The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: Life

  • Spirituality an uncertain certainty?

    Bird Droppings November 25, 2011 Spirituality an uncertain certainty? “When you examine the lives of the most influential people who have ever walked among us, you discover one thread that winds through them all. They have been aligned first with their spiritual nature and only then with their physical selves.” Albert Einstein What has always…

  • Trying to understand giving thanks, war and teaching

    Bird Droppings November 24, 2011 Trying to understand giving thanks, war and teaching I had a difficult time sleeping due to some sinus issues I have concerning the dry heat from our gas furnace. When I got up and started to walk around and downed a large mug of mate and black tea my head…

  • Do we teach or are we taught

    Bird Droppings November 23, 2011 Do we teach or are we taught “The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.” Albert Einstein So many times when discussing students who are having difficult times a individual teachers perspective is all that matters. Recently I was about to thump another teacher in the head…

  • LIfe is raw material

    Bird Droppings November 20, 2011 Life is raw material Morning is a special time a beginning I am always questioned why I get up so early. My response is to get a great start to the day. Several aspects make it special first one of taking the dog out and talking with her as she…

  • Every day is a good day

    Bird Droppings November 19, 2011 Every day is a good day Recently I had the great privilege of spending some time with three friends. These are people I have known for many years. Over this the next holiday week I will be driving nearly 800 miles on various assundery excursions. There will be a trip…

  • Finding the pathway

    Bird droppings May 13, 2011 Finding a pathway I happened to have detention yesterday afternoon and from there to a get together for one of our special education teachers who is retiring. I picked up dinner for my family on the way to the house and missed senior awards night as I got caught up…

  • Clearing the pathway

    Bird Droppings May 10, 2011 Clearing a pathway “I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day.” Elwyn Brooks White Often I reflect on the journey of life and the many directions I myself have traveled.…