It was a wild morning. My feet hit the floor a few minutes after 5 (they should have been firmly planted and on the go right at 5). I made breakfast, showered, walked the dog, and made it to school a few minutes after 6. The next 90 or so minutes were a mad dash …
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Book Bin Labels & Other Things Left Undone
Tomorrow is the first day of school. Twenty-four hours from the time I’m writing this, I’ll be with my new students, sharing stories of summer, working out classroom expectations, and starting to form the bonds that will make us - for nine or so months anyway - a sort of family. Unfortunately, I’m not ready. …
Of Birds and Acorns
It’s a quiet, cloudy, Sunday morning. There’s the kind of calm in the air that suggests the strong, green embrace of summer will soon give way to the weaker, multi-hued hug of autumn. The only sounds are the dull hum of insects, the gentle snore of my dog, and the low rumble of cars pulling …
Daily Care Package for Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Care Package: 1. A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away. 2. A digital gathering of cultural touchstones on ethandezotelle.com, put together to brighten your day a bit. POEM: Summer Wind by William Cullen BryantIt is a sultry day; the sun has drunkThe dew that lay upon …
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Daily Care Package for Monday, July 3, 2023
Care Package: 1. A parcel of food, money, or luxury items sent to a loved one who is away. 2. A digital gathering of cultural touchstones on ethandezotelle.com, put together to brighten your day a bit. POEM: Overalls by Alan Pelaez LopezOn a visit to my Amá’s, she drives us to the DMV.She must renew …
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