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Category Archives: Fantastic Friday
Fantastic Friday: putting away the lunchbox
Friday was my second day home from work after my district, like so many other schools in the nation, announced a closing that would encompass “at least” the next two weeks. The first day off, I made arrangements. Made sure … Continue reading
Fantastic Friday: No Gingerbread Dog
The anniversary of the passing of a loved one is never easy. But sometimes little signs are there to help us cope. I’ve been rereading (and teaching) The Grapes of Wrath, and one of my favorite characters is the preacher … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Thank Goodness for Traffic
Earlier this week, as I was letting my corgis outside in the dark hours of the morning, I happened to look down at my phone. A traffic alert had popped up about an accident along my route. My route to … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Literary Magazine
One of my most enjoyable duties as a teacher is sponsoring the school’s literary magazine. It’s a joy to discuss layout, poetry, and artwork with students and search my school for the best. I was pleased that this past year, … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Stop and Smell the…
Sometimes, on a crazy morning, I look at my two kids and my two corgis and try to remember what life was like without them. Like, when I could actually consider things like what I wanted for breakfast or what … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: A Chill in the airwaves, or the Internet
It is no secret that I love Halloween. I am just as happy as my three-year-old to be headed from one pumpkin festival to another. As a teacher, I am always looking for read-aloud resources for those days when I … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Violins of Hope
I like to hoard “Fantastic Friday” ideas. Some I keep scrawled on notebook paper. Some I keep open as a tab in my browser. Sometimes I’m saving them for a particular anniversary or time of year. Other times, I’m saving … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: A New Pair of Shoes
My son turned one recently, which is a big milestone. I’ve been selling many of the baby things, clearing out space in the house, and reclaiming time for myself as he sleeps longer through the nights (though not straight through … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Unmissed Opportunity
I went to bed the night before, ready for a great day. Tomorrow would be my anniversary, and my husband and I were going to celebrate with steak, scallops, corn on the cob, and a homemade dessert. The morning didn’t … Continue reading
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Fantastic Friday: Seeds
I came home after a week away at vacation, and my already un-weeded front garden looked even more unruly than usual. I took a closer look—you know, to triage the situation, pull the most easy and unruly of the plants. … Continue reading
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