To win or not to win…
As my son’s varsity baseball team enters this week of tournament games, all of us are aware that a loss … Continue reading To win or not to win…
As my son’s varsity baseball team enters this week of tournament games, all of us are aware that a loss … Continue reading To win or not to win…
My son proudly told me what is in his bio, which I will officially read when I attend the school … Continue reading Hero worship…
During my stint as a juror, I was impressed by the honor shown within the courtroom. We potential jurors learned … Continue reading On my honor…
The lazy spring days of vacation disappeared surprisingly fast and were delightful — except for that nagging urge to get online. Which backfired… Continue reading Here’s Why I Know the Online Life Is Overrated
When I taught middle and high school students, I warned them that their online posts were there forever — but I didn’t realize they could also disappear. Continue reading What Everybody Ought to Know About Online Identities
As the high school English teacher, I lead seniors through their Capstone Projects, a graduation requirement. But their achievement makes me see myself in a different light. Continue reading Their Chance to Shine Was This Teacher’s Time to Grade Myself
Sometimes truth doesn’t need to be spoken in the moment. Maybe it needs to be spoken after the moment — and my anger or frustration — has passed. Continue reading Is Honesty or Timely Honesty the Best Policy?
It’s as if my inner self is rebelling against the busyness and the demands of life–that, by the way, haven’t … Continue reading STuCK…
My first thought? “Lalla, you’re killing me!” Two weeks of being sick, preceded by my daughter’s wedding, had left me … Continue reading Competitive nature…