Are you old enough to remember the game Cooties? Have you ever made an origami cootie catcher? About a month ago, I was speaking to a group of students and I used the word cooties, referring to the origami cootie catcher one makes to tell if someone has a crush on you or the answers…
My husband and I have always lovingly cared for our yards. From a tiny condo outside Baltimore Maryland to the current 3 acre spread, our yard eventually takes on a personality unique to us. This last yard took some getting used to and really hasn’t acquired the “us” factor until the last five or so…
Personally, I like structure and regularity. I am a creature of habit to a great extent. But, lately, I decided to make a few changes. Today’s post will give you an idea of what I mean. After School Garden Club – Since I wrote about this the other day, I will not bore you with…
The English Language In the English language, state is an odd word. Just look at this list of phrases: In what state do you live? He was in a depressed state of mind. Do you know a Head of State? Can you state your case succinctly? In chemistry class, you will learn that water has…
School gardens are in my blood. I’ve been continually involved in planning, planting, and caring for school gardens since 2004! Fifteen years! Wow, that is a long time! And, more remarkably, that span of time only involves two gardens! My first school garden involvement was at the elementary school where my boys attended their first…
Earlier this week I got the chance to hear a spoken word poet by the name of Chris James. He was the speaker selected to address the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Contest in Washington D.C.. Most of his speech was motivational and inspirational for the 433 young artists and their family members who…
Part of my family is on a trip to Washington D.C. to celebrate art. After arriving yesterday, we relearned the ins and outs of the metro rail. We arrived at our hotel, ate a late lunch, and headed out into the city in late afternoon. Our first stop? The American Art Museum! We neglected to…
What makes you tick? What turns you on? Who are you really? I am a teacher. I started out as a nurse. Not just any nurse, but an intensive care nursery nurse in a Regional Level III unit. The practice of nursing evolved into advance practice nursing. I started out in an OB/GYN Women’s Health…
Gardening, woodworking, jewelry making, painting, 3-D printing, writing, and music making – these are just a few of the hobbies that my immediate family pursues. Lately, I have spent some time pondering personality traits. For instance, I think that we condition ourselves and our children for anxiety. Sometimes we, as parents, set up unnecessary and…
It’s that time again! Time to think about gardening! I am excited to once again be planning to plant a school garden with the entire student body of an elementary school. I like to do have a theme in the gardens I plant with school aged children. The reason is that this gives me and…