Friday, November 4, 2016
I had a nice time outdoors on Wednesday with the guys from The Agency. I took them for a walk, and watched them play basketball, all the while enjoying great conversation with them. Right now, we are at that point of the year where weather can make each outdoor outing the last until spring. We are... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
This and That...April 2016 to October 2016
The last six months or so has seen its share of wacky weather. We had twenty-some straight days of rain from late April to the middle of May. Talk about dreary. Temperatures remained in the fifties well into spring, finally breaking into warmth during the final week of May. July and August saw... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 28, 2016
Those Times Spent Overnight at the Hospital
In my life, I have spent a total of seven days overnight at the hospital. After I was born, a difficult childbirth and a C-section delivery necessitated both Mom and I staying at the hospital for five days. When I was a year and a half, I had an appendectomy, causing me to stay two days.... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Interacting with Those Students
The way in which my middle school placement mentor, Sally Warner, taught enabled me to be a very active student intern during Phase I of Student Teaching. Along with lecturing, Sally had her students complete in-class assignments, handouts. The handouts stood in contrast to high school mentor Casey... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, October 21, 2016
Talkin' Shop
My volunteer work at The Agency has me seeing four guys reguarily. For those not familiar with The Agency, it provides housing and jobs for adults with developmental disabilities. Out of the four guys, Mark is the most intrigued by the car wash industry. Whenever I see him, he asks me about what... Sign in to see full entry.