What happens when playing hooky is the parent's idea | Toronto Star

I hope I don't lose my teacher discount card for admitting this, but playing hooky is so much fun! I never skipped school when I was younger, but as an adult I've joined the Dark Side. I blame my one-year leave of absence.

Taking a year off: Samosas and Maple Syrup | Toronto Star

Who am I, without my job? This past August and September, I watched the parade of back-to-school commercials without any of the usual butterflies and nightmares. This is because for the first time in 13 years, I did not report for active teacher duty.