Monthly Archives: April 2011

Who Am I, and How Did I Get Here?

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

I recently noted that while I write a lot of poetry, I cannot call myself a poet. I have long thought of myself simply as “teacher.” But in just a few short weeks, I will no longer teach in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Writing | 6 Comments

The Art of Teaching

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

I have always loved books, and snooping around in bookstores is a pleasure I still love. (Having a kindle, I have learned, does not mean one no longer frequents bookstores.) Over the years I have purchased many books about writing, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Creativity | 8 Comments

Generations, Genealogy and Gerry

Posted on April 16, 2011 by

In my seventh grade classes, we’re doing a unit about generations; since this will be the last time I will teach it, I’ve tried to plan some memorable events for my students. This is a unit I have done many … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Celebrations, Education, Family, Parents | 3 Comments

An Awful Week

Posted on April 9, 2011 by

I have rarely been so grateful for the weekend to arrive. I could hardly recognize myself this week — so overwhelmed and anxious I heard alarm bells going off inside my brain. It felt like it was caused by lazy … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Retirement, Travel, Writing | 2 Comments

What To Do With All the Books?

Posted on April 3, 2011 by

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about starting to clean out the years of accumulated stuff in my classroom. The process continues and has led to some great conversations and connections. I started by sorting through binders of units … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Retirement | 2 Comments