Or so I hope. The weekend was not as productive as I had hoped. Sleep over took most of it. There was some editing and housework in between naps. Bring my novella to a conclusion has proven far harder than I imagined and that is without the cold or the impending state testing. My students …
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Working Sick Day
Yesterday, I came home from school sick. An impressive feat for a school teacher since it involved obtain the principal's permission. I slept most of the day with Luke on my feet preventing me from going anywhere. Thanks to Sonia, I had dinner made for me while I continued napping on her sofa. A nice …
Working Away
The challenges of finishing Blood Child, a horror novella, have been adding up over the last week as my writing sessions have become less and less productive. Still, I am not giving up and will un-bury the ending. It is in my mind I can see it, but the words are slow in coming. So …
The Great Hospital Adventure
Thursday night, oh, how I remember you. I was feeling slightly sick and just wanted to find my way to being tucked in nicely to bed with Luke at my side and Jack laying like a king on the pillow next to me. Truthfully, I was exhausted and feeling sorry for myself. Sonia, one of …
Go Lesley Go!!
One of my favorite blog writers is attempting to win a trip around the world. If she makes it there should be a number of tremendous blogs for your reading pleasure. Love, Lu
Ah… No!!
Recently, I made the logical decision to get a roommate. So how to get one? The World Wide Web seemed like a logical next step since to the best of my knowledge I don't know of anyone looking for a place in Orlando. (Thank you, Ms. D for the offer to move in with you, …
Equality
The fight for equality is not over my friends. The following is from one of my favorite blogs, I hope it makes you think and reflect on your own life as it has for me.
Arming Ms. Apple
Of all the things that could be done to education, the worst would be the arming of American school teachers. Seriously, it would be disastrous...Countless teachers would quit or retire in order to avoid having to carry gun in a school or work around them. Many more would never entered the profession. Teachers are under-fire …
Sick Day… oh Sick Day
It's Monday and I am sick. By some strange miracle, I stayed home. A rare occurrence. Normally, I would have pushed myself to get to school in order to do my job and be there for the students. And I would have been horrible at it. So instead I have trusted my classroom to a …
Book Review: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
Book: All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome Author: Kathy Hoopmann Available: Barnes & Noble, Amazon ($10.95 - $14.95) Rarely do I venture into bookstore or any major retail store during the holidays unless it Target, but this year I went in search a present for a very special two month old girl. Truthfully, I had spotted it …
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