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Dreams

Posted on August 13, 2020 by

Just before I woke up, I had this weird dream.  I was back in the teacher’s room at school getting ready for class.  All the other teachers were there and doing their best to talk about anything besides teaching.  They … Continue reading →

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Travel Planning (A good commute….finally)

Posted on November 20, 2019 by

My evening commute, which currently is often ruined by construction delays, suffers even more in winter because the darkness that neither the streetlights nor the car headlights can penetrate, robs me of the much-needed visual distraction the scenery provides.  On … Continue reading →

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An Award Asks for Advice

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

This is not the post that I had planned on writing, and it probably isn’t the post I am expected to write. I was nominated for the Blogger Recognition Award by View From The Back.  Please go check out the … Continue reading →

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Not Finding the Perfect

Posted on May 21, 2018 by

  When you have a long weekend it is hard to find fault with it. When you have a day when you’d normally be working but you aren’t, it is hard to find fault with it.  If you have a … Continue reading →

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…And Dreams Ensued

Posted on August 7, 2017 by

It is pretty early to declare Today’s Perfect Moment, but I had a moment early this morning which needs reflecting on. Every morning, a little before six, my cat wakes me up and demands his breakfast. He can be quite … Continue reading →

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The Year that Will Be

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

I’ve finished taking apart last year (click here if you missed it) and now it is time to turn around and face the year will be. Before we begin, I want to direct your attention to the following blog because … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of Students

Posted on May 28, 2016 by

 It is amazing how an offhanded comment by one student can really start me thinking–can really start a tumble of dominoes in my mind. Shortly before class on Friday, while wondering aloud where some of the more punctual students were, … Continue reading →

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If You Snooze, You Lose

Posted on November 5, 2014 by

In the process of improving oneself, the setting of challenges seems to be a common theme. Things like don’t eat out next week or drink no soda.  I make them myself, but I don’t make too many.  This goes against … Continue reading →

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