Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Holiday Lessons from the Animal Kingdom - or - Why the Cat Threw Up 11/27/13

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The cat threw up already.  It's only Wednesday, day BEFORE Thanksgiving, and there's some purging going on around here. Poor Roxy.  ...
Saturday, November 16, 2013

Treasure Box Day 11/16/13

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There he sat, at the front of his row.  A little five-year-old boy.  Blond hair, cute as a button.  Because he was at the front, the other k...
Sunday, November 10, 2013

Practicing What I Preach or How to Act Like a Grown-Up 11/10/13

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"He hit me!"  "I did not!" "Yes, you did, your elbow hit me when you sat down!"  Mrs. McCarty then intervenes:...
Tuesday, November 5, 2013

I've Had Enough. (The one you have to look to find because I tell the truth) 11/5/13

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I've had enough of some people.  Stop.  Just stop.  Don't tell me how to find a man.  It will be six months in a couple of days, and...
Sunday, November 3, 2013

How Gratefulness Fits 11/3/13

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I saw a couple of posts on November 1st.  "I am thankful for..."  Some even included the "30 days of thankfulness" chall...
Saturday, November 2, 2013

Have-tos and Shoulds 11/2/13

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What a week!  I knew I was a little behind on sleep/chores/TV due to my manic birthday weekend.  I didn't expect the compilation of all ...
Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Way To Go, Audience Guy. 10/29/13

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I had a wonderful birthday and a great weekend of fun to celebrate.  It is humbling how many people took time to look out for me and make su...
Friday, October 18, 2013

I Just Need Bigger Hair, That's All 10/18/13

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I read a lot.  Books, magazines, articles, blogs, bumper stickers, notes I confiscate from students.....you get the idea.  It's one of t...
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Wednesday, October 16, 2013

From MTAI to PDAS: M&Ms, Zombies and Mice

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The year, I believe, was 1987.  All teachers in Mississippi now had to be evaluated according to state standards.  "MTAI" was the ...
Saturday, October 12, 2013

Along The Rocky Road 10/12/13

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There are things I'll never say and feelings I'll never express. You have to know it's just my way, I don't mean what I d...
Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Accepting Change and Trying Not to Break Things 10/8/13

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Roxy-cat fell asleep on my computer keyboard yesterday.  She pretty much owns the house, so that isn't a surprise.  This is a cat that w...
Tuesday, October 1, 2013

The True Story Behind "Thank God For Makeup". 10/1/13

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I cried myself to sleep last night.  I felt sad from the moment I left school after the little show.  I had been named employee of the week,...