I’m so excited this morning that I need to make a note before the afternoon passes! And, the reality of today is that my Wednesdays are very full and busy so I’d best post now! Today, at lunch time, I get to meet a newborn. The baby is the child of one of our college’s […]
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95 days and a baby
February 26th, 2014 · Comments Off on 95 days and a baby · 100 Days Project, Children, College students, Education, retirement, Teaching & Learning, time
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97 days
February 24th, 2014 · Comments Off on 97 days · 100 Days Project, Children, College students, Education, Musings, retirement, time
I am working what’s called 3/5ths time this semester. I take the equivalent 3/5ths pay cut, of course. But, it does give me some breathing room. If I were not retiring, next year or so would be time to apply for and take a sabbatical. Unless you work an academic life, you have a hard […]
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100 days, but who’s counting?
February 22nd, 2014 · Comments Off on 100 days, but who’s counting? · Education, Important People, Musings, My Goals, Quote of the Week, Teaching & Learning, Work
On this birthday of Edna St. Vincent Millay, a quote: “My candle burns at both ends; / It will not last the night; / But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — / It gives a lovely light!” In 100 days I expect to retire from a job that has helped to burn my […]
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100 Day Project – Finished
January 29th, 2012 · Comments Off on 100 Day Project – Finished · 100 Days Project, Musings, My Goals, Teaching & Learning
100 Day Project — Finished Well, I do have to admit defeat – at least in terms of being able to blog for 100 days in a row. I made it to 66 days spread over about 90 days (including weekends). I learned a lot. I learned I do have something to write about – […]
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100 Day Project – Day 45 – Power of Mentoring
October 20th, 2011 · Comments Off on 100 Day Project – Day 45 – Power of Mentoring · 100 Days Project, Children, Important People, Musings, Teaching & Learning, Volunteer, Work
100 Day Project – Day 45 – 9;05 p.m. Become a Big. Do you want to make a difference in the world? Yes, you could donate some money, bring some cans to the food bank, donate your old clothes, your old car, and put coins in the red bucket during the holidays. These are good […]
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