Along with the good memories of my friend, not so good childhood memories came flooding back as well. In this flood of memories I remembered what it was like to feel very different from everyone … [Read more...]
How does a true friendship enhance your life?
I just can’t move on without sharing more of the friend that I still miss every day. Another example of our friendship mishaps was the gymnasium window episode. We had a study hall together right … [Read more...]
What makes a true friend?
As I observed Abby, our dog, and Tigger, their cat, I thought about the characteristics of friendship. I thought back to my childhood and to my friend that I mentioned earlier. She and I were polar … [Read more...]
Is your home a revolving door for your adult children?
So, as I was working toward getting Abby Sue published some changes occurred in my life. Those of you who are parents of adult children know that sometimes they go away and then come back home … [Read more...]
Exactly how does over forty years of experience translate into a twenty-one page children’s book?
So I volunteered in this building for two years. The next year my grandson moved to another building where my tutoring was not as good a fit. So, when his third grade teacher asked me to stay with her … [Read more...]
Is retirement the end of productivity?
Tumisu / Pixabay So, today we go on to retirement –finally right? Anyway, after eight years in a mental health setting, three years in real estate, and thirty-three years in education, I once more … [Read more...]
Doesn’t it feel good to know that you have succeeded when you were expected to fail?
The other class was a General Science class. It was not as much of a nightmare for mainly two reasons. I was there when the bell rang and they arrived for class and it was about half the size. There … [Read more...]
Do you believe that goals more difficult to attain produce a sweeter victory?
The following year I was given a full day of teaching responsibilities at the junior high. Incidentally, my statement about teaching anything was once again put to the test that year … [Read more...]
How do you know when you have reached your breaking point?
I recited Philippians 4:13 every day as I wolfed down a peanut butter sandwich and drove that six miles. I prayed continually for strength to face whatever challenges were waiting for me in that room … [Read more...]
How do you know when you have reached your breaking point?
Meanwhile, back on track to the classroom. That summer I made weekly visits to the office of the assistant superintendent checking for the availability of a teaching position for the fall. One day, … [Read more...]
