Several years ago, I worked with a guy who had every tool and device you’d possibly need in your classroom. He often had several, and he was happy to share. Ed gave me an HDMI cable once, when I was trying to get a projector to work with my laptop. And he gave me a […]
Yearly Archives: 2024
You Looked Like You Needed It
Tue, 22 Oct 2024, 07:09 AM (-06:00)
The sun was rising on the other side of the city. Rose reflections glimmered in the windows of the skyscrapers. The moon was overhead. The marching band was practicing in the parking lot. With a button push, the Subaru’s liftgate opened. I walked to the back of the car to fetch my lunchbox and shoulder […]
Coming or Going
Thu, 17 Oct 2024, 08:35 AM (-06:00)
When we come and when go, the little one is always at the door.
Quarters and Nickles
Wed, 16 Oct 2024, 09:29 PM (-06:00)
“Mr. Hasan”” someone called from the other side of the room holding up their hand. I wound my way between the clustered desks of testing students. “What’s up?” I whispered as I knelt beside their desk. “I don’t know how much a quarter and nickel are.” I cocked my head (imperceptibly, I hope). “A quarter […]
Waiting to Go to the Pep Rally
Thu, 10 Oct 2024, 01:12 PM (-06:00)
The bell rang. The kids began to move to the door. I called them back. “They’ll call for second floor when they’re ready for you to go to the pep rally.” So the students milled about the room. Began to talking loudly. Wormed towards the door. After all, it would only a minute or so. […]
Lizards and Grubs
Sun, 29 Sep 2024, 04:47 PM (-06:00)
The Anole on the bench is comfortable with us. It seems to know that we bring water, that we pose no risk. If we move slowly and predictably, it chooses to remain still while keeping a watchful eye on us. We’ve never seen and adult Stag Beetle here, although we’ve seen an abandoned black carapace. […]