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Day 18 – Friday, not just another day?

Friday, June 23, 2023, @ 10:57 amLife in General, Photography, Science, Teaching and Learning, Writingamazing sunsets, making the days count, Science, Summer Vacation, sunsets, teachingClay

This morning as I stumbled through my morning routine, I noted in my reflection and gratitude app that it was Friday. Normally Friday would bring joy and be amazing, but during the summer when it is summer break, Friday is simply another day.

Fridays during the school year bring joy and anticipation of weekend plans and a less structured day. During summer break, almost every day is less structured! I try to keep that in mind as I plan and execute my day and my week. As the summer winds down, structure is what I look forward to about returning to school.

Years ago, I read The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Reading the book was difficult. It was full of ideas about personal management and was more of a textbook for life. I finished it and every so often, I open it, and re-read or leaf through the pages. The habit I rely on most during the unstructured summer is Habit 3: Put First Things First. Reading that book, changed my life. Continue reading Day 18 – Friday, not just another day? →

W-squared – chance

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, @ 5:41 amScience, Teaching and Learning, Wordless Wednesday, Writingamazing sunsets, education, making the days count, sunsets, teaching, weatherClay

I caught this sunset by chance. I had stayed late to watch the 7th grade girl’s volleyball team and the game had gone late – they won in three thrilling sets – and I was late leaving for the day.

Sometimes, things happen by chance, or for a reason. Or both. Today is going to be an amazing day. Making the Days Count, one day at a time. Sometimes by chance, sometimes by choice.

Is it Wednesday?

Wednesday, July 25, 2012, @ 6:08 amadventure, Family, food, Life in General, Reading, teaching, Weather, Writingamazing sunsets, children, eating, education, Grayling, great days, lake sunsets, making the days count, pets, reading, Summer Vacation, teaching, weather, writingClay

It seems that the weather this summer has been on again, off again. It’s been warm and sunny, but each day it seems the wind is up one day and gone the next. Almost, every other day the lake is calm and then, the next, churned and frothy. Yesterday was one of the calm days.

“Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

I let the kids sleep late in the morning; Continue reading Is it Wednesday? →