I am in the midst of a meltdown of Jackie-sized epic proportions. Not that this is of any significant importance, it is just sort of how it is for me right now with the kids.  I put it pretty well last night when trying to explain this bout of insanity to Rob ( Read more... )

SO I got a kid suspended today ( Read more... )

One thing I've noticed since commuting 45 minutes every morning are the other drivers commuting on the same route at me.  In particular, I've taken a notice to aggressive drivers. One green Subaru Forrester in particular has harassed me at least once every week week this year and there is the red Ford Escort that works just across the street from ( Read more... )

I am currently working on becoming a Zen Goddess and joined a yoga group at school with a bunch of teachers.
I like to show off my downward facing dog.


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Since I know what is best for everyone...I am recommending some "reality" TV gluttony.

WATCH Kid Nation.  It is staged, the kids cry, they fight, get hungry, go shot for shot at the soda bar, and the beauty queen tells everyone to "just deal with it!"  Thank you  finally someone who can appreciate my level of thinking.

I've actually "assigned" ( Read more... )

I don't hate my job, just the children I teach. Some things I was thinking, but refrained from saying today.

• Your mom said it was hard too. 
• ...of course it is my fault that you cut class and I am smart enough to figure it out.
  
• Remember, I already graduated from high school.
• "There are no stupid questions,"  only stupid children.
  
• Stop flirting with ( Read more... )

In the world of Domestic Goddess, I feel that I have failed, once again.


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Lately I feel a little out of sorts ( Read more... )

In the spirit of teaching, grading, and the never ending stupidity of children, I wanted to share this gem.

A research paper on the story of Oedipus Rex, that mother lovin' son of a gun. Notice the compulsive 3-hole-punches.

I wish one of my students would give me a paper like this.

Just one.

That would make my LIFE.

Looking forward to collecting ( Read more... )

YES!  Look at me, I'm trying to become more involved and write to LJ frequently.  Writing is good. Writing makes me happy, mostly because what I write is so much better than that of a 14-year-old.

I also need to lose 5lbs.

Which will I accomplish first?