Random family Pictures

These are random pictures of my family enjoy

Reflection

I glance over to the family room and I see m daughters and my wife enjoying the evening with each other. My oldest daughter is on winter break from school and she doesn't know what to do with herself. My youngest daughter though loves having her big sister back at home but still has to adjust to giving up some space she has been used to. I am thankful they are all here and I get to enjoy them together for a while. The new year is around the corner and I have much to be thankful for my hope is to get a full time job in the spring somewhere and to get most of my masters degree done.

I also received some bad news a couple of swimmers I had coached in the past have lost their father to a terrible freak accident the day after Christmas. My heart goes out to them and to all of their family and makes me wonder why bad things happen to good people.

The Start of Winter and the Holidays

As I sit in front of my lap top and tap gently on the keys I turn and stare occasionally out the window of the sliding glass door. It has been a challenging but rewarding year as 2009. My daughter is off to college and as my youngest daughter enters High school. I started my Masters degree in educational leadership. I am struggling to find a full time teaching position though I know that I have found for now where I am supposed to be in life. The winter brings a cold yet pristine white blanket to my back yard I listen to the wind from the comfort of my couch with a coffee in my hand. It is a time to reflect as I get older and consider things I haven't accomplished yet. Yet I have so much more to be greatful for then the amount of things I have yet to accomplish. Enjoy the holiday season and keep warm !!!

I went for my morning walk the morning is cool and crisp as the leaves on the trees hang on for dear life as we both get ready for the holidays and winter these are scenes from my neighborhood I hope you enjoy.

City Tri Meet

The Mighty BCHS swim team as they prepare for the competition

The rivals BEHS also ready for some competition

The Diving team and they are from both schools

How Much Does Beer Consumption Vary By Country?

How Much Does Beer Consumption Vary By Country?



I wiil have to contribute a bit more to help the United States to catch up with the top 3

YouTube - Blame it on alcohol....

YouTube - Blame it on alcohol....

This is really funny please watch and enjoy

Education Week: Failing to Learn From Failure

Education Week: Failing to Learn From Failure

If we need to learn from our mistakes why do we not change the system ? Education has essentially been the same for fifty years. As educators chase the next best educational solution but fail to see some of the fundamental flaws within the politics of education. I wish my fellow educators the strength and the determination to put aside the politics and stand up for the needs of the children.

KS1/2 PSHE - Talking about Bullying | Teachers TV

KS1/2 PSHE - Talking about Bullying Teachers TV


This is some pretty amazng stuff that needs to be addressed in todays schools

The Women of the David Letterman Scandal - Yahoo! TV Blog

The Women of the David Letterman Scandal - Yahoo! TV Blog

WOW !!!! Alright .....consenting adults + Late night host and a jealous ex boyfriend = disaster for all involved its sad !!!!!

I was sitting on the deck and decided to tape my backyard. It is a quite place to sit back and enjoy after a long day. My family and I have had many parties in this wooden haven. Sitting by a fire with a drink and laughing is a really good time

No it isn't winter yet but I just wanted to share some winter landscapes with you this is lake George in Up State New York frozen for the snowmobile people

One of the Last few covered bridges in the country

This is where we ate. The food was 1 step above Taco Bell But the service was good when they remembered we were there.

We had a great weekend though I am just writing about it now. This is in a night time picture of the throgs neck bridge after spending a great day with my girls it is a really great view of the bridge but my cell phone camera doesn't give it justice.

Dusk on campus

My Beautiful Daughter

My Beautiful Daughter

On Campus after a visit to the shopping mall.

Day time shot of the Throgs Neck Bridge

My family and Me

WOw what can I say these are just some of the members of my family with more to follow these are the people who put up with me day after day. They should be getting hazard pay and extra time for therapy. This picture is my mother my sister lisa and I what a crew but love them dearly.

Southern Maine

My dream is to live as close to the water as I can I want to be able to sail all day and sit by a fire on the beach at night. The coast of southern Maine is very beautiful that where these photos were taken. The peace and tranquility that sweeps over you is unmistakable. Though just a vision right now it is one of my goals that I care to share on this blog.

The divers and swimmers

Some of things I enjoy to do is to coach Springboard diving as a young boy and teenager I spent allot of time on the diving board I enjoy spreading the word about diving and i try to get as many children interested in the sport as possible. I have coached some really great young people that I am extremely proud of though I don't know how long I will be able to do this but I enjoy every second of it.

This is the place I coach and have spent allot of time. It is a grand building that is very hot and loud during meets.

A Day at the Beach

These pictures from our recent trip in Rhode Island at our summer home JUST KIDDING but we had a great day at the beach and the visit to the mansions

What a day this was a eighth grade graduation for Gabrielle. It was hot in the room and filled to the rafters with other proud parents.

Time for a ride