The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: Family

  • How do we know if we are still human?

    Bird Droppings December 18, 2024How do we know if we are still human? About four years ago, I was listening to the news about the activities at the nation’s capital that many called an insurrection; I wondered, as people were interviewed and ideas were tossed around, are we all human? It seems some in Congress…

  • Within the circle of life, infinity exists

    Bird Droppings December 8, 2024 Within the circle of life, infinity exists Resurrection By Susan Thomas Underwood The universe is energy in constant motion. There are ebbs and flows. Outcomes and income, And change…… Always change. The physical world reflects this motion. In the cycles of life, There is spring and fall, winter and summer,…

  • It is the small pieces that seriously matter not how many presents

    Bird Droppings December 6, 2024It is the small pieces that seriously matter not how many presents I am about to be driving around to run some errands and read a holiday post or two on my new computer, an early Christmas present from my wife. One caught my attention arguing the idea of Santa’s gifts.…

  • Who would have thought that a buffalo snort in the dark could impact me twenty-five years later?

    Bird Droppings November 24, 2024 Who would have thought that a buffalo snort in the dark could impact me twenty-five years later? “Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got a hold of for the moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly…

  • Innocence is more than a definition; it is of the heart.

    Bird Droppings September 26, 2024 Innocence is more than a definition; it is of the heart. “Look at children. Of course, they may quarrel, but generally speaking, they do not harbor ill feelings as much or as long as adults do. Most adults have the advantage of education over children, but what is the use…

  • Our seeming inability to surmount learning difficulties

    Bird Droppings September 25, 2024 Our seeming inability to surmount learning difficulties In one of my last IEP meetings, the student reaffirmed, yes, I have a math deficit. However, choosing not to do the work or even try is a choice. As a Junior wanting to graduate next year, you have to choose whether you…

  • Trying to find topsoil midst an erosion of soul

    Bird Droppings April 15, 2011 Trying to find topsoil midst an erosion of soul “To be rooted is perhaps the most important and least recognized need of the human soul.” Simone Weil, The Need for Roots I saw this idea this morning as I was scrolling through thoughts saved over the days and the concept…