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Monthly Archives: November 2018
As Thought by the Teacher
A quarter of a century of teaching builds calluses. I like my students, but I have learned to accept that they come for a short time and then are gone. I don’t mean to be aloof, but after pouring my … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, ESL, FCE, students, teaching
Tagged 12 weeks, ending, ESL, examinations, FCE, final class, reflecting, reflection, students, teaching
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A Coffee Moment
You generally won’t find me sitting around in coffee shops. It isn’t that I never patronize them, but rather I am more of a beer with a friend than a coffee with a friend. I have also watched … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, coffee, conversation, ESL, students, teaching
Tagged coffee, coffee shop, friends, orders, snacks, stolen moments
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A Kick Out Of Bananas
I have written before about gifts my students have given me. Today is another one of those situations, but with a little twist. You see, usually the students bring things from their country. These can be folk crafts, snacks, post … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, banana, comfort food, ethnic food, food, food shopping, grocery shopping, Korea, Korean, shopping, snacks, souvenirs, students, teaching
Tagged banana, banana kick, comfort food, ethnic food, food, kick, Korean, review, shopping, snack food, snacks, taste
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Modern Technology
It is, perhaps, too early in the day to decide on Today’s Perfect Moment, but it is certainly the right time to write Today’s Oddest moment. This moment comes to you courtesy of modern technology. I am no Luddite, … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, cars, mistakes, stupidity, technology
Tagged cars, chuckle, funny, keys, laugh, mistakes, oops, stupidity
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Redemption with a Small R
If you’ve ever had a grumpy day, I think this post will help you. If you don’t know what I mean by a grumpy day, I truly envy you. A grumpy day is when things in the universe conspire to … Continue reading
Posted in anger, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, disappointment, subway, Viva, YRT
Tagged angry, annoyed, apology, elevator, grouchy, grumpy, redemption, sir, woke up on the wrong side of the bed
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Leftover Perfection
Snow has started to fall again and though I never expect November snow to stick around, it seems as though it might. Before I regale you with pictures of winter and snow, because rest assured I can, I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, autumn, bicycles, cycling, cycling gear, group rides, inspiration, inspiring, seasons, Toronto, winter
Tagged anytime, autumn, bicycle, bike share, Eglinton, exercise, fun, rental, ride, Toronto, winter
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From the Night Sky
It was almost unnoticeable. The darkness surrounding the bus terminal as I waited for the bus seemed unusually dark. The lights from the station itself seemed harsh and uninviting. “Is it snowing?” the person next to me asked. No was … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, bus, commuting, snow, Viva, weather, winter, YRT
Tagged shards of snow, silver, small, snow, snowflakes, tiny, white
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Forgetting Today’s Perfect Moment
I forgot Today’s Perfect Moment. As writing only that as today’s post would be a little confusing and potentially a bit rude, I think I had better explain. I had Today’s Perfect Moment selected, or more precisely, Today’s Perfect Moment … Continue reading
Posted in advice, Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, blog, blogging, blogposts, conspiracy, ESL, growing your blog, increasing blog traffic, teaching, writer's block, writing
Tagged categories, deciding, ESL, forgetting, ideas, organizing, perfection, students, teaching, Today's Perfect Moment, types
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Having to Wear Boots
I wanted to write that it seems pretty early in the season to be wearing boots, but in fact, it seems like the wrong season to be wearing boots. If I am not mistaken, it is still autumn. Since autumn … Continue reading
Posted in Aspirations, Reflections, Perfection, autumn, footwear, snow, weather, winter
Tagged autumn, boots, fall, global warming, snow, strange weather, unusual, weather, winter
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