Category: Random
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The author recalls teaching at a school where students would recite the pledge at a flag. They now conduct class meetings to foster community, discussing various topics, including National Eat Your Vegetables Day and National Cherry Tart Day.
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Road trip adventures with friends, gum chewing, and happy dog.
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I recently turned 50 and visited New York to see my friend and aunt. Instead of the Baseball Hall of Fame, we explored Fenimore Farm, the Art Museum, and local historical sites.
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The author shares reflections on their teaching experience, preferences in subjects, humor style perceived by students, summer break, and participation in a school spirit week.
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An exciting challenge to use the words plunk, plonk, and shun led to a heavy box dilemma and fear of being shunned.
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The writer shares a personal experience at Folly Beach, South Carolina, where they were bitten by red ants and had to deal with the discomfort and inconvenience.
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The author describes the challenging task of unpacking school supplies and teaching items. They spend hours digging through boxes, rediscovering forgotten items, and anticipating more treasures to sort through.
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The author shares experiences of multiple moves, reflecting on items misplaced and lost. Despite the challenges, they find some lost items and contemplate their significance. Four moves in four years is a lot.
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In the 80s and 90s, big hair was styled with lots of hairspray. A girl’s hair caught fire in science class. Lesson learned.
