Saturday, August 31, 2013

There's Me, then there's (me) - a Squirrel-Fur Story 8/31/13

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The first week of school is over.  The routine has set in.  The big kids have already learned some stuff (ha ha, gotcha!), and more and more...
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Being small is important, too! 8/25/13

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A kindergartner once gave me a picture he had drawn.  (Once?  A million times, probably, but I'm thinking of one in particular.) In this...
Thursday, August 22, 2013

The T-shirt Rebellion 8/22/13

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I wore a uniform to school from fourth grade until I graduated. We hated them.  Doesn't everybody that has to wear a school uniform hate...
Monday, August 19, 2013

The First Day Blues 8/19/13

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First day blues.....I got 'em.  I prepared myself to go back to work, I did.  I wrote another piece to tell people how I feel, but pleas...
Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Just Ok 8/14/13

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* The opinions and scenarios below are not intended to cause guilt, blame or any such feeling from anyone.  If anything, I feel guilty for b...
Monday, August 12, 2013

Only One First 8/12/13

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We drove about 800 miles this summer with a kitten in the car.  My sister found her abandoned in Florida while we were visiting.  My girls h...
Monday, August 5, 2013

Getting The Back To School Letter (Wrong Papers, Wrong Walls, Wrong Stuff) 8/5/13

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It happened today.  That letter, or e-mail, in this day and time, that says "HEADS UP!  OUT OF THE POOL!!  YOU GO BACK TO SCHOOL IN A C...
Saturday, August 3, 2013

Why Do I Teach Music? 8/3/13

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I started out as a music teacher because I could explain those musical ideas clearly.  Helping other people understand notes and what they s...
Friday, August 2, 2013

If I Could Return This, Please - Another View of Grief 8/2/13

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I'd like to return this item, please.  A couple of months ago, I was given this device.  It works by randomly shaking up my emotions and...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013

The Voice of Authority 7/30/13

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It comes naturally to most teachers; that take-charge voice that can command a crowd.  If you're a very good teacher, it will simply sou...
Sunday, July 28, 2013

Posts I Reconsidered.....

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Blog Posts I Reconsidered 1.          An Ode to Diet Ginger Ale 2.        Why I Like the Music on Candy Crush 3.        Reasons w...

Coming Up Next!

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I watch a little too much reality TV.  I have all kinds of excuses, too.  "But it's about cooking!"  "I just can't wa...
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