Monthly Archives: November 2015

A Not So Graceful Exit: Why I Left Teaching

Posted on November 29, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

Originally posted on karareevesblog:
Yesterday, I quit.  In the middle of the school year, I quit.  After fourteen years in education, I quit.  I.  Quit.  Quitting isn’t something I do, particularly when children are involved, so this is still quite…

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Unemployment, ie What I Did Not Write About: The Deer

Posted on November 28, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

Note: The events described in this series took place between August of 2013 and September of 2014. I spent most of my time while I was waiting for the results of my FBI background check going to the library and … Continue reading →

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Blogging About Blogging

Posted on November 24, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

I haven’t been posting all that much lately. Partly it’s because I’ve been really busy and really tired when I get home from work. It’s been this way for months. Also, I feel that my standards for what I have … Continue reading →

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Japanese Bridge by Claude Monet

Posted on November 23, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

I saw the exhibit at the Cleveland Museum of art a few weeks ago; I may go again a few more times. As a member, I get in free. 🙂 There were so many paintings that I wanted to steal. … Continue reading →

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Haydn Cello Concerto Number 1

Posted on November 7, 2015 by emmasrandomthoughts

I listened to this at the Cleveland Orchestra a few months ago; it was a remarkable experience. I got the cheapest seats I could, $25 in the second row. Supposedly, the sound is better in other parts of the Hall. … Continue reading →

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