Daisies use to be called “Day’s Eye” because at night the petals close over the center and reopen during the day. So – “Fresh as a Daisy” meant someone had a good night’s rest. Now, it usually refers to being refreshed or full of energy. How often do you feel “Fresh as a Daisy”? Monochrome … Continue reading
There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. –Albert Einstein Miracles can be found everyday if you’re paying attention. Truthfully, sometimes in the business of my life, I have to remind myself to look for the miracles. The changing colors … Continue reading
A good teacher is like a candle — it consumes itself to light the way for others. This is the 4th in my month of celebrating education quotes. I usually try to avoid quotes by unknown authors; but, I believe this one has merit. Great Teachers Good teachers teach students; but great teachers motivate students … Continue reading
This is the 3rd quote in my series of quotes about education. I think this quote is an important reminder for teachers, coaches and parents (actually anyone who has contact with children). It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will … Continue reading
Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire. This is week 2 of my month of celebrating education quotes. I was given a poster of this quote during my first year of teaching. By the end of that year, I knew just what the quote meant to me. You … Continue reading
In teaching you cannot see the fruit of a day’s work. It is invisible and remains so, maybe for twenty years. ~Jacques Barzun This week is the beginning of school in my part of Texas. In honor of teachers and educators, my Word Crush Wednesday quotes for the next few weeks will be education related. Teachers … Continue reading
Our happiness or our unhappiness depends far more on the way we meet the events of life than on the nature of the events themselves. Wilhelm von Humboldt Sometimes we get so involved in the little details of life that we forget to look at the big picture. So many of the things that we … Continue reading
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another. William James I sometimes need to remind myself that stress is often a state of mind. I chose this quote this week because I’ve been close to stressing over things that are out of my control. Since I have no control … Continue reading
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. — Helen Keller op·ti·mism hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Wouldn’t it be great if we could have the optimism of a young child all the time. He’s so happy to go fishing. … Continue reading
Those who love you are not fooled by mistakes you have made or dark images you hold about yourself. They remember your beauty when you feel ugly; your wholeness when you are broken; your innocence when you feel guilty and your purpose when you are confused. — Alan Cohen I came across this quote online … Continue reading
Rainy Day Reflections 