Whatever. That seems to be the dominant emotion of February, at least in my world. I'm sick? Whatever [eyeroll]. I have a bunch of essays to grade and I'm getting a bunch more on Friday? Whatever. There was a sub when I was out sick and so no one got anything actually done on their … Continue reading February 6: Whatever.
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February 4: The Superb Owl
We did our patriotic American duty and watched the Super Bowl. I didn't particularly care who won; I typically cheer for the underdogs and I hate Robert Kraft and Tom Brady, but the Eagles have a lot of crappy asshole fans. In the end, I cheered for the Eagles, but mainly because I read that … Continue reading February 4: The Superb Owl
February 1: Sick Day
Today was the first day I stayed home sick since moving to Roseville. I "woke up" a little late - Dak came in and woke me up twice, actually - and got up to take a shower. I felt dizzy and after the shower, I just sat on my bed falling back asleep against my … Continue reading February 1: Sick Day
January 30: The State of the Union is Dog Whistles
It's way late because I watched the State of the Union address. I've watched the State of the Union address and live-blogged it since the GWB era, so it's kind of a tradition at this point, but I wasn't going to watch it tonight. I can't really stand watching or looking at or listening to … Continue reading January 30: The State of the Union is Dog Whistles
January 27: Teenage Dystopia
Anders has been asking to watch The Mazerunner for days. Tonight we sat down to watch it as a family. I don't get it. I am not a big fan of the YA dystopian novels that have been coming out in the last 15 years or so. The Hunger Games, Divergence, all of the "young … Continue reading January 27: Teenage Dystopia
January 22: Snowstorm Total Breakdown
We got phone calls and texts from the school district letting us know the busses would be late. We knew Annika's bus would be late because it always is when there is even a trace of snow. We got a phone call around 5 p.m. from her teacher (after the time she usually is home). … Continue reading January 22: Snowstorm Total Breakdown
January 13: State Debate 2: The Return
Today I was honored to be named MDTA Debate Coach of the Year. I was surprised and couldn't say much, but it was truly an amazing honor to have the support of so many people who I see as brilliant. My debaters performed beautifully and made me so proud to be their coach. It should … Continue reading January 13: State Debate 2: The Return
January 3: Meet Me Halfway
All day today I've had that Kenny Loggins song stuck in my head: Meet me halfway / Across the sky... Mind you, I haven't had the verses there, just that chorus. All day. Walking up the stairs to my classroom in the morning, unthawing: Meet me halfway. Rushing to the bathroom between classes so I … Continue reading January 3: Meet Me Halfway
January 2: I’m so tired.
I'm so tired. Today was the first day back at school, and while I was actually pretty excited to get back to my students, I definitely was not excited about waking up early. I hate waking up to alarms. I hate waking up early. I kind of like the morning though. It's dark and quiet … Continue reading January 2: I’m so tired.
Adventures in Distraction 