I'm teaching mythology and legends in my 12th grade class, and I am definitely not in my comfort zone. I like some of the stories, but I have trouble with them sometimes. Annika, however, is really excited about it because she decided she wants to learn about the gods and myths, too. I bought Neil … Continue reading March 20: Myths
Author: Robyn Madson
March 19: Why I Don’t Wear Makeup
I have gotten lots of comments in my life about not wearing makeup or doing other things that many people consider a requirement for women in public. Most of them have been negative, even if they are said in a positive way. I have heard of doing makeup as "self care," like if I don't … Continue reading March 19: Why I Don’t Wear Makeup
March 18: A few things
A few things about ADHD brain: first of all, if something is out of sight, it's out of mind. Literally. I will buy a salad to fix and put it in the front of the fridge on the shelf, but then Dak will put it into the drawers. The drawers in the fridge are like … Continue reading March 18: A few things
March 17: Police on St. Patrick’s Day
So last night was one of the weirdest nights of my life. For those who don't know, here is the FB post I wrote just after the police left and we went back to bed. I was too awake to sleep, but writing it down helped: Just a few minutes ago, I woke up to … Continue reading March 17: Police on St. Patrick’s Day
March 16: Fun? At School?
Today, for the first time in a very long time, I had fun with every single one of my classes. My 9th graders are reading The House of the Scorpion and are getting into the creepy dystopian world, while my 12th graders just finished reading origin/creation stories from all over the world and comparing them, … Continue reading March 16: Fun? At School?
March 15: Wait, what?
Things are weird. Real weird. I agree with Marco Rubio on a policy issue. I've agreed with him on things in the past, but nothing substantial - just mainly that Trump is a terrible candidate and shouldn't be president. Ever. I also agree with him that when you are thirsty, you should take a drink … Continue reading March 15: Wait, what?
March 14: Walkouts Everywhere
Kids at our school joined kids across the country and world in walking out to protest gun violence and call for more gun safety. My son's school took part, as well, and I'm glad they did. Students and young people have been at the forefront of social movements forever. They have energy and unbridled passion, … Continue reading March 14: Walkouts Everywhere
March 13: Heart Palpitations and Vines
In case you hadn't noticed, I've been pretty stressed and depressed lately. The anxiety has begun to manifest itself in ways that are really annoying, which makes me just want to go to bed and not get up for three days: twitchy eyes, tight chest, headaches, all sorts of things. Today, I started having heart … Continue reading March 13: Heart Palpitations and Vines
March 12: Almost Everything Sucks
Yeah, I said it. I'm in that place. Everything sucks and I hate everything. Well, almost everything. Most things. I feel inadequate as a parent and partner because I'm tired all the time and depressed. I feel unsure about my future and anxious. It's still cold outside and I'm sick of the slursh that's everywhere. … Continue reading March 12: Almost Everything Sucks
March 11: Daylight Savings Time Should Be Abolished and other complaints
We got the clocks changed (I think we got them all; I probably need to fix the car still). Can we all agree to just leave them like this? This collective stupid time change thing needs to go. As I've gotten older, I have gotten more and more crotchety and cranky about this. I will … Continue reading March 11: Daylight Savings Time Should Be Abolished and other complaints
Adventures in Distraction 