The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: Writing

  • Should we even consider ignorance, or I could say lack of experience, a part of the journey?

    I wrote this over a year ago, and it still seems very pertinent today, so I am sharing it again with a few changes. Cheryl Petersen shared a thought I just saw this morning.Thanks for sharing the thoughts passing through your mind. Ignorance can be tied to human knowledge, what we know or don’t know.…

  • 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…

  • What do we miss as we move through life?

    Bird Droppings May 20, 2026What do we miss as we move through life? All Along the Watchtower There must be some way out of here,Said the Joker to the thief,There’s too much confusion,I can’t get any relief.Businessmen, they drink my wine,Plowmen dig my earth,None of them along the lineKnow what any of it is worth.…

  • Bird Droppings May 19, 2026 Looking for synchronous moments Over the past weekend, my wife and I went to Pawleys Island, South Carolina, for an afternoon and night. We enjoy getting on the beach and walking, looking for shells and other bits of nature. Many birds were migrating, and we saw numerous water birds walking…

  • What do teachers know?

    Bird Droppings May 17, 2026What do teachers know? “Teachers are one of the nation’s most important resources for providing the skills, values, and knowledge that prepare young people for productive citizenship – but more than this, to give sanctuary to their dreams and aspirations for a future of hope, dignity, and justice. It is indeed…

  • 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…

  • Why do we have public education? To educate all our Children.

    Bird Droppings May 14, 2026Why do we have public education? To educate all our Children. For all teachers, it is a few days to a few weeks till the end of the school year. Perhaps today is a day of action. Stand up for what you believe in. I read an article that referred to…

  • Translating and communicating

    Bird droppings May 11, 2026Translating and communicating “Scientific management is always on guard against people who don’t fit securely into boxes, whether because of too much competency, too much creativity, too much popularity, or what have you. Although often hired, it is with the understanding they must be kept on a short leash and regarded…

  • Foxfire is a name for a fungus that glows in the dark until you wander up Black Rock Mountain.

    Bird Droppings May 9, 2026 Foxfire is a name for a fungus that glows in the dark until you wander up Black Rock Mountain. A few weeks back, I was involved in another synchronous adventure, as I am daily. I have been thinking about it ever since. I have been a fan of Carl Jung and…

  • Innocence is more than a definition.

    Bird Droppings May 8, 2026 Innocence is more than a definition. “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 of an education if they…