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Mask Moments

Masks were required everywhere. I know no one who liked wearing masks but most of us who wore masks got used to it except those who could…

Mar 9, 2023

Mask Moments

Mar 9, 2023

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An old man walks into a barbershop

Today, in the barbershop, I ran into a sex offender I used to supervise. The old man slowly shuffled through the door, heavier and elderly…

Jan 7, 2019

Jan 7, 2019

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Retirement Parties Are Like High School Reunions

Going to a former colleague’s retirement party is a lot like going to a high school reunion. This is especially true if you rarely attend…

Oct 28, 2018

Retirement Parties Are Like High School Reunions

Oct 28, 2018

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In a School Lock-Down

After the college semester is over, I pick up substitute teaching gigs at the local high school. Since May, I’ve subbed a number of times…

Jun 15, 2018

In a School Lock-Down

Jun 15, 2018

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An Upcoming Day Labor Gig

Yesterday, I received a text from an old acquaintance who offered me a gig as a gardener for $15 an hour cash. I said yes because cash is…

Jun 13, 2018

An Upcoming Day Labor Gig

Jun 13, 2018

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Learning I Am a Writer

Over the weekend, I attended a writers conference. It was my first and I was surprised how much I enjoyed it and how much I learned.

Jun 4, 2018

Learning I Am a Writer

Jun 4, 2018

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Restorative Practices and Lack of Civility

I’ve been substitute teaching a lot lately. I only do this in the local high school where my kids attend.

May 31, 2018

Restorative Practices and Lack of Civility

May 31, 2018

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Substitute Teaching as Proctor

Today, was a substitute teaching day. I was supposed to be with freshmen Spanish classes. Instead, I would be proctor to a junior making up…

May 23, 2018

Substitute Teaching as Proctor

May 23, 2018

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Journal reflection on a prompt about collective experience, to a reading from Brene Brown’s…

“Braving the Wilderness” — collective experience

May 19, 2018

Journal reflection on a prompt about collective experience, to a reading from Brene Brown’s…

May 19, 2018

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My kids are not my kids

My wife conceived our 15-year-old twins through artificial insemination and as like most mothers, carried them for nine months. In order…

May 15, 2018

My kids are not my kids

May 15, 2018

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demay

Retired law enforcement officer. Now, gig economy gigster. I work many gigs but I have no boss. I also write. http://adjunctgigs.com/

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