Embracing “old lady” shoes. Maybe.
“You cheated on me??!” I exclaimed when I saw the tell tale box in the back of her car. Yep. My mom …
A grateful heart: Paella and friends
Yesterday’s tragic events in Paris and Beirut have weighed heavily on my heart. So today, heading off to a favorite annual event–the …
Je suis Paris
No words today. prayers and healing thoughts, shawna
V is for victory. And Vitamix.
Out of respect for people like my mom and Mr. T–folks who love Thanksgiving (mom) and/or want one holiday at a time …
Why I appreciate Veterans in the classroom
At the end of last semester, one of my students handed me a small, but weighty envelope. When I opened it, I …
A grateful heart: A grump and a pint-sized bookworm
I was ecstatic for a moment. I thought I had won the Christmas tree wager!! (The one where I bet the Christmas tree …
Drawing leadership and seeing learning
At the beginning of the semester, they give me sass. I hear the the sighs, see the eye rolls, catch the not-quite-under-breath whispers …
Luckiest Girl Alive: An emotional thriller
Starbucks launched the red cups and Target now drips with tinsel and lights. If you want a fast read to cut through …
6 things I’m going to do before 2016, dammit
Because I apparently like a gnawing feeling in my stomach, I asked Siri how many days are left in 2015. 54, she said. …
Flashback Friday: Swimming with dolphins
It’s day five of a ridiculous cleanse diet, during which I’ve babied a head cold. I’ve spent most of this week-o-fun grading papers and …