Reality Check: We Are All Replaceable
Today I learned via social media that a person had been hired to replace me in the position from which I resigned in early October. It came on the heels…
Category: intensities
The Problem with Lists
I have always been a list maker. It is a habit that has gotten me through years of parenting three active boys, a husband who worked shifts, two graduate degrees,…
Giftedness: You’re too Sensitive.
Almost nine years ago (I cannot believe that much time has passed), I started a parent group for those families with children that had been identified as talented and gifted…
Quotes: Finding comfort in words
I strive to be true to myself and my own convictions, values, and ideals. This has resulted in me being somewhat on the fringe, but I have learned to live…
Key Phrases of Life
Teachers who post to the Slice of Life blog forum offered by TwoWritingTeachers.org pick their one little word (OLW) in January to guide them forward in the coming year. I…
Gifted and Challenged: Part I of a Three Part Series.
“No one ever talks about it,” said the mom. “It is frustrating and lonely.” She insinuated that she did not know what to do or how to parent her son,…
Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock!
Tick Tock, I’m on the Clock. Eggs to check. Caterpillars to feed. Butterflies to release. Tick Tock, I’m still on the Clock. Jewelry to make. A website to finish.…
Since Sunday
Today, I drove The Great River Road to deliver my handcrafted jewelry to an art gallery/gift shop in McGregor, Iowa. It is my 6th season there. Usually, I also volunteer…
