Jan
01
Normally, when confronting salvation army bell ringers, I try to look very busy and avoid eye contact. They make me feel guilty. If I can go out of my way to avoid them by sneaking in a side or back entrance I will. I’m a jerk, make no excuses for it, and have no defense. …
Jul
19
Remember the joys of childhood? Of uninhimited creation? Of starting with nothing but an idea? And creating something wonderful?
Jun
20
How’d that headline grab ya? I bet (though you may not be aware) it got “grabbier” after that one little word—the smallest one–“or”. As if you can’t to both. Like you have to choose. It’s like this: When it comes to matters of faith or spirituality (or whatever you want to call it), I think …
Jun
04
Our girls have a routine and checklist that they work through every night before bed. One of the things on the list is to get out the clothes that they are going to wear in the morning. It’s a good routine. The girls ask what the weather is going to be like and they plan …
May
10
As an educator, I’m a big fan of writing–journaling in particular. I really can’t say enough about it. Journal writing does wonders for both personal and academic growth. From creative and critical thinking, to problem solving, to communication skills, journaling is indeed the bomb. And I’m not the only one that thinks so.Consider the following …
May
07
These pictures came to me via email this morning from, ironically enough, my mother. I think that was her way of reminding me that Mothers day is fast approaching. My mom–queen of subtlety.
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