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Re: US google-nest

loonyhiker — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:15:57 -0000

My app says my Nest thermostat in SC and the one in FL are both offline.

Re: Delight 1: Marie from RDU

loonyhiker — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 05:35:21 -0000

It's so nice when people use common sense and think about how they would want things handled if it was them. Once we got a tax refund check in the mail for someone with our last name but totally different address. Instead of sending it back through the mail, we went to this person’s house to hand deliver it. It was an elderly person who was so thankful to get it and it looked like he really needed the money. If we had sent it back in the mail, who knows how long it would have taken for him to get this money!

Re: And Now for Something Completely Different Part 2

loonyhiker — Wed, 06 Nov 2019 04:28:12 -0000

Congratulations and good luck on your future adventure! I look forward to hearing about it!

Re: On Noticing

loonyhiker — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 14:09:33 -0000

Thank you for this! Hubby and I are going to northern Europe for the first time and I'm flying on an airplane for the first time in 15 years. I'm a little anxious and your comments reminded me that even though I'm excited and a little anxious, I need to enjoy the experience.

Re: They do believe you, and they are listening. #YouMatter

loonyhiker — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 05:13:24 -0000

What a great story. I knew the part about the student saying what an influence Ms. Lopez was but I didn't know all the other background. Thanks!

Re: What Ownership Means

loonyhiker — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 09:40:52 -0000

You inspired a blog post from me on this. Thank you for making me think! Here is the link to my post: http://successfulteaching.b...

Re: The joy of teaching: you never run out of kids

loonyhiker — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 09:50:37 -0000

I remember crying when my baby turned 13! It was more traumatic for me than her. LOL Now she is married with children but I still see her as my "baby." But our other "kids" still fill my heart with love. Many of mine have children who are now in high school. I'm so thankful that some students from 30 years ago still stay in touch with me and still share their successes with me. I have always told them that once I became their teacher, they became my "family!"

Re: More Homework

loonyhiker — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 13:58:09 -0000

I enjoyed learning more about you! Thanks for making me smile!

Re: There is No Substitute for Great Substitute Teachers

loonyhiker — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:15:26 -0000

I hope you are feeling better. We were in FL a couple of weeks ago when that yucky bug hit us. My hubby spent the last 2 days of our trip in bed at the condo with a 103 fever. I came down with it as I drove home 2 days later but made it home at least. I'm finally getting over it! Hope you recover quickly.

Re: Where Mattering is on the Schedule!

loonyhiker — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 14:49:42 -0000

I think this is a great idea! It makes me want to give this at the university that I teach at!

Re: One year ago today: Lessons Learned in the Wake of Suicide

loonyhiker — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 14:54:10 -0000

Thank you for for sharing your story. You and your family are in my prayers. I'm so glad you are able to see some positives out of this and I know your brother is smiling down on you from heaven.

Re: 5 years and counting!!!

loonyhiker — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:00:29 -0000

I'm a little behind in my reading so happy belated blogiversary! I'm still enjoying your blog!

Re: The Courage to Teach

loonyhiker — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:57:48 -0000

Great article Angela! Thanks for the mention. You are a true example of a courageous teacher! I admire all that you do and one day, when I grow up, I want to be just like you! :)

Re: Cool Cat Teacher Blog: River of Doubt: The Only Good Educator is a Dead Educator?

loonyhiker — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:57:57 -0000

Great post! Everything you said is so true! My husband, who is my voice of reason, reminds me of this a lot. You see, as a judge, he actually heard both sides of the story in his courtroom. Just about every time the media reported about a case that heard, he always told me that there were 2 sides to the story and I was only hearing one side. In fact, he disregards a lot of what he hears in the media because he has seen first hand how it works. He has also had to bear the brunt of one sided stories when he heard cases but would not discuss it with the media. My thoughts and prayers are with your friend. Please let her know that there are some of us who know that all is not what it seems and that we don't take what we hear in the media to heart!

Re: The Shopping Trip

loonyhiker — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 07:08:30 -0000

Great video. You are a better man than my hubby would have been. There would be no shopping, no buying, no video!

Re: Free Technology for Teachers: Thank You for Your Support

loonyhiker — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:28:45 -0000

Congratulations! You deserve it! You are on my daily read every day and I share a lot of the resources you post. Thank you for all that you do!

Re: Free Technology for Teachers: Stop Blaming the Technology

loonyhiker — Thu, 26 May 2011 08:47:06 -0000

I think it is great that you even got a response. I have had this happen to me and not gotten any response from the person. I finally add near the bottom of every one of my posts: " Posted on the Successful Teaching Blog by loonyhiker (successfulteaching at gmail dot com)." so if someone copies the post, this is included. I think that has decreased the occurrences.

Re: Free Technology for Teachers: Why I'm Sticking With a Hosted Blog

loonyhiker — Fri, 13 May 2011 15:49:51 -0000

I agree with you! I haven't had a lot of trouble with Blogger over the past few years so a few inconveniences is worth the trouble. I'm comfortable staying with blogger because it is free and easy to use. I'm able to concentrate on my writing and sharing which is why I started to blog in the first place.

Re: Who's On Your Dream Team?

loonyhiker — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:46:47 -0000

Thank you so much for constantly inspiring and motivating me. I love your blog and your thought provoking posts. I hope you don't mind that I borrow your posts as a spring board for many of my posts. It may take me a day or two or even a week because you really have me thinking about how your comments can affect my actions. Keep up your wonderful work!

Re: Digital Scrapbook Give-Away!!

loonyhiker — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:46:05 -0000

Happy Birthday to DSP! It is my favorite digi scrapbooking site!!

Re: Mini Mountain Vacation: Day 3 (Part 2)

loonyhiker — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:56:35 -0000

I have really enjoyed "joining" you on your vacation! I loved the pictures.

Re: Do u see that?

loonyhiker — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:06:03 -0000

My husband and I look at clouds a lot and see what shapes they look like. We have a lot of fun with that.

Re: Wordle - A Digital Storyteller & Analytic Exercise

loonyhiker — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:40:22 -0000

I learned a lot from my wordle creation. I'm not sure I'm happy with what came from it. It has me rethinking my priorities.

Re: Go Ahead-Color Outside the Lines!

loonyhiker — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:28:41 -0000

Great quote! I love to see people "color outside the lines" and I'm always in awe watching the process.