It’s probably a bit too cliché to write about gratitude the week in which we celebrate the holiday of Thanksgiving, but I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity. I’m proud to say that I regularly practice an attitude of gratitude, but that attitude was developed over time and is a constant work in progress. For … [Read more…]
For a gal that is completely consumed by everything literacy, I sure do have a tendency to write about significant numbers: 60 Miles & Reading by the Numbers. This past weekend provided an opportunity to celebrate everything numbers. It marked the 70th anniversary of the West Point Sweet Corn Festival, an event marked by the … [Read more…]
“Well, we’re not gonna’ quit.” These are the words my mom responded with after having another DNR (do not resuscitate) conversation upon her recent admission to the hospital. She spent last Friday to Tuesday in the hospital due to some bleeding. It was suspected that the cause of the bleeding is another spot of melanoma … [Read more…]
The following is a draft that I began in January of this year. As the events of the past few days have unfolded, I can’t help but think that now is the perfect time to add to and publish this one. Post that was begun in January: This past weekend, my sisters and I were … [Read more…]
In January, I wrote two posts about choosing One Word for the year, per Jon Gordon‘s suggestion. It’s March – a great time to check in on how my One Word commitment is going. In choosing clarity as my One Word for 2022, I decided to identify three specific areas to focus on around clarity … [Read more…]
Oh, Those Shoes! About a month ago, I was able to celebrate the 50th birthday of a good friend with a trip to Des Moines, involving some shopping. I took advantage of a sale at the Asics outlet store, and purchased two pairs of running shoes – a purchase I make annually. The theory behind … [Read more…]
I just completed a self-paced course (for me, a VERY dangerous notion – self-paced, that is) that focused on utilizing the PRESS (Path to Reading Excellence in School Sites) Reading Intervention. Our district has used PRESS as an intervention in our elementary buildings for several years now. I wasn’t familiar with PRESS until I stepped … [Read more…]