Category Archives: Teaching

Arboring Resentment

Posted on April 25, 2014 by SW

When I was younger, Arbor Day sort of used to be a thing. At some point during the school day, we’d receive little conifer saplings in long, perforated plastic bags which we were then urged to go plant somewhere. I … Continue reading →

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Deck the Halls

Posted on February 17, 2012 by SW

Why is it that all elementary schools, in one way or another, smell the same? Even after all these years since I was a student in one myself, I can walk into a grade school and immediately be transported back … Continue reading →

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Sleep is supposed to be

Posted on October 30, 2011 by SW

“Sleep is supposed to be, By souls of sanity, The shutting of the eye.” – Emily Dickinson Sometimes I have insomnia. Actually, frequently I have insomnia. It’s not a chronic thing though, and is usually self-inflicted. For example, I have … Continue reading →

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Know thyself

Posted on July 20, 2011 by SW

(Introducing what I hope will be a recurring partnership with a dear friend with whom I also happen to share a brain. Stay tuned for her undoubtedly phenomenal contribution on the subject of , well, discovering oneself. What you’re about … Continue reading →

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One more time, with feeling

Posted on June 14, 2011 by SW

One thing that always caught me off guard when I was in school was seeing teachers outside of the academic setting. “What? Teachers live at school. They don’t do things like go to the movies or go shopping!” Well, brace … Continue reading →

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