Hush
“Teachers have hushed for too long.” Pernille Ripp said these words in her opening keynote for the Indiana State Literacy Association. I scribbled them in my notebook and they have… Read more Hush →
Your Past Isn’t the BOSS
I texted these words to Hannah this week. Then paused. They are true for more than a 16 year of girl. They are Truth for all of us. Don’t let… Read more Your Past Isn’t the BOSS →
Returning to My Roots
This picture of my backyard from earlier this week does not capture the beautiful weight of the moment. I stood on my deck and steadied my breathing. The rainbow bridged… Read more Returning to My Roots →
Writing Retreat
[CELEBRATE This Week: 241] Brenda Power has been giving the gift of writing retreats to Choice Literacy/Lead Literacy writers for a long time. The first year, we gathered in the… Read more Writing Retreat →
Raw Reflection
[CELEBRATE This Week 240] I was talking about blogging with Pernille and asked, “Do you set your posts ahead of time?” “Nope,” she said. “It’s all first draft writing. Whatever… Read more Raw Reflection →
Do Nothing
CELEBRATE This Week [239] Last Saturday, Sam hung his list of summer goals on the fridge. I didn’t ask him to make a list, he just did it on his… Read more Do Nothing →
The Promised Land
[Celebrate This Week No. 238] I hope you still want to celebrate with me, because things are about to get good. I say that with my feet firmly planted on… Read more The Promised Land →
It’s All About the BOOKS!
Celebrate This Week [No. 237] I’m honored to be the caboose on the It’s All About the BOOKS Blog Tour. I hope you are keeping up, because the tour stops… Read more It’s All About the BOOKS! →