Crystal Pratt
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Why Crystal Doesn't Cook
So, my husband's multi-million dollar place of employment gave them a whole turkey for their Christmas bonus. Yes, a whole turkey. (Nope, no sarcasm here at all...) I have cooked turkeys. As a matter of fact, I usually make at least one per month because, well, they go far and I have a lot of people to feed. (Between the two of us, we have six kids - two being teenage boys). Generally, I take out the top oven rack and put... (posted by Crystal 2 years 55 days ago.)
So, my husband's multi-million dollar place of employment gave them a whole turkey for their Christmas bonus. Yes, a whole turkey. (Nope, no sarcasm here at all...) I have cooked turkeys. As a matter of fact, I usually make at least one per month because, well, they go far and I have a lot of people to feed. (Between the two of us, we have six kids - two being teenage boys). Generally, I take out the top oven rack and put... (posted by Crystal 2 years 55 days ago.)
The Trial of The Grinch
Superior Court of the Cartoons, Docket # 43290 People vs. the Grinch Good people, I submit to you that the Grinch is not a good person. He was allowed to commit many crimes - and he got away with them in the name of Christmas Spirit. He took advantage of the generosity of the Whos. He is guilty, guilty I say! To begin with, his crimes should be punished in the first degree. All of his actions were premeditated. ... (posted by Crystal 2 years 70 days ago.)
Superior Court of the Cartoons, Docket # 43290 People vs. the Grinch Good people, I submit to you that the Grinch is not a good person. He was allowed to commit many crimes - and he got away with them in the name of Christmas Spirit. He took advantage of the generosity of the Whos. He is guilty, guilty I say! To begin with, his crimes should be punished in the first degree. All of his actions were premeditated. ... (posted by Crystal 2 years 70 days ago.)
Skipping Thanksgiving
Merry Chrisgiving! Or Happy Thanksmas? Saturday night, October 31, as the kids were still out trick or treating, I walked into one of those big chain superstores. The Halloween decorations had already come down, to be replaced with red and green and gingerbread men and trees and twinkly lights. I'm sure there might have been some Thanksgiving decorations stuffed away in a corner somewhere, but I sure didn't see any. For goodness... (posted by Crystal 2 years 99 days ago.)
Merry Chrisgiving! Or Happy Thanksmas? Saturday night, October 31, as the kids were still out trick or treating, I walked into one of those big chain superstores. The Halloween decorations had already come down, to be replaced with red and green and gingerbread men and trees and twinkly lights. I'm sure there might have been some Thanksgiving decorations stuffed away in a corner somewhere, but I sure didn't see any. For goodness... (posted by Crystal 2 years 99 days ago.)
The Best Class
I shed a tear tonight. I'm not sure if it was a happy tear or a sad tear. I think both. I received this message from one of my former students: "...How u been? I miss you, i wish u worked there lol we need sum teachers who care" Two years ago, I taught 7th grade in an inner-city classroom. The school was experimenting with their middle school by going to self-contained classrooms, rather than allowing... (posted by Crystal 2 years 107 days ago.)
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I shed a tear tonight. I'm not sure if it was a happy tear or a sad tear. I think both. I received this message from one of my former students: "...How u been? I miss you, i wish u worked there lol we need sum teachers who care" Two years ago, I taught 7th grade in an inner-city classroom. The school was experimenting with their middle school by going to self-contained classrooms, rather than allowing... (posted by Crystal 2 years 107 days ago.)
Do Hospitals Give Frequent Flyer Miles?
My documented area of expertise may be education, however, ask anyone that has had even the shortest conversation with me in the past three years and they'll tell you I've booked more time in hospitals than a third year resident. Just the other day, one of my friends said, "I'd love to see Crys and House go head to head." Um, yeah. Just a little background so you know I have credibility here: I went to Vegas in... (posted by Crystal 2 years 126 days ago.)
My documented area of expertise may be education, however, ask anyone that has had even the shortest conversation with me in the past three years and they'll tell you I've booked more time in hospitals than a third year resident. Just the other day, one of my friends said, "I'd love to see Crys and House go head to head." Um, yeah. Just a little background so you know I have credibility here: I went to Vegas in... (posted by Crystal 2 years 126 days ago.)
Writing Strategies: Choosing a Topic
A sure-fire way to produce a look of panic on a student's face is to tell them to get out their writing journal and write about whatever they want. Sure, there are a random few that are willing to take on this task, but more often than not, the kids will just freeze in place. But it's not just kids that have this problem. Whether you're planning a lesson or writing for yourself, you'll often find that choosing a topic... (posted by Crystal 2 years 137 days ago.)
A sure-fire way to produce a look of panic on a student's face is to tell them to get out their writing journal and write about whatever they want. Sure, there are a random few that are willing to take on this task, but more often than not, the kids will just freeze in place. But it's not just kids that have this problem. Whether you're planning a lesson or writing for yourself, you'll often find that choosing a topic... (posted by Crystal 2 years 137 days ago.)
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