I am grateful that my trip abroad with students and parents finally happened and we had a successful educational experience. I am grateful for the roof over my head and the home I have built for myself, but I have really been missing my house and my outdoor space. I pray real estate prices comeContinue reading “July ? 3 things – it is summer and I’m a teacher…”
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July 7, 2022 Salzburg
As we load the bus in the last day of this 14 day WWII Tour across Europe our perspective can’t help but be modified. The devastation and cruelty of war, of that war – how does our world not learn? I hope my students have been positively affected by this experience and knowledge and theirContinue reading “July 7, 2022 Salzburg”
My Three Things from Berlin on July 4th, 2022
Berlin, Germany I am grateful for all that I have and for all that this life has to offer me in 2022; I am grateful for this WWII History tour and all that I have learned and experienced so far – so sad, yet so proud to be American; I am grateful that my studentContinue reading “My Three Things from Berlin on July 4th, 2022”
Bastogne, Belgium and my 3 things
July 2, 2022 Today I am grateful to be an American – and so proud. I know we are not a perfect nation, and I know our nation doesn’t always do the right thing. But the soldiers that liberated this city in WWII, and the soldiers that died trying to do so are incredibly celebratedContinue reading “Bastogne, Belgium and my 3 things”
Paris in July-3things
July 1, 2022 The weather has been so mild for us on this trip, and the people of Paris have been very kind. I am grateful for cabs when I am tired of walking – 7 miles today on a broken right foot and and left busted knee – I am so grateful I didContinue reading “Paris in July-3things”
Another day, another City – Paris here we come!
June 30, 2022 After missing the Normandy experience I am grateful that the swelling in my knee is down and I am able to proceed with the group with ease; I am grateful for the rest I was able to get and the for the healing power it brings; I am grateful for my tourContinue reading “Another day, another City – Paris here we come!”
June 28, 2022 (29?) – a return to my 3 things.
I tell people all the time that starting my daily list of 3 things changed my mindset and ultimately the course of my life. Gratitude has amazing power. I liked posting them online bc it somehow helped me to be accountable. These last weeks I have gotten away from posting them because I published myContinue reading “June 28, 2022 (29?) – a return to my 3 things.”
May 19, 2022 – 12 days ’till closing.
3 things – I am grateful to have Baby Bird in the nest for a few days, even if she is too busy to hang out. I am grateful that, by the grace of God, in 12 days I will close on the sale of my home and I am assured my final order forContinue reading “May 19, 2022 – 12 days ’till closing.”
On Wednesdays we wear pink…
Tuesday, May 10 2022 – 3 things I am so grateful for fun memories with my kids. My daughter and I dressed as Regina George and her mother one year for Halloween. Our costumes were totally lost on the crowd we were with but we loved it. I am grateful for frozen peas because theyContinue reading “On Wednesdays we wear pink…”
Mother’s Day Eve – 3 things
May 7, 2022 I am grateful, oh so grateful, for the 3 greatest loves of my life. Alexis, Michael, and Rachel. My children. They do their best every day, as we all do … I am so proud of each of them and will forever be blessed by their love. Happy Mother’s Day. #choosejoy #3thingsContinue reading “Mother’s Day Eve – 3 things”
fields of poppies 