‘More of Lisa’s thoughts’ Category
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It’s not just boys who will be Boys.
5December 27, 2010 by readlisaread
Boys need activity, and different kinds of visual stimulation, and to read stories about flatulence instead of ponies. There is a lot of truthiness in these statements, but whenever the generalizations start, I get that squinty look.
Category More of Lisa's thoughts | Tags: boys, education, school
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The Middle School Dance-Stairway to Heaven, indeed.
4December 9, 2010 by readlisaread
The sense of nostalgia that sweeps over me is not for wanting those days back, but rather for wanting to have understood what I was meant to be learning.
Category More of Lisa's thoughts | Tags: angst, dance, Middle School, music, teenagers
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Heaven’s House Band
0November 27, 2010 by readlisaread
I’ve been thinking about Freddie Mercury lately. There have been many talented musicians to come and go over the years, …
keep readingCategory More of Lisa's thoughts | Tags: bands, music, Queen
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Sportsmanship, the Kid Code and Fairness
1November 19, 2010 by readlisaread
I’ve been thinking a lot about this lately. I volunteered this year to coach a girls volleyball team. Coaching isn’t …
keep readingCategory More of Lisa's thoughts | Tags: fairness, kid code, sports
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Student teacher on stage
0November 15, 2010 by readlisaread
“I have a confession to make”, my student teacher says, “I’ve been reading your blog.” I realized I am still …
keep readingCategory More of Lisa's thoughts | Tags: courage, skepticism, student teacher