Have you ever been thirsty? I mean really thirsty. The kind of thirsty that makes you drain an entire bottle of water -- and then wish you had more. When Hubby and I visited the Grand Canyon over a 4th of July one year, we saw multiple signs warning to take water with us. It … [Read more...]

Don’t start whining… I hate whining. When my kids were little, i learned early on that I wasn’t a fan of whining. And repeated whining — or repeated questions - really set my teeth on edge. My solution? I established my “3-Time Rule.” If you’ve already asked - and gotten … [Read more...]

I found the exit. I’m retired - so I guess that’s one form of an exit. It wasn’t slavery, but it was hard work. I’m writing this in May, during Teacher Appreciation Week, and I posted my teaching stats: 🍎 39 years 🍎 6 districts, 1 twice 🍎 3 school levels (Elementary, … [Read more...]

When your dad IS bigger Bigger is better. Have you ever heard a child brag their dad was bigger? Stronger? I don’t know that I ever said that, although I’m sure I thought it more than once. After all, my dad was known to go to my high school (during class change time, of … [Read more...]

It’s not too bright to offer God excuses about what He’s calling you to do. But then again, I’m not always the brightest bulb in the box… and I’m pretty good at coming up with excuses. While in High School, I first planned to do something with my music. (Have I mentioned I … [Read more...]