Category Archives: online

Some Thoughts

Posted on April 2, 2020 by

Besides the obvious, there are some unusual things that make teaching from home different from teaching at school.  Despite students’ assurances that technology is their slave and not the other way around, they are not nearly as adept as they … Continue reading →

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Six Feet of Separation

Posted on April 1, 2020 by

I went out for a walk after my day of working at home.  I had had enough of video screens and just wanted to exercise a little rather than sit around drinking coffee or surfing the web.  I got some … Continue reading →

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The Future is Coming

Posted on March 26, 2020 by

As I get over the hump in another week of online teaching, I have had some time to reflect and wonder what will come of all this.  I don’t mean the virus and the impact prolonged social distancing will have.  … Continue reading →

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A Little Distraction

Posted on March 23, 2020 by

While it is hard to find Perfect Moments amid all the doom and gloom, sometimes Mother Nature steps in and shows me the way. I woke this morning to snow gently falling in my neighbourhood.  As we are in spring, … Continue reading →

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The Positives and Negatives of Working/Teaching from Home.

Posted on March 20, 2020 by

There are some upsides and downsides working/teaching from home.  I have touched on a few of these before, but I am in a listing kind of mood, so list I shall. Positives I can sleep later. I can drink my … Continue reading →

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Catching a Surprise Moment

Posted on March 18, 2020 by

I would be lying if I called working from home Today’s Perfect Moment.  Sure, I got to wake up later than usual.  I got to drink my coffee like it was Saturday morning and not the rush of a typical … Continue reading →

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Some Venting

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

It is hard to write about Perfect Moments when I am somewhat cooped up at home.  After returning from Colombia, it seems that work wanted me to spend another week in self imposed isolation.  I get it.  However, since all … Continue reading →

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Relief After the Auction

Posted on May 17, 2019 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is relief. Not genuine, earth shaking relief, but just your average, small time relief.  Regardless of what kind of relief it was, I will sleep better tonight. You see, I found myself in an online auction. I … Continue reading →

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Can You Spot the Problem

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

My student explained that she bought a pair of shoes online recently.  Can you see the problem?  Perhaps online shopping is not as good as we think.  

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