http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WumPgSRIxg "Cutting wood. Housing renovations. Pasture maintenance. It is the time of year when we dedicate our full selves to work projects. I am always very introspective about this time of year as, by trade, we are educators; and yet, we must … [Read more...] about Reflecting
Recreation
Holiday Shopping in Essex
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? This weekend's Christmas in Essex Village will offer the perfect opportunity to simultaneously show your love to family, friends and local businesses. And to jump start your Holiday spirit I'm passing along an inspiring (and … [Read more...] about Holiday Shopping in Essex
SPEAQ!
"Are you concerned about my spelling? I do have a background as an English teacher, and I also have spell check, so what in the world could this title mean? SPEAQ is the acronym for the group of English teachers in the Quebec province and, this past weekend, SPEAQ had its annual … [Read more...] about SPEAQ!
Making Learning Natural: GFA Week
"Another GFA weekend is behind us. For those of you who have not worked at PMOEC, which I assume is only a few readers, GFA is Green Farms Academy; a wonderful day school from Connecticut. Every fall, we know the fall season is winding down when GFA makes their annual pilgrimage … [Read more...] about Making Learning Natural: GFA Week
Bittersweet Season
"Yesterday I had a day off to make up for the extra weekend days I have worked this month. We are at a point in the season where not everyone is working the same days, so yesterday everyone else worked. I used the day to work on a carpentry project that I have been putting off … [Read more...] about Bittersweet Season