You've been gone 2 years. Now my phone doesn't ring/no random texts checking in. No more "hey wanna catch a Nats game?" or "Did you hear about ___ player...?" No more chats about storms (interest we shared). When I need help, I have to ask a neighbor. I miss you, Mitch. RIP.

A few weeks ago, I mentioned I was chosen to be featured in a newsletter for VA Ed Strategies, who provides $$ for teachers to attend their choice of professional development. I was chosen because of my professional learning goal I turned in. Here's the write-up!

Aaarrggg, I have a list of chores and accidentally sat down on the couch to take a break. Now I'm stuck. How long? Who knows!

Nothing better than the John Denver and the Muppets Christmas special.

🤬🤬🤬 Do ALL of you debit card users find yourself having to get a new card EVERY 6 MPNTHS due to fraudulent activity or is it just Bank of America customers? Time to find a new bank?

Wow I am not disappointed in the ❄️ for Dale City, VA! It's currently up to Winnie and Saffy Saffy's elbows / Winnie's belly. That also = 8 inches for all you people who insist on using proper measuring tools.

Working from home today-- asynchronous day with the kids just checking in to Zoom. I have to say, this is the thing I actually miss about when we were teaching via Zoom, having my purring cats next to me. Also I can go to the bathroom whenever I want!

Somebody please confirm for use in my science lessons. This is graupel? Woodbridge, VA 1/19/2025 2:48pm Doug Kammerer Capital Weather Gang National Weather Service

I hate it. Thanks. #section31

Thank goodness for small wins. Three of my shows have returned from winter break, so for a few hours I can drown myself in television and ignore the pain in my heart and the fear I'm feeling for this country. #SchoolSpirits #Elsbeth #NCIS

Also Ghosts. And at least this one is funny and not angsty.

Woodbridge VA. I managed one good shot at 1:55 am, and then the clouds rolled in, of course 🙄 It's 2:47 and the moon hasn't reappeared, which is quite unsettling. Stupid clouds!

Binging old shows I never watched first go round. This time it's #ghostwhisperer. Am I REALLY going to watch 5 seasons, 22 episodes per, of a show that makes me absolutely bawl my eyes out every single time?

Attention Marlene Koenig 🇺🇸 !!!

A few years ago I had a Donors Choose funded for Breakout EDU boxes. This activity is my students' favorite every year. Class sizes have increased, so I am in need of more materials. Please consider helping my class! Or REPOST to help us gain visibility! donorschoose.org/project/thinki…

Please pass this along so it can get put out there!! Thank you a

OK I know I have *some* followers. Only 1 repost so far! Please help me get my Donors Choose funded by reposting this and/or donating! Over 100 Title I students are depending on you!

Please help me get my project funded!! The impact goes beyond this school year, as I use these materials every year. Doesn't even matter if I switch grade levels! #DonorsChoose #TitleI #MiddleSchool