This writing was completed at the National Writing Project's writing marathon stop on August 11th. Each set of writing was 5-15 minutes long (varied) and in-between, we shared our writing with an ad-hoc group from across the country. Part one: I am a writer I got published in the Pioneer Press in the 2nd grade. … Continue reading Short Thoughts at Random
The Day Before
It's the day before the first day of distance learning and I'm feeling weird. Against my better judgement, I'm listening to the White House press briefing. It's full of half-truths and misinformation, denials and thin skin. Why am I listening? I'm not sure, really. I think I have a need to witness history, even when … Continue reading The Day Before
Working From Home: Day… whatever
I've had pretty good days so far. I've been hyperfocused on planning classes and learning what I need to learn in order to be a relatively-effective teacher starting on Monday. I haven't been keeping much track of the dates or days, I've been so focused. But today, things went sideways. The morning was great: I … Continue reading Working From Home: Day… whatever
Teacher at Home: Wobbling
One week done working from home and I have thoughts. First, there are two squirrels that hang out in the tree right outside the window where I have my makeshift office space set up. They are there every morning, chasing each other and chattering. It's a dying or dead tree with a large hole on … Continue reading Teacher at Home: Wobbling
Baby, How You Feelin’?
I don't really know how to answer Lizzo's question right now, to be honest. Everyone I know who is neurotypical seems to be experiencing a lot of trauma. There seems to be a lot of crying, a lot of anger, and a lot of emotion. It's kind of weird, but I'm not really feeling much. … Continue reading Baby, How You Feelin’?
Life in the Time of Corona
I'm sitting outside with Perry the dog, finally taking some time to sit in the quiet. I've started this blog post about seven times now, not really sure how to begin. I haven't written here in ages, after writing every single day for an entire year, just to see if I could. I have a … Continue reading Life in the Time of Corona
January 14: A case of the Mondays; or FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU…..
Today was the worst. Not because of anyone else or anything - I had a fine day, I guess - but if something could go wrong, it did today. This morning before school, I was grabbing something out of the downstairs fridge and I broke a shelf, causing all sorts of bottles to fall on … Continue reading January 14: A case of the Mondays; or FFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUU…..
January 9: my poor puppy
On Sunday night/Monday morning, Perry the dog woke me up at about 3:30 and proceeded to barf about six or seven times. He refused to drink any water, even when I offered him fresh water out of a person cup. Finally he went outside to the bathroom, came back in, and drank some water. I … Continue reading January 9: my poor puppy
January 6: Sunday Night Blues
I have not gone to bed yet because I don't want to get up tomorrow. I know not going to bed doesn't actually prolong the inevitable morning that is coming. I'm sure it will make it tougher. I'm not doing anything very important; I'm watching the Golden Globes, following Golden Globe Twitter, and doing a … Continue reading January 6: Sunday Night Blues
January 5: I skipped a day!
Yesterday is the first day in over a year where I didn't write. I came home, ate dinner, and crashed out by about 7 pm. I didn't wake up enough to write until 10 am this morning, so at that point, I decided not to do it. I was so tired from this week and … Continue reading January 5: I skipped a day!
Adventures in Distraction 