When I began applying for teaching positions, I bookmarked all the employment pages of the school districts I wanted to work for. I admit that I was very particular about this and only 8 districts made my list. Not only was I looking for a job for myself, I also had to consider the boy’s […]

My great uncle died in the Vietnam war.  He was my paternal grandmother’s brother.  My father has told stories about him and shared a few memories, and I could always tell that he was special to my Dad.  My name was supposed to be Paul, but I was a girl so my brother named his […]

We made it though the first two mornings of the school year with no whining, complaining, crying, or yelling. Success. I am so proud of Evan.  He started the first grade like a champ.  We met his teacher at open house and we have been blessed with another good one.  She has a science background […]

Yeah right…  This was the first time for the boys and me, and I am happy to know I haven’t been missing anything.  Some parts were good, but overall it could have been an hour shorter.  I was satisfied with the experience at intermission. I thought there were going to be clowns?  There was only […]

The end of Evan’s first t ball season is finally here.  That sounded bad.  He had a whole lot of fun and his coach was absolutely wonderful. For the end of the year party we gathered at the Lower Dam Playground.  All the kids had a great time and they all got trophies, which made […]