The day has finally come for me to say Good-bye. I have knots in my stomach because I have mixed feelings about this challenge ending. I was challenged to write whatever I wanted and people were able to leave a comment if they liked or disliked my writing. I also had the opportunity to learn about other people and enjoy their writing. Different slices everyday inspired me to.

I think my first blog was about getting our family photos taken. I wanted to share just a few photos with you. My mother had wanted these pictures taken for a long time. That day was a beautiful day. Everything went well! It was a long day but being with everyone was worth it.

Wife, Mom, Teacher seeking quiet, relaxing time perferably without Mickey Mouse, Bubble Guppies or Sponge Bob. Yesterday morning I received some news that has sent me into a wash of emotions. I have been in shock, angry, sad, angry, sad, angry, sad, and angry and sad. I told myself that cooler heads prevail. I have made a decision.

Musings about reading, writing, and life. Ending the silent blog streak. I talk, I moan, I cry, I whine,. But I have been silent on. Saddened because I really never thought. Two and a half years of finishing strong. I poured out my heart on this page,. This habit now resides deep,.

Finally a warm spring day. Sunshine wraps you like a freshly cleaned blanket. Gentle breeze whispers in your ear. Grills waking up from a long winter nap. Joyous chatter of neighborhood kids. Bikes racing, balls rolling, sidewalk chalk scratching. Making up games, changing the rules.

Freeing yourself with a pen! May 12, 2014. The lights flicker on and off showing darkness has cleared the room. On, off, on, off, on, off. The earth has darkened taking bad people or innocent ones to hell and heaven. Soon the earth would come to an end , said a dark voice. The end is near, the end is near. When he snaps his fingers the earth will come to an end, snap, snap .

Thoughts on how my life weaves its way into my teaching. Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Blog Stats - A Year in Review. Countdown of the Five Tools for Using the New Units of Study for Reading. The Power of a Comment. Did You Brush Your Hair. The Power of a Comment. A story that will .