Our new book is gaining some traction and we have been invited to speak in different locations. Our first presentation was for a group of Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers. I was a bit nervous, but excited to get this book into the hands of caregivers who need it. I made the drive to Greenville … Continue reading Caught by Surprise
Publication
Notes from the Editor
I just got our manuscript back from the editor. Y’all we have an editor! I cannot tell you how long I have wanted an editor. (In case you missed it, Melinda and I have co-written a book about caregiving which has been accepted to be published.) This weekend I sat and reviewed all the changes … Continue reading Notes from the Editor
The Gift of Words
This is an excerpt from a piece I wrote last at Christmas last year for Two Drops of Ink: A Literary Blog. As we prepare gifts this season let us not forget, words are powerful, can be given to everyone on your list, and...they are free! You can read the entire piece here. I am … Continue reading The Gift of Words
Seasons Change
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. The light has changed. It is soft and golden. It shimmers down through the leaves creating … Continue reading Seasons Change
Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back
This is a copy of an article a wrote that was published in the July issue of Laurel Magazine in Highlands NC.... The shirt I am wearing says Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back. In fact, the past 7 years of Relay for Life purple survivor shirts in my closet carry the same exact message. As I … Continue reading Celebrate, Remember, Fight Back