After knitting 2 1/2 pounds of a neutral during Tour de Fleece, I knew I would want to spin some color in the fall. When my LYS announced they were sponsoring a team for Spinzilla, I decided to join in, even though I hadn't participated in the event previously. Spinzilla is another made-up, just-for-fun event… Continue reading Spinzilla 2016 – COLOR
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Janis and My First Tour de Fleece
I love spinning - and it has wonderful therapeutic effects for me, especially when I have a raging headache. But the physical element to spinning on a treadle wheel just isn't always an option. With fibromyalgia & CFS, the random aches, pains and fatigue sometimes make doing anything physical, especially consistent motion difficult, if not… Continue reading Janis and My First Tour de Fleece
Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
It's been more than a hot minute since I've shared some thoughts here. That's because it's been a whirlwind spring & summer. I promise I'll update soon!With fall in full swing, most of trees disrobing, and frost on my windshield these last few days, it is safe to say that winter is coming. You know… Continue reading Block(ing) Party – 3 things I really like
Recommended post – More overtime, less pay, no tenure
Please read this and never tell a teacher what great hours they have or remind them about June, July & August ever again."Teachers work more overtime than any other professionals, analysis finds", because science.This article doesn't even cover supplemental contracts, which most teachers have to take because they are co-curricular & required for their regular… Continue reading Recommended post – More overtime, less pay, no tenure
Recommended Reading – A Warning to Young People: Don’t Become A Teacher
Another wonderful post, a few years old, but still just as relevant."Classroom teachers, especially those who are just out of college and entering the profession, are more stressed and less valued than at any previous time in our history."Check it out here.
#19 – Lunch Detention, to be served every day at 10:15 am
Principal Fuhrer was a jerk. We've already established that (and will more later). He was also aggressive, passive-aggressive, and petty.For my 3rd year at School #1, my assigned lunch time was 10:15 am.- Wait. That sounds really early for high school lunch?It was. In fact, it was so early that no one else ate during… Continue reading #19 – Lunch Detention, to be served every day at 10:15 am
#18 – Red Folders & Shotguns
Bell rings. 82 bodies stream into my bottle-necked classroom door.Over the All-Call system: "Would all teachers please send their red folders to the office please? Immediately, please. "(scrambles, ripping through my filing system for a red folder) Red folder? What red folder? Crap. What did I lose now? I swear, I've never seen a red… Continue reading #18 – Red Folders & Shotguns
Another Pinterest project – Another win!
I've been reviewing my Pinterest boards lately, in anticipation of our upcoming move (more on that later). I've found tons of handy things that I'd long forgotten: painting tips, organization ideas, and of course, ideas & tutorials for craft projects for decoration. While we can't use most of these pins yet, there were a few… Continue reading Another Pinterest project – Another win!
DIY Ticket Stub Shadowbox
A few years ago, I came across this pin:Super cute, right? I love the idea of keeping ticket stubs for posterity, but there are only so many cool scrapbook page layouts you can do with them... I immediately grabbed this pin and followed the link to the retailer who showcased this idea. I'm sure they… Continue reading DIY Ticket Stub Shadowbox
Back-Burner Obsessions, or Black Lace Shawl, be mine!!
For months now, I've been back-burner obsessed with having a black lace shawl. What's back-burner obsessed? I'm defining it as that feeling that pops up when your mind is blank, that wardrobe desire that rears its ugly head when you're about 90% dressed and looking for that certain 'Je ne sais quoi' to feel fully… Continue reading Back-Burner Obsessions, or Black Lace Shawl, be mine!!
Donita Westman 