My eyes open to a dark room, with a small stream of light passing between two curtains. It’s 8 a.m. - I can’t believe I actually slept in that long. Now mind you, I did wake up at 5 a.m. battling a clenched jaw, but thankfully I went back to sleep. It’s Saturday morning, and … Continue reading Saturday Morning Antics
It's official folks, school is out for the summer! I can hear Alice Cooper's song now, SCHOOLS OUT FOR THE SUMMER. It’s been a long time coming: a year of assignments, research papers, exams and report cards, but I’ve made it - and it was good. Now begins a much needed summer break and quality … Continue reading Garden Projects and Funny Quotes
Happy Saturday, friends! Waking up this morning to 1 degree Celsius is such a blessing, and with the prospect of having 12 C today is -woowee! Bring on the tropical weather. All jokes aside, it’s so nice to see the sun again, after a week of cloud, drizzle, and snow. I am looking forward to … Continue reading Homemade Newfoundland Maple Syrup and a Special Birthday Treat
Short and Sweet: Moose Hunting with a Lightsaber, Benefits of Teaching, and Coffee from The Parlour. Good morning folks! I hope you are doing well on this beautiful, crisp Saturday morning. I am sitting in my living room, with the fireplace lit, and enjoying a bit of writing. This week I’ve experienced a wide range … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Moose Hunting with a Lightsaber, Benefits of Teaching, and Coffee from The Parlour.
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels.com Good morning folks! I hope your morning is bright and opposite to the morning here at my house - nice and quiet! I am currently listing to my youngest child sing to VeggieTales, "God is so big," accompanied by the high pitch squeaking of Larry the cucumber, and mixed … Continue reading Daddy in Jail. Why Playing Board Games Is Great For Humans
Hello folks, it feels like a long time coming since I last wrote a blog post. I am now starting to understand when my fellow teachers say, "There is never enough time to get work done." As a first year teacher, things have been really exciting and like a roller coaster ride - all part … Continue reading “A Teacher’s Log, Marvel Comics and Isaac’s Daily Report”
Hey folks and welcome back to another post. I’ve been farming on my days off, and boy! have we had beautiful weather for it. Normally you don’t get sunshine in Newfoundland unless you get wind, and that was the case these past four days. I’m not complaining though, as it kept the flies off of … Continue reading Brutalizing Weeds, Planting Seeds and Farming with my Family
Like the rebels surviving against The Empire, for two years The Eason Clan have gone unscathed - until now. Like Gollum climbing down the steep cliffs west of the Anduin River hunting Frodo in The Lord of The Rings, COVID leapt upon us suddenly. "Dude, enough of the references from popular fiction!" Yeah, yeah. Let's … Continue reading Eason Wars: The COVID Strikes Back
Photo by Kadri Vosumae on Pexels.com I was cooking in the kitchen, when suddenly he appeared; he was looking mighty curious with a smile from ear to ear. He slowly walked to where I stood, as he looked from left to right. His face flashed excitement, when he sneaked up to my side. "I need … Continue reading Christmas in October
Superman vs Kryptonite. Spider-Man vs Green Goblin. Darth Vader vs Obi Wan Kenobi. Christian vs Fast Food Drive Thru's. Apparently there are lots of people out there who fear going through a drive thru: Well I join your ranks my fellow peeps! A brief recap since my last post: rambunctious twins escaping cribs, trips into … Continue reading Short and Sweet: Drive-Thru Fails, ‘Getting’ a Thoracotomy, and Asking for Forgiveness
The Eason Clan 