Words Have Power

Dr. Eula Gueye.  She's been a person I've admired and respected for years. But next school year, she will no longer be around to support us, mentor us, have our backs! She will be sorely missed. By me. By many...

What's on Your Bucket List?

Now that I'm on a break from school, and I have a little more time on my hands, I've been thinking about all the things I want to do while I'm here on planet Earth...

The Last Day of School

Today has been bittersweet...

A Perfect Day to Fly a Kite

"A kite only flies when it's tethered," said Victor Robin Lee. Well.  Tell that to my six year old who just wants to run while holding his kite.

And I enjoyed every minute watching him. Run. Run. Run.

Collecting Moments 12

I'd like to end (for now) this month-long installment of collecting moments with Buddy Roller's first grade musical of "The Bear Goes Over the Mountain"...

Collecting Moments 11

It is one of the hardest jobs, and yet one of the most rewarding! I wouldn't be a MOM without this little guy.  He melts my heart, and makes me happy to be living and enjoying one of the best roles I've been privileged to hold...MOTHER.

Every Mother's Day is special, and this one was no different.

Take a look...

Collecting Moments 10

We've hit another milestone folks...

Collecting Moments 9

Today, one of my students surprised me by giving me this book for teacher appreciation week. She said she'd noticed how much I was talking about this book, one of several featured in our book fair this week, and she wanted to do something special for me...

Just a Random Rant

I interrupt the regularly scheduled program to bring you a random rant from yours truly. In case you weren't aware, this week is "Teacher Appreciation Week," AND the elementary schools have got it going on with how they appreciate their teachers. I'm just sayin' ...

Collecting Moments 8

I haven't done it since I found out I was pregnant with Buddy Roller. That's more than six years ago, but a surprise early morning rendezvous got me on the court again, playing a game I love...