It's Not All Flowers And Sausages...

You Are What You Eat Unless You Really Aren't...

Mimi — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:25:00 GMT

I have learned an important lesson over the last few days. Or I guess it's a lesson that has been reinforced a million times over. Ready for a glimpse into the genius? You are what you eat. Are you floored? Well that's not it...you are what you eat EXCEPT...(read more)

The Sun Is Shining and So Are the Gods of Organization....

Mimi — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:32:00 GMT

I know I need to comment on Obama's big plan to Run Like Crazy To More Standardized Testing or whatever he's calling his plan (j.k.- totally know, RTTT for Run Teachers To Tears, right?), but my picket sign is getting heavy and I need a break. Call me...(read more)

Let's Pause for Positivity, Shall We?

Mimi — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Yet again, it is my friends, or memories of former friends, who are saving me from drowning in a sea of my own complaining. Lately, this blog has been all politics, all news and b*tching all the time...but hey, it's not my fault that everyone seems to...(read more)

Three Strikes...Am I Out?

Mimi — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT

So for the last three years, my New Year's Resolution has been to Be More Positive in (insert year here). And for the last three years, I have failed. (As is evidenced in previous years by this post in 2008 , and this one in 2009 .) I had high hopes for...(read more)

Getting Our Daily Recommended Dose of Reading and Math - National Standard Style, Mayo on the Side

Mimi — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:52:00 GMT

And by "Hold the Mayo" I mean evidently we are considering science and social studies to exist on the side. You know, take 'em or leave 'em. Or so it seems. All right my fellow Super Colleagues- it's time to dust off those soapboxes, pour yourself a refreshing...(read more)

Oh No They Di-in't!!

Mimi — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:31:00 GMT

(Um, Yeah, They Did and It Blows) I feel duped. Last week, I received a phone call from a legit Newsweek reporter and almost hyperventilated. I mean, what is a Newsweek reporter doing calling little old me? Right? I know I love to toot my own horn, but...(read more)

It Was Almost Spring Outside Today and Oh Yeah...I Am In Newsweek

Mimi — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:40:00 GMT

Today was gorgeous!! There was sunshine, blue skies and no need for a jacket...I can practically hear my open toed shoes calling my name (as well as the local nail salon who knows that Mrs. Mimi is in serious need of a pedi). I keep trying to tell Mr....(read more)

Friday List Mania - The Sick Chronicles

Mimi — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Evidently, getting so worked up over all these firings has made me sick. Literally. I am typing to you from bed, surrounded by transcripts that need to be turned into coherent dissertation chapters and picture books that need reviewing for my website....(read more)

Newsflash - Low Hanging Morale Makes An Easy Target

Mimi — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 22:53:00 GMT

Today was the perfect weather to have "one of those days." You know what I mean? It's gloomy outside, still really cold, but that damp cold that nobody likes even if you are a "winter person"...you're not necessarily in a bad mood, but you're not exactly...(read more)

Why Camouflage Is Not A Good Look For Me...Oh, And Empowering TEACHERS

Mimi — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:56:00 GMT

Do you ever feel like getting things done at school is similar to running an obstacle course designed for elite Navy Seals? And that even with some fabulous camo attire, you still would never quite make it? Because while you, the teacher, may have power...(read more)

A Dr. Seuss Themed Smackdown (Yes, You Read Correctly)

Mimi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:40:00 GMT

When I was in nursery school, one of my teachers was named Ms. Geisel. I was always told that she was Dr. Seuss' cousin or -in law something or whatever, but I didn't care about those details...all I heard was my teacher belonged to the same family as...(read more)

If I Was Wearing Boots, I'd Be Pulling on the Straps

Mimi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:01:00 GMT

Dude. I have got to GET IT TOGETHER. Seriously, I am outraged and will continue to be outraged about the mass firing of teachers, however, crying in the shower is not helping. I am determined to think of something to do, some way to use my voice, use...(read more)

Sshhhhh. If You're Quiet, I Think You Can Hear My Spirit Breaking...

Mimi — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:48:00 GMT

An Open Letter To Anyone Who Will Listen and Has the Power To Do Something: My heart is breaking. Literally breaking. I have a mountain of data to analyze and write about, a website to develop content for and an article to write this morning and all I...(read more)

Yes, I'm Still Heated About This Whole Rhode Island Thing...

Mimi — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:19:00 GMT

Although I do promise to get back stories about my former friends and my love for office supplies soon, I just can't let this one go. CAN'T. So I guess since we are currently obsessed with treating education like it is a business, the line of argument...(read more)

Why The Superintendent Firing All the Teachers in One School Should Be Ashamed Of Themselves...and Maybe Have To Wear a Scarlet D for ***

Mimi — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:12:00 GMT

This whole "firing every teacher because we don't have the balls to dig into the larger problem and this seems like the easiest thing to do" business is totally ruining my office supply buzz. In fact, I just read through a bunch of articles and watched...(read more)