What role does community play in your life?
Community plays a huge role in my life. It is probably the one thread that ties everything together. First of all, as a teacher, I am part of a large community of students and their... More »
Community plays a huge role in my life. It is probably the one thread that ties everything together. First of all, as a teacher, I am part of a large community of students and their... More »
1. Kisses from my cat, Georgie. She was never really a snuggler, but she has become one as of late. I wonder why she's had such a change of heart. 2. My heath. 3. Participating... More »
Kate DiCamillo is one of my favorite children's authors. She wrote a book called Because of Winn Dixie. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it. One key element in the book is... More »
1. The smell of Karl's fresh apfel kuchen as it bakes in the oven. Okay, okay, I'm totally spoiled by his baking! 2. Tonight's sunset. 3. The fact that there's a LIVE ladybug still in my... More »
1. Today is November 1st, and it was a fine day here in New England. 2. Daylight saving time allowed me to "fall back" and gain an extra hour today. 3. Number 2 was really... More »
My friend, Laura, was down in the dumps lately. She started making a list of 10 things that make her happy... every day. Seems like a good idea, and I'm using it as a springboard for... More »
The hardest thing about being me is the part that wants to read between the lines... the part of me that looks for meaning or deeper meaning in situations. Sometimes I just feel like there... More »
I am excited and apprehensive at the same time. In two weeks, I will begin a new chapter in my life as a third, fourth and fifth grade science teacher. I'm entering my 17th year... More »
One of my all-time, favorite childhood memories happened during our first visit to Cape Cod. My brother and I were excited to explore new territory... we had never seen such huge grasshoppers before. We spent... More »
Meaning usually reveals itself to me. Sometimes it is in the form of a look, or a part of a conversation... other times, it comes to me on the heels of a stranger - just at... More »