Category Archives: Goal Posts

Goal Post: Hot, Busy, and Aching

Posted on July 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This was definitely a big work week because the humidity caused me to have little energy for more.  I spent time with my son, which included a zoo trip last Sunday.  They reopened the ‘World of Darkness’ at the Bronx … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Summer Break Is Overrated Anyway

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I went back to work for our summer Life Skills program.  I have to give up thinking it’s going to be easier than the regular school year.  We hit the ground running and don’t really stop until the end … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Week of Break . . . Downs?

Posted on July 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Surprisingly, I’m actually writing this in the morning instead of Friday night.  That might be a warning about how things didn’t go well.  To be fair, I was at a friend’s BBQ and fireworks show last night.  I got home … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Let The Summer Games (Pokemon) Begin!

Posted on June 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Made it to the summer and I get a week off until I’m back for a summer session.  It’s completely voluntary, so don’t feel sorry for me.  I’ll get another 1.5 weeks near the end, which I’m hoping to use … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: I See The Finale!

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Only one week left before the 24-25 school year is officially over.  Got students Monday through Thursday and then final meeting on Friday.  After that, my son and I jump right into Pokemon Go-fest and relax.  I’ll be back with … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Some Steps Forward And . . . Nap Time

Posted on June 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

The last few weeks of the school year are always exhausting.  I’ve said before that I get the stress of being a TA and a parent of a teenager during this time.  My son had his hardest regents this week, … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: The End is Nigh!

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Of the school year that is . . . Then I get a week off before I’m back to work doing the summer session.  That’s fine though because it’s more laidback, we have trips every week, and I can wear … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Progress Made Against a Whirlwind

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go as planned.  Now, I did finish all of the blog posts for July and August, so that’s a victory.  I also completed the editing of Darwin & the Beast Collector, so I’m going to start typing them … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: A Long Weekend and Hopefully Progress

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

For a short work week, this past one was crazy busy.  My class had a mini-golf field trip one day, which was a lot of fun.  Two students got holes-in-one and everyone had fun even with a few minor blips.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Spirit Was Willing, But Body Was an Issue

Posted on May 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I feel like half of these posts turn into a ‘my body broke down on me’ conversations.  I’m going to dive right into what went wrong and prevented me from finishing a chapter of Darwin & the Beast Collector.  I’ll get … Continue reading →

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