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Legacy
The writing prompt was “Legacy.” Here are my thoughts. What are yours? Legacy On the last Sunday in October this year, while visiting family in Fairfax, Virginia, I attended the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax. I was impressed by the … Continue reading →
Excuses, Excuses
The writing prompt for this piece was “Excuses,” and that is precisely what I wrote about. Excuses, Excuses I’m sure all of you have been in a position where, for one reason or another, the adult or child you are … Continue reading →
Teachable Moments *
The story spark was Life Lessons. The writing prompt I chose was “A decision I made,” and the quote: “Sometimes you win, sometimes you learn.” – John Maxwell Teachable Moments * It was March 15, 2001, and all students were off … Continue reading →
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C – Creative Thoughts
C – Creative Thoughts When I started teaching in 1973, I was part of a unique group of teachers in a newly formed school district. I taught 6th grade. What made us unique was everything was new in the … Continue reading →
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Gratitude
Gratitude “Thanks,” he said to me. “Okay,” I replied, not knowing what he thanked me for. “You’re welcome.” I continued walking. I didn’t have to go much further when I passed someone else. She called out to me, “Hey, Thanks, … Continue reading →
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Running on Empty
Running on Empty I started teaching in 1973. I was a permanent substitute teacher in a 6th grade class in the Three Village School district. The five months I taught there allowed me to see what it was like working … Continue reading →
Happy Talk
Happy Talk I am an optimistic person who looks for the positive in things. I acknowledge the negatives, which I balance against the positives when making decisions and reacting to others. I worked for an administrator who graduated from the … Continue reading →
Just do it?
Just Do It? The world is made up of those that do, and those that don’t. Those that “do” fall into a number of categories. Those that do because they have to. Those that do because they want to. Those … Continue reading →
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A to Z Challenge 2020: T is for Teaching
T is for Teaching It was early one morning when the radio did blast First day of teaching had arrived; I had to move quite fast For the hour that was mentioned by the broadcaster that day Said that … Continue reading →
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A to Z Challenge 2020: I is for Ignorant
I is for Ignorant “You are so dumb.” “Are you even listening to me? What an ignoramus!” “What an ignorant fool you are. Do you even know how to think?” “I can’t believe how stupid he is; totally ignorant.” “The … Continue reading →
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