Go back to that Announcement post and just take a look at the first letter of every paragraph, including the title.Come on... If you don't laugh it just seems mean... No, I did not actually get a job in marketing with an unnamed company in the greater Baltimore area. No, I will not be moving … Continue reading About That Last Post…
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Announcement
People of the internet... Bloggers and blog stalkers of all ages... I'm about to reveal something of a personal nature that I haven't really talked to anyone about. I mean, there are one or two people who know what you're about to read, but I haven't figured out just how to tell my friends and … Continue reading Announcement
Why the Letter X Is Unnecessary
I've been working in elementary schools for a little over four years now. During those years, I've spent a lot of my time in kindergarten. This has allowed me to reflect on our alphabet. Not that I haven't spent time thinking about my ABC's from time to time. After all, I do enjoy to write … Continue reading Why the Letter X Is Unnecessary
When You Go On Your 4th Job Interview in 3 Months…
The Single Guy and the Milkshake
The following tale is based on actual events which occurred a number of years ago... The End of Year/Beginning of Year Weekend was pretty low key as I ushered in 2012. It probably didn't help that I had been dealing with a pretty bad case of bronchitis. The coughing and hacking kept me from having … Continue reading The Single Guy and the Milkshake
Question of the Week #57
Would you be willing to give up sex for one year if you knew it would give you a much deeper sense of peace than you have now? Well, I've gone this long. What's another year? Honestly, though, I really don't think this is how it works. Otherwise, I should be about the most peaceful … Continue reading Question of the Week #57
Dear Parents,
I am a Therapeutic Day Treatment Counselor. My job is to spend time with your troubled child while he or she is at school. I hang out with them in their classrooms. I provide encouragement and redirection as needed. I pull them out of class for the occasional one-on-one counseling session to work on goals … Continue reading Dear Parents,
The Importance of the Small Group
I have a tendency to watch people. In fact, observing is a part of my job description as a school counselor. I spend the majority of my time in classrooms keeping track of certain kids' behaviors. This works out well because, for as far back as I can recall, I've been a people watcher. During … Continue reading The Importance of the Small Group
That Awkward Moment…
...when your boss and your boss's boss come to a meeting at your school and comment about your abnormally formal attire, then ask if you've got a job interview later...
Question of the Week #55
This is a day late, folks. Sorry about that. Not sure that I have an excuse other than I got busy yesterday and then when I finished with all I had to do, got lazy. But there are no rules here. If you have a problem with getting this week's question on a Sunday, rather … Continue reading Question of the Week #55
The Confusing Middle 