Just another Manic Monday
My Dot Moms column is up today.
Today was a tough day for me. I had my spring observation from the assistant principal, and of all the days to observe, she chose today. When I’m teaching the Holocaust. Lovely. Yes, let’s take the most depressing history lesson on the planet (and it’s hard for me to teach emotionally–having to repeat the lesson 4 times in succession). Now let’s throw an observation on top of it. Sigh. 
Thankfully I only had one child cry today and it was after class. It’s such a gut-wrenching lesson that it’s hard for me to keep it together. Let’s just say tonight warranted a steak dinner with a nice glass of Merlot. 
Oh, and chocolate-chip cookies for dessert. 
Another random observation. My daughter’s favorite work of the month is: naked. Yes, she will strip herself down and run around yelling, “Naked, Mommy! Naked!” 
I swear, the child is destined to become a stripper. She frightens me.
Also, I have a correction to make. My mother was the one who won the Wheel of Fortune contest, not my brother. She is taking him along with her, however, since it’s his dream come true. So, it’s all good. 
Last random observation: Can I just say I love the Military Channel’s shows on Navy Seal training? I’ve been droolingwatching these amazingly-toned men attempt to be some of the military’s finest. What’s not to like? 
It’s Survivor without all the backstabbing and lying.
Finally, I’m very stoked because I have come up with the COOLEST concept for romantic historicals. No, I’m not telling. But it’s high-concept, and if I can pull this off, I have a good feeling about the ideas. 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:35 pm | Viewed 1628 times
Crystal* Says:
Amazingly-toned men?
Obviously I’ve been watching the wrong channels.
Work the High Concept idea, woman. You can do it!
Grins*
April Alsup Says:
Congrats on the concept! I’m so excited for you!:crazyjumping:
And hugs on the Holocaust lesson and observation. That can’t be easy!
I too LOVE the seal program. I don’t know who decided they should make the show, but I’d kiss ‘em if I met ‘em!
Stacy Says:
Oooooh, I love the feeling of new ideas…good luck!
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Woo Hoo on the concept, Michelle
Kelly Says:
Yay on the new high concept idea! I had the same feeling when I started the one I’m working on now and I haven’t lost the feeling at all. It’s great - keeps you fueled up and rarin’ to go.
Rene Says:
I’m sure the Holocaust lesson is difficult to teach but it is an important one and if you got one kid to cry, you know you’ve done your job. I’m sure it didn’t help being observed.
Maybe your daughter can get an act together with my daughter and they can do a stripper duet. My kid spends most of her life naked. Drives me crazy particularly when it is cold outside and she doesn’t seem to feel it.
Yeah on the story idea. It is tough to get high concept and historical in the same sentence.
Tori Lennox Says:
*hugs* on the Holocaust teaching.
LOL re your stripper child! But what can you expect? She has told you her name is Bubbles.
And I know what the high concept idea is *preen* and I think it’s fabulous!!!
beth Says:
Mmm..Navy Seals. When I went to Space Academy the 2nd time our two counselor/instructors were Navy Seals. I got to spend a lot of time (as did the other kids on my team) learning all about Navy Seals and watching them PT. Not a bad thing for a teenage girl. Not bad at all. I’ll have to check out the show and see if I can relive my glory days
Yay on the concept!
Melissa Says:
Can’t wait to hear about your high concept idea!!!
I focused on Nazi Germany and WWII for the majority of my graduate career, and I’ve read books on the Holocaust that have severely depressed me. But we can never forget that it happened - I’m very glad that you chose to teach it in such a way that will touch your students’ emotions. That is important, even if it is hard.
Amy K. Says:
Oh, good luck with your ideas!
Love the naked thing. My younger son STILL does that!!
MaryF Says:
OOh, the high concept idea sounds like fun! Get to work!
Olga Says:
Congrats on finding the high concept! You made me curious! Oh, and hugs on the observation and congrats to your mother!
Danica Says:
I’m so jealous of the history channel!
Vicky Says:
Your comment about the stripper made me laugh out loud. I must get off blogs and earn my living writing about trade products! :starwars: