“I Am Woman”

Released in 1971 – I was merely 2 years old when this song was originally released, but it found its way into my life through my mother.  After my parents divorced I heard this often – maybe because I was finally old enough to listen.  It has become my personal anthem, as well.  Any adversity that IContinue reading ““I Am Woman””

Slushie to the face!

Wow – what a way to end a brutal 10 work hour day.  Tonight after a day of teaching, an afternoon of coaching, and an evening of parenting teenagers – my other half seemed to be having some philosophical questions as to the purpose, and perhaps futility, of parenting and vented them my way:  “WhatContinue reading “Slushie to the face!”

home

According to Merriam-Webster: home (noun) one’s place of residence the social unit formed by a family living together a familiar or usual setting :  congenial environment; also :  the focus of one’s domestic attention a place of origin an establishment providing residence and care for people with special needs the objective in various games HomeContinue reading “home”

Two Black Shoes

So, I was trying to think of something positive to post because my first post with a student tag fails to exemplify my real attitude towards my little cherubs and my job.  I love my job.  However, exhaustion has set in after a long day of work, so instead of writing something new I decidedContinue reading “Two Black Shoes”

My First Marathon – one proud mamathoner

My daughter and I shared our first marathon together on January 16, 2016 at the Charleston Marathon.  She lives 5 states away and we were unable to train together, but we ran this race together, stride for stride. As an added bonus we stayed with my bff, Kelly,  and her boy, Anthony.  (sign and photos courtesy ofContinue reading “My First Marathon – one proud mamathoner”