May 2008 - Posts
...But I'm Kind Of Over It. Alternative Title - The Downtrodden Today, it happened. I had that moment when I realized that, despite loving my students and enjoying each day I have with them, I am over it. Period. O-V-E-R it. I am already cleaning out
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...And I Feel Like I Need To Go Shower...So Dirty...So Very Very Dirty I've been struggling for days about how to make this post humorous, because that's kind of my thing. It makes me feel better about the everyday tragedies that are my job and (so I
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Alternative Title - "Dropping the F Bomb" Today the phone rang mid-math lesson (of course). Me: Hello? The Weave: I'm sending up a sub...let's talk about your possible hold-over students in my office. Me: Now? The Weave: Yes. See you in 10. I'm just finishing
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So did YOU know it was teacher appreciation week? 'Cuz I didn't. "But you're a teacher!" is what I'm sure you are thinking. And yes, yes I am a teacher. However, it seems as if that alone does not qualify one for participation in this much needed celebration.
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Yes, let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Although I'd rather not. Why? Because talking about sex, lesbianism and rape with eight year old children just seems wrong. I mean, make your own parenting decisions, but to me,
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