Last night I sat in the stands at a baseball game. The air smelled of cut grass, dirt, and french fries. The air rang with the tinny tings of baseballs meeting bats, parents cheering for their kids, and children laughing. A chilly breeze blew around us as the sun set and lights buzzed overhead as … Continue reading Foul Ball
Life
A Full-time Job
There is so much about being a teacher that I never realized before I became one myself. I never realized that being a teacher meant weekend emails and texts, PTA meetings, painting classrooms. I didn't understand what it meant to design the perfect zone for students to feel like they belonged; I didn't realize that it meant more than placing your tables in exactly the right place.
Learning to Forgive Yourself
When you look back at the road map of your life, does it look like you expected it to? Did you expect the twists and turns? Did you expect the detours you were forced to take? Do you regret them? I don't regret the path my life has taken, not by any means. I don't … Continue reading Learning to Forgive Yourself
Review – The Burn Zone: a Memoir by Renee Linnell
If you’re anything like me, you find the psychology of cults very interesting. I cannot tell you the amount of hours I have devoted to reading about Heaven’s Gate, Scientology, Children of God, and Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. Growing up, I had friends who were in a cult and I think that probably sparked the fascination … Continue reading Review – The Burn Zone: a Memoir by Renee Linnell
Banned Books Week – Looking for Alaska
It's my favorite literary week of the year! Happy Banned Books Week, reader! For those of you who are unfamiliar with Banned Books week I've provided some information, before I begin talking about my favorite banned books. What is Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week is the annual celebration of the freedom to read. Every … Continue reading Banned Books Week – Looking for Alaska
Book Tour – I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel
Today is an exciting day as I get to be part of Anne Bogel's release tour for her new book, Reading People: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life, which will be released September 4, 2018. Last year, I was chosen to be part of Anne's launch team for her first book, Reading People, … Continue reading Book Tour – I’d Rather Be Reading by Anne Bogel
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
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
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
