Category Archives: reflections

Still We Celebrate

Posted on July 16, 2016 by

So much is going on in the world. Terrorism and crime- another tragedy with every news report. Politics at a frenzied pace. Sadness struck close personally, too. Four girlfriends together for an annual girls’ night at our local dinner theater. … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Rain

Posted on July 12, 2016 by

I was driving home from an appointment when I noticed the sky turning gray. There was a huge cloud that seemed to cover nearly the whole sky. But in contrast, there was a lighter cloud in the shape of a … Continue reading →

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Do you know what your students are reading?

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

I suppose most of us teachers at least think we know the answer, know what our students are reading. But consider what Matt de la Pena said in his Newbery speech. He said he didn’t consider himself a reader, “but … Continue reading →

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Celebrating All-Write

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

My first All-Write. The conference I have wanted to attend, seems like forever. I finally got there! And it was wonderful! There was so much anticipation to meet friends I have known for a long time, but hadn’t met in … Continue reading →

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31 Titles

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

Welcome Challenge The Wedding Shower, The Baby Shower Daisy Head Maysie to Palindromes to Ivan Sweet Mama, Heard Any Good Lines Lately? Haiku for Spring Young Writer, Bits and Pieces, Cutie, ABC, Friendship is Not Always Easy, Don’t like the … Continue reading →

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We Are

Posted on March 23, 2016 by

Terrorists struck again We are horrified We are distressed We are worried We are outraged We are angered We are saddened We are grieved But we refuse to be terrorized.

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ABC

Posted on March 11, 2016 by

A Ardent Christian- I want others to see Jesus in me B Blue- my favorite color C College graduate- first in my family D Diane, Di, Di-di- my middle name, not my first, but the one I have always gone … Continue reading →

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