Category Archives: Life
Differentiating in School and Business
I was reading Cool Cat Teacher tonight and thinking of how so much of what we think and what we say and what we view all come together. Of course it makes sense. Although we are uniquely individual, we are … Continue reading
Snow Day!
I don’t know about you, but heavy snow fall– whether as a blizzard that takes us by storm or a gentle fall of a deep white blanket– puts me in a quiet mood that transforms my extroverted nature towards introspective … Continue reading
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Are you ready to make public your 2010 goals?
I have been blogging now for nearly three years and yet, I have very few comments logged on my pages. I know there are people reading what I write and viewing the images I have captured. Those numbers are tallied … Continue reading
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The Opinions Expressed Here Are Not Necessarily Those of the Author
Humph…you might say…how can the opinions expressed in a blog not necessarily be those of the author? Well, “here’s the deal ” (as my good friend Tom always says)…the post you are about to read, see, hear, is not my … Continue reading
Having been above the tension line
Back from a week above the “tension line” otherwise known as Washington Island, a 30-minute ferry ride away from the over-commercialized Door County. We stayed at Cascio Cottages on the waterfront and loved every waking and sleeping moment! Lots of … Continue reading
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All Brag….
My roses have never been so beautiful! Although I have been bemoaning the cool rainy days of June, my roses, once silent, are shouting in bloom their pleasure with this year’s spring. Even clippings from faded blooms arrange themselves for … Continue reading
Danger Lurks in the Cold of Night
Like everywhere else in the country, it has been cold here…downright frigid. We reached a low this month of -27, tying an all-time record. I’ve managed to stay warm with an electric heater in my office and a well-stoked fireplace. … Continue reading
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The Mother of the Bride Takes a Moment to Reflect
I gave birth to a daughter…in 1984…and since then, I have known she would eventually marry. More than that, I have hoped for her to find a soul mate, a partner that would give her the love and companionship … Continue reading
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Reviewing Responsiblities
Listening to a recent Stephen Downes videocast, I liked what I heard. I am so connected to information and communication available through the internet. He says, and I’m paraphrasing, “take a break! Live your life.” That addresses some of the … Continue reading
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