Tag Archives: opinion

Things To Change

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I just read the latest from one of my favorite bloggers at The Zen Hiker. He talks about the cool side of the pillow. Except he says it better than that. Immediately I thought about things I promised myself I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged adulthood, adults, being nice, children, cold, families, family, iindoors, opinion, parents, reading, sleeping, snacks, temperature | 36 Comments

I Have No Resolutions

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Barb Knowles

My resolutions for the new year?? None. Okay, that’s not exactly true. 1. I want to be kinder, especially to my own family. 2. I want to pray more. 3. I want to have more patience with my students. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family, kindness, New Year, opinion, patience, peace, prayer, resolutions, students, TEACHING, wishes | 34 Comments

Facing Our Mortality

Posted on December 30, 2016 by Barb Knowles

Everyone is talking about the number of celebrities who have died in 2016, with today and tomorrow still left to go. On social media, in papers around the world, we can see people weeping about the passing of their favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in pop culture | Tagged 2016 celebrity deaths, 911, Agatha Christie, Bourne, Carrie Fisher, celebrities, Debbie Reynolds, John Paul II, lifestyle, mortality, opinion, pop culture, President Kennedy, Robert B. Parker, Robert Ludlum | 28 Comments

25 Random Things I Like

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Barb Knowles

I’m stealing this idea inspired to write this from Paul who got the idea from Aaron who stole it from Jess. It’s looking like the 12 days of blogging, right? At any rate, I’m not up to listing 100 things, so here’s 25. people who … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged blogging, culture, funny, Humor, lists, opinion, personal choices, random thoughts | 21 Comments

Thank You, World Series

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Barb Knowles

I’m a political junkie. I don’t post about it here, because my blog isn’t a political one and I don’t have anything unique or earth-shattering to add to the world of politics. But this presidential election nightmare in the USA … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baseball, Chicago Cubs, opinion, politics, presidential election, world series | 17 Comments

The F-Word Dinner

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Barb Knowles

I don’t know why I write. Isn’t that crazy? To spend so much energy doing something and not to know why. Why does anyone write? To be clear, I don’t have to write. My job doesn’t depend on it. I don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged blogging, editing, elementary school, essays, memoir, Nancy Drew, opinion, reading, TEACHING, writing | 29 Comments

Poverty, Affluence And Technology In Schools

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Barb Knowles

Technology is awesome in so many ways. It has revolutionized teaching. But has increased the divide between the haves and have nots. I grew up in a very wealthy suburb of New York City. We were one of the haves. … Continue reading →

Posted in education | Tagged 21st century technology, adolescence, affuence, chrome books, cultural divide, Education, iPads, laptops, opinion, poverty, smart phones, students, TEACHING, Technology, teens, working poor | 32 Comments

A Phone With A Mind Of Its Own

Posted on September 3, 2016 by Barb Knowles

Seriously? How did I end up with this phone? It throws itself on the floor willy-nilly. Don’t get me wrong. I love my phone. All my important information is on it. I’m lost without it. Literally lost. I have to … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged Apple, blogging, broken phone, cellphones, clumsy, consumerism, Humor, iPhones, opinion, phones, planned obsolescence | 19 Comments

Two Roads Diverged And I Couldn’t Find Either of Them

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Barb Knowles

To understand today’s post, it helps to read yesterday’s. But it isn’t obligatory (phew!). Yesterday I wrote about things that annoy me beyond belief. I listed four that came to mind immediately. Today, a few people asked me what #5 was. … Continue reading →

Posted in humor | Tagged adhd, Humor, iPhone, opinion, pet peeves, school bathrooms | 39 Comments

Neither Jesus Nor Rabbits Lay Colored Eggs

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Barb Knowles

What a strange holiday this is in the United States. I’m hoping that my friends and readers from other countries can tell me how you celebrate Easter. I have done absolutely no research on this. This is just an opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Catholicism, Christians, church, culture, Easter, Easter bunny, Easter eggs, Jesus, opinion, pagan, rabbits, secular, springtime | 35 Comments