Sunday, June 10, 2018

As Ladies Get Thicc, Gentlemen Get Swole

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Recently, while I was at the gym trying to get thicc, the guys around me were getting swole. To clarify, I am already thick: that is an ea...
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Thick Through the Middle or Thicc at the Top and Bottom?

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I love it when my students realize the power of language buried beneath its nuances without my teaching it.  It is rare, but it happens. Whe...
Monday, August 28, 2017

Kids and Clean Cannot Co-exist

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I am a very clean person.  Boringly clean. Disturbingly clean. I-need-a-life clean. If I am feeling frazzled or stressed, I clean. For some ...
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Tuesday, May 2, 2017

To Quote My Grandmother: "Why Are Teenagers So Stupid?"

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My 4th period juniors have been quite a challenge this year.  They are good kids, but their collective ego could use some humbling.  I have...
Friday, April 14, 2017

In Awe and Reverence of Parents

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I am amazed to see parents who can manage to hold down a job, keep a house, remain social, and not go absolutely nuts.  Several of my co-wor...
Friday, October 2, 2015

Honoring Dad

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My father, Michael MacDonald Vance, died from a heart attack on Friday, September 4, 2015 at 11:59 p.m.  He was 69 years and 6 days old. ...
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Tuesday, September 29, 2015

The Party Never Stops

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Teaching writing is far more challenging than teaching literature. With literature, a teacher has fascinating characters, engaging plots, an...
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