In the past years I have lost my grandfather and I’ve seen some friends lose spouses and other relations: it’s been rough. I know many people reading this can relate with the death of a loved one. I remember my grandfather, and these other people as so vibrant, so a part of life. [...]
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Lorelle made a blog challenge a couple years ago to blog about a time when you felt “big.” I thought it was a perfect opportunity to write a memoir here on when I met two of my all-time life heroes.
The first one was Dave Sharp, ex-guitarist of the eighties neo-punk arena band: “The Alarm.” [...]
Before I start talking about a sports analogy, let me assure you I am not a sports fan. I enjoy playing tennis and golf and even a little basketball once in a while. Having said that, I do not watch organized sports much in the year. ADVERTISEMENT
Okay, now that I hopefully have avoiding alienating those [...]
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The U2 show and my guitar classes are the topic of tonight’s podcast. Enjoy.
It’s a great way to get your words to a wider audience. My blog isn’t huge by any means but has a loyal base of readers. My audience and I want to hear your views and experiences relating to teaching and education.
We can (metaphorically) make plain stick figures or awesome chalk illustrations of our lives.
One example of a tip for new teachers: Remember to check for understanding all the time. Ask kids if they get what you are saying. The old “hear it and hold it” method is far outdated. Don’t get to the end of your lesson without bringing at least 80% of them with you.
Our family trip to Lake Isabella in Kern County, California. It’s a hop and skip away from our home in the High Desert and we enjoy going there with the family once in a while.
There are many more ways, but I was thinking this morning that a process always helps. Perhaps you can add your own to this list:
Wake up on time (alarm clock with a mellow station).
Make some good coffee.
Have your outfit all picked out the night before (not always possible I know).
Train your school-age son(daughter) to [...]
Something shiny and beautiful can be crafted from “dirt.” So many time we feel as if our lives are not “art.” We see them as a mess, or even as dirt. This website shows how to take dirt and make it into valuable shiny art for a coffee table, kitches, or anywhere really.
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