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Weird Terms I Unfortunately Learned Today…
The saddest thing about aging is the weird words that the new generation comes up with. Today I had sixth graders telling me things that I wish I could un-hear. I’m sure each generation feels this way. But holy cow. My brain hurts.
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Book Review: The Lady & The Executioner by DaLeena Taylor
This is a short listen (or read) depending on your preference. It only took a couple hours. Spoilers ahead. A young noblewoman being raised by her Uncle and Aunt is accused of murder and sentenced to death by beheading the following day (after a sham trial). The executioner is her best friend who also happens…
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More Names…
A new school, a new list of names… Favorites: New to me: Most unique: Unsure of Pronunciation: Points for spelling: Transmigrated Heroes/Villains from an Arthurian Fantasy
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A Steve By Any Other Name…
I have had a list of favorite names for as long as I can remember. The top name, number one in my heart, mind and soul, is Steve. (Not Stephen. Steve.) When I teach I like to star the names that stick out to me that I might want to add to my list. Here…
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Tweens Today
I am thankful that the drama during my first teaching assignment this year was mild. I had students who in years past have caused MAJOR issues in the classroom, and today they were on their best behavior. There was some drama in my second to last class of the day. After lunch a young lady…
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Book Review: By Love Unveiled by Sabrina Jeffries
I have listened to this book twice. I like it that much. I also have been repeatedly disappointed by audiobooks lately, so I wanted to listen to something I knew I loved. SPOILERS AHEAD This book starts with a young noblewoman whose mother is a gypsy. (But they tell everyone she’s Spanish.) Her mother dies,…
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Book Review: Destiny’s Captive by Beverly Jenkins
I have an app called cloud library (one word) that I am able to utilize with my State of Kansas library card. It is pretty phenomenal, because it includes audiobooks. AND it is free. (Unlike audible or other apps I have tried…) That can also mean the selection is… lackluster. (Or there’s audiobooks on hold…
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Printful Lessons
I have recently learned some things about the print and demand site Printful that I wanted to bring to your attention.
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Emotionally Stunted
According to the workout which my dorsal vagus nerve is shut down. I have been trying to make myself cry for over a month. I want to cry. I NEED to cry. I need to release these pent up emotions. But instead of releasing them my mind has shut down. I am stuck. @theworkoutwitch_ (on…
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Substitute Teaching: Day 1
I had my first teaching assignment of the 2024/2025 school year. It was for my preferred class, 7th Grade History. Why is this my preferred class? Because kids in the junior high need less supervision. I can go over a lesson with them and help when needed, but for the most part they can work…
Redheaded Jill 