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In Memoriam: BK (1992-2011)
Bronco Kitty (known to all by BK, and, in his later years, by our medievalist friends as the Venerable Beek) went to his rest this evening after finally losing the battle with a number of age-related ailments. He was nineteen. Successful surgery several weeks ago to remove a dental abcess left him weak, but we were hopeful for a recovery. A ( Read more... ) -
On Summer Resolutions
If you're a teacher, summer is a great time - better than the new year, really, to make and implement a few resolutions. The daily grind of coure prep, grading, etc. is over and you've got more time to establish some new habits in a lower-stress environment that you can hopefully carry over into the new school year.
I've been inspired (again) by ( Read more... ) -
In Which I Achieve Some Perspective
I am, dear reader, a 255-pound person ( Read more... ) -
A Eulogy
This past Saturday, the headmaster at the school where I teach, who is also an Episcopal priest, took several hours out of his very busy schedule to come over to the house to officiate at a very small memorial service for ( Read more... ) -
In Which I Become an Uncle
This is just a quick update to complement tne news posted on my Facebook page, for those of my friends who either are not on Facebook, or tend to find themselves here more frequently.
My sister gave birth this morning! She and her husband had been trying for quite some time, and had actually pretty much resigned themselves to the fact that kids ( Read more... ) -
AP Euro Journal 5 - Coaching the AP
There are a number of different ways by which you can divide AP teachers. One particular question, the one I want to talk about today, is "To what extent to you prepare the kids for the test itself, as opposed to the material that's on the test?" On the one hand, the idea of 'teaching to the test' is odious to most teachers I know. On the other ( Read more... ) -
A question for knowledgeable atheists - and others interested in history
So, I was asked an interesting question by a student the other day and I'm not entirely satisfied with my answer. That being the case, I did what any self-respecting 21st-century person does when faced with a knowledge deficit - I have headed to the internet ( Read more... ) -
AP Euro Journal 3 - Considerations on Summer Reading
Class continues to go well. The first two days were pretty much drinking from a firehose for everyone, but I feel like I'm hitting my stride a bit better now in terms of coverage. Today I did a bit of thinking on my feet - I'd planned to have the kids to an essay prep exercise, but we were running short on time. So instead I just wrote the ( Read more... ) -
In Which I Undertake a Project
I have a new resolution to put out there, dear reader. After making the decision to step away temporarily from coaching football, and hoping that some time might be freed up by that decision to do some "creative stuff", the last part of the summer and the first few days of school have provided some revelations ( Read more... ) -
In Which Bewcastle Returns
I welcomed bewcastle back home yesterday evening. After spending a delightful and diverting afternoon at jsadler 's birthday bash, complete with mountain of skulls cake, I returned to the old homestead to await her arrival. Bad traffic in Santa Barbara delayed her return, but she's home now safe and sound, which is the important thing.
The other important thing ( Read more... )