My Summer Reading List for 2017

Summers are made for snuggling up with a good book, and I've been lucky to have read four great ones so far. Here there are plus the ones I'll be checking off my list for summer 2017...

How I Survived My Staycation in Florida

Almost two weeks ago, my mother-in-law (MIL) had to have surgery, so the whole family flew to Florida to help take care of her. Here's how some careful planning and realistic expectations helped me survive my staycation in Florida...

How I Passed on My Love of Reading to My Son

I'm an avid reader, so naturally I wanted my son to enjoy reading as much as I do. Here are four ways I did it...

What I Want for Mother's Day

This year I'm taking all the guesswork out of Mother's Day and letting my husband and son know just what I want...

Teacher Appreciated

We've truly lucked out. Year after year, we've been extremely blessed with Buddy Roller's amazing teachers. It seems like each year just gets better and better, and this one is no exception...

Big Little Lies and 73 Questions

This book!  I enjoyed it when I read it two years ago, so imagine my delight when it was made for television.  Even though the HBO series ended last week, I still cannot stop thinking about it. The characters were authentic, raw and refreshing yet funny and disturbing all at the same time. As the title implies, there are some big little lies and secrets among a group of moms that ultimately end in murder, but an unbreakable bond formed amidst one of the biggest secrets will leave you thinking long after the ending...

Pay It Forward

Today, Thursday, was a great one, and not only because it's my Friday due to a day off from school tomorrow. It was a great day because of a simple act of kindness...

Tip #14 - Have Fun with Your Students

This Thursday, students will return to school for their final semester of this school year, and I can't help but reflect on the first half of this year, particularly the last day of first semester. It's been a while since this so-called veteran teacher posted a teaching tip, so here's a reminder on how to have fun with your students...

What I Want for 2017

View leaving New York City's LaGuardia Airport

For 2017, I'm going to eliminate bread, desserts and reality TV, go to the gym at least three times a week, and make a home-cooked meal every day.

Another Fallen Idol?

I'm writing my first post of 2017 about the artist, Mariah Carey. I used to love Mariah. Let me be clear. I loved the Mariah of past times. The young, skinny, naive, starlet, with her long curly hair, who came on the music scene in 1990 with that voice. Like millions of fans, I knew all the words to all her songs. I have taken many a shower, cleaned many a room, and cried...well just because...while belting out some of her greatest hits like, Vision of Love, Love Takes Time, I Don't Wanna Cry, and so many others. If you're a fan...were a fan...I'm sure you can relate.