Life of the Party

      Well, this is a current hot topic amongst my friends at the moment. Is it okay for teachers to have a group chat where they talk about work related issues? My friend has a daughter who was maliciously slandered in a group chat at neighboring school system. The chat was leaked and now all the kids are making fun of her.      My team has a group chat, but nothing unprofessional is ever posted in it. She asked me if we use one and I told her yes, but nothing is ever really posted in it. We use it for updates like: unlock phone pouches at so and so time, or student ______ needs to ride the bus. I couldn't imagine misusing our group chat for suck nonsense.      My opinion is that it can be used if used correctly!!!

    Have you ever been so into a Podcast that you literally cannot put it  down? This was my experience with this. Nikki endured so much just to reclaim her birth right name. All the secrets and hidden stories come to life in this podcast. This is so worth your time. I conquered it in two commutes and honestly if I didn't have so many chores once I got home, I could have finished this in one day.      I was captivated by how society treats people who are adopted. Nikki's struggle to annul her adoption paperwork as an adult should have been a piece of cake. Her adoptive parents should have been ashamed of what they made her live through. Where is Nikki's justice? I wonder what happened to all the adoptees who has similar stories? I hope she gets to finish out her life knowing who she is and where she's from. That since of identity is beyond important to each of us. In essence it defines who we are and how we see ourselves.       I would rate t...

    It's 3:15 AM and I'm up once again. Where would I be if I had made other choices? I have no clue, but I'm here. How would I been surviving without a purpose? The purpose I have now is what drives me each day,      It's 3:16 AM and I've been up for hours rocking, singing, and soothing my baby to sleep. She will not always need me, but today she does. Where are all the other moms right now going through the same thing? When does this cycle end? On to the next phase. Gently rocking she drifts off to sleep, can I move her without her waking?  NO      It's 3:30AM and I'm still awake holding her tightly against me to scare away all the nightmares that haunt her. Is there rest in sight?  4:00AM ---- She's out.   Uh... I have to be back up at 5. 

    It's a full moon isn't it? I have no idea if it is or isn't, but this week has been tough. My goats have been absolutely crazy along with my sassy geese. Today marks the third day in a row that I've had a rogue goat wonder off without the herd. So yeah, I'm ready for Friday!      Students change too when there is a full moon. I'm not sure what is the big shift in change at the moment, but something is brewing. Maybe it's this lovely Fall weather we are currently experiencing?      Tonight I took my daughter to a graduation ceremony and was pleasantly surprised at her behavior. She more of less stayed quiet and attentive. This is really out of character for her, but I was happy to see a change. Now we wait it out to see when she falls asleep. Will it be a two hour process or four? I hope I can make it through tomorrow without falling asleep on the job.      Well, I had to answer my own question...  The moon is currently 29 d...

     Oh honey, buckle up because  True North  by Robin Huber is one wild ride that’s as refreshing as a cold lemonade on a scorching day, but with a few spicy twists. This book knows exactly what it’s doing: dropping truth bombs like confetti and serving up life lessons with a side of sass. Robin’s voice? Sharp, witty, and unapologetically bold—like that friend who tells you the real tea without sugarcoating a thing. The story? It’s not your average “find yourself” cliché. Nope. It’s a sassy, soul-searching adventure where every page practically  smacks  you with reality and then hugs you tight like, “Girl, you got this.” If you’re looking for a motivational pep talk wrapped in charisma and a splash of attitude,  True North  is your new best friend.  So, if you’re tired of boring, safe self-help fluff, pick up this gem. Robin Huber doesn’t just point you north—she drags you there with style, sass, and a seriously fierce heart. I would ha...

      The Dolly Parton Imagination Library has been a true blessing for my family and my child anticipates each book. This book by Stein is exceptionally amazing. From the art work to the actual written sections; my child loves this book! It has been by far one of the better selections.     We opened it as soon as I got home and I have read it at least six times to her. She carried it to her Mimi and asked for her to read it too! The artwork insider allows room for my to ask  questions as we move through each page! 5 of 5 stars!!! 

    Clear drawer wrap is amazing. I think it's the little things in life that make it worth living. One of my students replaces her "desk wrap" weekly. She provides the clear plastic roll, so I am NOT complaining.      I missed school last week to drive Mom and Taylor to their appointments, and this was left for me. My student left this along with a not stating she had finished her work and could't find any dry erase markers, so she decided to do it in pencil. She also said that she would be cleaning up during homeroom. Talent! I love seeing students express themselves, especially in any art form.      BTW: She did replace the clear cover and this art was completed during homeroom. If she can do this in a 15-20 minute period, imagine what she could do in an actual art class. School isn't all about reading, writing, and math. Sometimes we need to focus what the child is good and nurture that too! 

    That long drive to work each morning is full of dreams and aspirations for the day.   I captured this snapshot this morning while I was still brainstorming station rotations for my kids.      Each day I get to see this beauty and grace, but I don't fully appreciate it as I should. This morning was extra emotional for me as I sat and also thought about death and its finality. One of my former students from the academy committed suicide late last night. The years at the academy seem like a life time ago. I was 19 when I volunteered there. She was 27 and had a small family of her own. She was a brave soul who had fought so hard to be independent and strong. Boo was amazing and I know she would want her kids to hear that as well. I  think I still have pieces of her poetry saved on an old flash drive. I will print and take them with me.      I will be making the four hour drive for her service in the next few weeks. My heart goe...

      I must say that I'm still super disappointed that these books are no longer in the Audible plus catalog. I will be slowly working my way through Dark's last series as I have the extra cash. The Gift, has what every reader needs to finish a fantastic series. Silver needed this positive happy ending and it is a connection to the Seven Series as well.        The child that Silver and Logan adopt is acutally the shifter child that comes in a the end of the Seven Series. I predict that Lakota is also the main character in Dark's last series. I really hope she keeps  writing! I just cannot put her book down. With that being said: I would rate this masterpiece a 5 out of 5! Dark's world is everything a middle age woman wants to read about. Can we all have our own Logan?