before it's too much? How long am I expected to live with so much stress without pushing back? What else am I supposed to do ( Read more... )

Grandma died

Bored out of my mind and desiring to re-inspire myself as a teacher (the last days are quite a beating) I found myself lurking in teaching communities, which led me to this: $100 billion to fix America’s schools-what would you do? (Read more... )

So lately it's been pointed out to me that I have a bad attitude. I guess I do because I take the world on my shoulders and I don't really know how to ask for help. It doesn't hurt that I feel that while I am listened to my point is completely missed ( Read more... )