Author Archives: Taylor

Having teens is super entertaining, especially as you watch them try to learn how to adult. Kate was on the phone.  She was asked her name.  She replied, “Kate.” Salesman:  Can you spell that for me? Kate:  Sure!  K as … Continue reading →

This gem sat posted on my fridge for a couple of weeks. David, HD, and Hadley made no comment about it.  Sadly.  And can we not all admit the spider web illustration is worthy of note? Kate, full of sass … Continue reading →

At the beginning of each school year, I work hard to build relationships with my students and their families, just like every other teacher I have ever known.  And all year long, I work on building and maintaining that trust … Continue reading →

Taylor?  What’s it like trying to get a 14 year old boy up on the weekend to do some chores for his Pa? Well.  You plead with him to wake up 4.2 billion times.  He finally does.  He makes it … Continue reading →

We went camping this weekend, and on our way (you might want to sit down for this)-we had a blowout. First of all, we had quite the load. Me:  David, this feels like it is all a bit much. David:  … Continue reading →

Hazel has not been offered a bottle for six entire days. I fear she is not accepting her new life situation.  She follows me around and knocks into my legs hoping a bottle will magically appear. Farmer Peoples:  How long … Continue reading →

Thanks to my new obsession with getting reaquainted with the movie, “Oklahoma,”I have solved a mystery. I do weird things and call my students names like “pumpkin pie” and “honey lamb.”  Not too long ago, I was trying to figure … Continue reading →

Today, in class, we were playing Zoom hangman. Boy:  I guess “j” So, I write a lower case “j.” Boy:  No!  I meant the OTHER “j.” Me, staring at my lower case “j”:  Bud, I do not understand. Girl:  He … Continue reading →