Happy Teaching Anniversary to me.

Twenty Five years ago today I officially began my teaching career at Springhead Elementary School. Twenty-five years! I will never forget that first year. The day before Valentine’s Day, I took over for a first-grade teacher who went on a six-week medical leave. After...

Don't think less of me…

Part 9 of the Purity/Virginity series: (Today’s story is from a college student.) Last night my daughter and I rewatched the movie “17 Again” starring Matthew Perry and Zac Efron. Quick scenario: Matthew’s character, Mike, is married (in the process of getting a...

How to Get Rich

“Get rich quick.” You see signs stapled to telephone poles or wedged into the ground on the side of the road, receive “unknown caller” phone calls, and may be attracted to the clever advertising in the media…all attempting to entice you to a fast-money-way-of-life....

My Best Friend Forever!

Come rain or shine (and it was raining) my girlfriends and I finally reached our destination. “Looks Like We Made It”. No, we didn’t spend a “Weekend in New England”. We enjoyed a girl’s night out to dinner and a concert. “Even Now” as I think about our evening, I...

Update on Marley…The Prodigal Dog

Marley, oh Marley…you were lost and now your found. The Prodigal Dog. So many people have been asking me about our dog, Marley. First of all, your kindness and concern is so precious and appreciated. Thank you. I must say, Marley is a character. When she arrived home...