A Refreshing Take

"Can I get a drink?" a whiny voice inquires. I sigh. I'm sitting on a picnic table bench outside, feeling lazy. What? I'm 30 weeks pregnant. This Kindergartener asking for a drink means I have to stand up and walk to the school door to unlock it. I lug myself to my feet and lethargically…

Almost Forgot

I almost forgot. A sudden spring out of bed. On day 5! The shame.

Slice of Lunch

Since the 2nd - 5th grade students in our school's Author's Club are participating in the Classroom SOLSC, they have the option for "Wednesday Writers' Lunch" in my classroom this month. It got a little loud, but in the best way.

Handwriting Trial

Trying something new in class after listening to the latest episode of the TWT Pod.

“I would not do that.”

Kindergarten tidbits...

Ferry Surprise

The unexpected "drops in" on my vacation ferry ride.

Writing at the Botanical Garden

I wrote this piece at the Missouri Botanical Garden through a Gateway Writing Project "field trip!" The GWP promotes "Place-Based Writing." It was a fun experience to write and share with others. A worker walks by me with a flaming torch. I look at her in interest and curiosity. She doesn't glance at me, important…

Grandma’s Marathon Reflection: Not As Planned

Come along with me for a marathon that didn’t go the way I hoped or planned.

My Writing Life

Yesterday, I created a timeline of my writing life.

Bamboo Raft Ride: Thai Travels

After our elephant encounter, we drove further into the jungle. We stepped out of the car to the sound of a rushing, bubbling river, ready for a forty minute "raft" ride down the river. "Uhhhh..." I said when I saw the "raft." Now, I'm not sure what I was expecting. The name was quite clear:…