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Trying to find a way back to normal, or is it abnormal? Is your child a hippie?
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Finding Soul in looking at the Curriculum, or can I get a nickel’s worth of cheese, please.
Bird Droppings May 21, 2026Finding Soul in looking at the Curriculum, or can I get a nickel’s worth of cheese, please. I applied for a part-time teaching position yesterday and then had lunch with a fellow teacher and friend from my last school. After driving home, I had many thoughts about education. I had thoughts…
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At what age should we be seeking a destination
Bird Droppings May 16, 2026At what age should we be seeking a destination “Look in the mirror. Love that person, don’t let yourself down. Now, make yourself proud. If you needed a sign, keep going.” Tiffany, a former high school basketball player Years ago, I photographed Tiffany playing basketball at Loganville High School. I…
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Teaching and or 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fu Manchu
Bird Droppings May 1, 2026Teaching and or 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fu Manchu After returning from taking pictures, I walked into the house after running a few errands and sat down to write. I will assume retirement will not be as tense and hectic as my first day teaching high school on September…
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A rock flower and song
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Trying to find a way back to normal, or is it abnormal? Is your child a hippy?
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Eating some leftover green beans, ham, and potatoes, and thinking about the circle of life
Bird Droppings March 31, 2026 Eating some leftover green beans, ham, and potatoes, and thinking about the circle of life I made a huge crock pot of green beans, ham, and potatoes last evening and had plenty of leftovers. One of my favorite childhood memories is of family meals, which were a staple. I’m sitting…
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All in words: we find them, how we use them, and perhaps others’ perceptions.
Bird Droppings January 3, 2025 All in words: we find them, how we use them, and perhaps others’ perceptions. “The farmer channels water to his land. The fletcher whittles his arrows. And the carpenter turns his wood. So, the wise direct their mind.” Dhammapada Many years ago, there was a folk song entitled “If I…
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It is said dreams do not stand alone.
Bird Droppings December 20, 2025It is said dreams do not stand alone. “You are never given a dream without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however.” Richard Bach It has been so many years since I first read and experienced the whimsical book Jonathan Livingston…
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I was eating some leftover chicken and rice casserole with broccoli and thinking about the circle of life.
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The daily meanderings of a teacher 