Retired Principal Tales

Taking One Day at a Time

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  • Friendships

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    Susan Congrove
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    The part of my routine I always seem to skip is maintaining friendships by staying in contact. I find myself a bit of a hermit since retiring. Thank goodness I have a job at the university that forces me to go out into the world. Once I’m there I’m fine. My anxiety of the unknown…

  • Periods

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    Susan Congrove
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    I was reminded of a great story from my classroom days during my trip recently. Third graders were my favorites when it came to teaching. They were needy in the beginning, but during the year, these students became so independent. Watching that growth was truly rewarding as a teacher. Third graders were so honest. One…

  • Efficiency

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    Susan Congrove
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    I heard that the government might reopen soon. This just blows my mind. How can you just shut down the government? What if educators just decided to shut down schools because they did not agree with something? I know that school would be closed often because there are always reasons for disagreement. Why are the…

  • Time Marches On

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    Susan Congrove
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    Last week, I spent a couple of days with terrific friends. One of my dearest friends, who moved further north to be close to family, was able to come meet us for lunch. It was a wonderful reunion after approximately 12 years without seeing her. I hope it isn’t that long again! I would have…

  • Justice

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    Susan Congrove
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    I am stressed out by some of the coverage of the Abby Zwerner case. That teacher needs to be given all the money she is suing for. As a retired administrator, I cannot imagine not responding to a concern that a student may have a weapon. Believe me, most administrators really are on it, unlike…

  • Trunk and a Real Treat

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    Susan Congrove
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    This week, I attended Trunk or Treat with my three granddaughters. It was a beautiful, cool autumn day filled with the excitement that only Halloween can bring to young children. I loved seeing my grandchildren enjoy the evening as they went to each trunk and then to the carnival at the end of the line.…

  • Hallelujah!

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    Susan Congrove
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    Good news! My daughter’s PET scan was clear! What a HUGE relief! Days and days of waiting and worrying have come to an end. She still has other issues to deal with, but the lymphoma is gone. Now we move on to helping what she has left of her kidney function. Her legs are swollen…

  • More Wait and See

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    Susan Congrove
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    God is giving us a test in patience. My daughter and I made the trek to the big city this morning bright and early, leaving a little after seven. Traffic was not too bad since it was a federal holiday. Today’s mission was to see the kidney specialist. This doc is a pleasant guy who…

  • Wise Beyond Her Years

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    Susan Congrove
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    My youngest granddaughter, a kindergartner, was asked by her grandpa if she still had a boyfriend yesterday. She told him, “No, he broke up with me.” Grandpa told her that he was going to tell him to bring her flowers on Monday. As serious as can be, she replied, “Well, make sure they are pink…

  • Coffee Addiction

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    Susan Congrove
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    Since retiring, I think I drink too much coffee. I don’t know why. I do not have to stay awake for anything usually! I do not drink coffee with all the fuss. I just drink it black, with ice. I often take verbal abuse for drinking it, especially if I buy one on my way…