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Sometimes I wonder if I really have an impact on people, especially children, given my profession. I’m guessing all teachers feel like this at one point or another. I would even go so far as to say that we all feel like that at some point in our lives. Maybe some of us go through… Read more

I think we can stop asking the question, “What’s wrong with America?” My suspicions were confirmed when I walked into the closet between our 2 first grade classrooms a few days ago. It was a student’s birthday, and cupcakes (so they were called) were brought in to celebrate. NEVER in my life have I seen… Read more

I have said and heard the word “inadequate” in the last week more times than I can count. I think it’s just plain sad. Why do so many of us feel inadequate? What (or who) exactly is it that we’re trying to measure up to? I’m not sure I can even answer that. I personally… Read more

I just received an e-mail with this quote: “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.” What battle(s) are you fighting? Right now, my battle is exhaustion!! I know that may sound silly, but it is truly a huge battle for me at this point. I don’t mean that… Read more

I asked myself this question about 2 days ago when I learned of someone’s suicide, someone who was closely connected to my place of work. I didn’t know this person personally, but it was apparently a shock to everyone. No one saw it coming! Bottom line: You never know what’s going on with people. We… Read more

This check is actually from a few months ago, but the story behind it is still definitely worth sharing. I included the entire text of the e-mails, because there are a lot of red flags of which to be aware. Since Lee and I moved to our new house in March, we have been trying… Read more

I am completely overwhelmed with emotion! This Christmas tree belonged to my grandmother, Lizzie Mae Johnson, who bought it after I was born! As a matter of fact, I’m told that she bought it because of me (I was her first grandchild). She felt that she needed a bigger tree for all of the gifts… Read more

While we were in the process of moving from our townhouse to our new house in March, we made a stop at Wal-Mart (does the star in “Wal-Mart” serve as a dash? I’ve always wondered that.) for a few “small” items. While we were there, we remembered that we needed a huge container for storage.… Read more

Below are screenshots of a 9-page website I created and maintained for my first grade class in 2007 and 2008. Read more