Risk. The exposure to the chance of injury or loss; a dangerous chance. To risk is to jump into the unknown. To risk is to be unaware of the outcome. To risk is to measure the cost of an action and to choose it anyway. Lives are built to take risks. Getting out of bed … Continue reading Risking It
Dealing with Report Cards
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. Just the thought of report cards causes the strongest parent among … Continue reading Dealing with Report Cards
Calm the Storm
I have been studying Matthew 14:22-36 lately. It is the story of Jesus walking on the water, and Peter jumping out of the boat. I have always loved this story, not just because of the obvious miracle of walking on water, but because I think it shows the frailty of his disciples. I can totally … Continue reading Calm the Storm
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
A Reflection
Reflection- 1. to show an image as seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface. Glass surfaces capture the pictures, as in a mirror. Two towers represent strength and power. Giants amid a skyline of giants. Shiny images on a sparkling clear day. They gleam in the morning sun. They hum with the … Continue reading A Reflection
Let Them Fail
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. You read that title right. Let your kids fail. I know that … Continue reading Let Them Fail
Me and My Friend Bev
I had a delightful afternoon with my childhood friend Beverly yesterday. We hadn’t seen each other face to face in many, many years. However, over the past few, we have bonded on Facebook through our shared Cancerland experiences. It was good to finally get to hug her neck long and hard, and to catch … Continue reading Me and My Friend Bev
Be Still
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. Labor Day. The first holiday of the school year. It always seems to me to take … Continue reading Be Still
Reluctant Readers
Pointers for Parents are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. I hear over and over again parents (and teachers too) who … Continue reading Reluctant Readers
Work of Art
I plug in my wax. While I am waiting for it to warm, I open my windows wide to let in the light and out the fumes. I turn on my fans. They create a breeze. I choose my music and let it flow into my studio. I gather my brushes, my paper, and my … Continue reading Work of Art
Michelle's Mosaic 