A Merry and Bright 2020

And just like that, we are about to embark on a brand new year. New memories, new experiences, new highs, and new challenges...

On Rereading Books

Do you reread books? This summer, after reading books that were just meh for my standards, I reread one of the best books ever written.

Almost Ten

In about a month, my favorite son will be ten. TENNN! That's double digits!!  How did this happen???

When Life Overwhelms

When I started this blog in 2014, the plan was to create a space for me to write as an outlet. To share life lessons and experiences that I could collect and later, reflect. But. What I've been finding out is that so many of my experiences aren't solely mine. They involve other people, and since there's this thing called privacy, I can't always write and freely express myself on the things I'd like...

On Turning Forty-Five

I've never been one to care about age, and I'm not afraid to tell my age when asked (just ask me!). But something happened to me when I turned 45 in January...

On Engagement and Wedding Rings

How do you feel about wedding rings? Are they merely a representation of love and commitment or a fashion statement? What about engagement rings? Do you favor a more classic and modest ring like the one former First Lady, Michelle Obama used to wear (apparently she got an upgrade after she left the White House)? Or, is bigger bling better as in the case of current First Lady, Melania Trump?

Outside the Classroom Walls

Turns out they were right all along!

I've long known that the greatest way to have an impact on a child's life is to get to know them outside of the classroom...to find out their interests and support them.  Like, go to their basketball or football game, their concert, or recital.  Sounds easy right? Not really...

On a Lonely, Lonely Trail

Sometimes, when I'm on a walk, by myself, all alone, I have these thoughts that I'm sure men don't have...

For Mother's Day

A few years ago, I gave The Hubs and Buddy Roller some specific instructions on what I wanted for Mother's Day...

Be Someone Who Overserves

 

It's Teacher Appreciation Week, and since I've been feeling pretty lousy these past few days, I wanted to do something for others because that tends to make me feel better...

Chalk Talk - Creative Things to do While Actively Monitoring

Ever wonder what it's like for a teacher during testing when he or she has to "actively monitor" students?


Today, we finally made it through another round of testing this year. At least for now.

Yesterday I wrote about a flaw of mine that students usually discover during testing season. Today, I want to share with you a post I wrote years ago about what I discovered about my students during testing, one day, while actively monitoring for over an hour!

You can read about it here.

Happy Friday. We made it!

Perfectly Imperfect

If you're a teacher, or even a parent, in the state of Georgia you know we're in the midst of testing season. And every year, around this time, my students learn a little flaw about me...

My Mane Story

They say people want what they can't have...

Girl in Translation

I'm currently in the midst of this book, and it's dredging up lots of memories and feelings about my experiences moving from Jamaica to America...

On Raising a Champion

Several years ago, when Buddy Roller was still an infant, I heard a phrase that would change my life and guide one of the most important roles of my life...

My Mouth Has a Mind of Its Own

Have you ever said something really stupid and wished you could take your words back? I have...

Big Little Moments - A Dance for Two

Married life is hard ya'll. Especially with raising a family and going through life. Right? Some couples are fortunate enough to have family and a huge support system around so they can have date nights on a regular basis, but not us. So we have to treasure the moments whenever we can...

What Is the Appropriate Age?

I have some burning questions for you today.

At what age would you let your son or daughter...use a public restroom on his/her own? Stay at home alone? Go on a sleepover? Go to sleepaway camp for the weekend or even a whole week? Get a cell phone?

What If?

I started this blog in 2014, and while I'm proud of it, it's been tormenting me that I haven't been blogging consistently.  So I've come up with a plan...

Postcards from Spring Break

Ever wish time would just slow down? I do. Sometimes I find myself trying to bottle moments, so they can last longer...