Dreams

At school, I teach with a very, very cool chick named Jenna.  She’s right across the hall from me; I’ve been her official support/mentor teacher since she started two Octobers ago, though she really doesn’t need much help from me–she’s fabulous.  I really like her, and we hit it off right off the bat.  I [...]

Wanted to Share

Okay, so I complained about turning forty, but I didn’t focus on the positive regarding how special one of my bestest besties made me feel that day.  Lisa is one of the most dear, truly TRUE friends I have. 
She called me a week or so before my birthday and asked what I was doing on my [...]

Inspiration

This blog, African Kelli, is one that you should bookmark on your computer and follow.  Kelli is such an amazing person.  I don’t even remember how I stumbled upon her blog a couple of years ago, but I’m so grateful I did.   Her words/thoughts/outlook on life will inspire you.  Period.

Oil and Water

Jordan and I are not getting along this week.  Sounds funny to state it like that, but that’s really the deal.  We’re like oil and water.  He’s irritating the hell out of me, and I’m SURE he feels the same about me.  It doesn’t sound very maternal to admit your child is pissing you off, [...]

Me

Well, I tried to fight it.  I kicked and screamed and cursed and begged and pleaded—but my fortieth birthday got me anyway.  Don’t misread—I am blessed to be alive and to be able to usher in a fortieth birthday.  I have friends who, when I would lament about turning forty, would say, “It’s better than [...]