The Road Less Traveled
Pinpoint a moment in your past where you had to make a big decision. Write about that other alternate life that could have unfolded.
Elementary School Teacher or County Music Star
When did I say “No” to becoming a star?
Was there a moment in time, that if I sit and reminisce enough, I could find that my irrepressible urge to sing was suddenly overtaken by the immense pleasures found in teaching… eclipsing the doldrums of the day?
Suddenly, the writing of lesson plans, in the hopes of unleashing ‘light bulb moments’ in innocuous children’s minds, completed a victory lap in the race for my future.
When was that day?
Total victory has never been complete…
Just ask my next-door neighbor’s when they are playing horseshoes in their backyard as I am taking a shower????
Written for The Daily Post: February 20, 2016. The Road Less Traveled
It's All in Finding the Right Words 
I’m surprised you aren’t out there playing horseshoes with them instead of taking a shower. 🙂
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A man’s gotta sing when his heart tells him to sing!
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Hahahaha! That is true but I remember you saying how much you love to play horseshoes.
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Your memory is very accurate. I just ordered planters for my patio railings so that I can enjoy teh flowers as I kick butt in horseshoes!
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LOL!! That sounds very nice!
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Teaching kids can be rough some days, I also am an elementary school teacher. It’s real though. A lot of people are living fantasies whereas we can say we’re making a difference in kids’ lives.
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Someone has said a teacher can affect eternity; and that is right.
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Preachin’ to the choir!
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I see the headline now, Teacher Exchanges Teaching Hat for Cowboy Hat. He becomes an instant County Music Star in Nashville, sings only the oldies.
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Play it baby!!!!
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