I crunched another tortilla chip as I watched the sun set from my parents’ rooftop patio. Before that, I lugged three floor pillows to the top floor to make myself a cozy reading spot in the dying sunlight. Before that, I sat down at my dining room table, texting my friend, noticing the birds and … More before that…
Working in a district that has a 1-to-1 technology initiative (all students 2nd-12th grade are given devices by the county), I am constantly wondering about the best ways to get children to use this technology responsibly. One major concern — which is often used in arguments against 1-to-1 technology programs — is that putting these devices into … More put down your phone
I am friends with several people who do not live in the US, and/or who do not speak English as their native language. I love keeping up with them on Facebook, and luckily for me, Facebook even provides a simple way for me to translate their foreign-language status updates into English! Unfortunately for Facebook, their … More google translate poetry
These days, I have been looking just about everywhere for inspiration : scrolling through my old photos on Flickr, listening in on conversations in the hallways, eating dinner, reflecting on my habits or daily experiences. Today I found it in an old crumpled up bottle of lotion on my dresser. I don’t use it that … More sensing scents
this about sums up my day, reflecting both the weather and my general mood i guess i had the same kind of day nearly a year ago… more words tomorrow. ❂ Slice of Life is a daily writing challenge during the month of March hosted by Two Writing Teachers. Visit their blog for more information … More a picture paints 1000 words
Currently: Perusing photographs from the past 5 years to relive and remember (and seek possible inspiration!) Responding to Laura’s texts about nothing in particular Searching for tomorrow’s Metro schedule, even though I’d hardly consider it reliable Listening to Dad’s shouts of frustration at the March Madness game on TV Checking Twitter for any possible distraction from finishing this post Jotting quick responses to … More currently
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