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The Battle Against Procrastination

Posted on January 17, 2020 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is a victory over procrastination.  Without adding it to the list of New Year’s resolutions, I have quietly been trying to root it out of my life.  Far too often I have let things pile up and … Continue reading →

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A Nice Day At Home

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

For the next couple of weeks, I am working a compressed work schedule. This means more teaching on the days I am at work, but also means more time off.  Today, was a day off. In the past, I used … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Today’s Perfect Moment is one of those moments that, at first glance, seem rather banal; however, upon reflection, are anything but. Today’s Perfect Moment is celebration of the rites of spring. Today, in a celebratory mood, and possessing coupon which … Continue reading →

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Framing Pictures

Posted on September 3, 2018 by

On a holiday Monday, I could take the easy route and declare the holiday itself as Today’s Perfect Moment. It wouldn’t be hard.  I could just explain the benefits of a long weekend–sleeping in, drinking coffee at a leisurely speed, … Continue reading →

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Some Life Updates–Whether you want them or not

Posted on August 22, 2018 by

Just thought I would catch you up on the things happening with me. Readers of this blog and people following my Instagram will know that I have often posted pictures of sunrises. In the summer months, my walk to the … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Procrastination

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

I don’t have a job jar. I probably should have a job jar.  Does that actually work? I have read books on procrastination (after procrastinating starting them) and I have never found a sure fire method of beating procrastination. A … Continue reading →

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When the Teacher Has Homework

Posted on October 29, 2017 by

I doubt I would be alone if I confessed that Sunday night is not my most productive time. I am thinking about either sleep or dreading the need to wake up early for work the next morning.  I am usually … Continue reading →

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My Friend Procrastination

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

Procrastination is a powerful thing. Why is it I would rather watch old YouTube videos than do something I have to do?  Why is it that I would rather think about what order I was going to eat the “leftover” … Continue reading →

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The Price of Procrastination

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

Have you ever had one of those tasks that you really want to get done, but just never seem actually get it done?  Maybe, there isn’t enough time.  Maybe, it’s contingent on getting another job done.  Maybe, it has been so … Continue reading →

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Does Wireless Make Better Work?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by

For the longest time, I was a desktop person.  I never really wanted a laptop computer.  I kept the computer in an upstairs room, quite a distance from everything else.  I guess I bought into the whole “home office” idea. … Continue reading →

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