Cold is what makes midwestern college football great. Three hoodies, two pairs of jeans, earmuffs and toboggans. Maybe today will only be two hoodies.
Category: The Daily Thread
Five Poem Friday
After exploring the recesses of this brain, three tiny poems need released. By the time I write those, I will have two more bubbling about
Thursday Thanks & Apologies
So today, in addition to summarizing a chapter or two of our class texts, we will also be writing either a thank-you note or a letter of apology to our guest teachers.
Things Unknown
Just after feeding the wild and endangered Bahamian Rock iguanas.
Monday Musings
Lots of thoughts this morning to choose from after literally one of the best and one of the worst weekends at the same time. The thought that keeps bubbling to the surface is simple: no matter how selfish bitter hateful narcissistic miserly self-righteous and miserable you are, it is never, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever …
Solitude Sunday
Then stirs the feeling infinite, so felt In solitude, where we are least alone.Lord Byron
Sunrise Saturday
At sunrise everything is luminous but not clear. It is those we live with and love and should know who elude us. You can love completely without complete understanding.Norman Maclean
Five-Word Friday
Thanks to the magic of scheduling, I wrote this yesterday before heading out of town for my annual reunion with my diabetic camp fam. Nine in all, we find our way back together for a weekend in a cabin together, though life has scattered us all over the US. Eating, drinking, sleeping, telling stories we've …
Ten Things Thursday
Each school year in my room begins with 6th graders reading Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. It lends itself well to teaching the concept of summarizing, characters, character arcs, plot and even the most challenged readers feel excited when they realize they can read and finish a book on their own. (It's rare …
Wonder-About Wednesday
Have you noticed the difference between wonder and wander is only one vowel, but (indirectly) they share the same meaning? One walks about the world, and one walks about the mind. Oh, wait, this isn't a Wednesday word post...but this *is* how my brain works. Ugh. === No daily post yesterday because I was off …
Monday Musings
The first of November inevitably begins with the disbelief that it's November. For some, the year has gone too fast. For others with a love for the rush and bustle of the holiday season, too slow. For me, like Goldilocks, November feels just right. This first week of the month gives us a place to …
Spooky Songs Sunday
I recently had a conversation with someone about our favorite and least favorite songs. I have one absolutely hated song that will not be named, but I admitted that there are a few other songs that while they're not my least favorites, they have an eerie sound or vibe that I don't particularly like and …
Ohio Stadium Saturday
I know, the title is lame. But since I'll be spending 11 or 12 hours there today, I figured I might as well dedicate this post to the place I have spent every Ohio State home game Saturday for the past 29 years: Ohio Stadium, a.k.a. The 'Shoe. === Today's game is a special one …
Friday Funnies
I'm running on fumes today, and with trick-or-treat being last night (and kids being loaded to the gills and backpacks with candy today), I am getting through in whatever way I can. === This meme summarizes my yesterday so perfectly, I almost think Pinterest was listening to my conversations. It probably did, knowing social media …
Thursday Thoughts
I debated whether or not to name this "Thursday Thoughts" or the ubiquitous and classic "Throwback Thursday", and decided on the former because it's my blog. I have a couple of ideas for future TBTs. Stay tuned. === Yesterday was a teacher work day. A day to get caught up on grading, turn in all …
Words by Beth 