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Guest Post by Sarah Giarraputo Fischer: How Zombieland Helps Folks Survive an Educational Job Search
Today’s guest blogger is one of my former students from my days at Metairie Park Country Day School. The daughter of two educators, Sarah Giarraputo Fischer is now all grown up and working really hard, trying to land a teaching position….
What Teachers Make
I can’t imagine that there is anyone in America who hasn’t seen Taylor Mali’s video rant.
But just in case, here it is again. In a different version….
Well, We Almost Made It Through Without Incident
On the last afternoon of my son’s spring vacation, right when his annoyance at me had reached its apex and his blood sugar had bottomed out, I suggested that it might be a good time for him to get a jump start on his next book report. The one that isn’t due until mid- May.
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Rewarding My Frequent Fliers
A while ago, I decided that I would reward the person who made the 3,000th comment on my blog with a gift. No, there is nothing significant about the number 3,000. I just saw that the number was approaching, and the time felt right….
Words That Piss Me Off
I have to tell you that I have a thing about the word “juxtaposition.” That word pisses me off….
Grammar is a Hussy
Let me be the first to say that I am a Grammar Pimp and proud of it. I use Grammar all the time. And she has never failed me. Ever….
What the "Huck"?
I caught this bit on Huckleberry Finn and “The N-word” debate on 60 Minutes and I about 7 minutes in, I just knew that this report was saying it better than I ever could….
An English Teacher's "Happy Ending"
I went back to Massage Envy to get my April massage, which just so happened to fall on April Fool’s Day. Boy, did they get me!…
Lessons From 6th Grade Health Class
The other day Monkey came home wanting to know how old I was when I learned about HIV/AIDS. …
I Tip For Great Grammar
Once a month, I bop into a fabulous little joint called Massage Envy. It’s an awesome place where a girl (or guy) can go to get a relaxing massage for a reasonable price! Anyway, the one in my area just so happens to be located about 4 minutes from my house. So. Convenient. How could I say no to a one year commitment? I couldn’t. …