Last year for my spring break, I had the privilege of popping up to Denver for a few days to visit my dear friend Nikki, and I would now like to talk about how wonderful this mile-high city is and how you should definitely visit some day if you can. What to Do in the…
Month: April 2019
How A Cab Ride in Africa Changed My Life
I had always dreamed of going to Morocco; something about the red sands of the Sahara, the vibrant patterns of the mosaics, and the hustle and bustle of the souks called to me. But two weeks in Morocco was a hard sell for some of my friends who couldn’t get the time off work, so…
Teaching Kids Accountability for Listening
I know I am not the only teacher who has been baffled by the following scenario: You are putting your heart and soul into the lesson you spent careful time and consideration planning, using research-based tactics and pre-planned questions, and you look up and about two of the kids are looking at you and engaged…
Albuquerque Aquarium
Today I am going to talk about an aquarium in the middle of the desert, because that is funny to me. But however bizarre, the Albuquerque Aquarium provides a nice little taste of the sea if you just need to escape the dryness of the desert for a moment. You can’t deny that the aquarium…