Monthly Archives: February 2010

Courage

I have been lucky enough to have many different positions in the field of education. I learned a lot at each stop along the way.  In between, some of the transitions were more pleasant than others.  Through it all, each … Continue reading

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Laying of my hands…

Baby boy. I hear you. I feel your struggle. I know the difficulty of dealing with the world each day. And so, Today… I am ever so grateful… Because before I sent you off to face the world You let … Continue reading

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Dream Builder’s Affirmation Alphabet

This was shared with me when I first began teaching in Kansas City.  My second graders would recite it every morning to start their day.  They spoke from their heart and with much feeling.  I can still hear them.  I … Continue reading

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Mamas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up Without Dancing

Ok, so I like to dance anyway…anywhere…everywhere…all the time. My daughter and I dance all around.  This is fun…this is good.  For some reason, I think she would be ok whether she danced with me or not. Dancing with my … Continue reading

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The Morning Groove

Time for some sunshine… There is much to smile about round here. It is pretty tough to get MC out of bed. Not long ago, we started listening to this playlist I burned a long time ago… A couple favorites … Continue reading

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MC

My most powerful teacher is starting a most challenging course of study. He has decided that I have been resting comfortably long enough…it is time once again to watch and learn and grow with him. I don’t want to.  Isn’t … Continue reading

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My Moments

In THIS moment…I am just fine. All is well… No worries…no disappointment. Even a gushing wound…in that moment…is fine…actions are clear, swift, uncomplicated. It is when there is a lack of action. When you have time to sit and think… … Continue reading

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Conversations in the rear view mirror…

After BB and I picked up CNN and MC from school, we had a few stops to make.  It was rough at first.  MC can be pretty grouchy during the transition from school to home.  Having him snuggled between his … Continue reading

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Not so much with the flowers, candy, and cards…

But this? Wow. This is a quote from the movie Captain Corelli’s Mandolin…never heard of it. I like these words though… “Love is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake and then subsides. And when it subsides you have … Continue reading

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My Nanny Chronicles

I think this might be less painful as a bulleted list. I hope I reach the end… I hope I forget one or two… I fear I will not. Here we go! Note:  the first YEAR – yep 365 days … Continue reading

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