The daily meanderings of a teacher

Bird Droppings December 13, 2016 Being patient   For thirty eight  years I have shared my life with my wife Pat. We have had hills and valleys and children and grandchildren and each day seems better than the last. So today I salute my wife Pat thank you so much for your patience with me…

Bird Droppings December 7, 2016 Waiting for a miracle   Miracle is used often by people of faith. It is an explanation for things that happen with no apparent cause and or rationale. It seems we all sit waiting for miracles perhaps waiting for that solution to pop up, to show its self and poof…

Bird Droppings December 6, 2016 What do we really know?   “Teachers are one of the most important resources a nation has for providing the skills, values and knowledge that prepare young people for productive citizenship – but more than this, to give sanctuary to their dreams and aspirations for a future of hope, dignity…

Bird Droppings December 5, 2016 It is about telling our grand children Yesterday my wife and I took our local grandbabies for a movie and lunch. We went to a movie about oral traditions Disney’s new kid’s movie Moana. Being a fan of oral tradition I took notice to how each symbol and decoration on…

Bird Droppings December 2, 2016 Can you give it one more try?   “You win some, you lose some, and some get rained out, but you gotta suit up for them all.” Satchel Paige often attributed to J. Askenberg   Teachers at my school judge seasons by testing season not weather. I am sitting here…