I’m in the midst of the longest love/hate relationship of my life. And I can’t end it. If I ended it, it would be the end of me. Literally. After a few interventions, I’d guess. Food is such a glorious…
Remembering How to Read
Confession time: I forgot how to read for over a decade. This is especially disturbing since I was completing my BA with a major in English Literature when it first happened. Sure, I still absorbed the required texts. I eyed…
“Well-behaved dogs [and Canadians] welcome.”
2013 was the summer of England and France. My husband, Brent, and I hit seven cities in three weeks, taking in a mix of city and country. This is part of a series of blog posts recounting our adventures over…
Thank you.
“If you sleep through the two minutes of silence at 11am – because I used to, I won’t lie – at least take a minute to pause your video game sometime during the day and give thanks that you’re able…
Tales from the Trenches: What You Don’t Learn in Teacher Education
Last month, I applied to facilitate a workshop entitled “Tales from the Trenches: What you Don’t Learn in Teacher Education” at the BCTF New Teachers’ Conference. Last week, I received word that my application was accepted. Please excuse me while…