Every car that I have ever shopped for has the same basic components. Four tires. Car body. Engine. Steering mechanisms. Those components help me get to where I want to go. Now the quality and configuration of those components varies greatly among … [Continue reading]
Do I Get Gold Cuff Links With That Tent?
June 7, 2013 by 19 Comments
There is nothing that quite excites the heart of every child like summer vacation. At my school, we begin the countdown right after spring break. (FYI to administrators and parents - don't expect teachers to accomplish much after spring break. The … [Continue reading]
Geocaching: Our New, Cheap Kid Activity
June 5, 2013 by 21 Comments
Are you looking for a fun (and cheap) summertime activity to keep the kids busy until they go back to school? Then geocaching may be for you. Never heard of the term? Neither had I until about a month ago when my wife mentioned it. I think my initial … [Continue reading]
The Secret Goal Only Two People Knew
June 3, 2013 by 26 Comments
Welcome to a new day at Luke1428! Don’t fret…you are in the right place. After 11 months I’ve decide to take the plunge and upgrade this site with a new framework and theme. The creation you see here is just the beginning as I gradually tweak and … [Continue reading]
May Goals Update - School’s Out For Summer Edition
May 31, 2013 by 8 Comments
For those of you that think teaching is easy, think again. It’s true that teaching can be a very rewarding profession but at times it’s a real grind. Staying on schedule and keeping the kids motivated all year can be a real challenge. A … [Continue reading]
Save Time and Do More
May 30, 2013 by 9 Comments
I’ve read a lot recently about people struggling to find time in their daily schedule to do the things they have to do and do the things they want to do. I felt this way not too long ago about finding time to blog. Seemed like I was always writing at … [Continue reading]
Land of the Free Because of the Brave
May 27, 2013 by 4 Comments
“From these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion, that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that his nation, under God, shall have a new birth of … [Continue reading]
