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When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching?
Bird Droppings February 13. 2026When searching for our value in life, are we ever too old to keep teaching? “When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” Victor Frankl I have been seeking a part-time position this year. I have interviewed, and granted, I can overwhelm some people. I…
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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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Why do we have public education? So, we can educate all our Children and seek a Democracy.
Bird Droppings February 10, 2026Why do we have public education? So we can educate all our Children and seek a Democracy. For all teachers, today is a day of action. Stand up for what you believe in. I read an article yesterday that referred to children simply as ‘others’. The way a profiteer looks at…
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A confession of sorts, some will understand. Doing what you love is not work, even if you are tired at the end of the day.
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Perhaps I had a vision while walking and driving under the moonlight.
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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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Quietly listening to Bob Dylan and pondering the word inspiration.
Bird Droppings March 7, 2025Quietly listening to Bob Dylan and pondering the word inspiration. My mind wandered back fifteen years or more to a county-wide teacher kick-off meeting. I thought back to another time, 2020, when many teachers were still monitoring lessons from computers, not in the classroom. Many communities banned gatherings of fifty or…
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Telling our grandchildren the stories is crucial and can be fun
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The daily meanderings of a teacher 