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I stumbled across a commercial today for the iPhone 15. It was advertising its storage space by having the soon-to-be-deleted photos sing, “Don’t let me go!” It made me chuckle. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t delete a single picture. This wasn’t an issue before kids. But, with my own children, you know there…… Continue reading Memory Hoarder

Naturally, my grandma and I are from different generations. She would be considered the “silent generation” growing up during the depression and coming of age during WWII. This group is considered to be traditionalists and this would describe my grandmother pretty accurately (minus the silent part – she is very vocal about her opinions). Personally,…… Continue reading Generation Gaps

As a teacher and a parent, I spend a lot of my day talking. I also happen to be a loquacious individual, so my career matches my personality. However, I’ve been thinking a lot about words. We read a great book today that discussed how word makers have had such a profound effect on people.…… Continue reading Words

It’s not the right time for me to share my thoughts because I don’t know how to say them professionally, or kindly. So, I’ll take the advice I give my own students and I’ll refrain from saying anything at all. Just know that I was right. (We all were right.)

Prior to having children, I was a force to be reckoned with when it came to getting things done. I thrived so much under pressure that I would create it for myself by either adding too many things to my plate or I would procrastinate so much that the time crunch was almost impossible. It…… Continue reading Under Pressure

Decisions can be tricky. Sometimes you don’t know- What to pick, Where to go, What to do, How to do it, Who do it with, Decision fatigue is real. I felt it most during the height of the pandemic- Is it safe? Is it okay? Do we go? Do we stay? What do I believe?…… Continue reading Decision Fatigue

There is no better place to celebrate your birthday than an elementary school. Birthdays are such a highlight for a young kid. It’s the time in your life where you want to be a year older, so naturally, they assume everyone wants to celebrate another year. I celebrated turning 35 just this week and it…… Continue reading Legends

You have to make it pretty clear what you love as a teacher or else you end up with a bunch of Starbucks gift cards when you are a Dunkin gal. Not that I require any gifts for any occasion, but it’s nice when I do receive one that I can put it to good…… Continue reading A Slice of Pie

I went to the doctor today. Just a typical well check. I’ve been putting it off for a few years because I know what they are going to say and I don’t really want to hear it. You ever feel like that? Yeah- I got it. Self care. I’ll see you when I retire. One…… Continue reading Thank You, Next!

There was a day when a student of mine was struggling. By struggling, I mean being incredibly disrespectful to myself and their peers. Using their body to splay themselves across the carpet so no one could sit. Would roll eyes when asked to move. Quick to use words as a weapon against others. Clearly just…… Continue reading Toy vs. Tool