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  • Time and Wrinkles

    A few months ago, I joined a writing group called Hope*Writers.   I can’t even explain what a blessing this group and its teachings have been to me.  One of the many benefits of this (large and professional) writing group are… Continue reading

  • The Book Goes On (The Book Keeps a Poundin’ Rhythm to the Brain)

    One of our kids liked to read more than the other.  Curt would sit and read book after book, and then he would reenact scenes from the story.  He would imagine he was part of the story. Gina liked to… Continue reading

  • The Legacy We Leave

    My mother, grandparents, and that side of the family are from Cuba.  They experienced the loss of everything they had when they left Cuba on the last Red Cross boat allowed to bring refugees in 1963.  They could leave, but… Continue reading

  • The Village Thing is Real

    Maybe you’ve heard the African proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”.  It is often shortened to simply “It takes a village” and the rest is implied.  If you are a parent, grandparent or teacher, you’ve most likely… Continue reading

    The Village Thing is Real

  • More Hallmark

    When I said it to my students, I needed to hear it myself, “Choose to do the right thing, even when no one is watching.” Let’s be honest, we struggle with choices as adults too.  We’re going to make mistakes,… Continue reading

  • Even when no-one is watching…..

    When I was teaching, yes, I had to focus on content. Reading and writing strategies and patterns in ancient history were carefully posted as I planned daily goals. But, what I didn’t “plan” was equally as important. There were endless… Continue reading