When you have worked as an elementary school teacher for over thirty years, you learn a lot, you meet many memorable characters and you have a few laughs along the way, too. These posts tell those stories. Enjoy.
In Part #1 of this three-part series, I took a look at an incident that happened recently in my home province of Nova Scotia. In this incident, an uproar ensued… Read More »Teacher Stories…Post 3 out of 3: In Remembrance of Peace
***Post No.1 in this series can be found here. One of the keys for adults when it comes to working successfully with small children at home, on an athletic field… Read More »Teacher Stories…Post #2 of 3: Canadian of the Week
I am going to take a bit of a pause from my regular music posts in order to address a recent event from my Maritime homeland that seems to have… Read More »Teacher Stories…Post 1 of 3: Looking For a Place To Happen
As I type these words today, another school year is coming to an end here in Canada. The end of the school year is a funny time for all whose… Read More »The Great Canadian Road Trip….Song #73/250: Jackpot by Jocelyn Alice
On this page please find enclosed a complete list (with links) of every holiday-themed post I have ever written!!! If at any time during the holiday season you wish to… Read More »Let Me Stuff Your Stockings!
This list of songs is inspired by lists published by radio station KEXP-FM from Seattle in 2010, as well as the latest poll taken in 2021 by Rolling Stone Magazine.… Read More »The Top 500 Songs in Modern Music History…Song #1: Abbey Road Medley by The Beatles. (KTOM)
This list of songs is inspired by lists published by radio station KEXP-FM from Seattle in 2010, as well as the latest poll taken in 2021 by Rolling Stone Magazine.… Read More »The Top 500 Songs in Modern Music History…Honourable Mention Song #9: Truly by Lionel Richie (as Nominated By Bonnie McQuarrie) (KTOM)
This list of songs is inspired by lists published by radio station KEXP-FM from Seattle in 2010, as well as the latest poll taken in 2021 by Rolling Stone Magazine.… Read More »The Top 500 Songs in Modern Music History…Song #300: Count On Me by Bruno Mars (KTOM)
This list of songs is inspired by lists published by radio station KEXP-FM from Seattle in 2010, as well as the latest poll taken in 2021 by Rolling Stone Magazine.… Read More »The Top 500 Songs in Modern Music History…Song #376: Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 by The Trans Siberian Orchestra (KTOM)
When you are a quiet person like me, it is important to find a way to have your voice heard amid the din of our hectic world. This is especially true for children.