My 16 yr old son and I built another thing. He wanted a nightstand. He designed it and we made it together. He’s getting really good.

I really hate to get all controversial but….pump your gas, park your car, then go inside to get your monster or whatever. We’re waiting!!!!! Don’t leave your car at the pump. Don’t try to justify it. Don’t.

I was texting with my son about an article I read about 20 years ago on China. He found the article. Pretty cool. The article was pretty accurate. But what struck me most was how much better media was 20 years ago. It was in depth, well researched, long, well written, and intelligent. I miss that.

My wife wanted to do a puzzle on Caturday. Yet she had the nerve to get upset at my little prince for trying to help.

My 6th hr 7th graders got me a Monchhichi for Christmas. Now they made him a desk and chair in their woods class with a pencil and Chromebook. One of my girls made him a little plaid coat! Kids are awesome!!

“I Never Had Any Friends Later On Like The Ones I Had When I Was Twelve. Jesus, Does Anyone?” Thank you for bringing this profound insight into my life Mr. Reiner. I was 12 when this movie came out. Truer words were never spoken.

Do I teach 7th graders? Yes, why do you ask?

Sorry honey but if you didn’t want the Christmas brownies to say “BUTT” in M&M’s then you shouldn’t have put me in charge of decorating.

My youngest turned 16 today. He wanted to drive alone into town for weightlifting. I said of course he could and then went to my room and cried for three hours while looking at baby pictures of him…

Absolutely awful day for so many people. I never do this but I thought I’d do that timeline cleanse thing. Here’s two of my kids. I hope they make you smile just a bit. Keep fighting the good fight. BE GOOD!!

Lots of seniors came to visit me today on their last day. This isn’t an easy job. There’ve been many heartbreaks through the years. But when these kids come by to say thank you….damn. It’s bittersweet. But it brings it home how amazing they are. I love you guys. You make me so proud. BE GOOD!!

I was in my truck listening to Everybody Wants To Rule The World (on Real Genius soundtrack) and I got teary eyed. I still wear my sunglasses on the back of my collar because of this movie. I’m pleased to see the outpouring of love on Bluesky today. RIP Val.

A couple of my 7th grade girls made my cat a little house today after I told them how much he loves boxes. (Don’t worry, their work was finished.) Don’t let the crabby people fool you. There are tons of amazing kids out there.

I had my 6th graders do an assignment where they wrote their own bill (govt. unit). I was worried they wouldn’t take it serious. Every one of them wrote a bill that was about different civil rights, safety, animal cruelty, the environment, or med insurance help, etc. I was so proud. There’s hope!

Watching Lord Of The Rings: The Two Towers and king Thëoden is pondering “how did it come to this” as the orcs are marching towards Helm’s Deep. Then Aragorn told a young boy, “There is always hope”. And the elves march in to honor their allegiance. Today this hits different.

I live in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Normally we’d be skiing, shoveling/plowing snow, etc. this time of year. Today I think I could cut the grass. It’s like something has changed?????

The world’s full of hardship but a tragedy that goes unsung is seeing my 7th graders take a gourmet cookie that a parent bought for our homeroom Christmas party & then throw it away because they filled up on Doritos and Mountain Dew. RIP heavily frosted snowman. You could have brought me such joy.

Waylon and Chewbacca love Bluesky!!

I sure hope this app takes off. I quit Facebook years ago. One of the best decisions I ever made. Twitter is tougher. I really enjoyed the community I had. I tried Post, R. I. P. Let’s go Bluesky!!!!