(I like the headline more this way)

My first response is to be diplomatic and tell them district policy is to have a school technology record of all parent-teacher communications so all formal communication needs to be over email or in writing. If they push, I say I’m happy to address any issues during school hours but I get to choose what I do with my…

I spelled mullion wrong and, yes, when they’re staring at their phones they walk into the bars between doors and windows in hallways and staircase landings.

As a teacher, want to know the worst thing about cell phones in schools? It’s the parents. It’s not the kids taking selfies in the hallways. They accidentally walk into a mullian and learn their lesson. It’s not even them ordering pizza for lunch on apps. It’s the parents that constantly text their kids about every…

Also if you have security devices connected via WiFi (cameras, sensors, etc.)

Also, a picture of the nearest parking location pole...O’Hare remote parking is a big place.

Agreed, and he should have gone to he hospital. I remember the incident with Natasha Richardson who hit her head skiing, swore she was fine, then a few hours later suffered massive, fatal, complications. It might just be a bump, but better safe than sorry.

Right. I’m out of bags and am waiting for a good deal to come around.

Right. I’m out of bags and am waiting for a good deal to come around.

I found this, which makes sense to me. I don’t know anything about the theory about being able to wander the lot, but I’ve taken advantage of it a bunch of times.

Any story about a car chase on a beach must include a Goonies reference and video.

What are the other Boondock Saints going to do without him?

I got $5 off total, not per book. Sorry for any confusion in my bad writing.

I got $5 off total, not per book. Sorry for any confusion in my bad writing.

Used the book code for “The Force” by Don Winslow. I read “The Power of the Dog” and “The Cartel” and got hooked on his writing. It’s a kick in the ass. The Force is supposed to be just as good. I also got “Love That Boy” by Ron Fournier, which is about a man who takes his autistic son to visit American presidential…

Used the book code for “The Force” by Don Winslow. I read “The Power of the Dog” and “The Cartel” and got hooked on…

When we bought our house, I made a MS Word layout with text boxes that roughly corresponds to each floor’s layout. In each box, along with the outlet numbers that correspond to the breaker, the lengths of each wall, etc., is a list of that room’s chores for the week. The wife and I (and now the kids as they get a…

I made a simple Word document with text boxes that roughly approximate the floor plan of each floor of the house. I measured and wrote in the length of each wall and labeled which outlets were on which numbered circuit. That way, each week, I print out each floor, ask Mrs. 4thdesk to label in each box what she’d like…

Become a high school teacher. I start work at 6:45 am and hit 10k steps by Noon - and you get yelled at for wearing gym shoes!

The best thing I ever did for work is read the book “Hardball” by Chris Matthews. Relax, it’s not a political bloviator book.

3 oz. ice cold gin.

Although it is rightly referenced in the article, I CANNOT stress and recommend enough Mary Roach’s book “Stiff” on the topic. She’s an amazing writer in all her books but her treatment of the corpse after death is all-at-once funny, respectful, and insightful.

I bought one after seeing the review for an-admittedly more expensive model on America’s Test Kitchen. Best kitchen thing I’ve done in a while. Doesn’t tip, foot pedal is awesome, lid snaps right back but not too hard. Great can. One of those things that you’ll never go back once you’ve got a good garbage can.

I bought one after seeing the review for an-admittedly more expensive model on America’s Test Kitchen. Best kitchen…