A beautiful photo is one thing, but a photo with an unexpected detail has personality and pop. This week, share a photo that has a little something extra. No one who knows him would ever accuse my husband of being a party-pooper. Quite the contrary. When I posted this picture on Facebook, a friend commented: … Continue reading A Little Something Extra (Weekly Photo Challenge)
Year: 2014
Yes, Teachers Do Go Grocery Shopping
There’s work you and home you, café you and hospital you, friends you and strangers you. In this week’s writing challenge, tell us about a time when two or more of your “yous” ran into each other. Teachers go grocery shopping? Yes, they do. It was fun as a kid to see a teacher while … Continue reading Yes, Teachers Do Go Grocery Shopping
Exceeding Her Own Expectations
"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style." Maya Angelou For my friend Maria, who I got to have lunch with today. Thank you for supporting my success--for years; and for showing the world how hard work, … Continue reading Exceeding Her Own Expectations
Reminder of What’s Necessary for a Successful Life
People who make an impact on our lives--the ones who teach us what we can do and what we can't; how to do something and how not to. Have you thanked anyone like this in your life? We need everyone who walks into our lives for one reason or another. Without them, we might have become … Continue reading Reminder of What’s Necessary for a Successful Life
I Was An Accounting Major for A Semester
Just one, that's it. I did not like it one bit. My first semester I was clear, at 18-years-old, that I wanted to be a teacher; that's why I went to college. Somewhere in the middle of that first semester I thought maybe it would be good to try something else. Today though, I kind … Continue reading I Was An Accounting Major for A Semester
A Book By It’s Cover…Exactly
Does it ever make sense to judge a book by its cover — literally or metaphorically? Tell us about a time you did, and whether that was a good decision or not. When our grandchildren lived with us, we went to the library every other Saturday. Enough books for two weeks of daily reading would … Continue reading A Book By It’s Cover…Exactly
Dream Night 2014
My nephew's blog, filled with gratitude and thanks to the people who help his child to feel normal and special all at the same time. Thank you, Roger Williams Park Zoo for Dream Night!
No More Room!
This week's photo challenge: Room From the four walls that currently surround you to the infinite potential of space, this week we’d like you to show us your take on room, rooms, or a room. Last Summer my husband I on went on a quick getaway to Sturbridge, MA. We stopped on the main drag … Continue reading No More Room!
The Art of the Thank You Note
This week, tell us about a lost art: one that you know, one that you miss, or one that should be lost for good. My friend Victoria writes beautiful thank you notes, she always has; and I so appreciated it when I received one. She's been a role model to me for so much of … Continue reading The Art of the Thank You Note
What a Wednesday!
Tough day today; I needed a reminder about being grateful. This was so helpful to see when I got home tonight.
365 Days of Thank You 