Life challenges us; we all know that. Sometimes I forget to be grateful for this life I have. I focus on the things that bring me worry and anxiety and the big one – FEAR. Let’s name it. Fear…fear that I’m doing it wrong, making mistakes, missing something. Afraid to make a move, paralyzed. Well,Continue reading “A New Day…Everyday”
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March 27, 2023 – 2 more weeks until spring break.
I am looking forward to my break in Panama City, Florida this year. I have never really taken the week of break for a vacation – in more than 20 years. Teachers and administrators around here are hanging on by a thread and the teenagers are ready for the warm weather…they are all twitter-pated. (shoutContinue reading “March 27, 2023 – 2 more weeks until spring break.”
New from Char’s Heart – my latest endeavor.
3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…
I’m not going to be a total Debbie Downer, but I can’t let this day go by and not acknowledge that it is the day I convinced my mother to go into the hospital after a fall down the stairs. She had been in bed for the week with “the flu” but we were afraidContinue reading “3 things of Gratitude on this 21st day of October…”
The Gratitude Reboot
Oct 19, 2022 – 3 things Today I am grateful to find peace where I once was troubled; today I am grateful to be settling into my new home – purchased by me and no one else; today I am grateful for all of the women who came before me that made it possible forContinue reading “The Gratitude Reboot”
3 thing April 12 – 2nd day of spring break – I’d rather be at the beach!!
So, day 1 I got sinus surgery and it’s a 3-5 day recovery with 2 weeks of no strenuous activity. I did this over spring break so as not to miss more time in my classroom since the repeated sinus infections that knocked me out so bad doc gave me a Covid test every time,Continue reading “3 thing April 12 – 2nd day of spring break – I’d rather be at the beach!!”
February 10, 2022 3 things…
“February has an r after the b!?” Man I love teaching Juniors. They never cease to amaze me. For this I am grateful; I had a meeting of the minds tonight with some amazing folks – so grateful for the experience, strength, and hope of others; I am eternally grateful that my mother taught meContinue reading “February 10, 2022 3 things…”
February 1, 2022
Today’s 3 things: I am grateful for the people in my life who remind me of my value and my strength when I forget; I am grateful that I am learning how to let go of things I cannot control; I am grateful to be so lucky to have two darling little angels that callContinue reading “February 1, 2022”
December 27, 2021 3things of gratitude
It has been 6 days since I wrote them down, my 3 things of gratitude. This has been a difficult time, and I know it can be for many. Ahhhh…The holidays (deep breath). When it comes time for the kids to start having their own celebrations and their own families – their own lives…well itContinue reading “December 27, 2021 3things of gratitude”
Tuesday, December 7 – today’s 3 things of gratitude
The last few years have been a roller coaster ride of emotions. I am told regularly that it is to be expected. Yet, when the spiral turn comes, or the dark never-ending tunnel – or even the abrupt stop…it seems like anything but what I expect. I spoke to a colleague today who I considerContinue reading “Tuesday, December 7 – today’s 3 things of gratitude”
fields of poppies 