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Why should life be a difficult journey? Perhaps if it were not, we would not learn.
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To die a happy death:
Bird Droppings February 21, 2026 To die a happy death: My mother’s spirit passed on five years ago. She went to sleep and moved on. As I ponder my thoughts for today, I always think about education. I have been teaching public high school for nearly 20 years, elementary school for 2, and college for…
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It has been a long time, and yet, it is only a moment.
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Sunriseis always a great way to start the day.
Birddroppings February 12, 2026 Sunrise is always a great way to start the day. “When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food, and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.“ Tecumseh,…
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Just an observation, or am I seeing something totally different than you
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Another thought as winter sets in and my feet are getting cold
Bird Droppings February 4, 2026Another thought as winter sets in and my feet are getting cold “Good words do not last long unless they amount to something.” Chief Joseph We have had some nights here this week with temperatures below 20 degrees. Not sure whether to start building a fire in the fireplace or crank…
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Grandparenting/Teaching is telling our students and grandchildren the stories so they can be told again
Bird Droppings February 3, 2026 Grandparenting/Teaching is telling our students and grandchildren the stories so they can be told again I have been lazy lately. I have been reading my dissertation and working on a chapter for a book with some friends, but I have not pulled it up in a few days. My title…
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Telling our grandchildren the stories is crucial and can be fun
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Why should there be no teasing?
Bird Droppings January 19, 2026Why should there be no teasing? “Before you speak, ask yourself, is it kind, is it necessary, and is it true, does it improve on the silence?” Hindu proverb So, I often speak first and clean up afterward, simply walking away, leaving whoever I am conversing with confused. I have a…
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LIFE and FINALITY, two words that, as we get older, seem to be a part of our daily process.
Bird Droppings January 1, 2025LIFE and FINALITY, two words that, as we get older, seem to be a part of our daily process. Morning has been a special time for me each day, a new beginning. Several aspects make it special; the first one is taking pictures of sunrises. Then I ran some errands, started…
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The daily meanderings of a teacher 