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Merry Happy

by EMA

Dec 19, 2016

Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy New Year

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Positive person On 12/19/16

Hi EMA! Hope all is going well for you! Catch us up!

EMA wrote: > Merry Christmas > Happy Hanukkah > Happy New Year >

Dec 19, 2016

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Elaine/ret/IN EMA--so happy to hear from you! Hope all is well! Happy happy whatever you celebrate.

Elaine

Dec 19, 2016

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(Not so) Little vent - no need to read, honestly

by Novel

Dec 7, 2016

This school is really hard work. There are an inordinate number of bolshy boys and mean girls, coupled with a real them v us attitude. It's been years since I have had to fight like this just to be able to teach. There are some school systems to support in the short term, but no long term sanctions, so the students know they don't need to step up ...See More

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Betty Ann Hugs and strength to you, Novel.

No advice--not when you so clearly say it's a vent. I'm
glad you feel this is a safe place to vent.

On 12/08/16, Novel wrote:
> On 12/07/16, mmp wrote:
>>> Novel wrote:
>> Novel put your foot down and have your husband talk with
>> his sister. She nee...See More

Dec 8, 2016

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Elaine/ret/IN Hugs, Novel. You are so strong. I hope the Christmas holiday will give you a bit of a reprieve.

Elaine

Dec 18, 2016

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update from me

by Alison/Aus

Dec 9, 2016

Just som bibs and bobs.

Some of you may know that I am running these days. I can't believe I'm actually doing it. I've now run 5km without stopping, 3 times in my life - the last three Saturdays. I'm slow, but getting faster. This morning I sprinted to the finish. My average speed was about 7km/hour, but that last hit got up to 12km/hour. ...See MoreJust som bibs and bobs.

Some of you may know that I am running these days. I can't believe I'm actually doing it. I've now run 5km without stopping, 3 times in my life - the last three Saturdays. I'm slow, but getting faster. This morning I sprinted to the finish. My average speed was about 7km/hour, but that last hit got up to 12km/hour. I felt like I was flying! My broken leg has thoroughly healed. There are times I think that it was the best thing that could have happened to me.

Previous to this year I've had just three interviews in my life. This week I had two. They were middle management roles in each of my teaching departments. Though I didn't get either of them, I interviewed well and got encouraging feedback about continuing to put myself forward. In each case the bosses went away saying "I didn't know you could do that." I can't believe I actually put my hand up. I think it's all connected with the running - pushing through barriers and just keeping on going.

Our school year is drawing to a close and I'm excited for what next year will bring. This year I taught three music classes (Year 7 & 8) and five religion classes (7, 8 & 9), all compulsory. Ours is a 7-12 school and I only got the bottom end, and no elective music at all. It's been a tough year. Teaching religion in a high school to kids who aren't churched and whose parents don't overtly support the value of religion can be somewhat of an uphill battle.

Next year I'll have the year 12 and Year 9 elective music classes - YAY!! I'll also have one 7 and one 8, but for this year each grade will be rostered on at the same time, so we'll be able to team teach. The other teacher is taking a year off and there is a crop of new teachers coming to the subject and they are all singers and pianists. I'm soooo excited about those possibilities!!

On the religion front, I've been given Year 11 religion for the first time in my life. It is an externally examinable subject so their focus is different to the junior school. My co-ordinator said yesterday that he couldn't understand why I'd been ignored for so many years and that this is a reward for spending so long in the trenches. :-) I'll also have year 7, and that's a lovely course to teach.

So many possibilities for a great year!

To finish, I have to tell you about my granddaughter. She is 2 1/2 and last night had a bad night. Her Daddy asked her this morning, "What was wrong last night?" "I'm nocturnal" was her reply. Oh I had a good belly laugh!!!!!

Cheers everyone. I hope that Winter isn't too cold for you and that you have a great Christmas/Hannukah/Winter break.

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Novel Little ones are hilarious sometimes!

Good to hear about your exciting news for the coming year. Hope school is as fulfilling and interesting as you hope.

Congrats on the running - so impressive. Keep us in touch xx

Dec 11, 2016

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Elaine/ret/IN Glad to see you cross-posting from the Exercise Roll Call. Keep moving, Girl, both physically and professionally. You rock.

Elaine

Dec 18, 2016

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Sharing this at this time of year.

by Cher

Dec 15, 2016

Something easy to make this time of year. Great for pot lucks. Today I am making it to take to a neighbor of 35 plus years who just lost his wife. So simple!

8 CAN CROCKPOT TACO SOUP no dicing or slicing just open the cans. 1 lb . lean ground beef 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans 1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans 1 can (15 oz.) black OR garbanzo beans...See More

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mmp Sounds good!

Dec 15, 2016

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Elaine/ret/IN With a little surgery, even a vegetarian could enjoy this one. Thanks.

Elaine

Dec 18, 2016

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Shark Tank

by Cher

Dec 16, 2016

Anyone else an avid watcher? I learn so much about what is out there by watching it.

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Mizlett and her snowflake

by Cher

Dec 15, 2016

Kathleen or someone else posted a pic of the snowflake Mizlet shared with us years ago. In memory of her, I want my grands to make up a few of these to hang. Anyone have the instructions or could lead me to them.

May she RIP.........so miss her too. This time of year can be very difficult for many. Take care, ~Cher~

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MaryB On 12/15/16, Cher wrote: > Kathleen or someone else posted a pic of the snowflake > Mizlet shared with us years ago. In memory of her, I want > my grands to make up a few of these to hang. Anyone > have the instructions or could lead me to them. > > May she RIP.........so miss her too. This time of year can be > very difficult ...See More

Dec 15, 2016

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Cher TY ever so much....nfm On 12/15/16, MaryB wrote: > On 12/15/16, Cher wrote: >> Kathleen or someone else posted a pic of the snowflake >> Mizlet shared with us years ago. In memory of her, I want >> my grands to make up a few of these to hang. Anyone >> have the instructions or could lead me to them. >> >> May she RIP.........so miss...See More

Dec 15, 2016

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The Cher and Novel Chatboard

by Brian

Dec 14, 2016

How are you both ?

The chatroom is not very busy anymore but good to see you are active and well I suppose alive. Snow is coming so I'm housebound.

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The Voice-on TV

by Cher

Dec 12, 2016

So much fun to watch/listen to. Such talent!

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Novel On 12/12/16, Cher wrote: > So much fun to watch/listen to. Such talent!

Agreed, Cher. Makes such a nice change when all the candidates can sing but I feel mortified for them if no one turns :-( Must look up who you have as judges. Ours are Will-I-Am, Jennifer Hudson, Gavin Rossdale and Tom Jones is back! I don't watch it every week but ...See More

Dec 13, 2016

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Are you ready?

by Cher

Dec 11, 2016

Less than 2 weeks and Christmas Day will be here. Are you ready? I sure am not. *sigh* Have a wonderful Sunday everyone! Sure miss Magoo here. *passing out snickerdoodles to those who like them*

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Positive person--me, too, Cher! Again, whenever I see a On 12/11/16,

decoration/piece of pottery/etc. with a cardinal, I automatically think, "Magoo would like that!" We are desperate for her sense of humor and kind words.

Cher wrote: > Less than 2 weeks and Christmas Day will be here. Are you > ready? I sure am not. *sigh* Have a wonderful Sunday > everyone! Sure m...See More

Dec 11, 2016

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Novel Is anyone in contact with Mr Magoo to find out how he is managing without her? She was such a vivid, funny, kind woman. We need more like her :-)

P.S. Hello Cher. Apart from wrapping, I'm ready and can hardly wait.

Dec 11, 2016

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Need to take a course on retirement

by Kathy

Nov 20, 2016

I retired in the Spring of 2015. Last year I subbed, taking a long term sub job in the spring that lasted 3 1/2 months. I swore I would never do another long term sub job. I started subbing this fall, then took almost 6 weeks off for a total knee replacement. During that time a friend asked me to take her FMLA leave. I said I would. Before it start...See More

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Kathy I love going to work after school has started and leaving well before it ends. I also love being with my old coworker's and friends. I have made a new friend in one of the third grade teachers, too. One of the second grade teachers and I are going to start going to the gym together, though I need to tell her that going to an Italian restaurant afte...See More

Nov 27, 2016

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Cher Good for you! We all "adapt" in whatever way we feel necessary. I retired in 2005 and never looked back and don't miss it one bit. I have 4 grands, 2 sons and 2 DILs and a lot of fun going on. I wish you the same in whatever you do! xoxo

Dec 9, 2016

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