In my time as an instructional assistant, I have encountered two students whose parents were both lawyers. With the first student, I enjoyed developing a great rapport with him. This year, I have had a dissimilar experience with the other and current student ( Read more... )

Currently, I'm an extra special serving of what the fuck. Today I learned that Alan Johnson died. He hung himself ( Read more... )

Running is becoming a major player in my life again. With any luck, I will be extending my runs into the double digits soon. I'll look up some races and run another 5k in July or August. For the early fall, I want to see if there are any mini-marathons ( Read more... )

Brunch was fun. Rosie's Diner rolls along the Lowellian vibe - fast paced service and waitresses that are as likely to poke fun at as you as deliver your meal. I had Irish Bennies. Eggs coated in hollandaise sauce floating over hash browns on top of an English muffin. The Irish on top of the English - as things should be ( Read more... )

Thanks for the kind words about the struggles when I was assigned a new student. In truth, it was a change for the good. My old student needed services beyond what my school can offer, and the new student. Well, she's taught me an awful lot. She was born with a spinal defect, but lives as if the handicapped title doesn't apply to her ( Read more... )

Quick story. 3 characters ( Read more... )

It was a Thursday when I learned that I wouldn't be rehired for my former job. Today, I was told that I would be working with the six grade starting Monday ( Read more... )

I got called Mr. Sylvain today. A lot. For a change, it felt very welcoming. I am getting used to it. Students I don't know well are asking for me by my formal name. Just shocking ( Read more... )

January is a harsh time to resume running.

Let me start off by saying how cool I am. I'm writing this on my sister's computer, drinking a flavored Smirnoff I stole from my muddah. I have enough self respect to not reveal the flavor of said kinda alcoholic drink. For now ( Read more... )