“Gratitude bestows reverence…changing forever how we experience life and the world.” — John Milton

Thanksgiving Break is practically upon us!  The students are restless.  I am restless.  I can practically smell the pumpkin pie and cookies and…

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“O Lord that lends me life, lend me heart replete with thankfulness.” — The Great Bard, William Shakespeare.

Happy November!  November is my favorite month.  The weather here in my Sunshine State has begun to cool so my AC is…

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“I’m so glad I live in world where there are Octobers.” — L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables

It is hard to believe that first quarter in my district, and surrounding districts, is already over.  The big start of…

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“When I read good book, it’s like traveling the world without ever leaving my chair.”  Richard Peck

It is Hispanic Heritage month!  Well, we’re halfway through it since it spans a portion of September and October, without taking…

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The Honeymoon Phase…

Here in Florida we are a few weeks into the new school year, and it’s generally around this time that…

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“Either run the day or the day runs you.”  Jim Rohn

I am good at running.  I used to be good at the literal running, but now I’m very mediocre at the…

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“And then, quite suddenly, summer was over.

He knew it first when walking downtown. Tom grabbed his arm and pointed gasping, at the dimestore window. They stood…

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Construction Completed!

Whew! mdsaints.com has under gone its much needed renovation! The upper main menu has changed, three featured sliders have been…

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