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Alex Lancia

Reflections on teaching, learning, and life

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Slice of Life

March 5 #SOL18: A Good Day

Today was a good day.  Everything seemed to click.  My usual ride to school wasn't available but an Uber showed up promptly and I got to school at my usual time.  Good.  My students were in a great mood and... Continue Reading →

March 4 #SOL18: Through a Horse’s Eyes

The sun shimmers off his glistening back. Black, majestic, and powerful he paws the ground with his front hoof. Kept prisoner by a flimsy rickety fence he scans the grounds.  He seems disinterested, aloof, and bored.  Then he cocks his... Continue Reading →

March 3 #SOL18: The Match

Anxious eyes look up at the ref.  The ref looks down at his watch, raises his whistle and blows three times.  Game over.  The victors are jubilant - all screams and shouts and hugs and high fives.  The vanquished are... Continue Reading →

March 2 #SOL18: Thankful

The first comment I received as I started my 2018 Slice of Life Challenge was "brief and to the point."  As I type this the ubiquitous evening thunderstorm is rolling in bringing a much needed respite from the heat and... Continue Reading →

March 1 #SOL18: Time

6:37 The pressure. What to say? So much to do. How do I choose priorities? What matters most people tell you. So start a brand new to-do list? Yes! And top the list with writing everyday.

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