What Do You Do If They Burn the Bread?
I love cooking and have thought about the possibility of enrolling in some culinary courses when my career in education concludes. What I really enjoy is the freedom that comes with creating a dish and, if it is a success, the reaction of my family. In the past, I...
What’s On Your Playlist?
The school had been buzzing all week as students asked each other if they were going to show up Friday night. It was time for a school dance, and this was the Winter Formal. The SRC had been feverishly planning the event for weeks, ensuring they had lined up...
We’re Not Even Getting Marks for This!
There was a quiet anticipation as we made our way through the old, winding corridors. I could hear the conversations as the students trailed behind me, this was a new experience for most of them, and it was clear they were in awe of their surroundings. This learning activity...
I Played My Best For Him…
“I thought my heart was going to come right out of my chest” These were the words Bobby whispered to me in the church on Saturday afternoon at his piano recital. He had just finished playing The Little Drummer Boy for a room full of people he had never...
There Will Always Be Waves
Floating in the cold, northern waters, I struggled to keep myself upright. My life jacket kept my head above the water allowing me to focus on the challenge that awaited me. Ski tips up, rope between the skis, knees bent, grip secure. Dad waited patiently, watching me over his...
There Are Some Things Technology Will Never Replace.
“Dad, I want to play scramble” requested Eva, my eight year old daughter. “You want to play what?” “Scramble. I want to play scramble” she said again. “What’s scramble?” I asked, wondering if it was a tag game or some sort of online game she’d heard about at school....
The Power of an Audience
Sometimes, when I least expect it, I catch myself thinking about learning and this happened today while I was preparing supper. As I was tending to the pots on the stove, my oldest son was practicing the piano. The song he was practicing at first sounded vaguely familiar, however...
Don’t Be Afraid Like I Was
What a fun weekend! On Saturday I took Eva and Maggie to my sister’s as we gathered with some aunties, uncles, and cousins. It was especially nice to see my aunt Lisa and her daughter Carrie who flew up from the United States to spend some time with my...
Where Are You Pointing Your Telescope?
It was a perfect night for star gazing. Not a cloud in the sky, the fall air was crisp and cool, and the moon shone brightly over the city. Bobby’s teacher, @blaine_gaudet had arranged for the grade 6 class to meet at the observatory at the University of Saskatchewan on...
I Wanted to be a Comedian.
My twins are absolutely loving Kindergarten, and it’s only been a couple weeks. Stories and samples of work are shared on a regular basis, and Charlie loves to ask me questions like, “dad, what does B stand for?” I play along, of course, and reply, “no, what does B...