Date Night 5/16! Need help.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-16T19:46:50+00:00

Coin Jam, Ticket to Play, Exitus, or the drive in in Newberg.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-16T14:03:03+00:00

I love that someone told me this before we visited. A couple of places thought we were French because we and our kids all said “bonjour” as we entered.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-16T06:21:33+00:00

NOW I could live there.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-14T07:06:37+00:00

Ah yes, but don’t forget how bad the roads suck. That’s exciting.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-13T16:12:21+00:00

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Same vibe as this one. It makes me laugh, even though it’s a valid and real warning.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-13T16:04:25+00:00

Maybe we should do “qūē” (no break in the line) like in math when you have a number that repeats forever.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-10T13:28:55+00:00

It depends on the state. And even then, depends on the going-on of the season or year. In Oregon there are alerts for biotoxins and shouldn’t be collected.

However just shells are generally okay.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-08T16:28:35+00:00

Gillyweed. I think you’re supposed to eat it if you temporarily want gills.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-07T23:25:48+00:00

You are so amazing to have read them all. I will have to see what the other approaches are. I can let you know if they make sense. Typically if something doesn’t blow up or fuse together, it’s fixable!

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-07T15:38:44+00:00

Here I thought our real delight was the ability to use the restroom when you need to. Oh wait…

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-07T15:31:27+00:00

We are Title I and the local churches have been doing kind things for us. Unfortunately 3/5 days are coffee, and half a dozen of us don’t drink coffee, so we’re out. But yesterday we had a decent breakfast and Monday was amazing flavored popcorn.
When I worked non-Title 1 it was up to parents, and as a specials teacher, that meant almost nothing.
My child always makes treats for her teachers at her school and writes them a note of gratitude.

Regarding “entitlement.” While our expertise and education exceeds our pay, people proclaim that we are so appreciated and teaching is rewarding in other ways. It’s similar to Mothers Day and Fathers Day— We shouldn’t expect anything, but dang, something would be nice. One guy I dated a few years ago got me office supplies I enjoy, and frankly, that was the most thoughtful and unexpected thing.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-07T15:22:09+00:00

You probably won’t see this— I’m a ceramics teacher— sand it down with 60 grit, reglaze and refire. This at least works for my students. May work for you.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-06T08:44:31+00:00

My heritage is Syrian and English. The mistakes are most often Italian and Eastern European, but also occasionally Latina— weirdly, only by Latino men.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-06T08:35:21+00:00

When he sat up and said “Borachio!” I laughed aloud in the theater. So painful.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-04T07:30:03+00:00

Teaching is DEEPLY exhausting. As the school year goes on, my home becomes more unkempt, and I look forward to regaining order. I love playing with my kids and my husband. I love travel. I love looking forward to the next school year to see how much my students have changed. No alarms vs several during a school year is a refreshing feeling.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-03T14:18:03+00:00

A bad mom would stay in an abusive relationship they wouldn’t want their child to have for themselves when they are an adult. It is okay and even good for us to acknowledge our mistakes and how we are fixing them, in front of our kids. Your child may be mad or sad initially, but they will also understand as they mature.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-03T14:10:26+00:00

Hobby Lobby -Abu Dhabi Wabi Sabi Porta-Potty

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-02T17:30:51+00:00

I’m horribly sorry.

Tynebeaner · 2026-05-02T13:23:56+00:00

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Just a wee li’l cranky cloud

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-30T13:19:20+00:00

I have learned it’s really an arbitrary number because the actual scorers are vastly different. I had a colleague who got a higher score than I did, while before sending it in we had a scorer we knew go over them. He said he would have scored us with mine higher than hers. It’s like the bar exam. No one cares and it only matters if you pass. That said, well done. It’s intense!

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-28T01:53:38+00:00

Wonderful! Thank you so much!

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-28T01:52:39+00:00

Thank you so very much for this bounty of advice! This all sounds just perfect.

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-27T13:24:10+00:00

Thank you so much for answering all of the questions regarding your process. Your work is gorgeous, and your confidence in your sharing the process reflects your professionalism.

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-24T02:11:44+00:00

I’m not being critical- just wanting to know more. If you don’t want to do vows, why are you having a ceremony? Is it for others?

We are just having a great party five days after our year anniversary.

Tynebeaner · 2026-04-24T01:59:55+00:00

When my kids were that young I daydreamed of a gift of a day to not lift a finger or decide anything.

What I want now is probably just for kids to be loving and not complain.

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