My middle school experience was beyond awesome! Really. If you don't believe me, refer to the above punctuation mark. Of course, I wasn't a student (I did the 'junior high' thing...some of you may be familiar with that concept), I was a middle school teacher. I'm not saying there weren't a few challenges along the … Continue reading A Tale of Two Classes
My mother-in-law passed away this past August. I was fortunate to have been able to say goodbye to her. While there were many things I could have said... what I did say was thank you. Thank you for raising your son to be such a good man. Now hold on; don't go anywhere. This is … Continue reading So…Who Do You Trust for Advice?
Peter was the final straw, but Hannah started it. I mean honestly. The drama. (One would almost think it was the whole premise of the show.) Maybe it actually goes back to Colton's days. I had such high hopes for the self proclaimed virgin, but oh-my-gosh, the fence jumping and subsequent disappearance really did me … Continue reading So, This Patience Thing…Is It Really a Virtue?
Aren't you amazed at how political posts on social media completely change your views? (insert eye rolling emoji here)
You are so in luck. You would not believe the helpful advice I have for you this week. Just doing all I can to make the world a better place to be.
Feeling a little sassy. Trying to lighten the mood, while making you think.
I'll start with a little confession. Shortly after moving into the neighborhood, my husband and I took Quinn for a walk. (That's not the confession.) On our walk, we saw a sign similar to this in a neighbor's yard: Now we had not yet met this neighbor, but that did not prevent me from making … Continue reading Be Part of the Solution
Values. You know, your personal beliefs about what is right and what is wrong. Those non-negotiables in your life. Want to know what other people value? Just sit back and observe. Want to know how others can identify your values? Yep. You got it. The words you speak, the actions you take, how you spend … Continue reading Careful! Your Values are Showing
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