Footsteps on my soul. I’ve previously written about this, a couple of years ago. But today these words called to me again, in a deeper and different way. I think it’s worth some attention. You might find something here for …
What is a typical day for Dad on Duty? What do I do all day? I thought it would be kinda fun and interesting to do a short-attention-span, illustrated version of a regular day for me here at school. ***** …
Today is the “fun run”. This is a fund raiser where kids run laps for money. It is coordinated and managed by super high-energy college kids who do a great job of connecting with the scholars in the weeks leading …
School is a broad, reflective and surprisingly accurate core sample of the local community in general. We interact not only with the kids, but their families and guardians as well. And, therefore, we interact with all the issues those other …
A couple of weeks ago, I played the part of Santa for the school play. I was kinda voluntold. When approached, by both the music & art teachers….for whom I have a real soft spot…….it *sounded* like I’d be a …
First grade is headed to recess from lunch. Many of them are still working on their ice cream. It’s against the rules to take food outside, due to ants. “You need to finish up; we don’t want that on the …
I walk into a classroom, and this is staring back at me. It’s on the new, very large, classroom display, so this squirrel is about 4 feet tall. He’s a bit disturbing. And he does not appear to be directly …
Dad on Duty Blog #124 – No More Hineys in the Hallway Read more »
Apparently I have a strong and unhealthy connection to a bathroom at McCoy Elementary. Yeah, it makes me uncomfortable too. But bear with me. ******** I worked at my former school, McCoy, last week. They had a big special event, …
There is no theme or unifying thread to today’s story. It is just random stuff that really happened, more or less in real time. Like paintballs shot at the wall. Presented in this format….like a Nat Geo special…. it’s weird …
Part 2, our continued saga of the first few days of school *********** Walking down the hallway, I find this near the bathroom. I am concerned. But not about to pick it up. So I call the custodian, and he …