Learning a new skill set of building a website…name is owned! Yes! Building using dream weaver…but I can’t figure out the tree to get the home page correct… Now deciding to continue building inside of the host (WordPress.com) or keep fighting with an html editor? As I learn I will decide, but darn the choices!
May 20, 2022 I was watching one of my favorite You-Tubers, Sadia over at “Pick Up Limes” the other day and she made a vegan fudge that looked yummy, but I’d be allergic to (coconut). So, I made some modifications and tried it out. I was impressed with how good it was and so were…
May 17, 2022 I grew up in a military family and served myself, so we were always taught to “work smarter, not harder”. But, by being efficient, I found myself throughout my working life getting things done way faster than expected, which usually meant I was assigned additional tasks or responsibilities. Now that life has…
May 13, 2022 We all have a bad day every once in a while. When that happens on the day of an evaluation or observation, though, it can have serious consequences. It doesn’t have to be the end of the world, or the end of your career. Here are some tips to help you recover….
May 11, 2022 No matter what chapter you are in or walk you are on in life, there are just some things that you find yourself loving–whether they are useful or just make you happy. As we have transitioned to a smaller space and more mobile lifestyle, I have come to find there are somethings…
May 6, 2022 Since embracing a minimalist lifestyle, I have cut way back on what I do for the “hallmark holidays” and focus on the meaning of days. Mother’s Day is one of them. Sure, I love to be taken to dinner, get cute crafts, or a spa day gift certificate as much as the…
April 28, 2022 This has been one of those weeks. I’m just tired. Nothing stressful. Nothing major going on. Not overly busy. In fact, probably quite the opposite. Work is going smoothly. Sleeping fine. Family time has been great and plentiful. I wake up feeling refreshed. On the other hand, I’m sleeping a little bit…
April 22, 2022 Professional Development is an annual requirement for all educators at all letters. Not only do we need to earn points to renew our certifications, but we need to continue to refine our craft as our students, their needs, and applications of skills in the world continue to evolve. Most schools I have…
April 19, 2022 I’ve been on my minimalism journey for about 7 years now. I stumbled upon it by pure accident. I have a severe dust allergy and struggled managing it. I was on so many medications that just made me feel awful and we spent so much time cleaning or moving things around and…
April 15, 2022 Standardized testing is a hot topic with both parents and educators. Recently it was announced that FSA (the Florida Standards Assessment) will end after this year. After being in education for 15 years, I am not sad to see it go for many reasons. It is stressful for students, it takes up…
