“Time flies over us, but leave its shadow behind.”  — Nathaniel Hawthorne

2 years ago

And the close of November is upon us.  Where did my favorite month go?  The inflatable neighborhood yard turkeys have given way…

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

The Honeymoon Phase…

2 years ago

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

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

2 years ago

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

“And then, quite suddenly, summer was over.

2 years ago

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