While I am a teacher, I am aware that not all lessons can be learned in school. We have standards to cover, bullying to watch for, feelings to consider, learning styles to prepare for, IEP forms, BLT meetings, TBT meetings, staff meetings, committee meetings, and...
Happiness and joy are two different things. I’m a major supporter of that. But still, some things bring me great happiness. 1. A freshly sharpened pencil 2. My husband’s cologne 3. When a troubled student has a good day or moment in class 4. Shooting in...
Listen. Despite everything you try to do on your own, you were born into a world wrought with sin. Sin sounds like a terrible word. Well, it kind of is. Except that we don’t initially earn sinfulness. In the same way, we don’t earn unsinfulness. Is that a...
I love basketball. Especially University of Kentucky men’s basketball. While I was never an all-star basketball player, I certainly love watching the game. One of the most exciting or frustrating aspects of the game is surprise turnovers. They happen near the...
Last week we celebrated Valentine’s Day. Ladies around the country received roses, lilies, carnations and other flowers. Chocolates, stuffed animals and maybe even jewelry were gifted and received. For many, it was a beautiful day. But I can’t help but...
