The Chalk Talks

And Visions of Dollar Signs Danced In My Head

Mimi — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 17:17:00 GMT

No, I am not getting a raise. Or a bonus check. Or any sort of monetary congratulations/sign of appreciation for my kick a*s year last year, so don't get excited. The dollar signs belong to me. Or at least they used to. Now they belong to Staples. I have...(read more)

Ready, Set, Panic (Or In My Case...Frantically Make Lists And Make A Hard-Core Staples Run)

Mimi — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:06:00 GMT

So, I'm back from my fabulous trip. I am tanned, well-rested and happy. Minus my camera getting stolen in what will remain an un-named city, we had the most amazing time and a wonderful anniversary. (Fortunately, I had uploaded some pictures onto my computer,...(read more)

I'm Off!

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:26:00 GMT

All righty friends, I'm off!! Off where you say? I'll never tell...but just know it is fabulous and I'll be back in the middle of August. So, enjoy the bon bons, Oprah and magazines - you deserve it!! Pee when you want, eat lunch after 11:00 and sleep...(read more)

All Eyes On Me

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:36:00 GMT

So...it has been brought to my attention that I haven't posted in a bit. And while I'm flattered that you are hanging on my every word (I like to kid myself.), it is hard to think of school related posts when one is not working. Or thinking about working....(read more)

Hold On, Let Me Just Bang My Head Against The Wall

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:43:00 GMT

Yes, it is summer. Yes, I sometimes find myself reclining with a magazine. Yes, I sleep later. Yes, I have watched a Project Runway Marathon...and I don't feel a bit guilty! I welcome these weeks when I get to shake off the struggles of last year, dream...(read more)

Maybe I Take This Teacher Thing A Bit Too Far...

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:46:00 GMT

This last weekend, it was brought to my attention that sometimes I speak to adults as if they were 8-year olds. (My immediate response, in case you were wondering was, "Well, stop acting like an 8-year old." Self-reflective, I know.) I guess my brother-in-law...(read more)

Listy Lister-stein

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:31:00 GMT

I have officially been on vacation for fourteen business days! Whoo-hoo, right? But I'm beginning to think that I am incapable of totally relaxing and enjoying the time. I don't think it's guilt, because I don't feel guilty. Anyone who thinks teachers...(read more)

Sippin' On Gin and Juice...

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:01:00 GMT

....or I guess Malibu and juice would be more accurate...well, if I'm really honest, probably just Malibu. First of all, I AM OFFICALLY ON SUMMER VACATION!!!! And what am I doing first? Blogging. I'm not sure what that says about me. OK, well the first...(read more)

I Think I May Have Super Powers...

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:09:00 GMT

Because yesterday I leaped across several desks in a single bound. Call me crazy, but I think that counts. I am literally counting the hours to the end of the school year. This time of year there is absolutely NO TEACHING going on whatsoever. Everybody...(read more)

Circus Monkeys

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:27:00 GMT

Although perhaps the saddest realization I've had since titling this post is...I'm not sure if I work with circus monkeys or I am one of the circus monkeys. Let me explain my thinking. The following little scenario should explain why I think I work with...(read more)

Things That Make You Go Hmmmm.....

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:01:00 GMT

Other possible titles...."Keg Stands for Seven Year Olds" or "Why Do Schools Employ So Many Socially Awkward People??" Yesterday was Field Day! Another day that signals the end of the year and yet again demonstrates that we are all over it. (Have you...(read more)

We Are Drowning In Our Own Insanity...

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:45:00 GMT

...Or Maybe We've Just Dropped Our Spoons In The Gravy (Alternative titles - Slowly Spinning Out Of Control and/or The End Is Near, Yet Never Near Enough) We had a clerical day today (which means that all the teachers come to work and frantically try...(read more)

It's A Boy!!

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 02:08:00 GMT

I walked into the cafeteria to pick up my class today. "Mrs. Mimi!", shouted Curly, "It's a boy!!!" Now, many of you may remember that he made a similar early morning announcement about his mother "peeing on a stick" . Well, it's a boy...and although...(read more)

That New-Fangled Technology....

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:06:00 GMT

...The Calendar (sigh) Granted, it is a dry-erase calendar and although I am comfortable with my dry-erase abilities, perhaps others feel less confident with that technology. I am trying to be more understanding and accepting- I've heard I can be (brace...(read more)

It Ain't Over Til It's Over...

It's Not All Flowers and Sausages — Sun, 25 May 2008 02:29:00 GMT

...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...(read more)