As an educator, some memories stay with me from each group of students. They include the funny comments that come with the innocence that brands the younger ones. They also include painful conversations that students share with adults they trust, perhaps the only adults with whom they feel they can truly confide. This year, myContinue reading “Our “Normal.” IYKYK.”
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March Madness = One of My Happiest Places
If you’re a basketball geek like me, March is our month. I was able to get through the Big East Tourney as a Creighton Bluejays fan in exile (UConn is a mere hour’s drive away from my front door) but came away saddened by their loss to the St. John’s Red Storm. While watching real-timeContinue reading “March Madness = One of My Happiest Places”
Teachable Moments Where I Least Expected Them
I am a basketball geek. I love the game. Aside from swimming/diving and equestrian, basketball is my game. Our girls play well but our boys are outstanding. They are the defending D-1 champions in our state and were recently ranked #1 in the polls. They play hard and leave it all on the court. IContinue reading “Teachable Moments Where I Least Expected Them”
Turning the Page (the reason why God made erasers)
I’m not quite sure how the first two weeks of 2025 have moved by so quickly but, as is displayed by brand-spanking-new Border Collie calendar shows, they have. With that said, I am doing my best to be mindful as I head into the new year both professionally and personally. Ah…the challenges. I continue toContinue reading “Turning the Page (the reason why God made erasers)”
Ready to turn the page…
It is a quiet morning on Drummer Cove, the perfect time to breathe in the scent of newness. I wish you a peaceful, happy, and healthy 2025. Nan
Time to “vacate”
We’re done. 2024 is a wrap. No more “wake-ups.” You get the gist of this post. Most students and teachers are rejoicing that they are done with their academic tasks until they return to their schools in January. That is, with the exception of grades that need to be calculated but those can be takenContinue reading “Time to “vacate””
Bagley-isms: IYKYK
Although I began my journey as a musician at the ripe old age of 5 (I still celebrate that date), I did not fully experience life as an ensemble musician until I began my undergraduate studies at the University of Connecticut. At that time, I was a Music Ed major with Organ as my appliedContinue reading “Bagley-isms: IYKYK”
Sourdough starter, grading, storm watch…life continues.
One of the many reasons why I enjoy life in New England is the opportunity to enjoy all four seasons. Tonight, we’re watching the predictions for Winter Storm Lorraine. There was great rejoicing when we heard the all-call system click on during the last block of today’s schedule. The dulcet tones of our head ofContinue reading “Sourdough starter, grading, storm watch…life continues.”
Self-Care: Finding Our Own Realistic Bliss
Happy New Year, everyone! Balloons are not dropping and corks are (probably) not popping, yet we have turned the page. It didn’t take much for me to realize that I was one of many whose celebration of a new year took place at a time different from the rest of society. While I am proudContinue reading “Self-Care: Finding Our Own Realistic Bliss”
Absent, but not really missing…
I’m actually embarrassed to say how long it has been since I last posted anything here. Time has passed and “things” have happened in my life and in the lives of those around me. I allowed those “things” to block off a bridge that I enjoyed building between myself and anyone interested enough in readingContinue reading “Absent, but not really missing…”
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