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By: Annie Douglass Lima

Annie Douglass Lima — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 21:11:28 +0000

I’ve never taught in a school that had a dishwasher in the teachers’ lounge, but the rest of it is pretty accurate. I’d say the tray of goodies on the table is a rare but welcome treat (at least at my school)! Oh, and be sure to mention the teachers sharing stories of the weird or funny things their students did or said that day.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:48:03 +0000

Excellent entry. I’ve spent many hours in the teacher’s lounge (or faculty lounge).
At both schools I’ve taught at, there has been a water cooler as well (the one with big jugs of water upside down and you press a button for fresh water).
Also for sounds, exhausted sighs as the teacher sits down. And laughter too! 🙂

By: Tara McClendon

Tara McClendon — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:19:05 +0000

From what I remember of the teacher’s lounge (I had access as a student), you got it right. Of course I’d have to add whiskey to tastes, as several of my teachers liked to add it to their coffee. Now a days I hear teachers have to use clear cups, but that could just be an urban legend. :]

By: Angela

Angela — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:05:09 +0000

Ha I was wondering if a few teachers would post and tell me if I got it right!

Thanks all!

By: Mary Witzl

Mary Witzl — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:14:18 +0000

What Tiffany said, but add Turkish coffee, half-eaten baklava on the table, and a few other exotic elements.

I'll be back to this one!

By: Tiffany Neal

Tiffany Neal — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 20:35:00 +0000

You captured the teacher’s lounge perfectly! I know, it is my escape! 🙂

By: Karen Lange

Karen Lange — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:42:06 +0000

Good stuff! Thanks for posting this.
Happy weekend,
Karen

By: Stina Lindenblatt

Stina Lindenblatt — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:23:39 +0000

I love your metaphors. That’s the part I really have to work on. Great post as usual!

By: Bish Denham

Bish Denham — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:20:50 +0000

Another excellent entry!

By: K.Hinny

K.Hinny — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:55:16 +0000

Thanks for this Angela!

I always try to incorporate all of the senses into my stories (not all in the same sentence of course!) and I've had some pleasant and not so pleasant results. :D

Happy writing
Hinny