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Craig R. Patrick
Nov 11, 20236 min read
Don't Put Me in Charge!
Day Two Hundred & Sixty-seven: 11/6/2023 Well, it was the start of another Monday at the Denver School of the Arts. Filled with parents...
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Craig R. Patrick
Nov 4, 20237 min read
The Teal Fairy took a vacation.
Day Two Hundred & Sixty-two: 10/23/2023 Oh fall! This season has a way to bring a smile to my face. It brought me so much joy. While I...
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Craig R. Patrick
Oct 21, 20235 min read
Can all weeks be like this one?
Day Two Hundred & Fifty-seven: 10/16/2023 All things quiet must come to an end. The building was serene and pleasant and I know it was...
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Craig R. Patrick
Oct 14, 20235 min read
I'm a bit aggressive.
Day Two Hundred & Fifty-two: 10/9/2023 I spent hours last night setting my clean hair in rollers. I sectioned and set the hair in...
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Craig R. Patrick
Oct 7, 20235 min read
This fairy doesn't grant wishes.
Day Two Hundred & Forty-seven: 10/2/2023 I had to do a little extra work today. We had two people call out, thus, the staff that does...
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Craig R. Patrick
Oct 1, 20235 min read
Another tealful week!
Day Two Hundred & Forty-two: 9/25/2023 I’m sitting and contemplating about the day. I’m alone in the breakroom with only my thoughts as I...
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Craig R. Patrick
Sep 23, 20234 min read
I am pleased
Day Two Hundred & Thirty-seven: 9/18/2023 It is Monday, and we are back. The entire team is in attendance. Hooray, hooray! That’s all one...
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Craig R. Patrick
Sep 16, 20236 min read
Grateful for teamwork.
Day Two Hundred & Thirty-two: 9/11/2023 I don’t recognize the fall season until the solstice on the 22nd, but today feels like the first...
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Craig R. Patrick
Sep 8, 20235 min read
Short weeks doesn't mean a shortage of work!
Day Two Hundred & Twenty-eight: 9/5/2023 I’m in charge tonight, well, sort of. My crew lead has to clean and close the elementary school...
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Craig R. Patrick
Sep 2, 20235 min read
Week two is complete!
Day Two Hundred & Twenty-three: 8/28/2023 Well, I think we are officially down two coworkers. Not actually surprised, but it’s quite...
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Craig R. Patrick
Aug 27, 20234 min read
First week, back at it!
Day Two Hundred & Eighteen: 8/21/2023 Today was the soft launch of the school year. The incoming sixth graders were the only students to...
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Craig R. Patrick
Aug 21, 20235 min read
I'm Writing Again
Day Two Hundred & Thirteen: 8/14/2023 Well, I’m back! Though I’ve been working all this time, I took my reprieve from writing very...
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Craig R. Patrick
Jul 3, 20234 min read
Taking a break!
Day One Hundred & Eighty: 6/20/2023 Today was the first day of working at both schools. It also was the first day that I didn’t stop...
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Craig R. Patrick
Jun 16, 20234 min read
Made it through another week!
Day One Hundred & Seventy-five: 6/12/2023 Well, I made it to work. I don’t think there was a chance that I was going to miss it, but I’m...
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Craig R. Patrick
Jun 10, 20235 min read
The Summer Has Begun!
Day One Hundred & Seventy: 6/5/2023 Well, the summer has officially started. I’m working the morning shift, specifically 9am to 5:30pm...
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Craig R. Patrick
Jun 3, 20232 min read
I FINISHED A BOOK!
I’m ending this week on the one hundred & sixty-ninth day working as a custodian for the Denver School of the Arts. I’ve continued to...
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Craig R. Patrick
May 21, 20234 min read
I can complain and be grateful too!
Day One Hundred & Fifty-seven: 5/15/2023 Kick the students out of the building! When there aren’t any events or activities that need...
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Craig R. Patrick
May 13, 20234 min read
Rules are rules for a reason!
Day One Hundred & Fifty-two: 5/8/2023 Okay, so last week was really tough. I was struggling with my writing and I was feeling a lot of...
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Craig R. Patrick
May 7, 20233 min read
Burnt Out...a bit.
Day One Hundred & Forty-seven: 5/1/2023 I had anxiety as I was getting ready today. I was not sure what fueled the feelings, but I was so...
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Craig R. Patrick
Apr 29, 20235 min read
Fairy Flutter
Day One Hundred & Forty-three: 4/25/2023 For anyone reading my blog, I thought I should reintroduce myself and The Teal Fairy. My pen...
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