This year, my principal asked every staff member to pick a word to guide us through our year. There were no guidelines, outside of the reminder that a single word can change a life. My colleagues all took this and ran. They picked things like adventure and perseverance and courage. They chose words like faith, … Continue reading You Are Enough
Life
You Can Always Trust Someone with Blue Hair
For the past month, I've had blue hair. And I've loved every minute of it Growing up, we weren't allowed to dye our hair. And after I was an adult, I've always had a job that didn't allow me to have crazy-colored hair. Even in the summers, when teachers allegedly have loads of freedom. (I'll … Continue reading You Can Always Trust Someone with Blue Hair
A Plucky Vacation
Last week, my wife and I took a much-needed vacation to Hot Springs, Arkansas. We stayed at a beautiful cabin on the lake, spent some time in the water, wandered the streets of downtown Hot Springs, and disconnected from technology and the world for a few days. I cannot tell you how amazing that was. … Continue reading A Plucky Vacation
Cool June Morning Musings
It's a cool and breezy morning as I sit to write this post. The temperature has been in the low- to mid-90's this week, so sitting outside has not been on the top of my to-do list. But for whatever blessed reason, today it's in the mid-80's and breezy And I'll take that any day. … Continue reading Cool June Morning Musings
A Letter to My Replacement
Dear you, I hope you know how lucky you are to work with these amazing kids everyday. I hope that even when you're stressed and tired and angry that you will remember these are the best kids you'll ever meet. Take a step back and remember that when times get tough. I hope you know … Continue reading A Letter to My Replacement
Big Thoughts in a Small Town
This past weekend, I played a concert in El Dorado, Arkansas. It's one of my favorite symphonies to perform in. The town is charming, the symphony is talented, and the coffee shop is adorable. There's even an independent bookstore. Seriously, what more could a guy like me want in life? Saturday morning, I woke up … Continue reading Big Thoughts in a Small Town
Life Lessons from Ponies
This weekend, I drove to my parents' house to see my family and to play with my ponies. Let me tell you; there is no stress reliever like playing with a pony. Maybe it's just the country boy in me, but being out in the sunlight and in the green pastures is so relaxing. My … Continue reading Life Lessons from Ponies
A Very Restless Plucky
It's testing week! It's testing week! And you know what that means! Actually, if you're not a teacher, you probably have no idea. So I'll break it down for you in a way that hopefully doesn't sound like complaining. It means a week of getting to school earlier than usual to sit in a room … Continue reading A Very Restless Plucky
Happy April
Today is a beautiful and wonderful day! Today, I am happy to be celebrating Easter and The Resurrection with my family. There is nothing better than celebrating with my family. March was a much kinder month to me than January or February proved to be (old-man back notwithstanding). I read some really great books, starting … Continue reading Happy April
The Magical Librarian
Last year, I was at the library--you know, just one of my casual trips I make three times a week--and I saw a sign for my library branch's book club. I had recently "changed my membership" from one library branch to another and was excited to see my new branch was reading Hidden Figures: The American … Continue reading The Magical Librarian
