I’m glad you are here to celebrate! For more information, check out the CELEBRATE This Week page. Please use #clebratelu to share. What happens when you don’t want to celebrate? When you think you are too exhausted to celebrate? You CELEBRATE anyway! I’m keeping my brain focused on the things I can rave about this week. One.I had three conversations via Google Hangouts with educators across the country. They gave me energy and reminded me how very much I like working in a coach capacity. Thank you Katie, Colby, and… Read more CELEBRATE This Week X →
This is my favorite season. I wish I could end the post right there. Five words and — click — done. But, like most beginnings, the first five words only tell some of the story. The season is not ideal. For children who have hard histories, this season brings extreme emotions. Hope for a family that stays forever. Grief for the family that’s been lost.Joy for being well-loved. Fear of being well-loved. Their emotions explode.Waves of giggles. Swarms of screams. Abundance of hugs. Plenty of stomps. Somehow,surrounded by the twinkling… Read more Emotions Explode →
I’m glad you are here to celebrate! For more information, check out the CELEBRATE This Week page. Please use #clebratelu to share. One. Kris Long (top) and Dina Coverstone (bottom)… Read more CELEBRATE This Week IX →
The line of stockings hung from the stairway banister keeps catching me by surprise. They began, 36 years ago when someone gave my parents a baby gift. The hand knitted… Read more The Stockings are Hung →
I’ve learned to love poetry. (Cover your ears, Amy, Mary Lee and Betsy.) There was a time in my life when I thought poetry was pointless. *hangs head*covers face*apologetic eyes* … Read more What Poetry has Taught Me →
I’m glad you are here to celebrate! For more information, check out the CELEBRATE This Week page. Please use #clebratelu to share. One.The post by Franki Sibberson about the importance of “streaks to change habits” is something I keep rereading. I promise reading this post will inspire you to make a small commitment to something that will make you happy. Two.Along this line,the #nerdlution community is a big reason to celebrate! I love (lovelovelove) knowing there are other people out there working to make small changes. They celebrate and encourage… Read more CELEBRATE This Week VIII →
I like being part of an online community of educators and writers and readers and super creative people. Currently I’m in awe by #nerdlution. The official #nerdlution button! It started… Read more #nerdlution: I’m In →
Five feet.Three inches.125 pounds.Ten years old. Andy gave her a nickname.I was mortified when he suggested it,Thought it was offensive.Of course, She loves it. Boss. It’s not something she would want you to call her, but us — the ones who share a house and breathing space with her — we’re allowed to use it. I don’t use it. Boss. What mother wants her little girl to be called Boss?Sweet.Tender.Gentle. These are the words to describe a daughter. But not this daughter.She defines herself. Strong.Demanding.Bold.Confident.Self-Assured. Boss. She’s redefined my vision.… Read more Daughter Redefined →
I’m glad you are here to celebrate! For more information, check out the CELEBRATE This Week page. Here’s my quick little list: One. While trying to organize my thoughts and learning from NCTE, I made a list of people at the conference who impacted my thinking. There were over 30 names on the list and people from 18 different states. I love that I’m connected to a diverse group of professionals who help me see what’s possible when it comes to helping kids become stronger readers and writers. I’ll be… Read more CELEBRATE This Week VII →
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