The Words Are Inside You
She waited until she knew everyone was asleep. It was 2 am and she no longer heard the tv. Now Jordan could find what she had been wanting all day.… Read more The Words Are Inside You →
Always On
Recently a friend and I were going back and forth about the demands of teaching. While my friend acknowledged that he could never be a teacher, he didn’t agree with… Read more Always On →
Thank You Teachers, But…
I have been out of the classroom – let me start over – I have not been a classroom teacher for over ten years. Technically speaking, as an elementary… Read more Thank You Teachers, But… →
5 Strategies to Help With the Day After Blues
This happens more often than we care to admit. And though we try to talk ourselves out of it, we are often unsuccessful. Recently I fell victim to the… Read more 5 Strategies to Help With the Day After Blues →
I Got Back Up
The room was dark. I didn’t want light. The room was quiet. I didn’t want noise. And the room was empty. I didn’t want people. For two days, I… Read more I Got Back Up →
The Big Four
Twitter, Facebook, Email & Voxer. Twitter, Facebook, Email & Voxer. Twitter, Facebook, Email & Voxer. I couldn’t stop. I don’t know if it was the dopamine or the procrastination that… Read more The Big Four →
I Got Nothing Done & It Was Great
Photo by Nikolay Tarashchenko I could smell the coffee brewing and I knew it was time to get up. Early morning is one of my favorite times of the day.… Read more I Got Nothing Done & It Was Great →
Why We Shouldn’t Give 100%
Something has to change. Then again, maybe it’s just me. I am paid a fair salary and my working conditions are good. And yet, it continues to bother me. So,… Read more Why We Shouldn’t Give 100% →
