My daughter graduates this year. And, similar to the last weeks of my grandmother’s life and battle with Alzheimers, I never imagined this kind of goodbye. Over the last few weeks, I have fallen into sadness, sometimes madness, over this world we live in. But, the words Barack Obama wrote told my sadness that it’sContinue reading “2020 Graduates Need Leaders Like Barack Obama Now More than Ever”
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A Bedtime Story
Just in case you haven’t listened to this yet, I thought I’d share this bedtime story. This belongs to all of our 2020 graduates who have sacrificed their celebrations for the sake of humanity.
Mommy Needs Space for Mother’s Day
It’s not that she doesn’t love you. No, she loves you way too much. That’s the problem. That’s always been the problem and you know it. It’s only gotten worse now that she’s trapped in the house with you. You know that too. So, please, give her a break. And, while you’re at it, pickContinue reading “Mommy Needs Space for Mother’s Day”
Speak Up Saturdays
The sound of a teenager’s voice can send a parent or teacher into the realm of insanity or lift someone out of the depths of despair. Showing teenagers the power of their voice helps them understand what to do with the words that buzz in their brains. Our teenagers need to stay connected in creativeContinue reading “Speak Up Saturdays”
Grateful for Discover Writing Prompts
Stuck, scared, and stressed, I could barely write when the quarantine began here in Miami, Florida. Between cooking all the time and being ordered around like everyone’s personal servant, I found my mind full of chaotic thoughts and unable to focus on anything that mattered to me. That all changed when the Discover Prompts startedContinue reading “Grateful for Discover Writing Prompts”
There’s An Artist Hiding Inside Your Child’s Mind
When my son was six, he wouldn’t use descriptive language like my daughter who devoured books and words faster than most children. My son liked to describe everything with a zip or a zoom. He’d riddle his sentences with a series of sounds that could sometimes be mistaken for heavy fire in a battle orContinue reading “There’s An Artist Hiding Inside Your Child’s Mind”
Brushing Bailey’s Teeth!
You want slow? The fastest, most exciting event today was…
Reality Bites, Love Lasts Longer
Reality punched us in the gut, but that doesn’t mean that we need to turn on each other. People definitely don’t need to scream that you’re going to call the police if someone’s not wearing a mask. Just move away from the person. Outright cruelty is not the answer to our problems right now. TodayContinue reading “Reality Bites, Love Lasts Longer”
Heroes Hide Here
Words swarmed over each other and buzzed with a hovering that left thoughts moving back and forth, up and down. It became clear that education’s best moments were happening right now, amid tragedy and change.
Applause Applause, Give the Teachers a Hand
I slapped my legs and snorted this morning while putting my groceries away. Who knew that listening to my kids’ English teacher talk about the schedule for the week would be so entertaining? I mean, yes, I also teach English and have been told on more than one occasion that my backup plan should beContinue reading “Applause Applause, Give the Teachers a Hand”
