The last week of February was fairly eventful. A return to school, a tough decision, a discussion with my neurologist… The discussion went well. The decision about whether to coach lacrosse again this year was difficult, but ultimately I think it’s best if I step back. Having made the decision, I now feel immense relief….
Category: 2021 February
2021 February – Week 7
Who doesn’t love a week off? I’ve always used my February break as a time to rest up before the start of a very busy season of the school year… March is a long month for teachers, and it’s when middle school ELA teachers are forced to turn a good deal of attention to the…
2021 February – Week 6
My mind couldn’t keep the days straight this week. Halfway through first period on Monday, I thought it was Tuesday. On Tuesday, I thought it was Monday. Wednesday felt like Friday, and Friday morning felt like the start of Wednesday. Some weeks are just like that, I guess. They simply exist and you simply exist…
2021 February – Week 5
I’d like to pretend January was 2020’s hangover and that February will be the real new year, because January was rough. And on the last day of it, I witnessed one of the saddest things of my lifetime. I knew the funeral would be rough, and I was prepared for the tiny coffin… Or so…