When did I become an old fogie?
Seriously. I am sitting in a hotel room in the dark, tapping, tapping at my keyboard (thought I was going … Continue reading When did I become an old fogie?
Category: People
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When work feels like play…
Today I have the privilege to attend a conference that will help me lead my school through the accreditation process. … Continue reading When work feels like play…
“…but what I do have I give you”
One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2 Now a … Continue reading “…but what I do have I give you”
No longer worrying that “it could happen to me”…
I’ve been reading the book of Job with my literature students recently, and we all agree that we wouldn’t want … Continue reading No longer worrying that “it could happen to me”…
Mom’s move to memory care…
My mom became a perfect square this year: 81. I envisioned throwing a Pinterest-worthy birthday party, where we decorated in … Continue reading Mom’s move to memory care…
Saying goodbye to a colleague…
but not to a friendship… It wasn’t until my dad died that I realized he was the glue that held … Continue reading Saying goodbye to a colleague…
Like a pedicure in winter…
When asked what I wanted for my birthday in August, I said “just a pedicure” and got the go ahead … Continue reading Like a pedicure in winter…
Mom for a week…
“A gray head is a crown of glory; it is found in the way of righteousness” (Proverbs 16:31, NASB). I … Continue reading Mom for a week…
The real reason I’m thankful…
Truth be told, the real reason I’m thankful at Thanksgiving is that it comes only once a year. Don’t get … Continue reading The real reason I’m thankful…
The gift of song…
I wish I could call my dad on the phone today and sing him “Happy Birthday!” the way he and … Continue reading The gift of song…
Jesus is in the equation…
For the life of me, I can’t remember how I came to this conclusion with my Algebra IA students several … Continue reading Jesus is in the equation…
The chain of promise…
I spent a few minutes this morning following the demands of a chain letter. I liked it so much, I … Continue reading The chain of promise…
The crybaby cure…
When I returned home from a juicy day at school yesterday, I found myself wishing for Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. I … Continue reading The crybaby cure…
Flowers, frills, and ostrich quills
I was expecting a laptop battery from Amazon, and so when I spotted the nondescript package near my door, I … Continue reading Flowers, frills, and ostrich quills
The sequel…
Yesterday I shared a column I wrote for my local newspaper in 1992. (This post would make more sense if you’ve … Continue reading The sequel…
No greater loss to be feared…
Twenty years ago, while I was working as a reporter, editor, and writer, I had the opportunity to write for … Continue reading No greater loss to be feared…
“Stars upon thars!”
Last week, Adam’s big moment coincided with one of my irritating ones–we both got our driver’s licenses. For him, it … Continue reading “Stars upon thars!”
Chronicles of Marmia, Day 2
Early a.m.: Could I live like this? Life in a hotel is inconvenient at best. I can’t see a Walgreens … Continue reading Chronicles of Marmia, Day 2
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