Jobdemic

Jobless claims have soared to 38.6 million in 9 weeks. The government threw $669 billion at small business, but now realizes even this amount can’t keep mom and pop operations solvent much longer. One economist estimates that nearly half the recent layoffs will result in the permanent loss of a job.

Lessons in Self-sufficiency and Responsibility

The past several weeks have shown us a lot about our public education system. It has shown us that while we weren’t ready with a nation-wide disaster plan, we were able to flex, morph, compromise and regroup to ensure our students had opportunities to continue to learn.

Comeback Goals

A few days ago, I had the good fortune, (Divine intervention), to run into a former student and his family. He is a young man with severe behavior problems and has difficulty in the school setting.

Trouble in Champagne

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Good Morning, Vietnam

My late father was a house prestidigitator. He could turn anything into a home. Looking back, I realize it was his presence and demeanor, more than anything, that made 4 walls feel like a sanctuary. To a little girl, however, it was just good old daddy magic.

A Good Time to Evolve

Public schools have demonstrated an impressive ability to move and flex with the most trying times.

Better Homes & Garbage

2013 was a banner year for us. We bought a ramshackle little bungalow with a 5” leveling issue from corner to corner, and I quit my job. I only knew I was tired of flying out on Mondays and flying home on Saturdays, only to get up and start the process from scratch.

Maybe We Can

The Coronavirus has done quite a job shaking up education in our nation’s schools.

Hey, Diddle Diddle

Part of the joy of moving is the uncertainty of knowing where your stuff is, said no one ever. Granted, I’ve moved a lot. Unlike my mother, who lived in the same town for nearly 50 years, my life has been a bit transient at times.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I am really sick of myself. I stay pretty disappointed with myself and my life most of the time. I am tired of always being a disappointment to myself and my family. I really want to do better, it just doesn’t seem like I can maintain better.