Thankful: adj. feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative. Every year during the holiday season I enjoy seeing the gratitude and thankful lists people often share. I usually make a list in my journal every year; but this year I’m going one step further by sharing my list on this blog. My list starts off being thankful for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Random Thoughts
Reflections and life, scrapping and ….
21 Break-up Quotes! (… there comes a time in your life…)
There comes a time in your life, when you need to walk away from all the drama… It always saddens my heart when I hear that a couple broke up. I guess I’m still naïve enough to want to believe that everyone gets the happy ending. We all know that marriage (or any relationship) is … Continue reading
20 Things I Miss About School
Back To School — Part 2 It’s been a year since I retired. It’s the second time back to school ads were a not so subtle reminder that summer is almost over. (Those ads start way too soon. Don’t you think?) And it’s the second August that I’m missing that back to school excitement tinged with just a … Continue reading
Back to School Thoughts (Part 1)
You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. — Dr Seuss Good luck to all those going back to school today. I wish for every student and educator a smooth and wonderful day that will transition into the best year ever. Educators, thank … Continue reading
the a-z signs that you’re a teacher
I’m reblogging this great post for all my teacher friends. Wishing everyone a great school year. And yes – I do miss it. Continue reading
30 Inspiring Quotes About Children
“Children are the world’s most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy I believe that children are our most precious commodity. They are the future. How we educate and interact with children is one of the most important things an adult will ever do. Children are so often lost … Continue reading
10 Reasons Why I Will Continue to Give my Children Handheld Devices
I’m taking a few minutes to reblog this post because I’m so happy to see a post about the positives of technology. Technology is here to stay and I think it’s important that we teach our children how to appropriately take of advantage of all it offers. It shouldn’t be used as a “babysitter” or … Continue reading
Robin Williams and a Few Thoughts on Major Depression
Originally posted on 20 Minutes a Day:
I was very sorry to read the news of Robin William’s death yesterday. What a sad ending for a man who has brought such joy into people’s lives through laughter. How ironic that such a “funny” man could end his life by his own hand, communicating to the world…
Things to Consider When Building a House – – The Kitchen (Continued)
Originally posted on Living the Lake Life:
Things to Consider For a New Kitchen (Continued) We’re getting very close to finalizing the floor plan and the elevation drawing will be finished soon. As I mentioned in my last post; I’ve been trying to make sure that we are prepared as much as possible when the building…
Things to Consider When Building a House – – The Kitchen
Originally posted on Living the Lake Life:
Things to Consider For a New Kitchen Since we’re still waiting on the elevation drawings; I’ve been trying to make sure that we are prepared as much as possible when the building does begin. I’ve researched the Internet, read blogs and asked those who’ve already built a home. I…
Rainy Day Reflections 