Say the Things

“Say the things. Make the call, send the text, drop the card in the mail. Schedule the dinner date, take the adventure. Prioritize the time, plan the visit, hold the hand. And for goodness sake – HUG your people!” – Anonymous I came across this quote today and how it hit me. It was about

Life in the Smell Moments

No, that’s not a typo. It’s supposed to read, “Smell Moments”, and I bet you’ve had them before. As a matter of fact, I had one this weekend. On Saturday, I stopped in the store to pick up a couple of treats for Granny B. Right now one of her favorite things is gum. I

Through Their Eyes

I love being a teacher. Certainly the days are rewarding and include lots of hugs and smiles from my little people. Other days are just plain hard. Often it can be a challenge when it comes to trying to meet all the needs of all the little folks in our care. Rarely are any two

Up, Up, and Away!

Did you ever want to be a superhero? When I was little I used to pretend to be Wonder Woman. There were many times growing up (and occasionally as an adult) that I wished I had my own superpowers. Wouldn’t that be so cool? Well, I happen to know some amazing real-life heroes who have

Getting Grounded

Last week one of my colleagues began her maternity leave with her new bundle of joy. Holding down the fort until she returns is a young man who happens to be a close friend of my oldest son since preschool. This young man graduated from a wonderful college here in our state and received a