Tag: life
We Accidentally Got Goats
Posted on January 27, 2019 by osovinofarm
Yes. The title is correct. We accidentally got goats. I can’t even make this up. A friend works at a gymnastics gym. Lots of kids and they were in an industrial park. She calls and asks me to come and get them. She wants…
Now What Part 3
Posted on January 9, 2019 by osovinofarm
There is a document we hand to parents at the beginning of a meeting. It is rarely read. It is called procedural safeguards, or parental rights. This document outlines what expectations there are for a student with a disability. Why does it go unread?…
Category: Farm BlogTags: Farm, life, people, school, special ed, special needs, teacher, teacherlyfe, teachers
No Plan B
Posted on December 2, 2018 by osovinofarm
I don’t think that we ever can really plan for everything. Those of us like me who are worriers, we try a lot. The reality is that you can’t have a back up plan for every situation. I injured my knee at work about…
A Love Story
Posted on September 17, 2018 by osovinofarm
This one is going to be mushy, and sweet, and I have to say, I just don’t care. So, before I run off down this rabbit hole, let me rehash Zeus’ story for any of you who don’t know. I bought Zeus about a…
Updating the Masses
Posted on September 9, 2018 by osovinofarm
Hello all! Apologies for the absence, that was the “school starting back” chaos. I am starting back and ready to go with tons to share. I was stock piling stories in the last month, so even if they didn’t get to you, I have…
A Little Help
Posted on August 12, 2018 by osovinofarm
As many of you know, I am a teacher, and what you may not know is that I work in a low income area with special needs students. I spent $500 this year so far on supplies alone. There are some things I really…
Category: Farm BlogTags: autism, blog, Farm, farmer, Farmers, farming, farms, Hobby Farm, life, people, rural, school, sensory, special ed, special needs, stories, teacher, teacherlyfe, teachers
Crime Study Farm Edition
Posted on June 15, 2018 by osovinofarm
The Suspect: Eupatorium capillifolium Aka Dog Fennel The Crimes: -Pasture destruction -Harboring fugitives (members of the various pest gangs including the Rodent Brothers and the Fly Guys) -Disturbing the Peace (walking through this is a nightmare) -Resisting arrest (can’t be cut with a regular lawn…
The Theif
Posted on June 13, 2018 by osovinofarm
Our dogs love Nubz. Some people don’t like them because they are part of the nylabone family. They all have great reviews though. Anyway, ours love them which is why we keep using them. They can be expensive but the best place I have…
What Was That?!
Posted on June 12, 2018 by osovinofarm
Let me tell you about my morning. It was insane. So realize during the summer teachers often take classes from their districts to improve our instruction. Some do it because their principals require it, but others, like myself, do it because we want to…
I am NOT a Horse Trader
Posted on September 22, 2017 by osovinofarm
I write that title as boldly because as I am in the process of selling a horse it STINKS. So, I bought Snowfire, who is featured on the websites image, in March. The problem is that I bought him to be a horse for…
