1) The start of a new year always generates a sense of starting over with resolutions, plans and dreams.
2) January 2012 seemed like an endless stream of snowstorms - one after another. This is very unusual in the Pacific Northwest.
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| this morning required a great deal of scraping |
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| my drive home |
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| it's piling up in the driveway |
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| continuing to come down well into the night |
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| the next morning |
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| toasting to a day off with a bit 'o Jameson |
3) My students took on the role of forensic scientists as they attempted to solve a crime. They also kept me entertained with their sense of style and humbled me with their kindness.
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| Mr. Deadman |
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| paper chromatography to solve the crime |
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| Kevin seems to take it in stride when I compliment his "bed head" |
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| these girls invited me to a breakfast which they prepared |
4) Teaching can be exhausting so I try to find inspiration in the simple things in life.
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| admiring all my hard work |
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| enjoying some peace as I get work done in the beautiful downtown library |
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| surprise gift from a co-worker |
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| gorgeous sunset |
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| beautiful blue sky and cotton clouds |
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| Finnegan looking peaceful |
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| Grady hanging out under the desk as I work |
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| Skye looking so innocent |
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| bird tracks encountered during a snowy walk |
5) The month closed with the loss of a beloved member of our school community - Officer Stan Chapin. I will share more about this in next month's post.
