Homophones on the road We've been out of school on fall break for two weeks. This is a souvenir I received from someone really special. This is one of those priceless little gifts that probably nobody else will really understand. It's from a husband and wife who come and mentor my little reading rock stars. …
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom
Dear Mom, I know I wasn't an easy kid to raise. I think that's why God gave me to you; He knew you could do it. And you did! I'm far from perfect, but I'm way better than just OK. You taught us what truly matters in life--love, loyalty, family, faith, education, and moral standards. …
Our Struggle With “No”
Today my friend, Jill Shea, posted this to her Facebook page: "Everybody is going to want you to do what is convenient for them. Learn how to say the most anointed word ever created: "NO". This is an area that has been an enormous challenge to me throughout my entire life. "No" is not a simple …
The Journey Begins
Many years ago while listening to an audio cassette of a seminar given by a motivational speaker, Dr Layne Longfellow, I learned something very important—life is a journey. Doesn’t sound important to you? Please read on.Many, in fact most, people lead their lives as a series of destinations. We tend to think that as soon …