tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post8504275994704760583..comments2023-12-08T13:21:54.131-08:00Comments on Dangerous With a Pen: In Which I Write Nothing About WritingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-71445045610707685242010-02-20T11:08:42.480-08:002010-02-20T11:08:42.480-08:00I really wouldn't suggest teaching as a "...I really wouldn't suggest teaching as a "back up plan". It's the kind of profession you really have to love to persevere its craziness and do well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-83916082377827963592010-02-20T08:10:49.889-08:002010-02-20T08:10:49.889-08:00My mom teaches first grade and I know she feels th...My mom teaches first grade and I know she feels the same way too. And since my oldest is a first grader, I can feel the strain of this month vicariously, especially when I'm in there volunteering. They're all so restless!<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog!Jackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-17626561363611707012010-02-20T05:46:32.578-08:002010-02-20T05:46:32.578-08:00If I become a teacher, which is the backup plan, w...If I become a teacher, which is the backup plan, we'll celebrate the 146th day.<br /><br />Thanks for following my blog!Jonathon Arntsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17366218140886892757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-12497153464801036752010-02-19T18:50:10.257-08:002010-02-19T18:50:10.257-08:00The plot thickens...
Today my VP came in to tell ...The plot thickens...<br /><br />Today my VP came in to tell me that I am getting a new student on Monday. AND on Thursday, a group of teachers and admins from another school district is coming to watch me teach reading & writing workshops because they are going to start it in their district. On that same day, two college sophomores start their semester with me (every Thursday, all day, all semester) for their Child Development and Literacy classes.<br /><br />What're 3 more moles? Whack on! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-57852048828862684482010-02-19T14:21:38.758-08:002010-02-19T14:21:38.758-08:00I've been hearing about your blog for a while ...I've been hearing about your blog for a while and thought I would finally check it out. I love those striped socks, coolness! Anyway, just wanted to meet a fellow writer and follow along with you on your first book! I am also there with you, mommy to 3, but not a teacher, although I volunteer at my son's school so often that I feel your pain! I do.Crystal Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665844725894074136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-16514147134668416722010-02-19T12:22:35.004-08:002010-02-19T12:22:35.004-08:00Hey, Dangerous. I'm just adding to my comment ...Hey, Dangerous. I'm just adding to my comment above. (I posted an award for you this morning.)Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-85557277822702276452010-02-19T05:05:24.967-08:002010-02-19T05:05:24.967-08:00Oh my goodness. I loved whack-a-mole as a kid, but...Oh my goodness. I loved whack-a-mole as a kid, but this is extreme! I wish you the best of luck! And I do hope you're feeling better soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08616276555920544920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-28739871568201214712010-02-18T19:01:50.045-08:002010-02-18T19:01:50.045-08:00Wow! I never realized there was so much going on i...Wow! I never realized there was so much going on in February! You guys must start later than us, my son's Kindergarten class celebrated their 100 days a few weeks back (if I'm remembering right).Anissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773384041569563564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-47383372763299509892010-02-18T16:37:02.678-08:002010-02-18T16:37:02.678-08:00As a fellow teacher, I agree - it's just like ...As a fellow teacher, I agree - it's just like whack-a-mole!!!<br /><br />We don't get snow days - teachers always must show up, so school is always open no matter what. Actually, it's been pretty mild snow-wise up here - I think you poor folks got it all. Probably means we'll get a ton in March :)<br /><br />I like the fact you get a half-day for conferences. I wish!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-58501520705093136792010-02-18T15:50:21.392-08:002010-02-18T15:50:21.392-08:00I used to teach first grade before my job changed ...I used to teach first grade before my job changed into the weird one I have now.<br /><br />Feb+March+first graders = headache.<br /><br />Hope you feel better!<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-53501587754535098332010-02-18T15:10:46.514-08:002010-02-18T15:10:46.514-08:00I so hear you. If we get more snow I think I will ...I so hear you. If we get more snow I think I will move....Hawaii perhaps. It is the only state without snow. My kids are about to tear the walls down. Good luck at school:)Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-45177128333444605832010-02-18T13:50:59.250-08:002010-02-18T13:50:59.250-08:00Oh my goodness! And I thought my life was nutty, l...Oh my goodness! And I thought my life was nutty, lol! Thanks for joining my blog - I hope you'll stop in again soon! I look forward to reading more about your writing journey too!Clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745982305618408952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-62048328297428348112010-02-18T11:58:56.521-08:002010-02-18T11:58:56.521-08:00Hahahaha!!! Feel your pain, believe me!!
And in T...Hahahaha!!! Feel your pain, believe me!!<br /><br />And in Texas in 4th grade we take a writing test the first week of March.<br /><br />AAAIIIGGGGHHHH!! <br /><br />Sometimes I wonder if I sound like Charlie Brown's teacher when I'm talking to them.Tiffany Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843374938222817346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-39991436964619398102010-02-18T11:37:18.831-08:002010-02-18T11:37:18.831-08:00Oh my gosh, you just brought back many memories fo...Oh my gosh, you just brought back many memories for me. I used to teach 6th grade, so I can commiserate. This winter is brutal--I can't even imagine trying to work through an actual curriculum with all the snowy interruptions. Good luck getting the kids back on track!lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-64137321018376337822010-02-18T11:19:47.724-08:002010-02-18T11:19:47.724-08:00I'm not a teacher either, but I'm a substi...I'm not a teacher either, but I'm a substitute, and I feel like every day in every school it's Something Day. If it's not a half day or a snow day or early dismissal or midterm exam week, it's a legit holiday or a made-up holiday. Since I just moved to this town a few months ago, I'd like to get a feel for what a "normal" day of school is like, but so far every day is something. It must be even more exhausting for you! Good luck with it all!Shelley Slyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07981620646634240160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-21150885197723303352010-02-18T10:18:49.976-08:002010-02-18T10:18:49.976-08:00I'll tell ya, Piedmont Writer... it's craz...I'll tell ya, Piedmont Writer... it's crazy!<br /><br />Thanks, Roxy! :) Man, am I ever glad for antibiotics, too. Usually I am one of those people who puts off going to the doctor for WAY too long, which is really not smart because it almost always turns into something that begins with "asthmatic", which is never fun, and because I have and work with small kids. You'd think I would learn. <br /><br />Wait... this time I got meds early... maybe I'm learning! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-79879806225684605102010-02-18T08:49:57.667-08:002010-02-18T08:49:57.667-08:00Love this blog. You are so funny! I'm glad yo...Love this blog. You are so funny! I'm glad you got the antibiotics. I never knew half of the stuff you shared in here about February. I'm almost afraid to ask, but how's March looking?Roxyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09787088898112141579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2940470221686681297.post-81534759964231510602010-02-18T08:21:37.650-08:002010-02-18T08:21:37.650-08:00I am not a teacher but I am a Mommy and I hear you...I am not a teacher but I am a Mommy and I hear you all the way over here. My child had a week out of school for snow, the whole Valentine's-President's-Ground hog-thing got shoved into 4 days, because of the holiday. She walked in the door 2 days ago and said she was going to brush her teeth, out of the blue, no nagging from me (which is a good thing but I wish someone would have let me know it's Dental month -- and will she forget about it in March) and now, she's asking about the Easter Bunny. <br /><br />Where are the days when we studied Abe, George and Thomas for the whole month? We spent one day making a Valenitne card for our Mom (because Dad didn't really like the schmaltzy stuff) and then we got on with reading writing and arithmatic. How much more do kids have to learn?Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.com