New Years – Blue Cereal Education

Bring On 2022

Blue Cereal — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 12:04:58 +0000

I don’t know about you, but I’m not all that happy with how things have been going lately. Even worse, I’m not thrilled with how I’ve been responding. I’d hoped for better from my nation, many of my friends, and (as much as I hate to admit it) myself. But if you’ll allow me to … Continue reading

Better Than You Think

Blue Cereal — Fri, 20 Dec 2019 17:07:34 +0000

Let’s face it – no one carries around a pervading sense of guilt and inadequacy like teachers. They care deeply, feel strongly, and give muchly – often to a fault. Many of us are able to be professionally developed, pedagogically creative, and politically active, all while scoring way too high on any clinical assessment of personal dysfunctions.

I think it actually goes together – the passion for learning, the tolerance for teenagers, and the emotional mess most of us manage to be. Two sides of the same smashed penny.

Things You Can Do

Blue Cereal — Wed, 03 Jan 2018 22:06:55 +0000

It’s easy to feel completely and totally whipped by events beyond our immediate control these days. I’ve had to walk away from social media and all forms of legit news – local, national, or foreign – for days at a time, just to find the energy to function and do the stuff “real life” needs … Continue reading

Another Year Over (A New One Just Begun)

Blue Cereal — Sat, 23 Dec 2017 21:30:55 +0000

I’ll be honest with you. I’ve always liked New Year’s more than Christmas. I know. I’m sorry, but it’s true. Christmas is fine. Here’s to redemption, and kindness, and gifts that say, “I’ve tried to pay attention.” I like seasonal movies and music – the same 74 songs have been playing endlessly from my red … Continue reading