Reading & Writing: tumbling down

I could hear the thunder rumbling in the distance as I packed boxes of books — as I climbed on Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Happily ever after?

Does anyone ever wonder what Sleeping Beauty thought waking up to some dude kissing her and telling her that they Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Daddies and Daughters

There are few things more delightful that watching a father and daughter together. Whether it’s a soccer dad tentatively balancing Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Chick Lit and Burned Bridges

Horrible phrase, isn’t it? Chick lit — demeaning both poultry and the written word. Just as an FYI, having grown Continue reading →

Weekend songs-summer rhythm

Summer arrives fast and hot, broken with thunderstorms. School activities tumble over themselves in eagerness to be done — concerts, Continue reading →

Reading & Writing: Spaces

Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our Continue reading →

Sunday songs-Collecting Kisses

Look at a mom’s face when she bends to kiss her child. Watch two teens intertwined, kissing goodbye in the school Continue reading →

Mama dreams

As a little girl, my Daddy pushed, encouraged and ultimately led me to internalize a passion for excellence. Growing older, Continue reading →