My daughter has again applied to Teach for America. Last year, after a full year of substitute teaching on a per diem basis, she was waitlisted twice before being turned down. This year, while already on her third extended substitute position and some additional per diem assignments in between, she was offered a shorter application… Continue reading Teach for America
I am heading over to Mike’s blog as a guest. Come over to MichaelRunner – An Aspiring Endurance Athlete to see what I have to say about Running in NY – Upstate, That Is. I want you to know that I have met Michael. He and I met up with my friend Steve and his… Continue reading Come visit with me
I have seen parents who hover over their children in high school. I have also seen it, to some extent, in college. I am amazed that I just heard it in a conference call of mostly parents whose adult children have been accepted into Teach for America. My biggest concern, and one my daughter has… Continue reading Parents
I have to say that the winters now are not as harsh as I recall from my childhood growing up in upstate NY. We do not get as much snow nor as much cold – as I am looking for my gloves to put on as it is so cold that typing is making my… Continue reading Snow & Winter in Upstate New York
Have you ever wondered what social media does for those who use it? I know that I have used it to make additional contacts and to find some freelance assignments. I have, on many occasions, wondered about companies and their use of social media. I think almost all corporations can use social media. The problem… Continue reading Social Nation – A Book Review
So I know that most people list “resolutions” at the beginning of a new year. I have already told you all where I stand on the word resolution. I will say that some of my 2011 goals – which are in rough form at the moment but will be here soon – involve running. I… Continue reading 2011 Race Schedule
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