Sometimes You Just Really, Really Need A Good Laugh.
Sometimes when life gets stressful, and you’re living in “The Castle of Grumpy Grouch,” you just really, really need a good laugh.
Sometimes when life gets stressful, and you’re living in “The Castle of Grumpy Grouch,” you just really, really need a good laugh.
One of the things I loved about teaching was the energy required to keep a class attentive, on task, and not bored. And the reciprocal energizing thrill of watching them catch on fire. Because a room full of teenagers who are engaged and excited about what they are doing is the most fun thing in the world. …
I’ve been dreaming of Australia this past week. I’m listening to Arthur Upfield’s novel The Widows of Broome on my i-pod. So, as I did housework, or pedaled my exercise bike, I listened to the lovely, gravelly tones of Peter Hosking read Upfield’s book. I do love an Australian accent, and Peter Hosking’s voice is wonderful. …