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!