Monday, June 29, 2020

A Friendship for a Season

I've written about friendships before, and that sometimes people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. Today I'm remembering a friendship that lasted only a season...

Friday, June 26, 2020

This is Ten






Ching Chong Ching.  These are currently the most popular words in our home right now, added by Buddy Roller, at the end of most statements...

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Fear is Bigger Than the Obstacle Itself


I've lived long enough, and I've been through many challenges to know that this is true. Fear is bigger than the obstacle itself...

Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Lessons from The Alchemist


Besides The Kite Runner, The Alchemist is one of a few books that I've re-read. And it seems each time I read this book, I discover new meaning and life lessons...

Tuesday, June 23, 2020

Before I Was a Teacher



A looong time ago, before I started teaching little humans, I pursued a career in journalism...

Sunday, June 21, 2020

He Keeps Riding


In honor of Father's Day today, I'd like to tell you why I'm proud of my husband and baby daddy, The Hubs...

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Tuesday, June 9, 2020

Monday, June 8, 2020

On Being Silent About What Matters


 Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."

Sunday, June 7, 2020

Summer Reading List for 2020


Last week when the library finally reopened (for pickup on holds!) I grabbed my first stack of summer reading books...

Saturday, June 6, 2020

You Are Enough



Bear with me here. What I'm about to tell you is so ridiculously simple but also so important...

Friday, June 5, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Five Books You Should Read This Summer




















I've read them, and they're approved!  Here are five books to add to your reading list this summer...

Monday, June 1, 2020

Black Lives Matter


Today marks one week since George Floyd was murdered in an unjust and inhumane way, caught on camera, for the world to witness and take action...