It’s Juneteenth today. Here’s a new video, with numerous original sources, which I found quite moving: I’ll be honest with … More
Category: A List
Back to School and Back to Blogging
In the words of The Cars, “Hello, hello again.” I hope you had a good Summer of 2016. I did. … More
Wednesday FunLink – The Best Drawings From the “Baltimore Catechism”
As I was Google searching images for my daily post on Twitter at #amcathalm, I stumbled across a great link. … More
Sun(Fun)day Night: Lots O’ Links on the Future of Tech
It’s another Sunday night and if you’re like me – YOU DON’T HAVE SCHOOL TOMORROW! Sorry to “shout” there, but … More
Web Link Clearance – Best of 2015 Lists
On this first day of the second month of 2016 I offer you a chance to celebrate: National Girls and … More
Google Now and Google Search Tips
Scrolling back through recent posts, I see that it’s been awhile since I’ve shared about nuts and bolts technology which … More
50 Small Things to Make a Perfect Day w/#51- Use Interesting Weather Apps
What makes a perfect day for an educator like me (and you too?) – A SNOW DAY (sort of)! Well, … More
Advent Prayer Resources and Calendars
It’s the second day of Advent 2016 (yes, it is now The Year of Grace 2016) and here’s some resources … More
Thanksgiving Reading?
Back in the day when the best way to watch movies at home was to schlep to the video store, … More
Apps You Should Know: Ten Ambient Sound-Makers and Other Meditation Aids
Readers of this blog will recall that I am a passionate proponent for teaching mindfulness and meditation to students. I’ve … More
Sun(Fun)day Night – Your Body and Brain on Walking
It’s been a busy weekend, but a gorgeous one for the middle of November. Today was sunny, calm and warm … More
Halloween Things – Top 10 Fears, Bible and Horror Movies, Activities
OK, so it’s not an elegant title, but I hope it’s a descriptive one. First, the Washington Post published a … More
5 Myths About Christopher Columbus
As you prepare to celebrate tomorrow’s Columbus Day by having the day off. Or not – as here in the … More
The 30 Most Iconic Images in Space Travel History
Last Sunday was the Super Moon with the full lunar eclipse. Here, it was sadly too overcast to see it … More
The Words Pope Francis Used the Most on His U.S. Trip (175th post!)
To put an exclamation point on Pope Francis’ truly awesome U.S. visit, Huffington Post analyzed the 19 speeches and homilies … More
8 Little Known Video Resources Popular With Teachers
Ahh… the use of videos. Remember when we had to check out a cart with a TV/VCR, roll it to … More
Friday FunLink – “Be Kind – Rewind”: 16 Struggles No Kid Today Will Ever Understand
Last Friday, I dated my self by reminiscing that some of my favorite movies from the 1980’s are turning 30 … More
7 Charts on Happiness Everyone Should See
Did you like the infographic on the process of canonization? Did it make you feel happy? If it didn’t make … More
70 Practical Things Teachers Should Know
Yes, another list.  I promise the next post here won’t be a list (but I can’t promise this for the post after … More
15 Essential Apps for the Organized Teacher
After the general list of the previous post, here’s a list targeted specifically for teachers who want to be better … More