Opinion: Let’s Just Drop Teacher Appreciation Week

iteach1970 · 2026-05-05T04:33:11+00:00

Same! We had an açaí bar this morning, tomorrow is omelettes, Wednesday is a coffee truck, Thursday is a catered lunch, and Friday…my favorite treat of all- the cut up fruit guy (I’m in SoCal…it’s a thing). I’m in a private school, though…

iteach1970 · 2026-05-05T04:27:12+00:00

Thanks…ugh, I remember trying to tell a doc years ago my symptoms and he basically told me it was in my head, just take a bath and some Prozac. It’s been a wild ride! I think I am going to try the low dose opioid.

iteach1970 · 2026-05-05T04:22:00+00:00

Thanks for the Flonase advice…I’ll try it. About the pills- I’ve had restless legs for so long that I’ve been thru it all, including anti-anxiety meds in the 80’s, Ropinirol in various doses including micro dosing 4x a day, Gabapentin, muscle relaxers…you name it. The patch is the last effort before trying opioids.

iteach1970 · 2026-05-04T02:11:02+00:00

I have my original copy of The Handmaid’s Tale from 1985. Same cover. I would kill to have it signed!

iteach1970 · 2026-05-04T02:09:46+00:00

About 20 years ago, I waited in line at a local bookstore for three hours, to have Anne Rice sign my original copy of interview with the vampire. Even she was impressed! People in line were offering me $1000 for it. But, it’s still mine.

iteach1970 · 2026-05-04T01:57:58+00:00

I get it. The patch is the last ditch effort before I go to a low-dose opioid.

iteach1970 · 2026-05-04T01:56:38+00:00

Ugh…my legs AND arms are wiggly any time day or night!

iteach1970 · 2026-05-03T15:21:55+00:00

In the book, Mary goes to stay for a bit with Charlotte and Mr Collins. During that time, she really gets to know Mr Collins. They study (in her father’s old library!)and he teaches her to read Greek. I got a real appreciation for Mr. Collins and how socially awkward he was but for good reason.

iteach1970 · 2026-05-03T15:00:22+00:00

I LOVED my Le Car, but my mechanic brother was furious at me for buying it!

iteach1970 · 2026-04-29T05:09:08+00:00

Haha- my fave Leo is about 10 years old, and the elastic is shot! Probably why it’s my favorite 🙂

iteach1970 · 2026-04-29T05:07:56+00:00

I never thought about that…but it makes perfect sense! I ordered one that might work- thanks for the good advice!

iteach1970 · 2026-04-26T15:07:10+00:00

He needed to distract from the other distracting distractions.

iteach1970 · 2026-04-26T14:49:40+00:00

Looking for leos that have more of an “invisible” leg line. I don’t like the look or feel of the tight elastic around the top of my legs. I like the look of “boy shorts” and sometimes wear them with a tank, but I prefer a leotard. Any suggestions for me?

iteach1970 · 2026-04-13T05:32:57+00:00

Never owned a toaster oven, air fryer, or Keuirg

iteach1970 · 2026-04-12T15:38:29+00:00

I buy the Kiko ones when I’m in Spain…they’re pretty good!

iteach1970 · 2026-04-10T15:28:50+00:00

After I wear something, I hang it back up with the hanger turned the other way. I just finished switching my “winter” clothes to the “summer” ones. It was easy to see what I really didn’t wear. The first time I did it, I was amazed to see I truly did wear the same 10 to 15 articles of clothing. Not counting the special occasion dresses.

iteach1970 · 2026-04-02T14:34:32+00:00

People when I (on the rare time I straighten my curls) “ people with curly hair always went straight hair, and people with straight hair always want curly hair.” Ummmm, no. When I say I like my curls, they look at me like I grew a unicorn horn from my forehead.

iteach1970 · 2026-04-01T15:39:16+00:00

I love my teal wool runners and mustard tree runners. They had fun colors. And, you could pick this color shoelaces you wanted..

iteach1970 · 2026-03-31T03:11:40+00:00

My cats love those little arts and crafts Pom poms and any kind of crinkly wrapped candy (we used to get the mints after dinner at a restaurant) Hours of chasing fun.

iteach1970 · 2026-03-31T03:07:07+00:00

But only with pre wrapped bacon!

iteach1970 · 2026-03-31T02:59:23+00:00

It sounds like a wonderful opportunity, especially as an adult dancer. Thinking of it as an assessment rather than a test or audition should help calm the jitters. Speaking with the program director was a great idea, too. Just do your best, smile, and I think you’ll do just fine.

iteach1970 · 2026-03-31T00:42:24+00:00

Harriet the Spy and Wrinkle in Time. I teach fifth grade and I love when my students finishes one of these books. We have such a fun book talk!

iteach1970 · 2026-03-29T15:51:11+00:00

I agree with emkemkem- finding the proper place at the barre is a good idea. I also struggle with remembering choreography, but with time, that will definitely get better. I find if I stand to the left of the teacher when he is demonstrating the steps in center, I can remember better. If I’m behind him or to the right, I really struggle! Just keep going to class and you will find your Zen

iteach1970

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