Month: March 2020

Uffda. Started the week out well, and voila! Keyboard quit working because I used up the juice. Used to have a great big pack of AAA’s and just when I needed them, they were all gone. Knowing me they were relocated instead.

So here I am. Two days later than planned, and robbing another device of its power to make sure I made an effort to write. This has been the one piece of the puzzle that has kept me going. Writing to you is my priority, as I just want to draft more pieces of my story via sketchnotes before I put words to paper. Too many plot holes are wearing me down because I know how bad they really are. Maybe they are better drafted than I think but I am too overwhelmed by the fact that I have had little writing rhythm for three months, that I don’t trust my own work.

Now there’s a surprise. Not!

In the spirit of being creative, here’s to making the most of our time in our safe spaces. I am slowly making headway in the crazy mess that is my house, as well as breathing deep for the first time in months. Now if I can find my rhythm of helping make meals for the kids, sending and grading homework, grabbing food without dilemma, and writing, I will be great!

Take care all. You are a blessing to those around you.

Good morning, goodnight wherever you are!

Kath

Hi all! Hope you are finding tools to keep you busy and a routine that makes the days go well.

Those of you still plugging away keeping a semblance of continuity in our days – you are the best ever. Superhuman in all ways imaginable. When life gets you down or overwhelmed, remember that there are one or two of us for every three, I hope, that realize the steps you are taking to keep life going. The stress you may be feeling, I am sure is unimaginable, but it will work out.

I’ve been helping some with sending food home to our students, but it is a small part and all I can say is that it is nice to have a groove to follow. One week and I was losing my little mind and I love home time. As I may have stated a time or ten …

One of my favorite things to do while ‘working out’ (yoga ball and I treat it like a toy – but my back is happy), is to watch writing or reading vlogs on Youtube. Two of my favorites are Katytastic and Merphy Napier. Ms. Napier had a piece in the last two regarding “The Lord of the Flies.” Now no getting mad at me please….

I read it twice in high school, and I believe I have reached 4 times since I started teaching here. How I hate the story – but that is not the point. The cover… the newer one… the boy with all the leaves surrounding his face…. anyone else think of all the bare trees that would have happened had our current circumstance made it there?

Odd things and my brain. What can I say?

With that piece of ridiculous thought going on I am going to bid you adieu for now. Remember we are in this together. I need help remembering that from time to time but I hope you all have your routines that will help.

Take care one and all!

Good morning, goodnight wherever you are!

Kath

How you doing? No, seriously! HOW! ARE! YOU?

If you don’t respond, that’s fine. I pretty much expect everyone wants to keep to themselves. Just remember someone cares and if you need to talk, here I am!

As for Me? Why thanks for asking! I am plugging away getting lessons ready to send home. I’m also planning for online activities that hopefully I can use to push the kids’ forward a bit with more fun rather than drudgery, but that is a small piece of my puzzle.

Last I heard, no cases were identified in my area… and yes, how lucky I am I know. I also am realizing my little moments of humanity are gonna cause me solid heart failure (thought a payment was on auto but nooo…)… it is in resolution so moving forward is the only way to go. I prefer to be perfect though, so this is highly unacceptable behavior… (sigh)… Anyway… thanks for lending an ear.

I have made minor additions to my story in the last two days, but the ideas I have jotted down in the last 3 weeks? Wow. Can’t wait to put them to good use. Once I get past my humanity adrenaline kick, I intend to read some of a friend’s work from classes, and draw a bit to add to my latest round of ideas. Yes… stir crazy can happen to the homebody introvert as well, apparently. So… I am having a creative round and now I just need some photography jobs or missions of some sort that can add to my non-teaching hours.

Thoughts? … Hey, maybe I will actually write HERE more… What a novel plan!

As for the rest of it. We are doing what we can. Care for those around us, and that may mean staying home for our own peace of mind. For once, being a homebody can pay off.

Find some joy in your life and if you need teaching ideas let me know. I have a few, plus a bunch of online sources that have opened up for free so school can go on (Some are listed below).

(Kinda feel like you poor readers need headers with the way my mind skipped around up there… So 1 – How ya doin, 2 – How’m I doin, 3 – What’m I doin, 4 – Humanity is me, 5 – Writing, 6 – Back to How ya doin sorta….) (shakes head in resignation, but refuses to erase and start over for fear of just not posting)

I will call this good and hope I can put my scattered brain back in order before next time.

Good morning, goodnight wherever you are!

Kath

Favorite Sources: worksheets: Math-drills.com, Readworks.com. Online: Scholastic, Brainpop, abcya… those I use and have opened up to everyone but maybe this link would be better. Take care one and all!

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