The Nation’s Critical Thinking Test

Each day brings us closer to election time.  The news is already on information overload. Both candidates have supporters, ads and an agenda. The country if you believe the media is crisis and it may very well be.  Things are definitely not going well. People are angry and rightly so, but are they angry about the …

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This teacher left me speechless…

Check out this terrific new blog from another author.  I know my students love his work and hope that one day I can get a fabulous review like this for my own own.  Rock on, Mr. Medina.. Rock on. This teacher left me speechless....

The Tree of Liberty

Thomas Jefferson, the third president of United States of America, is quoted as saying that "The Tree of Liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants." Independence day marks the anniversary of our country beginning its fight for independence.  The tree has been water time and time again …

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Downtime? What’s that?

I am on day three of my mini-staycation.  I am off until next Saturday, a truly rare miracle.  It is time I need to rest, read, write and repeat.   Well, mostly rest. I need a break. A break from the rush of working multiple jobs, writing and trying to stay sane all at the same …

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The Sound of a Smile

For a good portion of my adult life, I have made a living off of talking on the phone.  The first place I found employment after college was at a telemarketing agency. (Yes, I was one of those people. ) Later, I worked as receptionist/legal assistant for several Orlando law firms.  Currently, I am blessed …

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The Ride Slows Down

The roller coaster hasn't let me off, but I did manage to make my weekend writing goal and took a nice chunk out of this week's goal in the same shot. It has slowed down a bit as I have been taking the time to breathe, rest and repeat.  One of my favorite author's is …

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Emotional Roller Coaster…

This past month and a half has been an emotional roller coaster.  I would really like to get off now, kiss the ground and thank the heavens.  I don't like them to begin since I tend to get motion sick. Emotional motion sickness is even worse. True story as a my honey would say. This …

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Thank you …

Less than a year ago, I began this journey in writing.  I have grown through it and because of it; actually that part is inevitable, if I don't continue to grown then I die.  And maybe that is the point.  As human beings we must never stop growing and learning.  Stopping is the end. Thank …

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Moonday, Moonday

I am too tired to really do my beloved forum justice this week, but I feel bad letting a Moonday go by without a post. This past week, I have done a lot of resting and reflecting after an impromptu trip to Florida Hospital. I was the youngest person in the cardiac observation unit, a …

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New Award…

Thank you to Mr. Peter Denton... My nominations for the Kreativ Blogger Award are: 1. Juliet Greenwood 2. Zen Cherry 3. The Middlest Sister 4. Five Reflections 5. The Gaia Experience 6. The Little Things Ten Things You Don’t Know About Me: I’m the granddaughter of two WWII veterans. I started working when I was …

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