Some of the toughest things about writing every day are days like today when I am not totally sure what I want to write about, and I don't want to start in on something I've been writing about lately for fear of boring my tens of readers. I could write about how I ate some … Continue reading October 15: whirling ideas
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October 10: A lot of thoughts, very little time to write
Today went better. I no longer want to give up. I did better at putting things in perspective and after I got done being angry and frustrated, I realized some of the ways I could have done better yesterday. That was heartening, because I felt like I was struggling for answers and wasn't finding them. … Continue reading October 10: A lot of thoughts, very little time to write
October 9: Little things, big impact
Today was overall a good day. I had some amazing conversations with my 7th graders about a story we read, and I finally got a kid who is clearly depressed (for lots of good reasons) to genuinely smile and laugh. I am having a good time with my Legends class learning about the "monomyth" and … Continue reading October 9: Little things, big impact
October 8: frustration
No matter what, I can never seem to get ahead. I had an epic grading session over the weekend, but I still ended up staying to work until 6 pm, and I still feel like I'm behind. Just when I feel like I'm getting caught up, I get another email or realize I have another … Continue reading October 8: frustration
October 7: Sunday is Soup Day
Today I got up early to go pick Annika up from her fall Girl Scout camp, which had a Cake War theme. She learned about baking and cake decorating and won the "Most Clever" cake award. She made a Superman cake with yellow cake and Cocoa Puffs. It was very good! While I did try … Continue reading October 7: Sunday is Soup Day
October 6: Productive
The cold is holding on, even though it's low level and just an annoyance for the most part. It didn't get in the way of a productive day, though. I woke up early (for me on a Saturday) and Anders and I went to the farmers market and the coop all before noon. I took … Continue reading October 6: Productive
October 4: down with the sickness
Yeah, I'm getting a cold. I'm exhausted and my throat hurts and I might be even a little feverish (or I was). Gross. Perry has been sick for a few days. He started throwing up a couple mornings ago, and threw up for a couple days. He's started being hungry again today, but I'm worried … Continue reading October 4: down with the sickness
October 3: The World is Heavy
I've felt a heaviness, really, since the Ford-Kavanaugh hearing last Thursday, but today it just became overwhelming. I haven't cried like that in a while. I've cried with frustration, cried with anger, cried with exasperation, but today, I was just sad and feeling hopeless. Being a teacher has always been tough because I work with … Continue reading October 3: The World is Heavy
October 2: I am so sick of responsibility
I am seriously over being responsible for things. Today, the dog barfed. Numerous times. On my bed, on the rug in the kitchen, outside... I got worried and called the vet, and the receptionist told me to give him boiled chicken and rice for dinner and if he keeps puking, to bring him in. I … Continue reading October 2: I am so sick of responsibility
September 30: back to the real world
I have been sleepy all day, which makes sense after the long weekend of trying to stay warm in layers of clothes. If anyone doubts Minnesota's strong sweater game, they should have seen the crowd at Boats and Bluegrass. We are a great bunch of well-sweatered people. The music was good, but the best part … Continue reading September 30: back to the real world
Adventures in Distraction 