Written at 8:40am, September 10, 2023 Published later that same day So, you want me (your child’s teacher) to keep secrets from you (the child’s parent)? Let me ask the question in a different way. You (the government) want me (teacher) to keep secrets from my students’ parents? My response: What was that? You […]
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When do we admit we are in control of our choices? I have been told by more than one person that I need to have more empathy / sympathy, understanding for the “down-and-out?” Sometimes they just don’t have a choice. And, more than times than not, I have felt that way “I don’t have a
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Written on Thursday, July 27, 2023 Published on August 8, 2023 I love to take walks. Ten years ago, I took a lot of walks. I had time. Since then, I have continued to take long walks. What are long walks? Three-to-five miles with additional several double-digit walks. All of these walks are done
Written July 19, 2023 7:55am Posted on August 1, 2023 5:00am I used my last blog article to show appreciation for our great nation. Some would say, ‘the greatest nation.’ Shared the same message / article for thirty-one days. It has been a while since my last blog. This morning, I was moved to write
Written July 1, 2023 10:13am Published same day. This past “Pride Month” was pretty tiresome / heavy. I have never felt so much weight. Be it Bud Light. Target. Merchandise that says Satan Loves Pronouns It seems the month took on a totally different meaning than what I remember it being. What is Pride Month? I thought,
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Written June 22, 2023. 6:50pm. Published June 23, 2023. 5:00am Our mother passed away January 2019. I took a leave of absence from my music teacher job at Pinecrest High School (DISCLAIMER: Fictitious name of high school). On the return from my leave of absence, I took it is easy. Told my guitar class what
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First, congratulations for this once in a lifetime accomplishment! There are few moments that are truly “once in a lifetime.” High school graduation is one! I am so happy for you, your parents, your family, and those others close to you. Really soak in the moment! In our culture, you are now an adult. And
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Written May 27, 2023 10:02am Published May 29, 2023 5:00am Memorial Day. EDITED May 27, 2024… 3:00am PST Clarifying: The “Friend” in this article is…yes, you guessed correctly is…ME. I have many friends who are teachers and let me tell you… Ask a teacher what is going on in their classroom and you may (probably
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Written and Published on May 20, 2023 Seeing our son and daughter-in-law with their two sons (our grandsons) and their maid of honor with her husband walking around Disneyland warms my heart! Takes me back to the days when our son and daughter were our grandsons’ ages and we were at Disneyland. VERY SPECIAL MOMENT!
Happy Sixth Anniversary Ashlee & PJ! Read More »
Written May 1, 2023 Published on May 2, 2023 God is THE best drummer! He has impeccable timing. Yesterday, I read a “Bible Study” that could not have been more appropriate for me at the right time. Kind of like a drummer giving a great “fill” for the band to jump in and