This article contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. It was my first year as a high school teacher, and this rookie was assigned second period study hall. There were so many students rostered study hall that period they all could not fit in a classroom. To solve that problem, study hall was held in the cafeteria. The first day of school I assigned each … [Read more...] about Remembering 9/11
4 Toys for 4-year-old Boys!
Whether you are shopping for a nephew, grandson or one of the dozen birthday parties you have on the calendar this month - I figured I would offer some insight from my vertically challenged, adorably bright, teacher I spend a lot of time with ;) Plus, Santa needs to be conservative this year. When I finally start Christmas shopping, or when someone asks, what should we get for X . . . I want to … [Read more...] about 4 Toys for 4-year-old Boys!
You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 Take some time out of the busy fall season to reconnect with the Lord; enjoy the faith and friendship of others and recharge your soul with prayer, wine and chocolate! Let's tour the shrine . . . then pour the wine! *The Saint Katharine Drexel Shrine is located in Bensalem, PA (right outside … [Read more...] about You’re Invited: The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat! {And Giveaway}
Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
This post contains affiliate or associate links with several businesses (which means if you shop through the links, I earn a small commission). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.** Bill Murray and Melissa McCarthy starred in a film together titled "Saint Vincent". One of the main characters of the film, Oliver, is the 12 year-old adopted son of Melissa McCarthy's character, … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa: A Saint For Adoptive Families
20 Seconds A Day. . .
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy on my About Me page. A commercial for UNICEF USA has a celebrity ask the viewers, "What would you do if there was child right in front of you . . . and all you had to do was give .50 cents a day to save that child's life?" And, rightfully so, viewers are moved to give. I was wondering if I could ask a favor of … [Read more...] about 20 Seconds A Day. . .
Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
This post contains affiliate links. Please see my About Me page for more details. Tosha and Jeanice walked into my classroom and gave me one of those looks only women have the power to give. The look that says, "I don't like you and I don't trust you." I felt it penetrate me. It was my first year as a teacher, and I was doing my best to act un-phased. But I was phased. The way they … [Read more...] about Mother Teresa’s Advice For Teachers
