The posts below have been imported from my Edublogs account, which died a slow death in 2014 after seven years of not-so-consistent blogging. If you've glanced at the About page, you'll guess that my posts from that period address some aspect of teaching. I pulled these posts into this site for a couple of reasons. These stories … Continue reading Blogging: A look back
Category: Reflections
I Fought a Rock and the Rock Won
I fought a rock and the rock won. Who steps on a rock and breaks her foot? Well, that would be me. Early last week I was doing what everyone does. I was walking to my car while checking messages on my phone. I don't know if I was distracted or if I need remedial … Continue reading I Fought a Rock and the Rock Won
An Epidural of Courage
I've learned a couple of things since I last posted. First lesson: I have more time than I realized, if it's spent doing only what I want to do. I took my own advice. In late July I began making the time to do what was important to me. Results? Absolute bliss. Second lesson: … Continue reading An Epidural of Courage
Larger Than Life
Sometimes I really hate the calendar. Today is definitely one of those days. It's been three years since my mother died. Knowing it was coming, I busied myself with various tasks and distractions but somehow the calendar has managed to scream louder, pushing itself to the forefront. Time has helped and the pain from the … Continue reading Larger Than Life
Fleeing the Flea Feeling
After a wonderful week in New York City, my family and I came home to very unwelcome house guests -- fleas. Who knows if the "doggie door" we installed in the basement allowed these pesky critters into our home or if our scottie smuggled them in for company. No matter -- they're the sort of … Continue reading Fleeing the Flea Feeling
Jennifer Barnett 