Here I am minding my own business at the pool when all of the sudden I realize it’s July 31st. WHAT??? Say it isn’t so. Why can’t life be beaches, […]

Every year at the end of May, teachers hear the same song different verse: “Lucky Teachers with their Summers Off.” Thoughts of sitting by the water for three months with […]

Blue Skies is a ministry founded by a pediatric cancer nurse who saw families struggle through childhood cancer. Melinda’s vision was to give families a stress-free vacation and a break […]

I end every school year with the three Rs: reorganizing, reflecting, and running down 100 South and out the door at break-neck speed. Since I’m not organized by nature, reorganizing […]

Summer readin’, had me a blast Summer readin’, happened so fast Found a book, perfect for me Found a book good as can be Summer days drifting away To, uh […]

Each year I write a poem for the graduating class, but this year I decided to write a commencement speech after being inspired by my friend Adrian Nester who does this on […]

As soon as I read my friend Martha Milam’s post on Joe Sherwood, I knew I wanted to share it. While I never taught Joe, he and my son were […]

For Mother’s Day I have compiled a list of my favorite literary mothers mainly from books that I read or taught this year. Some of the moms are models of […]

This teacher appreciation week is one I will never forget! I wish every teacher could experience the support, encouragement, and recognition I have received in the last few days; the […]