This morning, our high school had the first of two graduation ceremonies. Because the class is so large (around 1100 students) social distancing procedures required that graduation be split into two. Watching the first ceremony on the Internet this morning was surreal. The chairs spread out all over the football field so graduates were not … Continue reading Seniors
I graduated from the University of Texas twenty years ago today. I'm not sure how I feel about that. The word "old" comes to mind. My time in college was very pivotal for me. I changed more in those four years than I have during any other four year span of my life. And most … Continue reading 20 Years
I was reminded a couple of weeks ago by my principal how much of a perfectionist I am. Teaching from a distance and not being able to check up on all of my students has been very difficult for me to stomach. He reminded me that I'm doing the work, and that's all I can … Continue reading Perfectionist
I've noticed that I'm spending a lot more time tending to my garden beds lately since I'm home all the time right now. I was texting a friend the other day that I don't have any weeds in my garden right now because I check it about three times a day. I was kidding when … Continue reading Bee Box
There's so much that I want to write, that I'm having a hard time writing anything at all.There is a new normal for so many people right now. I'm having to learn how to teach two Advanced Placement classes remotely while also trying to help my wife (who is remotely working as a school counselor) … Continue reading One Day
A quote often attributed to Abraham Lincoln seems fitting right about now."Life is hard but so very beautiful."(Attributed to Lincoln, but I have not been able to verify this. Still, it's a great quote.)There is a lot of uncertainty right now about what will happen next. All of the schools in our areas have been … Continue reading Beautiful Life
I typically use the time during Spring Break to relax and get recharged for the final quarter of the school year. I guess I have done that to a certain extent so far this week, but we are also still using the break to get things situated in our (relatively) new house.Sunday was the one … Continue reading This New House
As if getting hearing aids at 38, bifocals at 41, and having creaky knees wasn't enough, I got an invite to join AARP in the mail yesterday.I really don't want or need any help feeling older than I am, thank you very much.I also know that this probably wasn't actually for me. Many of those … Continue reading Return to Sender
One year when I was young (I don't remember how old...elementary age), I asked my mom what her New Year's resolution was. She said she didn't have one. This struck me as odd. I thought all grownups HAD to have resolutions. When I inquired further, she said something that has stuck with me since that … Continue reading Resolutions
It seems I've taken an unexpected hiatus from my blog for a while...not that I expect many people noticed or cared. And that's fine by me. Sometimes we just need a break, even from things that we really enjoy doing.Writing here is as much therapy as anything else. A friend of mine asked me one … Continue reading Hiatus
Reflections Of A Middle Aged Nobody 