After what felt like a little time away from writing, I thought I'd log back in and get back to some reflecting. Turns out it's been more than a little while since I've written. Not days, weeks, or even a few months. Nope - years!
My initial reaction was along the lines of "Wow, that's brutal." But upon further review, I decided to cut myself a little slack, especially in light of all that has transpired over the last few years.
Since I last wrote:
-started and completed Education Specialist degree in Ed Leadership at the University of St. Thomas, obtaining Admin Licensure
-began coaching 9th grade boys basketball at our high school (continue to do so)
-watched my own kids grow from mid-elementary age to where they are now toward the end of 8th grade and getting ready for high school. (we registered for classes last night - yikes!!)
-observed in awe while my amazing wife cared for her mom as she battled cancer to the end. A truly amazing woman, we continue to miss her on a daily basis.
-started teaching graduate courses for St. Mary's University MN...something very rewarding and that I've enjoyed very much!
-taken on teaching the Advanced Academic Reading sections in 6th grade at my school (otherwise known as Gifted Reading...fun to be able to use that teaching certification)
-moved!
So yeah, it's been busy. In a good, enriching way. My hope/goal/challenge for myself is to get back to writing more consistently, with a purpose and on many different topics. For now, it's all about getting "back in shape" and working these muscles. Baby steps...
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