Last spring, we moved in to a new-to-us house. It’s not new at all, actually. It’s over 100 years old, and it belonged to my grandparents and then my parents. I had the distinct honor of “switching” houses with my Mom and Dad (really, we just bought each other’s houses), and now the pleasure of … Read more
Music is often what guides me. Day to day, a song will pop into my head, and I’ll sing it either to myself or aloud to my family. Many times, the songs that enter my mind don’t make much sense. I’ll try to think back to the day’s events to determine where and when the … Read more
Let me tell you a story: Once upon a time, a certain mom of four kids went to the beach. She relied on some probably-expired sunscreen to protect her from the rays of the sun glaring off the ocean and sand. She played and enjoyed her children despite the sweat running down the center of … Read more
Since Baby Diva has turned into Toddler Diva, I’ve actually had time to read some books. It’s amazing to finally sit and escape into a new world that isn’t necessarily filled with sippy cups, homework, and whining. This summer, I’ve joined a really fun book list and giveaway! Read below to learn more, and be … Read more
In the world of writing, there are three basic purposes: to inform, to entertain, and to persuade. In my Facebook Blogging Genius group, we have been working on a content-creation challenge. Week 2 asks my fellow bloggers to create a how-to post. In the spirit of playing along, I’m creating a how-to on how to … Read more
A few years ago, when I was teaching in a live, face-to-face, hybrid community college course, I wore my Choose to be Nice shirt to one of my final class meetings. As I walked across campus, students and other college go-ers noticed my shirt. They smiled. I felt like I was empowered by this shirt … Read more