Visits from My Mother-In-Law

My mother-in-law (MIL) recently visited us for one week, and while she was here, she asked me a very interesting question...

Book Review for Then She Was Gone

I finished this book earlier today.  It gave me sleepless nights, and it had me asking this question...

Which Television Character Are You Most Like?

Most recently, I got hooked on the TV show Rise...

Summer Reading 2018

Once upon a time, there was this woman who started a blog because it brought her so much joy. At first, she had sooo many ideas, and she wrote and wrote, and posted and posted. It was as if she would never run out of ideas. She had hefty goals to post regularly, even several times a week. When that didn't happen, it became more realistic to post once a week. Sadly, these days, even that's a stretch...

On the Outside Looking In

I know what it's like when you're on the outside looking in....

After the Last Day of School

After the last day of school, when all the kids are gone, teachers have post-planning which pretty much means we have a big ole party and celebrate the fact that we don't have to see another kid for two months. Just. Kidding!!!

Even at Forty-Four

I realized the other day that, even at 44, I still need my mom...

The Last Day of School

For the past several years, I have done this one special thing for my students. It happens on the last day of school, it's memorable, extraordinary, and it makes them cry every time...

When Love Is the Way

I have been eagerly awaiting this day! I set my alarm, and this morning I woke up super early to watch the fairy tale turned real life wedding of Harry and Meghan...

A Handwritten Note for Every Student

This school year, I'm writing a thoughtful note to each and every one of my students...