Tuesday, December 31, 2019

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...

Sunday, August 25, 2019

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.

Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Almost Ten


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

Monday, July 15, 2019

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...


Wednesday, July 3, 2019

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...

Tuesday, July 2, 2019

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?

Friday, May 17, 2019

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...


Monday, May 13, 2019

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...

Sunday, May 12, 2019

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...

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

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...

Friday, April 26, 2019

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!

Thursday, April 25, 2019

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...


Tuesday, April 16, 2019

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...


Sunday, April 14, 2019

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...

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

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...


Monday, April 8, 2019

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?

Sunday, April 7, 2019

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...


Saturday, April 6, 2019

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...