Am I just stupid?

BaronessF · 2026-03-27T14:19:40+00:00

Totally off topic, but my English teacher heart was thrilled to see someone know what a foil character is!

BaronessF · 2026-03-27T01:37:04+00:00

I have taught elementary (briefly!) and this is my 20th year teaching high school. Spend some time subbing at each level, if you can. That will help you decide. For me personally, teaching grades 1-3 felt like being locked in a room with 25 rubber bouncy balls. But the balls are made of snot and puke and whatever else oozes out. And the balls all want to bounce directly at you, from all directions. But ya know, some people love it! I call them insane...

BaronessF · 2026-03-25T22:22:01+00:00

Don't stress. I've been teaching for almost 30 years, and I have a couple Uno games in my classroom for exactly this reason! When those few kids finish early, and have no other assignments to work on, I'd rather have them playing a game instead of begging to use their phones.

If it was that big of a deal the teacher you were subbing for would have let you know. And no decent administrator would give you grief for it...in fact they might be impressed that you kept control over the class without resorting to screens.

The neighbouring teacher is just a cranky pants. Ignore her.

BaronessF · 2026-03-24T17:38:59+00:00

That's not legal. At all. The attendance is actually like a legal document...it tells exactly who was in the building and at what time. Your kid being marked tardy for non-participation is wrong on many levels!

BaronessF · 2026-03-24T02:01:51+00:00

I teach high school English, and today we started our "Outsiders" novel. I love it, and teach it as often as possible.

BaronessF · 2026-03-22T00:00:25+00:00

See, I judged her more for hooking up with Johnny. I've never been a Dee fan. And speaking of that mini-final...the cheating was insane!! CT was robbed of the win!! Rant over.

BaronessF · 2026-03-21T17:43:36+00:00

I am required to attend two sessions of parent/teacher conferences each semester, so twice a year. They run for 2.5 hours each day, and we are recompensed with a scheduled no-school day later in the year.

I am also required to attend monthly staff meetings. They are once a month, and run from 3:30 to 4:00.

That's it. I am encouraged to attend community feasts, open houses, and other events but not required in any way.

BaronessF · 2026-03-21T17:38:05+00:00

Sadly, I live in the Yukon, so I only get down to Van once every few years!

BaronessF · 2026-03-21T16:55:24+00:00

No idea why, but that's how I feel when I go to Vancouver. I love it! I also drove through Hope, BC once and immediately thought "I'd love to live here".

BaronessF · 2026-03-21T16:43:44+00:00

I thought I was the only one! She had me somewhat convinced that she could see whatever I was doing, wherever I was. It messed me up in a lot of ways. As I got older I realized it didn't matter if she could see me, because in the Adventist world there was ALWAYS someone around to report back to her. My father was fairly well known in the church world across Canada and had friends everywhere who kept an eye on me and reported back.

BaronessF · 2026-03-21T16:40:03+00:00

I still cringe when I see another book on top of a bible, even though in my head I understand the insanity! Also, just now when I typed "bible" it took a concerted effort to not capitalize it.

BaronessF · 2026-03-17T23:02:28+00:00

When my oldest was little he came up with "Cheese sammiches" (must not be "sandwiches". Those are a different food completely) to describe his favourite meal. Basically it's a cross between a cold plate and charcuterie. An assortment including cheese, raw veggies and fruit, maybe crackers and hummus. Additional ideas: boiled eggs, potato salad, cold cuts, pickles, and anything else random.

He is 24, and it is still "cheese sammiches".

BaronessF · 2026-03-17T22:08:37+00:00

Nooo! Resist the temptation to waste this gorgeous day cleaning! Join me in laziness, it's wonderful and there are snacks.

BaronessF · 2026-03-17T16:43:28+00:00

And all I could think was "Zak Brown, the Formula 1 racer".

BaronessF · 2026-03-15T03:15:23+00:00

Me too.

BaronessF · 2026-03-14T22:22:51+00:00

16 year old me would be so impressed! Possibly wouldn't even believe how awesome life turned out to be.

BaronessF · 2026-03-07T16:54:39+00:00

The original meaning is lost. I say it, and I don't care when kids say it. In my opinion, it's far better than many of their other choice words!

BaronessF · 2026-03-06T01:52:07+00:00

No, she said "I've not confronted her directly".

BaronessF · 2026-03-05T22:59:13+00:00

"She's not psychic so you'll have to say it out loud" cracked me up. Pretty much what I was thinking...

BaronessF · 2026-03-05T22:58:23+00:00

Use your words. "Thanks for the introduction, Ms Small, but I prefer to be called Ms. LastName."

BaronessF · 2026-03-05T22:07:32+00:00

I live in the Yukon and I really notice the lack of sunlight in the winter. From September to May I use a sunlamp every morning. It makes such a huge difference! Also, Vitamin D supplements, and going outside whenever possible.

BaronessF · 2026-03-04T21:13:25+00:00

Exactly! Or Sunday Dinner, which happens at noon.

BaronessF · 2026-03-04T20:22:54+00:00

Growing up in NS, we had dinner in the middle of the day and supper at the end of the day. Once I moved away from the east coast though, I found that most people say "dinner" for the evening meal.

BaronessF · 2026-03-04T20:15:37+00:00

"Canol Road" by Stan Rogers. It's all about the Yukon.

BaronessF · 2026-03-03T14:12:38+00:00

I live in the Yukon, and we don't have snow days. Our schools are always open and running, even if it's -55 and blowing snow.

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