I recently posted a travel series titled Tour des Crepes et des Glaces on our France travels. After our fabulous trip to France, Michael and I sat down to recap what we agreed upon before we left and if those things were beneficial. Things We Agreed Upon Before We Left Stay at B & Bs instead of hotels We thought by staying in a … Continue reading Looking Back On Our Travels in France
On Thursday, June 7, 2018, I reached a major milestone in my life. My last milestone was turning 50 five years ago. On this day (Thursday) I retired from my teaching career of 18 years. Oh my where to begin. “You’re too young to retire!” One of the major responses I would get when people knew I was retiring was, “You’re too young to retire!” … Continue reading Yup! I’m Retired
Its been almost 5 years since I decided to give up alcohol and it’s taken me this long to actually write something about it publicly. I have written about it in my journal, but just haven’t shared. Right now I don’t want to get into the nitty gritty about my decision, but I’d like to share a reflection I wrote in May, 2013 two months … Continue reading A Personal Reflection – Giving up Alcohol
My husband has often pointed out to me how (as he calls it) obsessed with “time” I am. At first I was very defensive about it, but as I sat down to really think about it I realized he was right. I’m the first to point out when we should leave for an event. We have to be on time you know. Can’t be late. … Continue reading The Time Conscious Teacher
Today I woke up to a crisp autumn morning (53 degrees in California). Bailey and I went for our walk on the green belt in our neighborhood. I live in the foothills of Mt Diablo and I get to stare at this mountain everyday when I walk. Most of the time I lose myself in thought about what a beautiful place I live in. It … Continue reading The Gift of Life
Wow! That is easier said than done. Right now my summer is coming to an end and I’m getting ready to welcome approximately 100 7th graders into my classroom on Tuesday. I’m not new to teaching. I’ll be starting my 17th year. (Yay me!) But……those first day jitters always get to me. Even the other veteran teachers I work with feel this way. There are … Continue reading Take a Deep Breath – Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff
My husband and I were drinking our coffee Sunday morning and he tapped me on the shoulder to get my attention. He pointed to his Facebook page and I saw this quote by Lori Deschene. I looked at him and he was smiling at me. I know that smile well. It’s the smile that says, “See? I’m not the only one who thinks this is … Continue reading Life Is All About Balance
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