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six word memoirs

It's not even the fun sweat. 

ten word stories

Perhaps she didn't ask because she already knew the answer. 

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There has been a lot of talk since last Wednesday.  Some of it good and some of it just that- talk.  It wasn't the first time that it happened.  Not even the first time this year.  Of course, the number will change depending where you look, who you ask.   There's always one that leaves a bad taste in your mouth though- one more than the others.  Sometimes more than one. 2012 was one of those. My first year with my own classroom.  My first year with 92 students who were my responsibility.  92 students who at any given moment I would have put my own life at risk if it meant they would be okay.  A task I took on at age twenty-three.   It's one of those things that they don't list in the job description.  Also one of those things that I'd like to think any adult would be willing to do in order to give that child the chance to live the life that's ahead of them.   For educators, give that child the chance to be that agent of change that we work so hard, and some

running

Sometimes running is the brave thing. #SixWordStories

see you next year

It's been a while since we've busted one of these out.... In 2017, I gained  a new career path.  I lost  some loved ones. I stopped  meal planning, but am hoping to get back on that horse this year.  I started  taking zumba.  I was hugely satisfied by  earning the recognition of the peers in my division.  And frustrated by  the pile of toys in my living room.  I am so embarrassed that  my cheeks still give everything away.  Once again I   didn't quite make my deadline.  I loved spending time  away from the hustle and bustle.  I should have spent more time  taking walks to the park.  I regret buying  that mother's day gift for someone who hasn't used it much.  I will never regret buying  yet another elaborate father's day gift  even though with that money I could have bought  some new wardrobe pieces.  I didn't  read  enough. Certain elders  drove me crazy. Was  the allergy season  crazier than ever last year?  Or was it me? The most relaxing